Course Description

The current status of dramatic arts with specific planning and preparation to enter into the profession. The course includes senior exit examination. Open only to theatre majors.

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Athena Title

Senior Seminar

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in THEA 5054

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Prerequisite

Fourth-year student standing

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will have hands-on experience in the creation, development, and production of an original or known work as a Capstone Project.
• Students will learn collaboration, creative problem-solving, and synthesis of skills as they gain practical experience in managing the logistics of a production.
• Students will prepare portfolios, resumes, and a digital showcase which will be made available online for production companies and casting directors.

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Topical Outline

• I. The nature of employment in the dramatic art.
• II. Preparing resumes.
• III. Making contacts.
• IV. Portfolios, writing samples, audition pieces.
• V. National organizations, publications, and services.
• VI. State of the arts of theatre and film.

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