Additional Theatre, Film Studies and Dance Catalog Information

Theatre, Film Studies and Dance (TFSD) Undergraduate Programs

202 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER/(320) 308-3229

Programs at a Glance

Degree programs

BA – Film Studies
BA – Theatre
Minor – Dance
- Film Studies
- Theatre

Program admission and performance requirements

Graduation – University

BA programs – minor or one year of a foreign language

University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees

120 credits
40 credits in General Education
1 credit in PESS 122
45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
30 credits in residence at SCSU
2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)

(See this section and the section on the College of Fine Arts and Humanities for more information.)

Chairperson: Eva Honegger
Faculty: Bleam, Borron, Chisholm, Costaglioli, Doyle, Honegger, Hyde, Jordan, Leigh, Sellers, Tuder, Vacura, Wentworth

Theatre

St. Cloud State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The Bachelor of Arts is designed for those students interested in careers in the theatre, including acting, directing, design, technical theatre, and management. This program of study also provides excellent preparation for the student who wishes to pursue graduate studies in the performing arts. Students receive a thorough background in dramatic literature, history, and theory, and opportunities for intensive study in performance, directing and advanced design.

Bachelor of Arts

Major (37)
TH 235, 236, 240 or 244, 148 or 248, 250, 349, 481, 482; 4 Cr. from 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279.

Theatre electives (9): one must be a design class.

Completion of TH 481 and 482 fulfills the upper division writing requirement.

Film Studies

Our program offers students the opportunity to major or minor in a diverse film curriculum that prepares them for a variety of careers in visual expression and understanding. Students in this program study all forms and genres of film and see works ranging from the silent era to the present day. Our faculty members are committed to providing a broad international perspective, high quality creative experiences, and a strong emphasis on writing and critical thinking.

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

Major (39)
FS 175, 260, 294, 395, 451, 452, 453, 496
Film studies electives: (15 Cr.)
To be selected from FS 264*, 270, 370, 394*, 395*, 464*

This major requires either one year in a single foreign language OR a minor.

Completion of FS 496 fulfills the upper division writing requirement.

Minor (24)
FS 175, 260, 294 plus one of these: 451, 452, 453
Film studies electives: (12 Cr.)
To be selected from FS 264*, 270, 370, 394*, 395*, 451, 452, 453, 464*

*These courses are repeatable with different topics up to 4 times.

Dance

The dance curriculum focuses on the professional preparation of performers, choreographers and teachers who will acquire a breadth of understanding in the discipline. The dance minor is an opportunity for intensive study in Modern dance and ballet techniques, leading each dancer towards the culminating performance experience of Repertory Dance Theatre's annual concert. Additional courses in dance history, dance and movement sciences, music, and technical production supplement the studio courses.

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Minor in Dance (29)
DANC 111, 121, 211, 221, 311, 319, 321, 411, 421, 435, 471; PESS 249; TH 236

The dance minor focuses on the professional preparation of performers, choreographers and teachers who will acquire a breadth of understanding in the discipline. The dance curriculum is an intensive program that includes a variety of dance techniques, such as ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, improvisation, composition and performance. Additional courses in dance history, dance and movement sciences, music, and technical production supplement the studio courses.

	A-Z Index \| News \| Library \| Technology \| Support St. Cloud State \| St. Cloud State University Home Admissions Academics Student Life About SCSU Athletics Alumni & Friends Additional Theatre, Film Studies and Dance Catalog Information Theatre, Film Studies and Dance (TFSD) Undergraduate Programs 202 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER/(320) 308-3229 Programs at a Glance Degree programs BA – Film Studies BA – Theatre Minor – Dance Film Studies Theatre Program admission and performance requirements Graduation – University BA programs – minor or one year of a foreign language University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees 120 credits 40 credits in General Education 1 credit in PESS 122 45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses 30 credits in residence at SCSU 2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards) (See this section and the section on the College of Fine Arts and Humanities for more information.) Chairperson: Eva Honegger Faculty: Bleam, Borron, Chisholm, Costaglioli, Doyle, Honegger, Hyde, Jordan, Leigh, Sellers, Tuder, Vacura, Wentworth Theatre St. Cloud State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The Bachelor of Arts is designed for those students interested in careers in the theatre, including acting, directing, design, technical theatre, and management. This program of study also provides excellent preparation for the student who wishes to pursue graduate studies in the performing arts. Students receive a thorough background in dramatic literature, history, and theory, and opportunities for intensive study in performance, directing and advanced design. Bachelor of Arts Major (37) TH 235, 236, 240 or 244, 148 or 248, 250, 349, 481, 482; 4 Cr. from 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279. Theatre electives (9): one must be a design class. Completion of TH 481 and 482 fulfills the upper division writing requirement. Film Studies Our program offers students the opportunity to major or minor in a diverse film curriculum that prepares them for a variety of careers in visual expression and understanding. Students in this program study all forms and genres of film and see works ranging from the silent era to the present day. Our faculty members are committed to providing a broad international perspective, high quality creative experiences, and a strong emphasis on writing and critical thinking. Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies Major (39) FS 175, 260, 294, 395, 451, 452, 453, 496 Film studies electives: (15 Cr.) To be selected from FS 264, 270, 370, 394, 395, 464 This major requires either one year in a single foreign language OR a minor. Completion of FS 496 fulfills the upper division writing requirement. Minor (24) FS 175, 260, 294 plus one of these: 451, 452, 453 Film studies electives: (12 Cr.) To be selected from FS 264, 270, 370, 394, 395, 451, 452, 453, 464 These courses are repeatable with different topics up to 4 times. Dance The dance curriculum focuses on the professional preparation of performers, choreographers and teachers who will acquire a breadth of understanding in the discipline. The dance minor is an opportunity for intensive study in Modern dance and ballet techniques, leading each dancer towards the culminating performance experience of Repertory Dance Theatre's annual concert. Additional courses in dance history, dance and movement sciences, music, and technical production supplement the studio courses. Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Minor in Dance (29)* DANC 111, 121, 211, 221, 311, 319, 321, 411, 421, 435, 471; PESS 249; TH 236 The dance minor focuses on the professional preparation of performers, choreographers and teachers who will acquire a breadth of understanding in the discipline. The dance curriculum is an intensive program that includes a variety of dance techniques, such as ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, improvisation, composition and performance. Additional courses in dance history, dance and movement sciences, music, and technical production supplement the studio courses. Undergraduate Catalog (contact information) 720 4th Avenue South - St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498 Page Revised: 4/1/2008 Phone: © 2008 St. Cloud State University Site Map \| Map & Directions \| Contact SCSU \| Accreditations St. Cloud State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. St. Cloud State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

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