Theatre Arts and Dance - Where to Start?

Where should I start if I am just sampling this subject as a non-major?

In the theatre program:
• Any of the 100-level theatre (TART) courses are appropriate. The course, Introduction to Theatre (TART 100), provides an overview of the discipline.

• Special topics courses in acting, performance and design (TART 391, 392, & 393) may be appropriate for new students regardless of experience. Please check course schedule for offerings. For details about the individual course, contact the department chair or the instructor of record.

• All students, regardless of background, are encouraged to participate in theatre productions (aka Hendrix Players). Productions may carry theatre activity credits (TARA).

In the dance program:
• All dance technique courses (DANC) and Reading and Writing (DANC 250) are appropriate for new students regardless of experience.
• Dance ensemble is available by audition 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?

In the theatre program:
• Any 100-level theatre (TART) courses is appropriate for performance. Special topics courses may be appropriate for new students regardless of experience. Pre-requisites are listed in the course descriptions.

• Special topics courses in acting, performance and design (TART 391, 392, & 393) may be appropriate for new students regardless of experience. Please check course schedule for offerings. For details about the individual course, contact the department chair or the instructor of record.

• Well prepared students might consider starting with Fundamentals of Script Analysis (TART 210). Please consult with the course instructor or the department chair.
• All students, regardless of background, are encouraged to participate in theatre productions (aka Hendrix Players). Productions may carry theatre activity credits (TARA).

In the dance program:
• All dance technique courses (DANC) and Reading and Writing (DANC 250) are appropriate for new students regardless of experience.
• Dance ensemble is available by audition at the beginning of the fall semester. Please contact the dance instructor for details.

Where should I start if I have some experience in this discipline before college?

• Students with previous experience in technical theatre could consider Scenery and Lighting (TART 260) or Costume and Make-up (TART 280). Students should talk to the course instructor or the department chair if they believe they are ready to start with this challenge.

• All students with previous experience could consider Script Analysis Fundamentals (TART 210)
  
• For concurrent high school / college credits – please consult with the Department Chair.

• Special topics courses in acting, performance and design (TART 391, 392, & 393) may be appropriate for new students regardless of experience. Please check course schedule for offerings. For details about the individual course, contact the department chair or the instructor of record.

When should I declare a major?

• All students must declare a major by March 1^st of their sophomore year.