Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this
overview of the Academic Program and refer to the
Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.
A note about Health Humanities courses in the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance
- Dancing Alive: Power of Self-expression (HEHU 200) may count as a movement elective. This course is open to all students regardless of experience.
- Queer Memory Plays (HEHU 300) may count as a replacement for American Musical Theatre (TART 375). This course is open to students with junior standing or by permission of instructor.
Where should I start if I am just sampling this subject as a non-major?
Theatre Courses:
- All 100-level theatre courses are appropriate: Introduction to Theatre (TART 100), Voice and Movement for the Stage (TART 135), Acting Fundamentals (TART 140), Design Fundamentals (TART 185). Note: Introduction to Theatre (TART 100) provides an overview of the discipline.
- All students, regardless of background, are encouraged to participate in theatre productions (aka Hendrix Players). Productions may carry Theatre Practicum credits (TARA P21-P24). Auditions and Crew Calls will be announced at the beginning of the fall semester.
Dance Courses:
- All dance courses are appropriate for new students regardless of experience: Modern Dance Technique (DANC 215), Ballet Technique (DANC 216), Jazz Dance Technique (DANC 217) and Dance Making Fundamentals (DANC 250).
- Hendrix Dance Ensemble (DANA A30, a credit bearing dance activity) is available by audition only during the first week of classes at the beginning of the fall semester. Please contact the dance instructor for details.
Where should I start if I might use this as part of a major or as a potential major?
For the Theatre Arts major:
- All 100-level theatre courses are appropriate: Introduction to Theatre (TART 100, general elective), Voice and Movement for the Stage (TART 135, movement elective), Acting Fundamentals (TART 140, required), Design Fundamentals (TART 185, general elective) Note: Introduction to Theatre (TART 100) provides an overview of the discipline.
- Any of the following movement elective courses in dance are appropriate: Modern Dance Technique (DANC 215), Ballet Technique (DANC 216), Jazz Dance Technique (DANC 217).
- Either of the 200-level technical theatre classes will fulfill a requirement for the major: Scenery & Lighting (TART 260) or Costume & Make-up (TART 280).
- Well prepared students might consider starting with Script Analysis Fundamentals (TART 210, required) or Beginning Playwriting (TART 290, general elective). Please consult with the course instructor or the Department Chair for guidance.
- All students, regardless of background, are encouraged to participate in theatre productions (aka Hendrix Players). Productions may carry Theatre Practicum credits (TARA P21-P24). Auditions and Crew Calls will be announced at the beginning of the fall semester.
Where should I start if I have some experience in this discipline before college?
- It is recommended that any student with some theatre experience take a 100- or 200-level class in an area of theatre in which they have no experience. Please consult with the course instructor or the Department Chair for guidance.
- Students with previous experience could consider Script Analysis Fundamentals (TART 210) or Beginning Playwriting (TART 290).
- For concurrent high school / college credits – please consult with the Department Chair.
When should I declare a major?
- All students must declare a major by the deadline to drop a course without a grade during the Fall of the sophomore year.