1. Major Academic Plan (MAP) 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 107 RTV Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6388 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 Associate in Arts & Sciences BA in Theatre (67 credits) Theatre and Film Department College of Arts, Letters, and Education

2. Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU  International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) o GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5) o HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5) o JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5) o PHIL 131 World Religions (5) o POLS& 203 International Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COMMUNICATION (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) DRMA& 101 Intro to Theatre (5)THTR 202 Theatre in the Humanities (5) SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (24 credits) DRMA 130 Stage Movement (1-3)THTR 110 Movement and Voice (3) DRMA 120 Acting – Beginning (5)THTR 210 Acting I (5) DRMA 244 Stage Makeup (1-2)THTR 226 Stage Make-up (5) DRMA 121 Acting – Intermediate (3)THTR 310 Acting II (5) DRMA 2431 Stage Costuming (1-3)THTR 330 Stage Costume (3) These courses can be taken before or during the major Program.  Foreign Language o Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.  Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) o CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5) o ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5) o HIST 107 Chicano History (5) o HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5) o HIST 116 History of Africa (5) o HIST117 History of India (5) o ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5) o ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5) o ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5) o ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) o SOC 160 Gender Studies (5) o WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5) o WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.