Theatre Arts
Theatre arts studies human ideas, values, relationships, obsessions and accomplishments. The arts of the theater – acting, directing, playwriting, stagecraft, design, literature, costuming, makeup and lighting – enable students to explore the cosmic experiences of man in the universe. Through practical experimentation and practicing the theater arts, students at UW-Eau Claire enhance their ability to present the experience of human beings to audiences – for entertainment and for enlightenment.
Why study theatre arts?
- Receive training in various aspects of theater including technical theater, acting, directing, dance, dramatic literature, playwriting, oral interpretation and arts management.
- Enhance your oral and written communication skills and creative problem solving abilities, which are in high demand by employers in a variety of fields.
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Career options
- Actor/actress in theatre, film or television
- Theatre teacher
- Scriptwriter
- Casting agent
- Costume designer
- Set, lighting or prop designer
- Director
- Technical director
- Stage manager
- Marketing or public relations professional
Undergraduate programs
The UW-Eau Claire department of music and theatre arts offers the following programs in theatre arts and dance:
Majors
- Theatre Arts – Liberal Arts*
- Theatre Arts – Teaching*
- Theatre Arts – Liberal Arts
Minors
- Dance – Liberal Arts
- Theatre Arts – Liberal Arts
- Theatre Arts – Middle Childhood Early Adolescence Teaching
- Theatre Arts – Early Adolescence/Adolescence Teaching
Certificate program
- Fine Arts Administration
*comprehensive major; requires no minor
High school preparation
- Students planning to enroll in theatre programs at UW-Eau Claire are encouraged to successfully complete courses in English composition and public speaking. They also should be involved in school or community theater productions – on stage or behind the scenes.
- All students who enroll at UW-Eau Claire are required to have a minimum of 17 college preparatory units including:
– 4 years of English (at least 3 composition and literature)
– 2 years of a single foreign language
– 3 years of math (algebra, geometry, 1 advanced college preparatory math)
– 3 years of natural science
– 3 years of social science (1 must be world or American history)
– 2 additional units in the areas already mentioned or other academic areas
Course work
Study in the department advances the student’s development and practical application of knowledge, theory and skills. Courses explore areas such as:
- Stagecraft and play production
- Stage lighting
- Voice and diction
- Theatre history
- Stage makeup
- Costume history and design
- Acting and directing
- Oral interpretation of literature, poetry and prose
- Historical and modern drama and theater
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