Theatre Arts and Dance
Undergraduate Bulletin
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Undergraduate & Graduate Dates to Remember*
Fall Term 2010
August 20-22 MBA Orientation
August 25-29 Wolfpack Welcome
August 30 Classes begin
September 3 Add deadline
October 29 Last day to withdraw & last day
to apply for graduation
December 10 Last day of classes
December 11-17 Final Exams
Spring Term 2011
January 8 New Student Orientation; MBA Orientation
January 10 Classes begin
January 14 Add deadline
March 4 Last day to withdraw
May 4 Last day of classes for undergraduate students
May 5 Last day of classes for graduate students
May 6-12 Final Exams for day division
May 9-12 Final Exams for graduate and evening students
May 14 Commencement - all colleges
*College of Law dates on Law Bulletin
CHAIR and PROFESSOR: Georgia C. Gresham, M.F.A.
Office: 312 Marquette Hall
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Artemis Preeshl
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Geoffrey Hall, Laura Hope
EXTRAORDINARY FACULTY: C. Patrick Gendusa, Kellie Grengs, Robert Self, Laura Zambrano
WEB PAGE: cmfa.loyno.edu/theatrearts/
INTRODUCTION
The Jesuit tradition in theatre goes back to the very beginning of the order’s educational activities. In the Jesuit school theatre, "the attempt was made for the first time to use the stage, not as the Humanists had used it, mainly for the sake of teaching Latin, but as a formative influence on the student’s entire personality." 1 At the same time, no element of the dramatic arts was left unexplored, so that the spoken word, while retaining its importance, took its place alongside of mime, music, and spectacle. It is not surprising, therefore, that a number of leading dramatists began the development of their art through contact with the Jesuit stage–Molière, Corneille, and Voltaire in France; Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca, and Tirso de Molina in Spain.
MISSION
The mission of the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at Loyola University New Orleans is to educate and develop the whole person, focusing on undergraduate education that prepares students for meaningful lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible world citizenship. The Department distinguishes itself as a noteworthy center of learning by creating and structuring a collaborative learning environment. As part of a thriving Jesuit university, the Department supports the university ideal to “Think Critically, Act Justly,” providing our students with a thorough understanding of the ways in which performance can be a tool of critical thought, social justice, and education. The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at Loyola University New Orleans envisions and promotes a better society by training artists who will play a significant role in forming and shaping the future.
Desired Outcomes for Theatre Arts and Dance Students at Loyola University
The Department creates an atmosphere in which each student can take artistic risks as part of a supportive team committed to the joy of discovery, respect for self and others, a solid work ethic and artistic creation. Theatre Arts and Dance students shall:
- Research, analyze, and express creative ideas in verbal, written, artistic and performance contexts.
- Master diverse skills through research, creative process and practical experience in performance, design, history and management, culminating in advanced skills and leadership in a primary area of specialization.
- Evaluate theatre performance, history, and literature in the context of current and historical global events.
- Increase self-confidence and foster respect for peers and colleagues through a collaborative process of discovery.
- Understand how theatre and dance impacts the audience's knowledge, values, and insight in contemporary society by exploring multiculturalism, social justice and responsibility through the arts.
CURRICULUM
The department administers three degree programs, a bachelor of arts in theatre arts, in theatre and mass communication, and in theatre arts with a minor in business administration. All three are designed to provide 128 credit hours.
The theatre arts major provides concentrated theatre courses within a liberal arts context. The theatre /mass communication major allows the student to combine the study of theatre with mass communication courses and one of the School of Mass Communication sequences. The possible mass communication sequences in the theatre /mass communication major include advertising, journalism, media studies, and public relations. The theatre arts major with a minor in business administration was developed for those who are interested in arts management. The required core of theatre courses roots the individual student in the theatre arts, while the business courses give the student complementary skills which may be applied to many areas of business and arts management.
In all three degree programs, no more than a total of six additional hours in Play Production (THEA M300), Theatre Workshop (THEA M262), and Advanced Performance Workshop (THEA M321) may be counted toward the 128 hours needed for graduation.
All students are expected to be involved in at least one production each semester. Completion of at least one production crew is required by the fall term of the sophomore year. A student placed on academic probation must cease all production activity until good standing is restored. Majors and minors are expected to participate in departmental forums and the annual spring meeting.
Each senior develops a personalized project. Projects maybe the directing of a short play and the compiling of a production book; the writing of a research thesis; the design of a production. Those in theatre arts/business may propose a management project.
In order to graduate with a degree in theatre arts, a student must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA as well as a 2.5 departmental GPA. All majors are expected to achieve a minimum of 2.5 in theatre arts courses.
FACILITIES
There are two theaters. Marquette Theater is a proscenium theater, and the Lower Depths Theater is a flexible black box theater space. They are equipped with state-of-the-art lighting equipment. Productions are staged annually in both spaces. Support spaces include a computer equipped design studio, scenic shop, costume shop, two acting studios and a dance studio.
1 Reader’s Encyclopedia of World Drama
LOYOLA AND NEW ORLEANS THEATERS
Loyola University’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance has affiliations with all local producing theatre companies for the placement of internship programs. Theaters with current or past affiliation include Southern Repertory Theater, Producer’s Circle, Summer Lyric, Jefferson Performing Arts Center, Crescent City Lights Youth Theatre and the Saenger Theater. Junior or senior standing of Loyola students is required for internship. Internship programs, which are available, include: assistant stage manager, assistant director, lights, sound, costumes, and public relations.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts with a Minor in Business Administration
Minor Programs
BACHELOR OF ARTS–THEATRE ARTS
Freshman | F | S | |
Major | THEA M107 | 3 | 0 |
Major | THEA M220 — M110 | 3 | 3 |
Major | THEA M103, THEA M104 | 3 | 3 |
Major | THEA M300 | 0 | 1 |
Common Curriculum | 3 | 6 | |
Foreign Language | 3 | 3 | |
15 | 16 | ||
31 | |||
Sophomore | F | S | |
Major | THEA M112, M300 | 3 | 1 |
Major | THEA Sequence I Elective | 0 | 3 |
Adjunct | THEA U230, V232 | 3 | 3 |
Adjunct | Adjunct | 3 | 0 |
Common Curriculum | 6 | 9 | |
Elective | 3 | 0 | |
18 | 16 | ||
34 | |||
Junior | F | S | |
Major | THEA Sequence I&II | 3 | 3 |
Major | THEA M300, M240 | 1 | 3 |
Major | THEA M410 | 3 | 0 |
Adjunct | 0 | 3 | |
Common Curriculum | 6 | 6 | |
Elective | 3 | 3 | |
16 | 18 | ||
34 | |||
Senior | F | S | |
Major | THEA M490 | 0 | 0 |
Major | THEA Sequence II | 3 | 0 |
Adjunct | Adjunct, THEA M300 | 3 | 1 |
Common Curriculum | 6 | 6 | |
Elective | 4 | 6 | |
16 | 13 | ||
29 | |||
TOTAL: 128 cr. hrs. |
(View Common Curriculum Requirements.)
BACHELOR OF ARTS–THEATRE ARTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Freshman | F | S | |
Major | THEA M103 | 3 | |
Major | THEA M107 | 3 | |
Major | CMMN A100 | 3 | |
Common Curriculum | 6 | 9 | |
Major | THEA M220 — M110 | 3 | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
30 | |||
Sophomore | F | S | |
Major | THEA M112 | 3 | 0 |
Major | CMMN A101- Communication Sequence Elective | 3 | 3 |
Major/Adjunct | THEA M300, U230 | 1 | 3 |
Common Curriculum | 6 | 9 | |
Foreign Language | 3 | 3 | |
16 | 18 | ||
34 | |||
Junior | F | S | |
Major | THEA M410 | 3 | 0 |
Major | CMMN Sequence Elective — THEA M300 | 3 | 1 |
Major | CMMN A400 — A401 | 3 | 3 |
Adjunct | THEA V232 | 3 | 0 |
Adjunct | 0 | 3 | |
Common Curriculum | 6 | 6 | |
Elective | 0 | 3 | |
18 | 16 | ||
34 | |||
Senior | F | S | |
Major | THEA M490 | 0 | 3 |
Major | THEA Elective* | 3 | 0 |
Major | CMMN Elective (A402 — A480) | 3 | 0 |
Adjunct | 0 | 3 | |
Common Curriculum | 6 | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | 6 | |
15 | 15 | ||
30 | |||
TOTAL: 128 cr. hrs. |
(View Common Curriculum Requirements.)
* One theatre elective to be selected from M255, M325, M326, M331, or M430.
BACHELOR OF ARTS–THEATRE ARTS WITH A MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Freshman | F | S | |
Major | THEA M103 | 3 | |
Major | THEA M107 | 3 | |
Major | THEA M220 — M110 | 3 | 3 |
Minor | BA B100 | 3 | 0 |
Common Curriculum | 3 | 9 | |
Adjunct | 0 | 3 | |
15 | 15 | ||
30 | |||
Sophomore | F | S | |
Major | THEA M112 | 3 | 0 |
Major | THEA M300 — M255 | 1 | 3 |
Minor | ACCT B202 | 3 | 0 |
Elective | Elective | 0 | 3 |
Foreign Language | 3 | 3 | |
Common Curriculum | 6 | 9 | |
16 | 18 | ||
34 | |||
Junior | F | S | |
Major | THEA M410 | 3 | 0 |
Major | THEA Elective* | 0 | 3 |
Major | THEA M300, M300 | 1 | 1 |
Minor | MKT B280 | 0 | 3 |
Minor | LGST B205 | 3 | 0 |
Minor | ECON X130 or B200 or B201 | 3 | 0 |
Adjunct | ENGL Shakespeare | 0 | 3 |
Common Curriculum | 3 | 6 | |
Elective | 5 | 0 | |
18 | 16 | ||
34 | |||
Senior | F | S | |
Major | THEA Elective* | 3 | 0 |
Major | THEA M490 | 0 | 0 |
Minor | FIN B200 or B300 | 3 | 0 |
Minor | MGT B245 | 0 | 3 |
Common Curriculum | 6 | 6 | |
Elective | 3 | 6 | |
15 | 15 | ||
30 | |||
TOTAL: 128 cr. hrs. |
(View Common Curriculum Requirements.)
Those who wish may select the additional business courses which fulfill the entrance requirements to Loyola’s M.B.A. program.
* One theatre elective to be selected from M325, M326, M331, or M430.