Department of Theatre and Dance
262-472-1561
The creation of successful theatrical productions requires the knowledge, skills and talents of a number of artists and technicians. With its outstanding, well-equipped theatre facilities, its highly-skilled and enthusiastic faculty, its comprehensive curriculum and its emphasis on practical experience, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Theatre/Dance department provides students a number of opportunities to acquire the knowledge and experience necessary for a successful career in theatre/dance, or related areas of the arts, communications, education or business.
The department offers three degree programs: the Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education, the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre.
The Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education program provides future teachers with a broad-based theatre education while providing additional training in the areas of theatre most critical to success in their future profession. In addition, Theatre Education majors follow the Education track which will fulfill teaching licensure requirements.
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre is a liberal arts degree which offers the opportunity for broad-based exposure to all areas of theatre. The curriculum includes studies in acting, directing, technology, design, history/criticism, and management/promotion.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre is a pre-professional degree program. It offers a broad-based core of theatre studies along with an individually designed course of study which focuses on a specific area of emphasis. Students in this program choose an emphasis course of study for intensive training in Performance, Design/Technology, or Stage Management. The B.F.A. program does not require a minor, but admission and retention are based on acceptable auditions or portfolios and minimum GPA requirements.
Each program is geared toward your particular creative potentials and career aspirations.
Minor programs are also offered in theatre and dance. The dance minor provides in-depth training in Contemporary and Ballet technique. The creative processes of improvisation and choreography are studied, and students have opportunities to perform for the public each term. This program is particularly appealing to students who are seeking an outlet for their creativity or who want to enhance their communication and practical problem-solving abilities. Theatre or dance minors can provide an effective complement for a number of different major programs in liberal arts, education or business.
All students of UW-Whitewater, regardless of their major or minor, are encouraged to participate in theatre and dance productions as performers or as members of the numerous technical crews which are involved in the preparation of a theatre event for an audience. Anyone interested is encouraged to come to the Theatre/Dance office in Center of the Arts 2076.
Practicum Units
Practicum Unit: May be earned in the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEATRE 201 | PRACTICUM - ACTING | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 202 | PRACTICUM - ASSISTANT DIRECTING | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 203 | PRACTICUM - SOUND | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 204 | PRACTICUM - STAGECRAFT | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 205 | PRACTICUM - LIGHTING | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 206 | PRACTICUM - COSTUMES | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 207 | PRACTICUM - ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGNER | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 208 | PRACTICUM - ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 209 | PRACTICUM - PROPERTIES | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 300 | ||
| THEATRE 301 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM - ACTING | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 302 | ||
| THEATRE 304 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM - TECHNICAL DIRECTION | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 305 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM - LIGHTING DESIGN/ELECTRICS | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 306 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM - COSTUME DESIGN/TECHNICIAN | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 308 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM - STAGE MANAGER | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 309 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM - PROPERTIES MANAGER/DESIGNER | 0.5-3 |
| THEATRE 312 | PRODUCTION PRACTICUM - FRONT OF HOUSE OPERATIONS | 0.5-3 |
A maximum of six 200-level practicum units and a maximum of eight 300-level practicum units will be accepted toward graduation. No more than 7 of these units will count toward the aggregate requirement of 42 units necessary for the B.A. in Theatre.