Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate in Arts BA in Theatre (67 credits) Theatre and Film Department College of Arts, Letters, and Education Why study Theatre? The EWU theatre program offers classroom study as well as hands-on experience in every phase of theatrical production, including acting, directing, singing, costuming, and technical and design skills. Three productions a year are staged in the University Theatre, ranging from classical to modern plays. Scholarship Opportunity Each year the Theatre Program offers a number of Angel Scholarships, in the amount of $1,000, to help offset the cost of tuition. Graduating high school seniors and prospective EWU theatre majors are eligible for the scholarship. Applications can be found at www.ewu.edu/theatre and sent to: Sara Goff Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing 509.359.6671 sgoff@ewu.edu Requirements to Begin the Major High School graduates and community college transfer students who want to major in Theatre should possess high verbal aptitude and effective skills in reading and writing. Moreover, Theatre majors should possess an attitude of teamwork, strong self-discipline, and a commitment to hard work for long hours. Previous coursework and participation in music, dance, acting, singing, and backstage production is highly desirable, but not mandatory. Students wishing to study theatre should declare this major early in their university career. Entering freshman or transfer students should contact the Theatre Program Director for the assignment of an academic advisor immediately upon arrival at the campus. Department Chair Dr. Pete Porter RTV 107 509.359.6390 pporter@ewu.edu Department Assistant Annie Hudson 104 RTV Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6390 ahudson5@ewu.edu Sample Careers Actor Director Theatre Technician Art Administrator Public Relations Specialist Communications Specialist
AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE COURSES E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT COMMUNICATIONS (15 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5) ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5) ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits) ELECTIVES (25 credits) DIVERSITY (5 credits) See courses listed below labeled “DIV*” The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program Cultural Diversity (one course) ART 206 Arts of the Americas: DIV* (5) CDS 202 Chemical Dependency Counseling with Diverse Populations (3) HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History: DIV* (5) HUM 164 Lifestyles (5) SOC 225 Race and Ethnicity: DIV* (5) International Studies (one course) ENVS 150 Environment and Society: DIV * (5) HIST 205 History of East Asia: DIV* (5) HUM 210 Myths and Rites: DIV* (5) POLS 107 Comparative Government (5) POLS& 203 International Relations (5)