All majors and minors take a sequence of courses in their chosen discipline that emphasize performance practice, history and theory, criticism and analysis — as well as a breadth of courses two other areas. Students are also encouraged to explore interdisciplinary pathways, through classes and performance opportunities beyond their home program.
The Performing Arts Department offers four distinct majors and minors:
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre: Performance and Theatre Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre: Design and Technical Theatre
The capstone of the Performing Arts degree is the senior project, for which students produce a substantial original research paper or artistic work demonstrating their command of artistic and intellectual skills appropriate to the undertaking.