DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE - Stevens Point Handbook 2015...DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE ... Ballet, Jazz , Dance Composition ... , American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE

2015-2016STUDENT HANDBOOK

Table of Contents

I Introduction………….........................................................……………………………………………………………………………..1

II GeneralInformation………….....................................................…………………………………….……………………………….1

III DepartmentMission……………………………………....................................................………….……………………………….1

IV AcademicProgramsOffered………………………………….................................................…….……………………………...1

V FacultyandStaff…………………………............…..........................................……………………………………………………...1

VI DegreeRequirements…………………………....................................................…………………………………………………..4

VII Advising……………………………………………………..........................................................….……………………………………4

VIII CourseRegistration………………………….....................................................……………….…………………………………….4

IX AddingandDroppingCourses……………………................................................………….………….…………………………4

X CourseandInstructorEvaluations…………………..............................................………….…………………………………..5

XI ChangingMajors……………………………………………….....................................................……….…………………………...5

XII DepartmentalCommunication………………………………………...............................................…………………………....6

XIII StudentUseofDepartmentalFacilities…………………………….............................................……………………………..6

XIV DepartmentSpaceRestrictions…………………………................................................………………………………………...6

XV ProductionOpportunities…………………………...................................................………………………………………………6

XVI RequiredPracticum……………………….....................................................………………………………………………………..7

XVII 2015-2016Season………………………………………….....................................................……………………………………….8

XVIII DepartmentalEmploymentOpportunities………….............................................…………………………………………8

XIX Players…………………………..........................................................…………………………………………………………………...8

XX StudentRepresentationinDepartmentPolicies……………….........................................………………………………...9

XXI Library………………………………………...........................................................……………………………………………………...9

XXII UniversityServices………………………………......................................................………………………………………………...9

XXIII SeniorPresentations………………………….....................................................…………………………………………………..12

XXVI BADramaprogram……….......................................................………………………………………………………..……………13

XXV BADanceprogram……….....…………....................................................………………………………………………………….18

XXVI BFAActingprogram………………………......................................................………………………………………….…………24

XXVII BFAMusicalTheatreprogram………………….………………………………………….................................................……..31

XXVIII BFADesign&Technologyprogram.................................................................................................................37

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I. INTRODUCTION

This handbook will orient theatre and dance majors and minors to the Department of Theatre and Dance and answer fundamentalquestionsaboutthedepartment.Thishandbookisnotalegaldocumentnorisitintendedtoreplacetheuniversitycatalogorotherofficialuniversitydocuments.

II. GENERAL INFORMATIONTheperformingandvisualartsareanimportantcomponentoftheacademicandculturallifeoftheUWSPcampus.Academically,thetrainingofstudentsintheartsisessentialtotheselectmissionoftheuniversity.Theemphasisplaced on preparing students for professional careers in the arts contributes to UWSP’s uniqueness within the UniversityofWisconsinSystem.Culturally,thequalityoftheatreanddanceperformancesatUWSPhasbroughtstate,regional,andnationalrecognitiontotheDepartmentofTheatreandDance.ThehighqualityacademicandproductionprogramshaveestablishedUWSPastheprimaryundergraduatecenterinWisconsinforstudentsinterestedintheperformingarts.TheNationalAssociationofSchoolsofDance(NASD)andtheNationalAssociationofSchoolsofTheatre(NAST)accreditdepartmentprograms.

III. DEPARTMENT MISSIONEach department major and minor should understand the mission of the department and of each of the degree optionsoffered.Productiveeducationoccurswhenthestudentsandfacultyworktowardthesameobjectives.Pleasereadthefollowingcarefully.

The mission of the Theatre and Dance Department is to serve •Itsmajorsandminorsthroughcurricularofferingsandperformance/productionactivitiesthat heightenintellectual,artistic,cultural,andhumanesensitivities. •Thegeneralstudentpopulationthroughcurricularofferingsandstageproductionsthatengender anappreciationandunderstandingoftheperformingartsandtheircontributiontotheculturaland aestheticenrichmentoflife. •TheuniversitycommunityandgeneralcentralWisconsinpopulationthroughtheproductionofqualitystageperformances.

IV. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFEREDStudents may major in one of the following areas: Dance BA Drama BA Drama:ActingBFA Drama: Design & Technology BFA Musical Theatre BFAThedepartmentalsooffersminorsin: Dance Drama

V. FACULTY & STAFFTheatreandDancefacultyarecommittedtoprovidingstudentswiththebestpossibleundergraduateeducation.Students are encouraged to get to know each faculty member personally and should not hesitate to seek out their adviserwithquestionsregardingtheireducation.

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Amy Beversdorf [email protected] NFAC140C 715-340-5935 Co-DirectorUWSP/BalancedBodyAuthorizedTrainingCenterTeaches: Pilates MatDegrees: BFAUW-StevensPoint,MFAUW-Milwaukee Sandy Childers [email protected] NFAC115D 715-346-2411 Coordinator BFA Design Technology CostumeDesignerandMake-UpDesignerTeaches: CostumeDesign,CostumeCrafts,StageMake-Up,CostumeConstruction,PatternDraftingDegrees: BFA Theatre, University of Utah, MFA Theatre, Costume Design, Illinois State University

Ruth Daniels [email protected] NFAC161 715-346-4429 Academic Department Associate

Wendy Dolan [email protected] NFAC115E 715-346-4720/3976 CostumeShopManager,SeniorInstructionalSpecialistTeaches: TheatreandDancePracticumDegrees: BS University of Wisconsin – Madison

Michael Estanich [email protected] NFAC140B 715-346-2500Teaches: MovementTheoryandAnalysis,Modern,DanceHistory,TeachingTheories&Practices, DanceCompositionDegrees: BFA Denison University, MFA The Ohio State University

Jared Hanlin [email protected] NFAC173 715-346-3664Teaches: Voice&Articulation,MovementforActors,StageCombat,DialectsandIntroduction toActingDegree: BSTheatre,UniversityofLouisville,MFAActing,UniversityofArkansas

Mark Hanson [email protected] NFAC256 715-346-3981 ProgramCoordinator:BFA-MusicalTheatreTeaches: Musical Theatre Performance Labs, Singing for the Stage, Vocal Training, Senior ShowcaseDegrees: BMUniversityofMinnesota,MMArizonaStateUniversity

Jeannie Hill [email protected] NFAC140E 715-346-3980Teaches: Tap,Jazz,TheatreDance,DanceCompositionandCareerSeminarDegrees: BAUniversityofVermont,MFAUniversityofWisconsin-MilwaukeeMember: NationalDanceEducationOrganization(NDEO),InternationalTapAssociation(ITA)

Joan Karlen [email protected] NFAC140D 715-346-3982 ProgramCoordinator:Dance,Co-DirectorUWSP/BalancedBodyAuthorizedTrainingCenterTeaches: Ballet,Jazz,DanceComposition,InterdisciplinarySeminar,DigitalVideoEditingDegrees: BFATheJuilliardSchool,MANewYorkUniversity

Alan Patrick Kenny [email protected] NFAC255 715-346-2302Teaches: Musical Theatre Performance Labs, Vocal Training, Musical Theatre History Degrees: BMVocalPerformance,NYUSteinhardtSchoolofEducation,MFADirecting,UCLA

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Pamela Luedtke [email protected] NFAC140C 715-346-4584Teaches: Intermediate BalletExperience: Performer with Mary Anthony Dance Theatre, Anna Sokolow Player’s Project and Assistant toAgnèsdeMille,CertifiedBrainGym®Instructor/Consultantandinprocessofcertification asaPilatesInstructorthroughBalancedBody®. Visit:www.PamelaLuke.com

Tyler Marchant [email protected] NFAC212 715-346-2530Teaches: Directing,FundamentalsofActing,SceneStudy,Playwriting,SeniorShowcaseDegrees: BA Drama, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point MFADirecting,UniversityofSouthCarolinaMember: SocietyofStageDirectors&Choreographers(SDC)

Gary Olsen [email protected] NFAC161 715-346-4429/3978 DepartmentChair,LightingDesignerandSoundDesignerTeaches: TheatreTechnology,Lighting&SoundDesign,StageManagementDegrees: BS University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse, MFA Illinois State UniversityMember: UnitedStatesInstituteofTheatreTechnology,AmericanFederationofTeachers(AFT), andtheUniversityofWisconsin-StevensPointAcademicRepresentationCouncil (UW-SPARC)

Stephen Smith [email protected] NFAC171 715-346-4073 ProgramCoordinator:BFA–ActingTeaches: FundamentalsofActing,Improvisation,ActingfortheCamera,PeriodActing.Degree: BA University of Missouri – Kansas City MFA Goodman School of Drama at DePaul UniversityMember: Actors’EquityAssociation(AEA),AmericanFederationofTelevisionandRadio Artists(AFTRA)/ScreenActors’Guild(SAG)

Jeffrey Stephens [email protected] NFAC 211 715-346-4706 Program Coordinator: BA Drama & Drama MinorTeaches: Theatre Appreciation, Script Analysis, Theatre HistoryDegrees: BA University of Oklahoma MA Oklahoma State University, Ph D The Ohio State UniversityMember: Phi Beta Kappa, Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE)

John Strassburg [email protected] NFAC140C 715-346-2615 Dance AccompanistDegree: BS University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

Scott Wirtz-Olsen [email protected] NFAC281 715-346-4468 Technical DirectorTeaches: IntroductiontoTheatreTechnology,TechnicalProductionDegree: BFAUniversityofWisconsin-StevensPoint MFANorthernIllinois

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VI. DEGREE REQUIREMENTSDegree-seekingstudentsattheUniversityofWisconsin-StevensPointmust: •Completeaminimumof120credits •Completethegeneraleducationrequirements(GEP)forabaccalaureatedegree. • Complete the degree requirements for at least one major area of study •Completeaminimumoffortyupperlevelcredits,i.e.300-400levelcredits Double majors are possible for those pursuing either a BA degree in theatre or dance Double majors are not recommended for those pursuing a BFA degree

BA (Bachelor of Arts) TheBAdegreesintheatre(44-52credits)anddance(48-56credits)preparestudentsforadvancedstudyonthegraduatelevelandprofessionalpositions.

BFA in Acting, Musical Theatre and Design & TechnologyTheBFAisapre-professionaldegreeandrequiresthestudenttocompleteaminimumof78-80creditsinthemajorinadditiontotheGEPforthisdegree.

VII. ADVISINGAs a theatre and dance major or minor, you are assigned a departmental faculty advisor with whom you are re-quiredtomeeteachsemesterpriortoregisteringforclasses.YouradvisorislistedonyourdegreeprogressreportwhicheachstudentmayaccessonlinefromtheirmyPointpage.Specificadvisingperiodsforeachclassareannouncedandpostedseveralweeksbeforeyourregistrationdate.

Approximatelythreeweeksbeforetheofficialregistrationperiodbegins,eachfacultyadvisorwillpostanadvisingsign-up-sheetonhis/herofficedoor.Advisingtimewillbeassignedbyclassseniority.Itisyourresponsibilitytokeepyourappointment.Priortomeetingwithyouradvisor,useyourtimetabletoplanatentativeclassscheduleforthecomingsemester.Duringtheadvisingsession,youandyouradvisorwillreviewyourprogresstowardthecompletionofgeneraldegreeandmajorrequirementsanddetermineascheduleofclassesforthenextsemester.

VIII. COURSE REGISTRATIONTheRegistrar’sOfficedeterminesaspecificregistrationperiodforstudentstoregisterforclasses.Currentlyen-rolledstudentsregisterforspringsemestercoursesinlateNovember;andforthesummerandfallsemestercoursesinApril.YouwillbeassignedaspecificregistrationtimebytheRegistrar’sOffice;timesaredeterminedbyyourclassification,whichisdeterminedbythenumberofcreditsearnedtowardadegree.

Credits: Classification: Credits: Classification0-17 1stSemesterFreshman 18-29 2ndSemesterFreshman30-43 1stSemesterSophomore 44-59 2ndSemesterSophomore60-73 1stSemesterJunior 74-89 2ndSemesterJunior90-103 1stSemesterSenior 104&Over 2ndSemesterSenior

IX. ADDING AND DROPPING COURSESDonotmakeapracticeofaddinganddroppingcourses.Frequentdroppingofcoursescancausefailuretomakeasatisfactoryprogress,whichcanaffectyourfinancialaidstatus.Ifyoumustaddordropaclass,followtheproce-dureestablishedbytheRegistrar.Add/dropformsandinstructionsareavailableattheRegistrar’sOfficeorathttp://www.uwsp.edu/news/uwspcatalog/academic.htm

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Duringthefirsteightdaysofthesemester,youmayaddordropcourses.Consultwithyouradvisorpriortothedecisiontoaddordropacourse.Coursesdroppedduringthefirsteightdayswillnotappearonyourtranscript.AgradeofW(withdrawn)willbegivenforallcoursesdroppedaftertheeighthdayofthesemester.Youmaynotaddaclassaftertheeighthdayofthesemesterexceptforextenuatingcircumstancesandonlywhenapprovedbythechair of the department in which the course is offered,theinstructorofthecourse,andtheadvisor.

Youmaydropacourseaftertheeighthdayandthroughtheninthweekofthesemesterafterconsultationwiththeinstructorandtheadvisor,andthedepartmentchair’ssignature.Aftertheninthweekofclasses,decisionsonlate drops will be made by the Enrollment Services Center and only if the reasons for dropping are serious illness, personalduress,orclearlybeyondthestudentscontrol.Ifyouneverattendorstopattendingaclassanddonotof-ficiallydropthecourse,youwillreceiveagradeofFinthecourse.

X. COURSE/INSTRUCTOR EVALUATIONSNeartheendofeachsemester,studentsaregivenanopportunitytoevaluatecoursesandinstructors.Theresultsoftheevaluationsareusedtodetermineteachingeffectivenessandcoursecontent.Theyalsoimpactfacultytenure/promotiondecisionsand,therefore,havepotentiallylong-lastingeffects.Itisimportantthatstudentstreattheevaluationprocessinacarefulandresponsiblemanner.

XI. CHANGING MAJORSBegintheprocessofchangingmajorsbytalkingfirstwitharepresentative,usuallytheChairpersonofthedepart-mentintowhichyouwishtotransfer.Ifyoudecidetochangeyourmajortooneinanotherdepartmentpleasefillouta“ChangeofMajor/Minor”formwiththeAdministrativeDepartmentAssociate.

However,understandthatchangingyourmajormaylengthenthetimetograduation.

XII. DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONSItisessentialthateachstudentstayinformedaboutdepartmentalmatters.AllstudentsareresponsibleforinformationsenttotheirUWSPemailaccountandforcheckingthatemaildailyforclassupdates,Departmentannouncementsandnotestoindividualstudents.NoticesarealsopostedonthebulletinboardsoutsidethemainDepartmentofTheatre&DanceofficeandintheDancewarm-uparea.

Communicating with Faculty Outside of ClassFacultymembersareavailabletomeetwithyouduringtheirscheduledofficehours,postedoutsidethefacultymember’sofficedoor.Althoughfacultyaregenerallyamenabletoyourdroppingbyforachat,youshouldscheduleaspecificappointmenttimetotakecareofofficialbusiness.Facultyoffices,phonenumbersandemailaddressesarelistedinthishandbookintheMicrosoftOutlookaddressbook,andintheUWSPFaculty&Staffwebdirectory.

Note: ifyoucannotmakeyourscheduledmeeting,youareexpectedtoe-mailorcalltocanceltheappointment.Allfacultymembershavee-mailandvoicemail.Leaveamessageifthefacultymemberisnotavailable.

Communicating with StudentsStudentphonenumbersarelistedintheCampusDirectory,throughCampusinformation,715-346-4242,andontheUWSPWebDirectory.Pleaseupdatethisdirectorywithyourcurrentcellnumber.Messagesarenottakenforstudentsbyofficestaffunlessitisanemergency.

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XIII. STUDENT USE OF DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES

• Studentswishingtoworkafterscheduledhoursmustrequestthatpermissioninadvancefromtheir instructorormentorandtheappropriateshopsupervisorasthecasemaybe.ProtectiveServiceswill ask students to vacate these rooms unless they have received a request to the contrary from the Department. • Studentsareencouragedtomakeuseofthefacilitiesastheyareavailableonweekendstominimizethe needforlatenightwork. •Youareresponsibleforthecleanlinessandsecurityofallprogramspaces.Beforeleavingpleasecollect yourbelongingsandstraightentheroom.Ifyouarethelastgroupoftheday,turnoffthelightsandbe suredoorsaresecurelyclosed. Drama Rehearsal (NFAC 287) and Mainstage Rehearsal (NFAC 283)Asaregisteredstudent,youmayusedepartmentalspaceforrehearsals,approvedperformances,andmeetingsprovidedthespacedesiredisnotbeingusedforotherofficialdepartmentoruniversityactivities.NFAC287andNFAC283maybereservedonlyforonehourblockseachdaybysigninguponthesheetpostedoutsidetheNFAC283.Studentsmaycontinueusingthespaceaftertheirallottedtimeifitisnotsignedouttoanotherstudentorifthenextscheduledstudentsdonotshowuptousethespace.Thesespacescloseat1:00am.

Dance Studios (NFAC 130 and 136)Thetwo-weekscheduleforeachdancestudioispostedintheDanceProgramwarmupare,NFAC136A.Dancemajorsandminorsareeligibletoreserverehearsaltimeineitherstudiobysigningontheseschedules.iPodcordsareavailableforstudentuse.Thesespacescloseat11:00pm.

Costume Shop, Scene Shop, Jenkins Theatre and Studio TheatreThesespacesmaybeusedforappropriateclassandproductionwork.Theriggingsystem,powertools,personalliftsandladdersmayonlybeusedifatleasttwopeoplearepresentandoneofthoseiseitherafaculty/staffmemberorashopassistant.Thesespacescloseat1:00am.

XIV. DEPARTMENT SPACE RESTRICTIONSBeginningAugust25,2014,UWSPwillbeatobacco-freecampus.NotobaccousewillbepermittedonUW-StevensPointproperty.Thispolicyincludesallbuildings,parkinglotsandsidewalks,andappliestoallstudents,facultyandstaffmembers,contractors,vendorsandvisitorsduringandaftercampushoursandduringallcampusevents.Onlywater,insealedbottles,isallowedinclassrooms,rehearsalspacesandstudios.Foodandallotherbeveragesarenotallowedinclassrooms,rehearsalspaces,dancestudios,JenkinsTheatre,StudioTheatreorrehearsalrooms.Streetshoesarenotallowedinthedancestudios.

XV. PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIESYouareexpectedtobeactivelyinvolvedinproductionactivitiesthroughoutyourcollegecareer.Normally,thedepartmentannuallyproducessixorsevenshowsbetweenourtwotheatres.WeoftensupportanumberofPlayers-sponsoredproductions(seesectiononPLAYERS).Informationaboutalloftheseisavailableatthebegin-ningoftheschoolyear.Additionalperformanceandproductionopportunitiesareannouncedthroughouttheyear.InformationaboutauditionsandproductionopportunitiesispostedintheDepartmentGreenRoom,andintheDanceProgramwarmuparea,NFAC136A.Checktheseboardsfrequently.

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Auditions and CastingAuditionsfordepartmentproductionsareopentoallUWSPstudents.ThosewhohaveperformancescholarshipsandstudentsintheBFAActingandBFAMusicalTheatreprogramsarerequiredtoauditionforallfaculty-directedproductionsandmustacceptrolesascast.Exemptionsareconsideredbyformalwrittenrequestonly;permissiontoperforminanyoutsideactivity,includingPlayersproductionsthatmayconflictwithdepartmentalproductions,mustbereceivedinadvanceofmakinganycommitment.

Anyoutsideperformanceoremploymentmustbeapprovedbyyourprogramcoordinator.Rolesinfaculty-directedproductionswillnotbefilledbynon-studentsunlessthefacultyagreesthatthedemandsoftheproductionaresuchthatanadjustmentinpolicyiswarranted.

Onlystudentsingoodacademicstanding(2.0universityGPAand2.75departmentGPA)areeligibletobecastindepartmentalproductions.

Student Designers and TechniciansInordertoprovideforthebesteducationalexperienceandthesmoothexecutionofourshows,studentswhohavebeenassignedtoaproductionteamasadesigner,assistantdesigner,propertiestechnician,sceniccharge,orscenicartistmustmakethemselvesasavailablepossibleduringtheregularhoursthecostumeshop,propshopandsceneshopareopentobeavailabletowork,superviseandmeetwiththeirmentors.Thosestudentsmustrefrainfromcommitments,otherthanclasses,duringtheperiodtheirrespectiveshowis“intheshop”.Mentorswillendeavortobeavailableasmuchaspracticalduringshophours.

Youhavemanyopportunitiestoserveascrewmembers,crewheads,anddesignersformainstageandstudioproductions.Thedesignfacultymakesdesignandtechnicalassignments.Ifyouareinterestedinnon-performanceproductionopportunitiesmakeyourinterestsknowntooneofthedesignfacultyandstaff:GaryOlsen,SandyChilders,ScottWirtz-Olsen.Workingbackstageisanexcellentwayforyoutomeetothermajors,gettoknowthefaculty,andbeinvolvedinthedepartment.

UsheringUsheringopportunitiesforTheatreandDanceDepartmentproductionsareavailabletomajorsandnon-majors.Interestedstudentscansignupforusheringslotsforeachproductiononthe“ushervolunteer”formpostedintheboardoutsidetheTheatre&Danceoffice.OnlyusherswhoareenrolledUWSPstudentsareallowedtostayandseetheperformance,andonlyonetimeperproduction.AllushersmustfollowDepartmentofTheatre&Danceusheringanddressguidelines.

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XVI. REQUIRED PRACTICUMTheatreandDancemajorsarerequiredtoregisterforandsuccessfullycompleteapracticumeachsemesterintheprogram(onceayearfortheatreanddanceminors)untiltheyhavefinishedthecourseworkforthedegree.Practicumareasaresceneshop,costumeshop,deckruncrew,costumeruncrew,house/publicrelations,design,performance,directing,choreographyandstagemanagement.Runcrewmustworkappropriaterehearsals,therunoftheshowandstrike.Otheractivitiesmustcomplete40hoursofwork.Completionoflessthan40hourswillresultinagradeofF.IfyouselectAfterimagesforperformanceorchoreography,youwillsignuptoreceivethiscreditinthefollowingspringsemester.ThefallsemesterthatyouworkonAfterimages,youmustsignupforadifferentpracticum,whichwillbeappliedtowardsthefallsemester.

Ifyoudonotenrollforapracticumordonotcompletetheactivitysatisfactorily,youwillbeplacedonprobationandmustmakeupthemissedworkinthenextsemester.Ifyoumustmakeupmissedwork,youmustalsoenrollinapracticumforthecurrentsemester.Iftheworkisnotmadeup,youwillbedroppedfromthemajororminor.Normally,apracticummayonlycountinthecurrentsemester.Ifaproductionoccursextraordinarilylateinasemester,thepracticumforthatproductionmaycountforthefollowingsemester.

Majors:Anareamayberepeatedafter6differentactivitiesarecompleted.Minors:youmaynotrepeatapracticumassignment.

Procedures:1.Registerforpracticumasacoursewhenyouregisterfortherestofyourschedule.Registerforzerocreditsifyoualreadyhave18creditsormore;oronecreditasyoudetermineisappropriateinconsultationwithyouracademicadvisor.Dance226/426orTheatre226/426asappropriate.Ifyoufailregisterforanyrequiredpracticumyouwillbeplacedondepartmentalprobation.2.Signupforanactivityinthecostumeshoponthedayscheduledforyourclassrankduringthefirstweekofclasses,i.e.seniorsonTuesday,juniorsonWednesday,sophomoresonThursday,andfreshmanonFriday.3.Contactthesupervisorofyourpracticumtoarrangespecificsregardingyourassignment,i.e. schedulinghoursintheshoporselectingaparticularshowtocrew. Changing:Changestoyourpracticumassignmentmustbearrangedwithinthefirsttwoweeksofclasses.ChangeswillnotbepossibleafterthistimeperiodandyouwillreceiveagradeofF.

Dropping:Youmaydroppracticumonlywithinthefirsttwoweeksofclasses.Afterthat,youreceiveafailinggrade,beplacedondepartmentalprobation,andberequiredtomakeupthefailedpracticuminthesucceedingsemester.(Seealso,theproductionparticipationpolicystatement.)

Incomplete:Inveryextremecases,astudentmaycontacttheprofessorinchargeofpracticumandrequestanIncomplete.ThereasonforrequestinganIncompletemustbebeyondthestudent’scontrol.ThestudentmustfilloutthenecessaryformsforanIncompleteandturnthemintothedepartmentoffice.

ProductionParticipationPolicyforPracticum:Studentsondepartmentalprobationandparticularlythosewhohavenotsuccessfullycompletedapracticumrequirement(leading,therefore,tothestudentneedingtotaketwopracticainthesucceedingsemester)areineligibleforparticipationinproductionsasperformers,directors,choreographers,ordesignersuntiltakenoffprobation.Ifyoudroporwithdrawfrompracticumtoavoidreceivingafailinggradethatisalreadyearned,youwillbeautomaticallydroppedasamajororminor.

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UWSP Student TicketsDepartmentalmajorsandminorsshouldmakeitapointtoseeasmanyoftheseproductionsaspossible.UWSPstudentsareentitledtoonereducedpriceorfreeticketperdepartmentproductionsfortheirpersonaluse.Areducedpriceticketreservesaseatandmaybepurchasedinadvancefor$4.00plus.50administrativefeesupongivingtheboxofficestaffavalidUWSPstudentID.Afreeticketmaybeobtainedattheboxofficethedayoftheperformance,subjecttoavailability,upongivingtheboxofficestaffavalidUWSPstudentID.

Complimentary Ticket PolicyStudentsdirectlyinvolvedinagivenproductionasdirector,choreographer,designer,technicaldirector,ormusicaldirectorareentitledtoonecomplimentaryticketfortheirownuse.Studentassistantstofacultyorstudentdirectors,choreographers,designers,technicaldirectors,ormusicaldirectorsareentitledtoonecomplimentaryticketfortheirpersonaluse.Studentsdirectlyinvolvedwithaproductionasdirector,choreographer,designer,ortechnicaldirectorwhowishtoseeotherperformancesmaysitinanyunoccupiedseatatcurtaintime.Youmustidentifyyourselftothehousemanagerpriortotakinganopenseat.

Department Costume and Property Collection UseStudentsmayusecostumesorpropertiesforclasspurposes.Astudentmaynotborrowaproporcostumeunlessitisintegraltotheirclassworkandnotreadilyavailable(forexample:aweaponorcorsetcouldbeborrowed,acoffeecupcouldnot).TheinstructorofthecoursemustfirstapprovetheobjecttobeborrowedandthenthestudentmustsendanemailtoWendyDolanforacostumepiece,ScottWirtz-OlsenforaproporJaredHanlenforapropweapon.Theinstructormustbecopiedontheemail.

XVIII. DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESEach semester students are hired by the department who work in the scene shop, costume shop, and in the departmentoffices.Studentshiredforthesepositionsareoftenrehireduntiltheygraduateorchoosenottoworkinthedepartmentanylonger.StudentswhohavesetconstructionorstagelightingskillsandwhoareinterestedinworkinginthesceneshopshouldcontactScottWirtz-Olsen,TechnicalDirector.StudentswithsewingskillsshouldcontactWendyDolan,CostumeShopManager.Studentswithclerical/computerskillsshouldcontactRuthDaniels,theAcademicDepartmentAssociate.

XIX. PLAYERSPlayersistheofficialstudenttheatreanddanceorganizationandisaveryimportantpartofthedepartment.Theorganization’sfunctionistobringstudentstogetherinavarietyofwaysthatenhancestudentinvolvementandtoprovidesupportfordepartmentalactivities.MembershipisopentoallUWSPstudentsandalltheatreanddancestudentsareencouragedtoparticipate.Meetingsareheldregularlytoconductthebusinessoftheorganization,toplanfutureactivities,andtoaddressstudentconcerns.ItsExecutiveBoardcarriesouttheadministrationofPlayers.PleaseseethePlayerswebsite:www.stuorgs.uwsp.edu/playersforcurrentExecutiveBoardMembersandactivities.

Players-sponsoredproductionsareamongtheprimaryactivities.Theseperformancesareproduced,directed,choreographed,anddesignedbymembersofPlayers.NewstudentsareencouragedtobecomeactivewithPlayers.InvolvementwithPlayersisanexcellentwaytogettoknowotherstudentsinthedepartment.AnnouncementsofPlayersmeetingsandactivitiesarepostedintheGreenRoomandontheboardoutsidetheTheatreandDanceoffice.

XVII. 2015-2016 SEASON

Studio Theatre

The Seagull: RehearsedOctober16-18,21-24,2015

Afterimages December 9-13, 2015

DogfightMay6-8,11-13,2016

Jenkins Theatre

How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingNovember6-8,11-14,2015

A Midsummers Night’s DreamMarch4-6,10-12,2016

Danstage 2016April8-10,14-16,2016

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XX. STUDENT REPRESENTATION IN DEPARTMENT MEETINGS Twostudents(onefromdanceandonefromtheatre)areelectedannuallytorepresentstudentsandattendfacultymeetings.PlayersalsoselectaFacultyRepresentativewhoseresponsibilityistoattendfacultymeetingsandbringissuesdiscussedamongPlayerstotheattentionofthefaculty.Studentrepresentativesmaynotattendthoseportionsofmeetingswherepersonnelissuesorotherstudentsarediscussed.

XXI. LIBRARYPlayers LibraryThePlayersOrganizationownsacollectionofscriptslocatedinNFAC283whichareavailableforstudentstocheckoutthroughthedepartmentoffice.

Location of print and non-print collectionsTheTheatreandDancecollectionofprintandnon-printmaterialsislocatedintheUniversityLRC.Printmaterialsfordanceandtheatrearelocatedonthefourthfloor.Theslide,video,filmandaudiocollectionsarelocatedonthethirdfloorintheInstructionalMaterialsCenter(IMC).TheIMCalsohasseveralroomsequippedwithaudioequipment,slideprojectors,DVDplayers,VCRs,andfilmprojectors.TheseroomscanbereservedforindividualusethroughtheIMCdesk.Periodicalsarelocatedonthesecondflooralongwiththemicrofilmreaders.NormaloperatinghoursarepostedonthemaindoorsoftheUniversityLRCandonline.

Student acquisition of print and non-print library materialsTheStudentRequestFundisavailableforastudentfromanydisciplinetorequestthepurchaseofprintand/ornon-printmaterialstoaddtotheUniversityLibrary.ThestudentmayordermaterialsbycompletingaLibraryOrderCard(stampedStudentRequest).ThesecardsareavailableattheCirculationDesk.Thestudentshouldusehis/herownphoneandaddressonthecard.Thelibraryrushordersthematerialandnotifiesthestudentwhentheitemhasarrived.Beforeordering,thestudenthastheresponsibilitytoseeiftheitemisinthelibrarybycheckingtheon-linecatalog.

XXII. UNIVERSITY SERVICESTheuniversityprovidesanumberofvaluableservicestoUWSPstudents.Youareencouragedtotakeadvantageoftheseservicesandtokeepthefollowinglistofphonenumbersreadilyavailabletoyou.

UWSPProtectiveServices/Security 715-346-3456StevensPointPoliceDepartment 911Ambulance 911St.Michael’sHospitalEmergencyRoom 715-346-5100UWSPCounselingCenter 715-346-3553UWSPCareerServices 715-346-3226UWSPLibrary–GeneralInformation 715-346-2540UWSPCounselingCenter 715-346-3553

UWSP Counseling CenterCollegeisanexcitingandchallengingtimethatbringsbothexpectedandunexpectedstressors.Thesestressorscanhaveaprofoundeffectonastudent’squalityoflifeandacademicperformance.TheUWSPCounselingCenteriscommittedtohelpingstudentsgetthemostfromtheircollegeexperience.Weusediverse,butprovenapproachestoenhancestudents’social,emotional,anddevelopmentalwell-being.TheCounselingCenterisstaffedwithlicensedmentalhealthprofessionalsdedicatedtoassistingstudentsastheynavigatedifficultcircumstancesorresolvepersonalconcerns.Officehours:Monday-Friday:8amto4:30pm.Telephone:715-346-3553.Email:[email protected]://www.uwsp.edu/counseling/Pages/default.aspx

Alcohol and Drug UseThe Department of Theatre & Dance expects that students abide by all applicable laws regarding alcohol and drugsaswellasthepoliciesoutlinedintheDivisionofStudentAffairsRightsandResponsibilitieswebsitehttp://www.uwsp.edu/stuaffairs/assessment/Pages/deptAssessment/resliving.aspx.ThisexpectationappliestoallpublicandprivatefunctionsassociatedwiththeDepartmentofTheatre&Dance.

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Campus Safety

UW-StevensPointisawonderfulplace.Itisaverysafeplaceforyoutogrowartisticallyandintellectually.Itisalsoasafeplacetoliveifyoupayattentionandtakereasonablecaretolookoutforyourselfandyourfellowstudents.Followingtheseguidelinescanhelpwiththat.

General Safety:

• Beespeciallyawareofyoursurroundingsattimeswhenyoumaybelessalertandmore vulnerabletoanattack(e.g.,duringperiodsofstress)whenyouareupsetorsick,orifyouhave beendrinking. • Usediscretionandcautionwhentakingshortcutsthroughisolatedpartsofthecampus. • Ifyoumustbeinanisolatedarea(e.g.,workingorstudyingaloneinthetheatres,studios,labs oroffices)lockthedoorsandtellafriendorthePoliceDepartmentwhereyouareandwhenyou plantoleave. • Knowthelocationofcampusemergencytelephonesonroutestoandfromcampusdestinations. • Keeppersonalbelongingsinviewwhileeating,meeting,orshoppingoncampus. Residence Halls: • Thinkofyourresidencehallasyourhome.Rememberthatbytakingashareofthe responsibilitytokeepyourresidencesafe,youcanmakeadifference.Contactresidentiallifestaff regardingyoursecurity/safetyconcerns. • Keepdoorslocked—evenifyouaregoingtobegoneonlyafewminutes. • Door-to-doorsolicitationisprohibitedoncampus.Pleasereportthepresenceofsolicitorsto ProtectiveServices. • NotifytheProtectiveServicesorresidentiallifestaffofsuspiciousindividualswhoappeartobe “hangingaround.” • Ifyouleaveforanextendedvacation,takehigh-valuepersonalpropertywithyou.Takeaction: • Ifyourfeelthreatenedorinimmediatedangerpleasedial911.Toreportacrimeorfilea complaintpleasecontactProtectiveServicesat346-3456forallincidentsoccurringoncampus,for offcampusincidentscontacttheStevensPointPoliceDepartmentat346-1500. • Intheeventofamedicalemergency,call911orusearedemergencyphone.Offerassistanceif trainedandwillingtodoso.Guideemergencyresponderstovictim. • In the event of a tornado warning, proceed to the lowest level interior room without window expo sure.Seewww.uwsp.edu/rmgt/Pages/em/procedures/other/floor-plansforfloorplansshowing severeweathersheltersoncampus.Avoidwide-spanroomsandbuildings. • Intheeventofafirealarm,evacuatethebuildinginacalmmanner.Meetattheeastsideofthe SundialneartheLRC.Notifyinstructororemergencycommandpersonnelofanymissing individuals. • ActiveShooter–Run/Escape,Hide,Fight.Iftrappedhide,lockdoors,turnofflights,spreadoutand remainquiet.Followinstructionsofemergencyresponders. • SeeUW-StevensPointEmergencyManagementPlanatwww.uwsp.edu/rmgtfordetailsonall emergencyresponseatUW-StevensPoint.

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XXIII. SENIOR PRESENTATIONSCriteriaThefollowingregulationsapplytodepartmentallyrecognizedandsupportedSeniorPresentations.Studentsmustsubmitaproposaltothefacultyoutliningthespecificslistedbelow.

Proposal • PurposeoftheSeniorPresentation Facultyanddepartmentalsupportforseniorpresentationsareprivileges,notdepartment obligations.Studentsmustprovidecompellingreasonswhydepartmentalresourcesshould beallocatedtotheirSeniorPresentation •ProposedSeniorPresentationdate • Proposed performance space •Studentsmustconfirmavailabilityofthespacefortheproposeddate • Proposed performance material • Persuasive evidence that the performance materials not readily available can be obtained by the student • Approval of the student’s faculty advisor or program director • List of students and faculty involved in project This must include cast, crew, accompanists, stage manager, and any other personnel Involved • Technical needs of the project Thismustincludealldepartmentalcostumes,props,scenery,soundandlightingequipment to be used in the project Policies • Alldepartmentaltechnicalsupportisatthediscretionofthetechnicalfaculty •Facultysupportandattendancearevoluntary,notrequiredorexpected • Material chosen must * Represent the breadth of the training in the student’s degree program *ReflectthevarietyanddepthofcourseworkthestudenthasundertakenwhileatUWSP * Be approved by the student’s faculty advisor or program director •Substitutionsofmaterialsmayonlybemadeunderextenuatingcircumstancesandwiththeapprovalof the student’s faculty advisor and program director •Noadditionalmaterialsmaybeaddedtoorsubstitutedintothepresentationduringthetwoweeks prior to the performance •DepartmentalcourseworkandproductionobligationstakeprecedenceoverSeniorPresentation obligations •Departmentalanduniversitygradepointrequirementsmustbemetbythestudentatthetimeofthe submission of the proposal •StudentsoneitherdepartmentaloracademicprobationmaynotproposeSeniorPresentations.If astudentgoesonprobationafterthedepartmentapprovesaSeniorPresentation,thatapproval will be withdrawn •Studentsmustbesensitivetotheneedsofdepartmentalclassesandproductionsinscheduling their rehearsals

Deadlines• SeniorPresentationproposalsmustbesubmittedtotheDepartmentnolaterthattheFridaytwoweeks

afterthebeginningofasemesterforpresentationinthatsamesemester.AnystudentproposingaSeniorPresentationshouldconsiderthatoptionwellinadvance.StudentsareencouragedtoofferproposalstotheDepartmentinthesemesterpriortothesemesterinwhichthepresentationwouldtakeplace.

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BA DRAMA - Program Coordinator: Jeffrey Stephens

I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Theatre Arts: Bachelor of Arts (BA) AsaTheatreArts–Dramamajor,studentspursueaBachelorofArts(BA)degree.This44-52creditmajorallowsthestudenttofocusonacquiringabreadthofknowledgeintheatre.Twenty-sixofthosecredits areingeneralTheatrecoursesincludingIntroductiontoTheatreTechnology,IntroductiontoActingor FundamentalsofActingI,IntroductiontoTheatricalDesignorFundamentalsofActingII,ScriptAnalysis, TheatreHistory,DirectingandDance.StudentswhoearntheBAdegreeeitherentertheprofessionor pursuegraduatedegreesinspecificareasoftheatrestudy.

II. EXPECTATIONS, GOALS AND PROFICIENCIES Students in the BA Drama program are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in theirclasswork,rehearsals,performances,practicum,andintheirdailyinvolvementwithothers. Motivationanddisciplinearekeysfordeterminingfuturesuitabilityintheprofession.

Evidenceofmotivationincludes: 1.Self-initiativeinthepursuitofknowledge 2.Beingawareofcurrenteventsintheatre 3.Takinginitiativeforpersonaldevelopmentofprofessionalskillsincluding,butnotlimitedto i.Readingtheatrerelatedmaterials,otherthanthatrequiredforclasswork ii.Attendingprofessionalperformancesandworkshopswheneverpossible iii.Exploringpossibilitiesforsummerwork/study 4.Willingnesstoworkandexperimentinclass 5.Dedicationtolearningintheclassroomaswellasinproductionsituations 6.Maintainingapositiveattitudewhichisopenandresponsivetoyourinstructors,peersand yourself 7.Workingcollaborativelywithfellowartists Evidence of discipline includes: 1.Beingfocused,ontimeandpreparedtoworkinclass,rehearsal,practicumandperformance 2.Leavingpersonalissuesandrelationshipsoutsidetheclassroom,shops,rehearsals,and performance 3.Maintainingapositiveattitudewhichisopenandresponsivetoyourinstructors,peersand yourself 4.Maintainingphysicalandemotionalhealthandwellnessincludingcounselingifnecessary 5.Developingandmaintainingaprofessionalresumeand/orportfolio Theprogramoutcomesofthisdegreeare:toprovidestudentswithhistoricalandculturalperspectiveson thewaysinwhichtheatrehasfunctionedinvarioussocieties.Thedegreeshallenablethestudentto: •Analyzeplaysforstructure,character,themeandproductionvalues •Defineandevaluatetherolesofthevariousparticipantsinatheatricalproduction •Evaluatehistoricalandglobalperspectivesonthewaysinwhichtheatrehasfunctionedin varioussocietiesandperiods •Applyskillsinavarietyofareasoftheatricalproductionandperformanceaswellasthegeneral workplace. •Applyskillsincludingcriticalthinking,writtenandoralcommunication,organizationandtime management

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III. FORMAL REVIEW OF CANDIDACYThestudentwillbeformallyreviewedeachsemesterofdegreecandidacypriortothefinalsemesterintheprogram.Thestudentwillmeetwithoneormorefacultymembersfromhis/herprogramtodiscussthefaculty’sassessmentoftheirprogress. 1.Facultyassessment.ThecoordinatorwillsolicitwrittencommentsfromeachTheatreandDance facultymemberwithwhomyouhaveworkedinclassorrehearsalduringthesemester. 2.Self-assessment.Youwillsubmitaself-evaluationtoyourcoordinator.Thisdocumentandthe facultyreviewwillformthebasisofyourformalevaluation. 3.Evaluationmeeting.Iftheprogramcoordinatordeemsitnecessary,youwillmeetwiththe coordinator at the end of each semester to discuss your progress in the program and set goals for forthcomingsemesters.

IV. RETENTION CRITERIAInordertomaintainyourstatusasastudentintheprogram,youmustmeetthefollowingretentioncriteriaeachsemesteryouareenrolledasamajorinthedepartmentofTheatre&Dance.

General: 1.MaintainauniversityGPAof2.0andaGPAinthemajorof2.75ineachindividualsemester. 2.Enrollasafull-timestudent.Completionof12creditspersemester. 3.Achieveartisticareintellectualgrowththroughoutthetrainingprogram 4.Participateinmid-semesterassessmentsand/orsemesterendreview 5.Meetprogramexpectations,goalsandproficiencies

Artistic & Intellectual GrowthThe UWSP Theatre Program requires you to maintain a level of professionalism and decorum conducive to a future careerinthefield.Thefacultyexpectsyoutoachieveconsistentartistic,academicandprofessionaldevelopmentthroughout your course of study as evidenced by faculty responses and comments on assessment forms and your self-assessment.

V. PROBATIONStudentsmakingunsatisfactoryprogressduringtheirFormalReviewofCandidacywillbeplacedononeormoreofthefollowingprobationarystatusesforthefollowingsemester:

Academic Probation – based on a student’s failure to maintain a GPA at or above the departmental standard of 2.75inthemajorcourseworkandtheUniversity’sGPAstandardof2.0ineachsemester.Assessmentofacademicperformancewillbemadeaftergradesarereportedforeachsemester.

Disciplinary Probation–basedonthefollowingfactors:unsatisfactoryworkonproductionassignments,unprofessionalattitude,repeatedabsencefromclasses,orotherbehaviorsthatimpairthestudent’sabilitytoprogress.Assessmentpertainingtotheseareaswillbemadeonanongoingbasis.

Practicum Probation–basedonastudent’sfailuretofulfilltheirpracticumrequirements.

Ifthereappearstobegroundsforprobation,thestudentwillberequiredtomeetwiththeprogramcoordinatortodiscussthenatureoftheprobationandtherequiredadjustments.Probationarystatuswilllastforamaximumofonesemester.

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Attheendoftheprobationarysemester,thestudentwillbeevaluatedagainandtheprobationwilleitherbeliftedorthestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.Studentswillbeallowedonlyoneprobationarysemesterduringtheirtenureinthedepartment.Shouldthestudent’sworkduringasubsequentevaluationbedeemedunsatisfactory,thestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.TheDepartmentofTheatreandDancefacultyreservestherighttoremoveastudentfromtheirprogramwithoutthebenefitofaprobationarysemesterwhen-evertheydeemsuchremovaltobeinthebestinterestsofthestudentand/orthedepartment.Permissiontoenrollindepartmentclassesiscontingentuponcontinuedsatisfactoryperformancewithinthemajor/minorprogram;thispermissionisrescindedifthestudentisdismissedfromtheprogram.

Probationary Status and PracticumStudentsondepartmentalprobationareineligibleforparticipationinproductionsasperformers,directors,choreographers,stagemanagersordesignersuntiltakenoffprobation.Studentswhohavenotsuccessfullycompletedapracticumrequirementmusttaketwopracticainthesucceedingsemester.

AppealProbationdecisionsmaybeappealedinwritingtothedepartmentchair.

VI. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIESTheatreandDancestudentsareadvisedthatitwillbedifficultforthemtofollowafull,requiredschoolscheduleiftheyarealsoengagedinnumerousactivitiesoutsideoftheDepartment.TheDepartmentexpectsitsstudentstofullyengageinprogramactivities,practicum,rehearsals,andperformanceopportunities.Studentsshouldarrangetheirschedulesandoutsideobligationsaccordingly.

StudentsintheBAtracksandminorsshouldgiveprioritytodepartmentcommitments.Theyarestronglyencouragedtoconsultwiththecoordinatoroftheirprogrambeforetakingonactivitiesoutsideofthedepartment.

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General Theatre Courses............................................................................................Twenty-six Credits 146 Intro to Theatre Technology 3 160 or 170 Introduction to Acting or Fundamentals of Acting I 3 149 or 172 Intro to Theatrical Design or Fundamental of Acting II 3 162 Script Analysis 3 351, 352, 452 Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theatre History I, II, III 9 375 Directing 3 Dance One course from Dance 103 (Modern I), 105 (Ballet I), 114 2

Selections...........................................................................................................................Nine Credits 241 Scene Design I 3 242 Lighting Design I 3 243 Costume Design I 3 244 Makeup Design 3 327 Fundamentals of Playwriting 3 346 Stage Management 3 490 Seminar in Theatre 3

Approved Departmental Electives...................................................................................Nine Credits Up to 3 elective credits may be from Theatre 226/426

Practicum..........................................................................................................0/1 Credits per Semester 226/426 Practicum Enroll in a practicum each semester. Practicum areas are scene shop, costume shop, deck run crew, public relations/ushering, design, performance, directing/choreography/management. Completesixdifferentactivitiesbeforerepeatingany.

Foreign Language............................................................................................................Eight Credits

Gary G. Olsen, BA Theatre CoordinatorDepartment of Theatre & Dance

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 346-3978E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: www.uwsp.edu/theatre-dance

DEGREE REQUIREMENTSBACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) DRAMA

44 - 52 CreditsInterview Required for Admission

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Sample Program of Study for the

Drama Major (BA 44/52 credits)

Department of Theatre and Dance University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

[email protected], 715-346-4429 www.uwsp.edu/theatre-dance

Semester 1 Semester 2 THEA 146 Introduction to Theatre Tech. 3 THEA 149

or 172 Introduction to Design or Fundamentals of Acting II

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THEA 162 Script Analysis 3 THEA 226 Practicum 1 THEA 160/170

Introduction to Acting or Fundamentals of Acting I

3 GEP FYS, COMM 101, QL 3

THEA 226 Practicum 1 GEP FYS, COMM 101, QL 3 GEP Freshman English 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP FYS, COMM 101, QL 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Semester 3

Semester 4

THEA xxx Theatre selection 3 THEA xxx Theatre selection 3 THEA 226 Practicum 1 DNCE

103,105, 114

Modern I, Ballet I or Jazz I 2

GEP English 201 3 THEA 226 Practicum 1 BA Foreign Language 4 BA Foreign Language 4 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 17 TOTAL 16 Semester 5

Semester 6

THEA 351 Classical and Medieval Theatre History

3 THEA 352 Theatre History from Renaissance to Romanticism

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THEA 426 Practicum 1 THEA 426 Practicum 1 THEA xxx Theatre selection 3 Xxx xxx Department elective 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Semester 7

Semester 8

THEA 375 Directing I 3 THEA 452 Modern and Contemporary Theatre History

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THEA 426 Practicum 1 THEA 426 Practicum 1 Xxx xxx Department elective 3 Xxx xxx Department elective 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Many of the slots identified as General Education could also be devoted to additional majors or minors. The range of 44 to 52 credits is related to the foreign language requirement of the Drama BA

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BA DANCE - Program Coordinator: Joan Karlen

I. PROGRAM MISSIONUWSP’s dance program aspires to create a dynamic culture in which students are inspired to achieve full physical expression,technicalandstylisticrange,andanatomicalefficiency.Wearededicatedtoartisticexperimentationand contemporary inquiry that is culturally relevant and historically grounded, preparing students to communicate, contributeandleadasglobalcitizenartists.

II. EXPECTATIONS, GOALS, AND PROFICIENCIESStudents in the Theatre and Dance Department are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in theirclasswork,rehearsals,performances,practicum,andintheirdailyinvolvementwithothers.Motivationanddisciplinearekeysfordeterminingfuturesustainablesuccess.

Evidenceofmotivationincludes:1.Self-initiativeinthepursuitofknowledge;2.Keepingapprisedofcurrenteventsindance;3.Takinginitiativeforpersonaldevelopmentandprofessionalskillsincluding,butnotlimitedto; i.Readingdancerelatedmaterials,otherthanthatrequiredforclasswork; ii.Attendingprofessionalperformancesandworkshopswheneverpossible; iii.Exploringpossibilitiesforsummerwork/study;4.Willingnesstoworkandexperimentinclass;5.Balancingdisciplineandimaginationintechnicalandwrittenwork;6.Dedicationtolearningintheclassroomaswellasinproductionsituations;7.Maintainingapositiveattitude,whichisopenandresponsivetoyourinstructors,peersandyourself;8.Workingcollaborativelywithfellowartists;and9.Responsibilitytooneselfandotherswithwhomyouwork. Evidence of discipline includes:1.Beingfocused,ontimeandpreparedtoworkinclass,rehearsal,practicumandperformance.2.Leavingpersonalissuesandrelationshipsoutsideoftheclassroom,shops,rehearsals,andperformance.3.Maintainingapositiveattitude,whichisopenandresponsivetoyourinstructors,peersandyourself.4.Maintainingphysicalandemotionalhealthandwellness,includingcounseling,ifnecessary.

UWSP’sdancecurriculumisdesignedtoguidemajorsinattainingthefollowinggoals:1.Achievefullphysicalexpression ·Achieveanunderstandingofthefundamentalprinciplesofdancetechnique. ·Re-evaluatetechniqueandexplorenewapproachestotrainingatahighlevel. ·Exploretechnicalandstylisticrange.

2.Achieveanatomicalefficiency ·Gainfundamentalknowledgeofthebody. ·Trainwithoptimalanatomicalalignmentthatsupportsinjury-freedancing.

3.Promoteartisticexperimentation ·Gainunderstandingofthefundamentalprinciplesofcompositionandtheoreticalstudies. ·Applyknowledgeofcompositionandtheoreticalstudies.·Beflexibleintheartisticprocesswithchoreographers,directorsandrehearsalassistants. ·Identifyandsolvecreativeproblems. ·Usetechnologicaltoolstoenhanceartistry. ·Choreographoriginalgroupandsolodances.

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4.Cultivatecontemporaryinquirythatisculturallyrelevantandhistoricallygrounded • Understand and appreciate the people and ideas that contributed to the historical and cultural perspectivesofdance. •Respect,understandandevaluateavarietyofartisticwork. •Describe,interpretandanalyzeonesownandothers’artisticworkwithinaculturalcontext.

5.Preparetocommunicate,contributeandleadasglobalcitizenartists •Developskillsneededtocommunicateacrossartisticdisciplinesandculturalandlinguisticboundaries. •Developthedesiretocontinuequestioning,learningandcontributingtotheglobaldanceculture.

III. FORMAL REVIEW OF CANDIDACYThestudentwillbeformallyreviewedeachsemesterofdegreecandidacypriortothefinalsemesterintheprogram.The student will meet with one or more faculty members from their program to discuss the faculty’s assessment of theirprogress.Mid-semesterassessmentsheetsarekeptineachstudent’sfile.Mid-semesterassessmentsaregiventostudentsenrolledinthefollowingcourses:Ballet205,206,305,306,Modern303,Jazz314,Tap215,315.

IV. RETENTION CRITERIAInordertomaintainyourstatusasastudentintheprogram,youmustmeetthefollowingretentioncriteriaeachsemesteryouareenrolledasaMajorinthedepartmentofTheatre&Dance.

General: 1.MaintainanoveralluniversityGPAof2.0andaGPAinthemajorof2.75ineachindividualsemester 2.Enrollasafull-timestudent.Completionof12creditspersemester 3.Achieveartisticgrowththroughoutthetrainingprogram 4.Participateinmid-semesterassessmentsand/orsemesterendreview 5.Meetprogramexpectations,goalsandproficiencies

Artistic Growth:The UWSP Dance Program requires you to maintain a level of professionalism and decorum conducive to a future careerinthefield.Thefacultyexpectsyoutoachieveconsistentartistic,academicandprofessionaldevelopmentthroughout your course of study as evidenced by faculty responses and comments on assessment forms and your self-assessment.

V. PROBATIONStudentsmakingunsatisfactoryprogressduringtheirFormalReviewofCandidacywillbeplacedononeormoreofthefollowingprobationarystatusesforthefollowingsemester.

Academic Probation–basedonastudent’sfailuretomaintainaGPAatorabovethedepartmentalstandardof2.75inthemajorcourseworkandtheUniversity’sGPAstandardof2.0ineachsemester.Assessmentofacademicperformancewillbemadeaftergradesarereportedforeachsemester.


Practicum Probation–basedonastudent’sfailuretofulfilltheirpracticumrequirements.


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Attheendoftheprobationarysemester,thestudentwillbeevaluatedagainandtheprobationwilleitherbeliftedorthestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.Studentswillbeallowedonlyoneprobationarysemesterduringtheirtenureinthedepartment.Shouldthestudent’sworkduringasubsequentevaluationbedeemedunsatisfac-tory,thestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.TheDepartmentofTheatreandDancefacultyreservestherighttoremoveastudentfromtheirprogramwithoutthebenefitofaprobationarysemesterwhenevertheydeemsuchremovaltobeinthebestinterestsofthestudentand/orthedepartment.PermissiontoenrollinDepartmentclassesiscontingentuponcontinuedsatisfactoryperformancewithinthemajor/minorprogram;thispermissionisrescindedifthestudentisdismissedfromtheprogram.

Probationary Status and Practicum:Studentsondepartmentalprobationareineligibleforparticipationinproductionsasperformers,directors,choreographers,stagemanagersordesignersuntiltakenoffprobation.Studentswhohavenotsuccessfullycompletedapracticumrequirementneedtocompletetwopracticainthesucceedingsemester.


VI. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIESDancestudentsareadvisedthatitwillbedifficultforthemtofollowafull,requiredschoolscheduleiftheyarealsoengagedinnumerousactivitiesoutsideoftheDepartment.TheDepartmentexpectsitsstudentstofullyengageinprogramactivities,practicum,rehearsals,andperformanceopportunities.Studentsshouldarrangetheirschedulesandoutsideobligationsaccordingly.

Dancemajorsandminorsareexpectedtogiveprioritytodepartmentcommitments.Youareencouragedtoconsultwithyouradvisorbeforetakingonactivitiesoutsideofthedepartment.

VII. REQUIRED CLOTHINGAllshoesandclothingareexpectedtobeingoodrepair.Ballet slippersNon-marringJazzshoesTapshoes(Blackflatshoes;leatherupper,fullsolerecommended)Charactershoes(11/2”-2”heelforwomen,blackortan)Kneepads(forbothmenandwomen)

VIII. AFTERIMAGESAfterimagesStatementofPurpose:The Afterimages concert provides UWSP dance program majors and minors, and, as space allows, other Theatre & Dance Department majors and minors, and, as space allows, other Theatre & Dance Department majors and minors, withtheopportunitytolearnmoreaboutthechoreographicprocessandpresentnewworkinaconcertsetting.Engaginginthecreativeprocessfostersrespectforexperimenting,crafting,editing,anddirectingmaterial,andleadstocreatingqualitywork.Thedanceprogramfacultyandstudentshavedevelopedthefollowingpoliciestoprovide structure for this process:1)Numberofchoreographicslotsavailable:Inordertoprovideeachchoreographerwithsufficientrehearsaltimeandcastmembers,nomorethan20workscaninprocessduringthesemester.Choreographicslots will be awarded on the basis of class rank, prior Afterimagesparticipation,andcompositioncoursescompleted.2)Eligibility:ThoseeligibletosubmitchoreographyforAfterimagesaredanceprogrammajorsandminors. Other department majors and minors may submit a choreography proposal if there are slots available, or, theymaycollaborateinthedepartmentarenoteligibletosubmitproposals.3)Auditions:AuditionsforAfterimagesareledbythestudentdirectingteam,andarenormallyscheduledonthefirstFridayofthefallsemester.Danceprogrammajorsandminors,otherdepartmentalmajorsandminors,otherUWSPstudents,andmembersofthecommunityareabletoaudition.AllBFAmajorsshouldrequestpermissiontoauditionfromtheircoordinatorpriortotheauditiondate.4)DepartmentCastingPolicy:ThecastingpoliciesestablishedbytheTheatreandDanceDepartment,as stated earlier in the Department handbook, apply to Afterimages.“Onlystudentsingoodacademic

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standingwiththedepartment,i.e.thosewithaprogramGPAof2.75maybecastinmain/stageorstudio productions.”5)AfterimagesCastingPolicy:Danceprogrammajorsandminorshavepriorityinthecastingprocesssothat theyhavetheopportunitytodevelopandhoneimportantperformanceskills.IfgeneralUWSPstudents,i.e.studentswhoarenotTheatre/Dancemajorsorminors,andcommunitymembersarecastinAfterimages, theymustsignaHoldHarmlessAgreement.AllAfterimages choreographers and cast members must adheretotheBehaviorExpectationsPoliciesestablishedbythedanceprogram.Thesebehaviorsinclude: beingontimeandpreparedforallrehearsals,andbeingrespectfulofallcastmembers,thechoreographer,andtherehearsalspace.6)Rehearsals:AllAfterimages rehearsalswillbeheldoncampus.Eachchoreographerisabletorehearsethreehoursperweek.Rehearsalsmustbeheldduringthehoursof8:00am-11:00pm.Choreographersmay scheduleoneortwoextrarehearsalswiththeapprovalofthestudentdirectors.Thelast10minutesof thedesignatedrehearsaltimeshallbeusedinmakingthetransitionfromonerehearsaltothenext.7)Studiouse:Choreographerswillfollowalloftheguidelinesforusingthestudios.Thosewhoviolatestudiousepolicieswillforfeittheirrehearsaltimeandwillnotbeallowedtopresentworkatthe100% Showing.Allrehearsalswillendby11pm.Thelastchoreographerineitherstudioisresponsibleformakingsurethespaceiscleanandsecure.CallSecuritytoensurethatthedanceprogramspacewillbelockedattheendofthenight.8)Numberofpieces:Firstandsecondyearstudentsmayparticipateinuptotwochoreographicworks.Juniorsandseniorsmayparticipateinuptofourworks.Thedefinitionofa“choreographicwork”isdefinedas:creatingawork,performinginaworkbyanotherchoreographer,performinginyourowngroupwork, choreographingand/orperformingasolo.9)Replacementofacastmember:Shouldanycastmemberbeunabletocompletethescheduledrehearsals,thechoreographermay,withtheassistanceofthestudentdirectorsandfacultyadvisorfindanappropriatereplacementandscheduleadditionalrehearsals.10)Costumes:Wearrehearsaldanceclothesforthe100%Showing.”Ifyourworkrequirestheuseofaparticularcostumeitem;i.e.skirts,hats,fans,jackets,etc.,youmayusethoserehearsalclothestocreateandshow yourwork.DirectquestionstoAfterimagesfacultyadvisorMichaelEstanich.11)Practicum:Castmembersmustschedulerehearsalhoursinsuchawaythattheycanfulfilltheirpracticumrequirements.a.ChoreographicorPerformancePracticum:Juniorsandseniorswhohaveyettofulfillachoreographic performancepracticummaybanktheirAfterimagesworkandapplyittothespring2014-2015 semester.Thisappliesonlytojuniorsandseniorswhoareintheconcert.b.AllstudentsparticipatinginAfterimages must schedule rehearsal commitments so that they do not conflictwithanyotherpracticumassignmentsorrequirements.12)CopyrightPermission:YoumayneedtoreceivepermissionfromboththepublisherandtherecordingcompanyusemusicIFitisnotcoveredbytheagreementUWSPhaswithASCAPandBMI.Musicnotcoveredincludesworkswrittenspecificallyfordance;i.e.AaronCopland’sAppalachianSpring,andsongsfrommusicals.Ifyouareunsureifyourmusiciscovered,talkwiththeAfterimagesfacultyadvisorandchecktheBooseyandHawkeswebsite:http://www.boosey.com/pages/dance/DanceLicensingInfo.asp13)Faculty/StudentMentorshipofWork:Arrangeforadancefacultymemberandanupper-levelstudenttomentoryourwork.Mentorshipishighlyrecommended;thedegreeofmentorshipisflexible.We recommendthatyourmentorsseeyourworkatleastonce.Provideyourmentorswithaspecificrehearsalscheduleandwhenyouwouldlikethemtoattend.Setthisupsoonerratherthanlater.14)CastWelfareinRehearsals:Choreographersareresponsibleforthehealthandsafetyoftheircastmembers.Implementsafeworkingmethodsinrehearsalsandevaluateyourcastmembers’technicalabilities.Bringquestionsaboutrehearsalmethodstoyourmentors.Informyourmentors,theAfterimages faculty advisorandstudentdirectorsofanyinjuriestocastmembersthatoccurasaresultoftherehearsalprocess.

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS - BA DEGREE DANCEDance Major curriculum (48-56 Credits)

UWSP’s dance program aspires to create a dynamic culture in which students are inspired to achieve full physical expression,technicalandstylisticrange,andanatomicalefficiency.Wearededicatedtoartisticexperimentation and contemporary inquiry that is culturally relevant and historically grounded, preparing students to communicate,contributeandleadasglobalcitizenartists.

Core Twenty-two (22) credits 104 Modern 1B 3 106 Ballet 1B 3 115 Tap I 2 205 Ballet IIA, 206-IIB, 305-IIIA, or 306 IIIB (placement exam required) 3 212 Theatre Dance 2 214 Jazz II 3 215 Tap II 3 314 Jazz III 3 After completing the 22-credit core requirements, the dance faculty recommends that students take a minimum of one additional technique course per semester and continue pre-professional training during summerbreaks.

Theoretical Studies Ten (10) credits 220 Movement Analysis and Theory 3 328 Career Seminar 1 352 Dance HIstory (Writing Emphasis-WE) 3 420 Dance: Teaching Theories and Practices 3

Choreography, Design & Technology Twelve (12) credits 301 Composition II 3 302 Composition III 3 Theatre 242: Lighting, 243: Costume, 346: Stage Management or 349: Sound 3 496 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3

Electives (Four credits from the following) Four (4) credits 203 Modern IIA, 204 Modern IIB, 303 Modern IIIA, 304 Modern IIIB Theatre 160: Acting 4

Foreign Language Eight (8) credits

Required Practicum Everymajorisrequiredtoenrollinapracticumactivityeachsemester.Areasincludesceneshop,costume shop, deck run crew, costume run crew, house management and public relations, design, performance, and directing/choreography.

Joan Karlen, Dance Program Coordinator, Department of Theatre & Dance, Noel Fine Arts Center

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, WI 54481, Voice/Fax: [email protected]; www.uwsp.edu/theatre-dance/programs/dance.aspx

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Dance Major (BA 48/56 credits)



Semester 1 Semester 2 DNCE 104 Modern IB. 3 DNCE 206 Ballet IIB 3 DNCE 106 Ballet IB 3 DNCE 212 Theatre Dance 2 DNCE 199 Freshman Repertory 1 DNCE 214 Jazz II 3 DNCE 226 Practicum 1 DNCE 226 Practicum 1 GEP English 101 3 GEP FYS, COMM 101, QL 3 GEP FYS, COMM 101, QL 3 GEP FYS, COMM 101, QL 3 TOTAL 14 TOTAL 15 Notes Notes Semester 3

Semester 4

DNCE 115 Tap 1 2 DNCE 206 Ballet IIB 2-3 DNCE 203 Modern IIA 2 DNCE 215 Tap II 2 DNCE 205 Ballet IIA 3 DNCE 301 Composition II 3 DNCE 220 Movement Analysis and Theory

I 3 DNCE 226 Practicum 0-1

DNCE 226 Practicum 1 THEA xxx Design/Tech elective 3 GEP English 201 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP Gen Ed 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 17 TOTAL 16-

18 Notes Notes Semester 5

Semester 6

DNCE 302 Composition III 3 DNCE 303 Modern IIIA 3 DNCE 314 Jazz III 3 DNCE 352 Dance History 3 DNCE xxx Dance elective 2 DNCE xxx Dance elective 2 DNCE 426 DNCE 426 1 DNCE 426 DNCE 426 1 BA Foreign Language 4 BA Foreign Language 4 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Notes Notes Semester 7

Semester 8

DNCE 328 Career Seminar 1 DNCE 496 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 DNCE 420 Teaching Theories and Practices 3 DNCE xxx Dance elective 2 DNC xxx Dance Elective 3 DNCE 426 DNCE 426 1 DNCE 426 DNCE 426 1 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 17 TOTAL 15 Notes Notes Many of the slots identified as General Education could also be devoted to additional majors or minors. The range of 48-56 credits is related to the foreign language requirement of the Dance BA

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BFA ACTING - Program Coordinator: Stephen Trovillion Smith

I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONTheUWSPBFAActingprogramintegratesthestudyofacting,movementandvoiceintoarigorous78-creditmajor.Thisprogramoffersexcellenttraining,multipleperformanceopportunities,andastrongliberalartseducationfordisciplinedandtalentedstudentsseekingaprofessionalactingcareer.

II. EXPECTATIONS, GOALS AND PROFICIENCIESStudents in the Theatre and Dance Department are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in theirclasswork,rehearsals,performances,practicum,andintheirdailyinvolvementwithothers.Motivationanddisciplinearekeysfordeterminingfuturesuitabilityintheprofession.

Evidenceofmotivationincludes: 1.Self-initiativeinthepursuitofknowledge 2.Keepingapprisedofcurrenteventsintheatre 3.Takinginitiativeforpersonaldevelopmentofprofessionalskillsincluding,butlimitedto: i)Readingtheatreanddancerelatedmaterials,otherthanthoserequiredforclasswork ii)Attendingprofessionalperformancesandworkshopswheneverpossible iii)Exploringpossibilitiesforsummerwork/study 4.Willingnesstoworkandexperimentinclass 5.Dedicationtolearningintheclassroomaswellasinproductionsituations 6.Maintainingapositiveattitude,whichisopenandresponsivetoyourinstructors,peersandyourself 7.Workingcollaborativelywithfellowartists 8.Responsibilitytooneselfandotherswithwhomyouwork

Evidence of discipline includes: 1.Beingfocused,ontimeandpreparedtoworkinclass,rehearsal,practicumandperformance 2.Leavingpersonalissuesandrelationshipsoutsideoftheclassroom,shops,rehearsals,andperformance 3.Maintainingapositiveattitudewhichisopenandresponsivetoyourinstructors,peersandyourself 4.Maintainingphysicalandemotionalhealthandwellnessincludingcounselingifnecessary 5.Developingandmaintainingaprofessionalresumeand/orportfolio

Thegoalsofthisdegreearetoprovidestudentswithhistoricalandculturalperspectivesonthewaysinwhichtheatrehasfunctionedinvarioussocieties,including: • Concrete knowledge of history and literature of world theatre • Understanding of contemporary thinking about performance •Skillsinavarietyofareasoftheatricalproduction •Abasicvocabularyinthefieldsoftheatrescholarship,acting,designandtechnology,anddirecting •Transferableskillsincludingcriticalthinking,oralandwrittencommunication,organization andtimemanagement,textualanalysis,andanunderstandingofthecreativeprocess •Opportunitiestoparticipateinavarietyoftheatreanddanceproductions

The broad goals of this program are: •Toprovidemajorswiththeknowledge,concepts,sensitivities,andskillsessentialtothetheatre professional including: • Technical competence • Broad knowledge of and background in theatre •Artistry,andinsightintotheroleoftheatreinlife •Topreparemajorstounderstandanddeveloptheskillsandexpectationsofaprofessionalactor,and/or toenrollingraduatestudyinacting

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To achieve these goals, students in this major will develop the ability to: •Projectthemselvesbelievablyinwordandactionintoimaginarycircumstances,evokedthrough improvisationordramatictext •Analyzeandemploythespecifictasksrequiredincreatingandperformingvariouscharactersinnon- contemporaryplaysofeachmajorperiodandgenreofdramaticliterature •Usevoiceandspeechasaninstrumentincharacterizationandprojectaresonantvoicefreeof regionalismintheatrespacesofvaryingsizesandindifferentmedia •Usethebodyasaninstrumentforcharacterizationandberesponsivetochangingrhythmicdemands andspatialrelationships •Understandthespecificdemandsofactinginplaysofeachmajorperiodandgenresofdramatic literature •Performinavarietyoftheatricalsettings,includingatleastonesignificantrole •Translateandemploytheatricalactingskillsforuseinon-cameramedia •Identifybasicmakeupmaterialsandapplymakeupforavarietyofcharacters •Practicethebasicbusinessproceduresoftheactor’sprofession,includingauditiontechniques,resumés, and agents •Evaluatelivedramaticperformancescriticallyandpositivelyforpurposesofrefiningone’sown creativeprocess •Experienceproductioninanon-performancecapacity

III. FORMAL REVIEW OF CANDIDACYThestudentwillbeformallyreviewedeachsemesterofdegreecandidacypriortothefinalsemesterintheprogram.The student will meet with one or more faculty members from their program to discuss the faculty’s assessment of theirprogress.

The review will consist of: 1.Facultyassessment.Thecoordinatorwillsolicitstatisticallytabulatedandwrittencommentsfromeach Theatre and Dance faculty member with whom you have worked with in class or rehearsal during the semester 2.Self-assessment.Youwillsubmitaself-evaluationtoyourcoordinator.Thisdocumentandthefaculty reviewwillformthebasisofyourformalevaluation 3.Evaluationmeeting.Youwillmeetwiththecoordinatorattheendofeachsemestertodiscussyour progress in the program and set goals for forthcoming semesters

IV. RETENTION CRITERIAInordertomaintainyourstatusasastudentintheprogram,youmustmeetthefollowingretentioncriteriaeachsemesteryouareenrolledasamajorinthedepartmentofTheatreandDance.


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Performance: 1.Auditionandbeavailableforallmainstageandfaculty-directedstudioproductionsandacceptroles ascast.(StudentsarenotrequiredtoauditionforPlayerssponsoredproductions.) 2.Participateinatleastonepublicperformanceeachsemesterpre-approvedbyprogramcoordinator. Publicperformancesincluderolesinmainstage,studioorPlayerssponsoredproductions,performance forums,orpubliclyperformedclassprojectswithactingastheprimaryemphasis.Studentswhofailto participateinatleastonepublicperformancepersemesterwillbeplacedonprobationand/ordismissed fromtheprogram.Thepublicperformancerequirementsareasfollows: a.AstudentintheBFAActingProgramwhoisnotcastinamainstage,studioorPlayerssponsored productioninanygivensemesterMUSThaveapublicperformance.Aperformanceinthe Player’sforumwillfulfillthisrequirement.Studentswhoneedtofulfillthepublicperformance requirementMUSTbeavailableforthisperformanceunlesstheyareparticipatinginasenior presentationthathasbeenpre-approvedbytheareacoordinatorandthefulldepartmentfaculty. b.Astudentmaynotperformsomethingtheyhaveusedpreviouslyforadepartmentauditionor thattheyhaveperformedpubliclybefore.Thisincludesworkdoneintheclassroom.Thiswill ensurethatthescopeofthepreparationinvolvedwillmorecloselyapproximatethatofa studentwhoiscastinadepartmentproduction. c.Thestudentmusthaveatleastthreeminutesofperformancetime.Thiscanbeintheform oftwomonologuesorasceneoracombinationofboth. d.Thestudentmustperformpublishedmaterialthathasactingastheprimaryfocus.Ifthereis ANYquestionastowhetherthematerialisappropriate,itmustbeapprovedbythearea coordinatoratleasttwoweekspriortotheForum. e.Thestudentmaystillrequestandbegrantedpermissionforanoutside,non-departmental performanceobligation.

Artistic Growth:The UWSP Theatre and Dance Program requires you to maintain a level of professionalism and decorum conducivetoafuturecareerinthefield.Thefacultyexpectsyoutoachieveconsistentartistic,academicandprofessional development throughout your course of study, as evidenced by faculty responses and comments on assessmentformsandyourself-assessment.

V. PROBATIONStudentsdeemedtobemakingunsatisfactoryprogressduringtheirFormalReviewofCandidacywillbeplacedononeormoreofthefollowingprobationarystatusesforthefollowingsemester:

Artistic Probation–basedonanunsatisfactoryfacultyevaluationofthestudent’sgrowthandacquisitionofskills.

Academic Probation – based on a student’s failure to maintain a university GPA at or above the departmental standardof2.75inthemajorcourseworkandtheUniversity’sGPAstandardof2.0ineachsemester.Assessmentofacademicperformancewillbemadeaftergradesarereportedforeachsemester.


Practicum Probation–basedonastudent’sfailuretofulfilltheirpracticumrequirements

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Attheendoftheprobationarysemester,thestudentwillbeevaluatedagainandtheprobationwilleitherbeliftedorthestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.Students will be allowed only one probationary semester during their tenure in the department. Should the student’s work during a subsequent evaluation be deemed unsatisfactory, the student will be dismissed from the program. The Department of Theatre and Dance faculty reserves the right toremoveastudentfromtheirprogramwithoutthebenefitofaprobationarysemesterwhenevertheydeemsuchremovaltobeinthebestinterestofthestudentand/orthedepartment.PermissiontoenrollinDepartmentclassesiscontingentuponcontinuedsatisfactoryperformancewithinthemajor/minorprogram;thispermissionisrescindedifthestudentisdismissedfromtheprogram.

Probationary Status and PracticumStudentsondepartmentalprobationareineligibleforparticipationinproductionsasperformers,directors,choreographers,stagemanagersordesignersuntiltakenoffprobation.Studentswhohavenotsuccessfullycompletedapracticumrequirementneedtotaketwopracticainthesucceedingsemester.


VI. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIESBFAActingstudentsareadvisedthatitwillbedifficultforthemtofullfilltherequirementsoftheirprogramiftheyarealsoengagedinnumerousactivitiesoutsideoftheDepartment.TheDepartmentexpectsstudentstofullyengageinclasswork,programactivites,practicumandrehearsal/performanceopportunities.Studentsshouldarrangetheirschedulesandoutsideobligationsaccordingly.

AsaBFAActingcandidate,thestudent’sprimaryobligationistotheBFAprogramandthedepartmentproductions.Therefore,theBFAactingstudentsmaynotparticipateinanyactivitythatisnotclassrelatedordirectlyrelatedtoperforminginaproductionthatispartoftheDepartmentofTheatre&Dance’sseason.

Performance ExemptionsStudentsmaypetitiontheBFAActingProgramCoordinatorforexemptionstotheaboveOutsideActivitiesrestrictions.A“PetitionforExemption”,consistingofanemailstatingthereasonfortherequestedexemption,mustbesubmittedtotheCoordinatorinadvanceofthecommitmentforwhichtheexemptionissought.TheCoordinatorwillmakeadecisionontheexemptionafterconsultationwithotherfacultyandstaffifnecessary.TheCoordinatorwillgrantexemptionssuchthatthestudentwillbeactivelyinvolvedinonlyoneproductionatatime.Thesubmissionofapetitiondoesnotguaranteethegrantingofanyexemption.Studentsdonotneedtoaskpermissionforanyactivitythattakesplacewhenschoolisnotinsession;i.e.,duringwinterbreak,springbreakorsummerbreak,unlessaproductionactivitytowhichthestudenthasvoluntarilycommittedtakesplaceduringthoseperiods.

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VII. REQUIRED CLOTHINGEveryBFAActingstudentisrequiredtohavethefollowingarticlesofrehearsalclothing:

Women Fullsizemakeupkit,includingprotectivesmockandtowelforthemakeuptable Blackcharactershoes(1½”-2”) BlackJazzshoes Tapshoes(optional)(Blackflatshoes;leatherupper,fullsolerecommended) Stilettoheels(optional) Hat(optional) Short skirt Long full skirt Eyeglasses,framesonly(optional)

Men Fullmakeupkit,includingprotectivesmockandtowelforthemakeuptable Hard soled dress shoes BlackJazzshoes Tapshoes(optional)(Blackflatshoes;leatherupper,fullsolerecommended) Fedora(optional) Sport coat Dress pants Dressshirtandtie Belt Suspenders(optional) Eyeglasses,framesonly(optional)

There may be further clothing requirements as determined by individual class syllabus or production needs.

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Core Requirements................................................................................Twenty-One (25)Credits 114 Dance: Jazz I 2 146 Intro to Theatre Technology 3 162 Script Analysis 3 170 Fundamentals of Acting I 3 212 Dance: Theatre Dance 2 351, 352, 452 Theatre History and Literature 9 375 Directing I 3

Acting Sequence........................................................................................Forty-Six (46)Credits 165 Movement I 3 166 Movement II 3 172 Fundamentals of Acting II 3 232 Voice and Articulation I 3 233 Voice and Articulation II 3 244 Make-Up 3 282 Scene Study I 3 332 Phonetics and Dialects 3 381 Acting for the Camera 3 382 Stage Combat 3 384 Scene Study II 3 481 Period Acting I 3 482 Period Acting II 3 497 Senior Showcase 3

Theatre Electives.......................................................................................Thirteen (13) Credits Electives must be approved by advisor. Up to 3 electives credits may be from Theatre 226/426 Practicum...........................................................................................0/1 Credits per semester 226/426 Production Practicum

Enroll in a practicum each semester. Practicum areas are scene shop, costume shop, deck run crew, costume run crew, public relations, ushering, design, performance, directing/choreography/management. Completesixdifferentactivitiesbeforerepeatingany.

Stephen Trovillion Smith, Coordinator, BFA Acting Program Department of Theatre & Dance

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 346-4073E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: www.uwsp.edu/theatre-dance

DEGREE REQUIREMENTSBACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA) ACTING

Eighty (80) CreditsAudition Required for Admission

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Acting Major (BFA 80 credits)



Semester 1 Semester 2 THEA 146 Introduction to Theatre

Technology 3 THEA 162 Script Analysis 3

THEA 165 Movement for Actors I 3 THEA 166 Movement for Actors II 3 THEA 170 Fundamentals of Acting I 3 THEA 172 Fundamentals of Acting II 3 THEA 226 Practicum 1 THEA 226 Practicum 1 DNCE 114 Jazz I (GEP WLN) 2 DNCE 212 Theatre Dance 2 GEP English 101/FYS/Comm 101 3 GEP English 101/FYS/Comm 101 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15 Semester 3

Semester 4

THEA 232 Voice and Articulation I 3 THEA 233 Voice and Articulation II 3 THEA 244 Makeup Design 3 THEA 382 Scene Study II 3 THEA 282 Scene Study I 3 THEA 384 Stage Combat 3 THEA 226 Practicum 1 THEA 226 Practicum 1 GEP English 201 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP QL 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 18 Semester 5

Semester 6


3 THEA 332 Phonetics and Dialects 3

THEA 481 Period Acting I 3 THEA 352 Theatre History from Renaissance to Romanticism

3

THEA 375/Elective

Directing I or Department Elective

3 THEA 381/482

Acting for the Camera I or Period Acting 2

3

THEA 426 Practicum 1 Thea 426 Practicum 1 GEP General Education 3 Elective Department Elective 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Semester 7

Semester 8

THEA 375/Elective

Directing I or Department Elective

3 THEA 381/482

Acting for the Camera I or Period Acting 2

3

THEA 452 Modern and Contemporary Theatre History

3 THEA 497 Senior Showcase 3

THEA 426 Practicum 1 THEA 426 Practicum 1 Elective Department Elective 3 Elective Department Elective 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16

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BFA MUSICAL THEATRE - Program Coordinator: Mark HansonI. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in Musical Theatre at UWSP is one of the few in the Midwest that integratesthestudyofacting,danceandvoiceintoarigorous78-creditmajor.Thisprogramoffersexcellenttraining,multipleperformanceopportunities,andastrongliberalartseducationsettingfordisciplinedandtalentedstudentsseekingaprofessionalcareerinmusicaltheatre.

II. EXPECTATIONS, GOALS AND PROFICIENCIESStudents in the Theatre and Dance Department are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in theirclasswork,rehearsals,performances,practicum,andintheirdailyinvolvementwithothers.Motivationanddisciplinearekeysfordeterminingfuturesuitabilityintheprofession.

Evidenceofmotivationincludes: 1.Self-initiativeinthepursuitofknowledge 2.Keepingapprisedofcurrenteventsintheatre 3.Takinginitiativeforpersonaldevelopmentofprofessionalskillsincluding,butnotlimitedto: i.Readingtheatreanddancerelatedmaterials,otherthanthoserequiredforclasswork ii.Attendingprofessionalperformancesandworkshopswheneverpossible iii.Exploringpossibilitiesforsummerwork/study 4.Willingnesstoworkandexperimentinclass 5.Dedicationtolearningintheclassroomaswellasinproductionsituations 6.Maintainingapositiveattitudethatisopenandresponsivetoyourinstructors,peersandyourself 7.Workingcollaborativelywithfellowartists 8.Responsibilitytooneselfandotherswithwhomyouwork

Evidence of discipline includes: 1.Beingfocused,ontimeandpreparedtoworkinclass,rehearsal,practicumandperformance 2.Leavingpersonalissuesandrelationshipsoutsideoftheclassroom,shops,rehearsals,and performance 3.Maintainingapositiveattitudewhichisopenandresponsivetoyourinstructors,peersandyourself 4.Maintainingphysicalandemotionalhealthandwellnessincludingcounselingifnecessary 5.Developingandmaintainingaprofessionalresumeand/orportfolio

Thegoalsofthisdegreearetoprovidestudentswithhistoricalandculturalperspectivesonthewaysinwhichtheatrehasfunctionedinvarioussocieties,including: • Concrete knowledge of the history and literature of world theatre • Understanding of contemporary thinking about performance •Skillsinavarietyofareasoftheatricalproduction •Abasicvocabularyinthefieldsoftheatrescholarship,acting,designandtechnology,anddirecting •Transferableskillsincludingcriticalthinking,oralandwrittencommunication,organizationandtime management,textualanalysis,andanunderstandingofthecreativeprocess •Opportunitiestoparticipateinavarietyoftheatreanddanceproductions

Thespecificoutcomesofthisprogramare: •Projectthemselvesbelievablyinwordandactionintoimaginarycircumstances,evokedimprovisationally or through text •Employcorrectsingingtechnique,withstrongfoundationsintheprinciplesandpracticesofbreathing, support,placement,vibrato,andresonanceinlegitimateandcontemporarymusicaltheatremusicaswell aspop-rock. •Developandexecuteproficientskillsindance;specificallyballet,jazz,modern,tapandmusictheatre dance

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•Effectivelydemonstratetheintegrationofacting,singinganddanceinthecreationofabelievable andstylisticallyappropriatecharacter •Accessandexpresstheirpersonalemotionallifethroughsonginterpretation •Demonstratebasicskillsofplayingpiano,musictheory,andsign-singingtoeffectivelyprepareand performinaprofessionalauditionsetting •Developadiverserepertoireofauditionmaterialinvariousmusicaltheatregenres •Identifythecreators,conceptsandhistoricaleventsthatcontributedtothedevelopmentofmusical theatre history, as well as the resultant repertoire •Appraiseperformerspositivelyandspecificallyregardingvocalanddramaticinterpretation •Performasignificantroleinatleastonefullproductionduringadvancedstudy •Practicethebasicbusinessproceduresoftheactor’sprofession,includingauditiontechnique, resumés,headshotsandagent/castingdirectorprotocol III. FORMAL REVIEW OF CANDIDACYThestudentwillbeformallyreviewedeachsemesterofdegreecandidacypriortothefinalsemesterintheprogram.The student will meet with one or more faculty members from their program to discuss the faculty’s assessment of theirprogress.

The review will consist of: 1.Facultyassessment.Thecoordinatorwillsolicitstatisticallytabulatedandwrittencommentsfrom each Theatre and Dance faculty member with whom you have worked within class or rehearsal during the semester 2.Self-assessment.Youwillsubmitaself-evaluationtoyourcoordinator.Thisdocumentandthefaculty reviewwillformatthebasisofyourformalevaluation 3.Evaluationmeeting.Youwillmeetwiththecoordinatorattheendofeachsemestertodiscussyour progress in the program and set goals for forthcoming semesters



Performance: 1.Auditionandbeavailableforallmainstageandfaculty-directedstudioproductionsandacceptrolesascast.(StudentsarenotrequiredtoauditionforPlayerssponsoredproductions.) 2.Participateinatleastonepublicperformanceeachsemesterpre-approvedbyprogramcoordinator. Publicperformancesincluderolesinmainstage,studioorPlayerssponsoredproductions,performance forums,outreachconcertsorpubliclyperformedclassprojectswithactingastheprimaryemphasis. Studentswhofailtoparticipateinatleastonepublicperformancepersemesterwillbeplacedon probationand/ordismissedfromtheprogram.

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Artistic Growth:The UWSP Theatre & Dance Program requires you to maintain a level of professionalism and decorum conducive to futurecareerinthefield.Thefacultyexpectsyoutoachieveconsistentartistic,academicandprofessionaldevelop-ment throughout your course of study, as evidenced by faculty responses and comments on assessment forms and yourself-assessment.

V. PROBATIONStudentsdeemedtobemakingunsatisfactoryprogressduringtheirFormalReviewofCandidacywillbeplacedononeormoreofthefollowingprobationarystatusesforthefollowingsemester:

Artistic Probation–basedonanunsatisfactoryfacultyevaluationofthestudent’sgrowthandacquisitionofskills.



Practicum Probation–basedonastudent’sfailuretofulfilltheirpracticumrequirements


Attheendoftheprobationarysemester,thestudentwillbeevaluatedagainandtheprobationswilleitherbeliftedorthestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.Studentswillbeallowedonlyoneprobationarysemesterduringtheirtenureinthedepartment.Shouldthestudent’sworkduringasubsequentevaluationbedeemedunsatisfactory,thestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.TheDepartmentofTheatreandDancefacultyreservestherighttoremoveastudentfromtheirprogramwithoutthebenefitofaprobationarysemesterwhen-evertheydeemsuchremovaltobeinthebestinterestofthestudentand/orthedepartment.PermissiontoenrollinDepartmentclassesiscontingentuponcontinuedsatisfactoryperformancewithinthemajor/minorprogram;thispermissionisrescindedifthestudentisdismissedfromtheprogram.

Probationary Status and Practicum:Studentsondepartmentalprobationareineligibleforparticipationinproductionsasperformers,directors,choreographers,stagemanagersordesignersuntiltakenoffprobation.Studentswhohavenotsuccessfullycompletedapracticumrequirementneedtotaketwopracticainthesucceedingsemester.


VI. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIESBFAMusicalTheatrestudentsareadvisedthatitwillbedifficultforthemtofulfilltherequirementsoftheirprogramiftheyarealsoengagedinnumerousactivitiesoutsideoftheDepartment.TheDepartmentexpectsstudentstofullyengageinclasswork,programactivites,practicumandrehearsal/performanceopportunities.Studentsshouldarrangetheirschedulesandoutsideobligationsaccordingly.

AsaBFAMusicalTheatrecandidate,thestudent’sprimaryobligationistotheBFAprogramandthedepartmentproductions.Therefore,theBFAMusicalTheatrestudentsmaynotparticipateinanyactivitythatisnotclassrelatedordirectlyrelatedtoperforminginaproductionthatispartoftheDepartmentofTheatre&Dance’sseason.

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Performance Exemptions:StudentsmaypetitiontheBFAMusicalTheatreProgramCoordinatorforexemptionstotheaboveOutsideActivitiesrestrictions.A“PetitionforExemption”,consistingofanemailstatingthereasonfortherequestedexemption,mustbesubmittedtotheCoordinatorinadvanceofthecommitmentforwhichtheexemptionissought.TheCoordinatorwillmakeadecisionontheexemptionafterconsultationwithotherfacultyandstaffifnecessary.TheCoordinatorwillgrantexemptionssuchthatthestudentwillbeactivelyinvolvedinonlyoneproductionatatime.Thesubmissionofapetitiondoesnotguaranteethegrantingofanyexemption.Studentsdonotneedtoaskpermissionforanyactivitythattakesplacewhenschoolisnotinsession;i.e.,duringwinterbreak,springbreakorsummerbreak,unlessaproductionactivitytowhichthestudenthasvoluntarilycommittedtakesplaceduringthoseperiods.

VII. REQUIRED CLOTHINGEveryBFAMusicalTheatrestudentisrequiredtohavethefollowingarticlesofrehearsalclothing:Thestudentagreestopurchasemusiccollectionswhennotobtainablefromthelibrary.Anappropriateamounttobedeterminedbytheirprivatevoiceteacher.

WomenFullsizemakeupkit,includingprotectivesmockandtowelforthemakeuptable Blackcharactershoes(1½-2”) Beige character shoes Blackjazzshoes Tapshoes(Blackflatshoespreferred;leatherupper,fullsolerecommended) Ballet slippers Stilettoheels(optional) Hat(optional) Short skirt Long full skirt Eyeglasses,framesonly(optional) Knee pads

Men Fullmakeupkit,includingprotectivesmockandtowelforthemakeuptable Hard-soleddressshoes Blackjazzshoes Tapshoes(Blackflatshoespreferred;leatherupper,fullsolerecommended) Ballet slippers Fedora(optional) Sport coat Dress pants Dressshirtandtie Belt Suspenders(optional) Eyeglasses,framesonly(optional) Knee pads

There may be further clothing requirements as determined by individual class syllabus and production needs.

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General Theatre Courses Nine (9) Credits 146 Intro to Theatre Technology 3 162 Script Analysis 3 452 Theatre History and Literature 3

Acting Nineteen (15) Credits 170 Fundamentals of Acting I 3 172 Fundamentals of Acting II 3 282 Scene Study 3 384 Scene Study II 3 481 Period Acting I 3 Dance Ten (10) Credits 103 Modern I 2 105 Ballet I 2 114 Jazz I 2 115 Tap I 2 212 Musical Theatre Dance 2 (Substitutions can be made with advisor approval.)

Voice Fourteen (14) Credits 131-431 Vocal Training 8 232, 233 Voice and Articulation I, II 6

Piano Four (4) Credits 146 & 147 Group Piano I & II 4

Musical Theatre Twenty-three (20) Credits 110-111 Music Theory I and II 6 129/229 Performance Laboratory 4 362 Survey of Musical Theatre II 3 484 Musical Theatre Performance 4 497 Senior Showcase 3 Departmental Electives Six (6) Credits Up to 3 elective credits may be from Theatre 226/426.

Practicum 0/1 Credits Per Semester 226/426 Practicum Enroll in a practicum each semester. Practicum areas are scene shop, costume shop, deck run crew, costume run crew, public relations, ushering, design, performance, directing/choreography/management. Complete six different activities before repeating any.

Mark Hanson, Coordinator, BFA Musical Theatre Program Department of Theatre & Dance

UW - Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 346-3981 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.uwsp.edu/theatre-dance

DEGREE REQUIREMENTSBACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA): MUSICAL THEATRE

Seventy-Eight (78) CreditsAudition Required for Admission

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Musical Theatre Major (BFA 78 credits)



Semester 1 Semester 2 THEA 110 Music Theory I 3 THEA 111 Music Theory II 3 THEA 129 Performance Lab 1 THEA 129 Performance Lab 1 THEA 131 Vocal Training I 1 THEA 131 Vocal Training I 1 THEA 146 Introduction to Theatre Tech. 3 THEA 162 Script Analysis 3 THEA 170 Fundamentals of Acting I 3 THEA 172 Fundamentals of Acting II 3 THEA 226 Practicum 1 THEA 226 Practicum 1 DNCE 114 Jazz I (GEP WLN) 2 DNCE 105 Ballet I 2 GEP English 101/FYS/Comm 101 3 GEP English 101/FYS/Comm 101 3 TOTAL 17 TOTAL 17 Notes Notes Semester 3

Semester 4

THEA 229 Performance Lab 1 THEA 229 Performance Lab 1 THEA 231 Vocal Training II 1 THEA 231 Vocal Training II 1 THEA 232 Voice and Articulation I 3 THEA 233 Voice and Articulation II 3 THEA 282 Scene Study I 3 THEA 382 Scene Study II 3 THEA 226 Practicum 1 MUS 147 Group Piano II 2 MUS 146 Group Piano I 2 DNCE 103 Modern I 2 DNCE 115 Tap I 2 GEP English 201/QL 3 GEP English 201/QL 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 15 Notes Notes Semester 5

Semester 6

THEA 331 Vocal Training III 1 THEA 331 Vocal Training III 1 THEA 481 Period Acting I 3 THEA 362 Survey of Musical Theatre 3 THEA 484 Musical Theatre

Performance 2 DNCE 212 Theatre Dance 2

GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15 Notes Notes Semester 7

Semester 8

THEA 431 Vocal Training IV 1 THEA 431 Vocal Training IV 1 THEA 484 Musical Theatre

Performance 2 THEA 452 Modern and Contemporary

Theatre History 3

THEA Department Elective 3 THEA 497 Senior Showcase 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 12 TOTAL 13 Notes Notes

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BFA DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY - Program Coordinator: Sandy ChildersI. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONTheBFADesign&TechnologyProgramisacoherent,dynamic,andrigorouscourseofstudy,designedtoofferitsgraduatesastrongfoundationforasuccessfulcareerindesignandtechnicaltheatre.Whilethegraduateswillreceivealiberalartseducation,mostofthecurriculumisspecificanduniquetodesignandtechnicaltheatre.Consequently,thosestudentsthinkingofchoosingtheBFAcurriculumshouldcarefullyassesstheirvocationalgoalsandthedepthoftheircommitment.Thecandidatewillpossessartisticpotentialandsensibilityandastrongwillingnesstosucceed.

II. EXPECTATIONS, GOALS, AND PROFICIENCIESStudents in the Theatre and Dance Department are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in theirclasswork,rehearsal’s,performances,practicum,andintheirdailyinvolvementwithothers.Motivationanddisciplinearekeysfordeterminingfuturesuitabilityintheprofession.

Evidenceofmotivationincludes:1.Self-initiativeinthepursuitofknowledge2.Keepingapprisedofcurrenteventsintheatre3.Takinginitiativeforpersonaldevelopmentofprofessionalskillsincluding,butnotlimitedto: i.Readingtheatreanddancerelatedmaterials,otherthanthatrequiredforclasswork ii.Attendingprofessionalperformanceandworkshopswheneverpossible iii.Exploringpossibilitiesforsummerwork/study4.Willingnesstoworkandexperimentinclass5.Dedicationtolearningintheclassroomaswellasinproductionsituations6.Maintainingapositiveattitude,whichisopenandresponsivetoyourinstructors,peersandyourself7.Workingcollaborativelywithfellowartists8.Responsibilitytooneselfandotherswithwhomyouwork

Evidence of discipline includes:1.Beingfocused,ontimeandpreparedtoworkinclass,rehearsal,practicumandperformance2.Leavingpersonalissuesandrelationshipsoutsideoftheclassroom,shops,rehearsals,andperformance3.Maintainingapositiveattitudewhichisopenandresponsivetoyourinstructors,peersandyourself4.Maintainingphysicalandemotionalhealthandwellnessincludingcounselingifnecessary5.Developingandmaintainingaprofessionalresumeand/orportfolio

The program outcomes of this degree are:•Analyzeascriptordancepiecefordesignandtechnicalrequirements•Beabletorecognize,research,andutilizevariousperiodstylesfortheatricaldesigngoals•Employtheelementsandprincipalsofdesigntoachieveanintendedeffect•Sketchfreehanddrawingsthatcommunicatedesignintentions•Createaccuratetechnicaldrawingsthatenabletheimplementationofadesign•Communicatedesignintentionswithrenderingand/ormodelinginvariousmedia•Createandpresentaprofessionalresumeandportfolioofdesignandtechnicalwork•Completedesignandtechnicalassignmentsforrealizedtheatreanddanceproductions•Solvecreativeproductionchallengesefficiently • Use appropriate materials and techniques to produce theatrical and dance designs•Complywithappropriatesafetycodesandpractices •Workcollaborativelyinatheatricalenvironment • Supervise their peers

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III. FORMAL REVIEW OF CANDIDACYThestudentwillbeformallyreviewedeachsemesterofdegreecandidacypriortothefinalsemesterintheprogram.Thestudentwillmeetwithoneormorefacultymembersfromtheirprogramtodiscussthefaculty’sassessmentoftheirprogress.

The review will consist of: 1.Facultyassessment.Thecoordinatorwillsolicitstatisticallytabulatedandwrittencommentsfrom each Theatre and Dance faculty member with whom you have worked with in class or rehearsal during thesemester. 2.Self-assessment.Youwillsubmitaself-evaluationtoyourcoordinator.Thisdocumentandthefaculty reviewwillformthebasisofyourformalevaluation. 3.Evaluationmeeting.Youwillmeetwiththecoordinatorattheendofeachsemestertodiscussyour progressintheprogramandsetgoalsforforthcomingsemesters. 4.Portfolioreview.Thecandidatewillpresentaportfolioofdesign/technologyandotherclasswork forfacultyrevieweachsemester.



Artistic Growth:The UWSP Theatre Program requires you maintain a level of professionalism and decorum conducive to a future careerinthefield.Thefacultyexpectsyoutoachieveconsistentartistic,academicandprofessionaldevelopmentthroughout your course of study, as evidenced by faculty responses and comments on assessment forms and your self-assessment.

V. PROBATIONStudentsdeemedtobemakingunsatisfactoryprogressduringtheirFormalReviewofCandidacywillbeplacedononeormoreofthefollowingprobationarystatusesforthefollowingsemester.

Artistic Probation–thestudent’sartisticgrowthandacquisitionofskillsareconsideredbythefacultytobeunsatisfactory.



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Practicum Probation–basedonastudent’sfailuretofulfilltheirpracticumrequirements.Ifthereappearstobegroundsforprobation,thestudentwillberequiredtomeetwiththeprogramcoordinatortodiscussthenatureoftheprobationandtherequiredadjustments.Probationarystatuswilllastforamaximumofonesemester.

Attheendoftheprobationarysemester,thestudentwillbeevaluatedagainandtheprobationwilleitherbeliftedorthestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.Studentswillbeallowedonlyoneprobationarysemesterduringtheirtenureinthedepartment.Shouldthestudent’sworkduringasubsequentevaluationbedeemedunsatisfactory,thestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.TheDepartmentofTheatreandDanceFacultyreservestherighttoremoveastudentfromtheirprogramwithoutthebenefitofaprobationarysemesterwhenevertheydeemsuchremovaltobeinthebestinterestofthestudentand/orthedepartment.PermissiontoenrollinDepartmentclassesiscontingentuponcontinueddissatisfactoryperformancewithinthemajor/minorprogram,thispermissionisrescindedifthestudentisdismissedfromtheprogram.

Probationary Status and Practicum:Studentsondepartmentalprobationareineligibleforparticipationinproductionsasperformers,directors,choreographers,stagemanagersordesignersuntiltakenoffprobation.Studentswhohavenotsuccessfullycompletedapracticumrequirementneedtotaketwopracticainthesucceedingsemester. AppealProbationdecisionsmaybeappealedinwritingtothedepartmentchair.

VI. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIESTheatreandDancestudentsareadvisedthatitwillbedifficultforthemtofollowafull,requiredschoolscheduleiftheyarealsoengagedinnumerousactivitiesoutsidetheDepartment.TheDepartmentexpectsthestudentstofullyengageinprogramactivities,practicum,rehearsals,andproductionopportunities.Studentsshouldarrangetheirschedulesandoutsideobligationsaccordingly.

AsaBFADesign&Technologycandidate,yourprimaryobligationshouldbetotheBFAprogram,anditsattendantdepartmentalproductions.Therefore,youmaynotparticipateinanyactivitythatisnotclassrelatedordirectlyrelatedtobeingontheproductionteamofashowthatispartoftheDepartmentofTheatre&Dance’sseason.

inordertoproviceforthebesteducationalexperienceandthesmoothexecutionofourshows,studentswhohavebeenassignedtoaproductionteamasadesigner,assistantdesigner,propertiestechnician,sceniccharge,orscenicartistmustmakethemselvesasavailableaspossibleduringtheregularhoursthecostumeshop,propshopandsceneshopareopentobeavailabletowork,superviseandmeetwiththeirmentors.Thosestudentsmustrefrainfromcommitments,otherthanclasses,duringtheperiodtheirrespectiveshowis“intheshop.”Mentorswillendeavortobeavailableasmuchaspracticalduringshophours. Permission for ExemptionsStudentsmaypetitiontheBFAProductionFacultyforexemptionstotheaboveOutsideActivitiescriteria.A“PetitionforExemption”,consistingofanemailstatingthereasonfortherequestedexemption,mustbesubmittedtotheCoordinatoroftheBFADesign&TechnologyProgram.Theemailmustbesubmittedinadvancetoanyapplicationforwhichtheexemptionissought.TheBFAprogramcoordinatorwillmakeadecisiononthewaiverafterconsultationwiththechairandthedirectorsorchoreographersoftheproductionaffectedbythewaiver.The submission of a petition does not guarantee the grating of any exemption.

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTSBACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA): DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY

Seventy Eight (78) CreditsInterview Required for Admission

Core Requirement Twenty-One (21) Credits 146 Introduction to Theatre Technology 3 162 Script Analysis 3 160 or 170 Intro to Acting/Fundamentals of Acting I 3 351, 352, 452 Theatre History and Literature 9 375 Directing I 3

Design/Technology Courses Thirty (30)Credits 149 Introduction to Theatrical Design 3 241 Scene Design I 3 242 Lighting Design I 3 243 Costume Design I 3 244 Make-up Design 3 345 Theatrical Rendering 3 347 Computer-Aided Design for the Stage 3 445 Scene Painting 3 448 Costume Crafts 3 497 Senior Project 3 Electives selected with advisor approval Twenty-Seven (15) Credits A. Select fifteen credits from the following: 226/426 Theatre Practicum 0/1 245 Properties Design 3 248 Costume Construction Techniques 3 341 Scene Design II 3 342 Lighting Design II 3 343 Costume Design II 3 346 Stage Management 3 348 Pattern Drafting 3 349 Theatrical Sound Design 3 399 Directed Study 3 446 Technical Production 3 449 Seminar in Technical Theatre 3 492 Theatre Internship 3 (Up to 3 elective credits may be from Thea 226/426) B. Electives selected with advisor approval 12

Practicum 0/1 Credits per semester 226/426 Practicum Enroll in practicum each semester. Practicum areas are scene shop, costume shop, deck run crew, public relations, ushering, design, performance, directing/choreography/management. Complete six different activities before repeating any.

Sandy Childers, Coordinator, Design Technology, Department of Theatre & DanceUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 346-3978

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.uwsp.edu/theatre-dance

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Design/Technology (BFA 78 credits)



Semester 1 Semester 2 THEA 146 Introduction to Theatre Tech. 3 THEA 149 Introduction to Design 3 THEA 162 Script Analysis 3 THEA 226 Practicum 1 THEA 160 Introduction to Acting 3 THEA xxx DT Required 3 THEA 226 Practicum 1 THEA xxx DT Elective 3 GEP English 101 3 GEP FYS, COMM 101, QL 3 GEP FYS, COMM 101, QL 3 GEP FYS, COMM 101, QL 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Semester 3

Semester 4

THEA 226 Practicum 1 THEA xxx DT Required 3 THEA xxx DT Required 3 THEA xxx DT Required 3 THEA xxx DT Required 3 THEA xxx DT Elective 3 THEA xxx DT Elective 3 THEA 226 Practicum 1 GEP English 201 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Semester 5

Semester 6


3 THEA 352 Theatre History from Renaissance to Romanticism

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THEA xxx DT Required 3 THEA xxx DT Required 3 THEA xxx DT Required 3 THEA xxx DT Elective 3 THEA 426 Practicum 1 THEA 426 Practicum 1 GEP General Education 3 XXX General Elective 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Semester 7

Semester 8

THEA 452 Modern and Contemporary Theatre History

3 THEA xxx DT Elective 3

THEA 375/497

Directing I or Senior Project 3 THEA 375/497

Directing I or Senior Project 3

THEA xxx DT Required 3 THEA xxx DT Required 3 THEA 426 Practicum 1 THEA 426 Practicum 1 XXX General Elective 3 XXX General Elective 3 GEP General Education 3 GEP General Education 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Catalog Area 2 DT Required 27 credits Catalog Area 3 DT Elective 15 credits Catalog Area 5 General Elective 12 credits

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DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE - Stevens Point Handbook 2015...DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE ... Ballet, Jazz , Dance Composition ... , American Federation of Television and Radio Artists