Non-major Opportunities

The Theatre & Media Arts Department recognizes that many people have a passion for theatre and media arts but do not necessarily want to pursue it as a career. Nevertheless, theatre and media arts experiences can help you develop skills which may prove to be a valuable supplement to your resume. We have several opportunities available for such individuals:

THEATRE & MEDIA ARTS MINORS

The Theatre & Media Arts Department currently provides two minor programs for interested students: the Theatre Arts Studies Minor and the Media Arts Studies Minor. See theTheatre and Media Arts Minors Academic Plan (MAP) for more information.

THEATRE & MEDIA ARTS PRODUCTIONS

Non-majors are welcome to participate in all theatre and media arts productions as actors and as members of stage and film crews. Look for auditions on the bulletin board outside 1010 WCCB or on the website.

THEATRE ONE ACT PRODUCTIONS

Everyone is welcome to participate in Mask Club productions, directed by students enrolled in TMA 436. The productions audition at the beginning of each semester, rehearse throughout the semester, and perform on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the end of the semester. One Act performances are in the Black Box in 1010 WCCB. Look for auditions on the bulletin board outside 1010 WCCB or on the website.

GENERAL EDUCATION AND ELECTIVE COURSES

The Department of Theatre and Media Arts offers several general education service courses which are available to all students:

Theatre Courses TMA 111 – Performance Matters TMA 115 – Introduction to Performance Studies TMA 123 – Acting Fundamentals TMA 140 – Script Analysis TMA 160 – Theatre Production 1 TMA 201 – Dramatic Performance: Antiquity to Renaissance TMA 202 – Dramatic Performance: Renaissance to the Present TMA 256 – Stage Management 1 TMA 258 – Theatre Drafting TMA 266 – Principles of Stage Craft TMA 267 – Principles of Makeup

Media Arts Courses TMA 102 – Intro to Film TMA 187 – Beginning Production Management TMA 392 – Children’s Media TMA 458 – Media Literacy Education TMA 384R – Practicum: Cinematic Skills (including sections for editing, cinematography, practical effects, and film sound)