THTR 4390 - Theatre Capstone 3 s.h.

This is an advanced course for Theatre majors in their final year of study reflecting on the skills and knowledge they have gathered and defining pathways for continued development beyond their undergraduate careers. The course explores, through seminar and discussion, current trends in theatre and the performing arts. It will explore challenges of career development in the field, theoretical and aesthetic influences on artistic work, and the evolution of independent goals for theatre artists, practitioners, and theorists. The course will culminate in the proposal and completion of a unique capstone project, designed by the student and approved by theatre faculty, to demonstrate advanced competence in at least one aspect of theatrical practice and advanced use of research, creative expression, and problem solving. This project will be completed under the advisement of a faculty mentor and – if it is not completed within the fall semester – may be assigned with faculty approval to a 1-credit practicum activity, an Independent Study, a Special Projects in Theatre course, or an Internship that continues into the spring semester. Final assessment of capstone projects will be based on a public presentation of work and/or a written thesis. A-E Only. Offered annually, fall semester.
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Prerequisite(s): THTR major and minimum of 24 s.h. of THTR coursework.