All students in Theatre courses will demonstrate the following:

An understanding of the historical development of theatre in western culture.

An understanding of the historical context surrounding the development of playwriting, scenery, acting conventions, and theatrical architecture.

The ability to analyze plays in terms of form, structure, content, and stagecraft.

An understanding of an audience's awareness of how the artistic elements of dramatic literature are integrated in a theatrical performance.

An understanding of the roles of various theatre artists: playwright, producer, director, scenic/lighting/costume/sound/projection designer, technical director, production manager, dramaturgy, stage manager, etc.

Students in the Performance Option will demonstrate the following:

• An appreciation and understanding of an actor's ability to create a story, refine character development, define both the setting and time for a scene, assess a problem, and find creative solutions.
• An understanding of various performance techniques and styles through class discussion and critical feedback.
• The ability to use a combination of performance techniques in a theatrical production.
• A practical knowledge of the entertainment industry.

Students in the Production Design and Technology Option will demonstrate the following:

• The ability to contribute to a theatrical production in set, costume, lighting, sound or other areas of theatrical design.
• An appreciation and understanding of the historical development of various aspects of theatrical design and technology, and of contemporary technology's influence on both production design and technology.
• The ability to contribute to a theatrical production in set, costume, lighting, sound or other areas of theatrical design.

Students in the Customized Option will demonstrate the following:

• The ability to link theoretical and practical elements in dramatic study with a focus on playwriting, directing, or some other aspect of theatrical production.
• The ability to research, write, and revise a scholarly paper on some aspect of theatrical production.
• The ability to make an effective oral presentation of such research and writing.