Theatre program igniting passion for performing arts with dive into acting, directing, playwriting, design, and technical theatre.
Program Description
Students enrolled in the theatre program will:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the history and theory of theatre, including the development of dramatic forms, performance styles and theatrical conventions across cultures and time periods.
- Develop and apply critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret dramatic texts, performances and productions.
- Acquire practical skills in acting, directing, stagecraft and design and demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with others in the creation and execution of theatrical productions.
- Develop an understanding of the ethical and social responsibilities of theatre practitioners.
- Develop effective communication skills, both written and oral, and demonstrate the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts related to theatre to a variety of audiences.
High school diploma or equivalent, English proficiency test (IELTS/TOEFL), personal essay, two recommendation letters
Core Curriculum (40 credits)
Theatre Concentration Requirements (45 credits)
THTR 203/1201 – Theatre in the Making (3 cr.)
THTR 225/2201 – Acting I (3 cr.)
THTR 230/2301 – Play Analysis (3 cr.)
THTR 204/2401 – Introduction to Technical Theatre (3 cr.)
THTR 000/3103 – Drama in Context I: Greeks to English Renaissance (3 cr.)
THTR 000/3104 – Drama in Context II: Italian Renaissance to Modern (3 cr.)
THTR 340/3601 – Advanced Theatre Practicum (3 cr.)
THTR 324/3401 – Design for the Theatre (3 cr.)
THTR 328/3301 – Directing I (3 cr.)
THTR 490/4703 – Senior Thesis (3 cr.)
or
THTR 495/4705 – Senior Honors Thesis (3 cr.)
Three credits from the following:
THTR 240/2601 – Production Practicum (1 cr. per production)
THTR 242/2603 – Rehearsal and Performance Practicum (1 cr.)
Twelve theatre credits to be chosen from the following:
THTR 226/2211 – Acting in Arabic I (3 cr.)
THTR 370/3099 – Selected Topics in Theatre (3 cr.)
THTR 000/3103 – Drama in Context I: Greeks to English Renaissance (3 cr.)
THTR 000/3104 – Drama in Context II: Italian Renaissance to Modern (3 cr.)
THTR 227/3201 – Acting II (3 cr.)
THTR 327/3203 – Special Topics in Acting (3 cr.)
THTR 325/3205 – Acting Styles (3 cr.)
THTR 000/3207 – Movement for the Stage (3 cr.)
THTR 326/3211 – Acting in Arabic II (3 cr.)
THTR 000/3403 – Make Up for the Theatre (3 cr.)
THTR 360/3501 – Playwriting I (3 cr.)
THTR 361/3503 – Playwriting II (3 cr.)
THTR 344/3603 – Design Practicum (3 cr.)
THTR 461/4103 – Dramatic Theory and Criticism (3 cr.)
THTR 471/4110 – Theatrical and Dramatic Translation (3 cr.)
THTR 428/4301 – Directing II (3 cr.)
THTR 000/4405 – Stage Lighting (3 cr.)
THTR 000/4406 – Costume Design for Theatre and Film (3 cr.)
THTR 490/4703 – Senior Thesis (3 cr.)
THTR 495/4705 – Senior Honors Thesis (3 cr.)
Collateral Requirements (3 credits):
Three credits from the following:
ARIC 315/3115 – Arabic Drama (3 cr.)
ECLT 360/3060 – Shakespeare (3 cr.)
MUSC 252/1011 – Vocal Methods (3 cr.)
Other courses that cover performance or drama from HUSS may also count with approval.
Electives (32 credits):
The program encourages its majors to work towards minors in fields such as anthropology, sociology, literature, psychology, visual art, graphic design, film, music, art, political science, and business administration. Elective credits can be used for the minor. The student can also take more theatre courses that have not yet been taken.
*The Theatre program will not authorize substitution in the case of courses the student has failed.
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The American University in Cairo