Theater and Dance
Chairperson: Kathleen Jeffs
Assistant Professors: K. Jeffs
Lecturers: C.D. Adamson,S. Ostersmith, D. Zibello
Since the earliest human civilizations, theatre and dance have been integral to the fabric of human communication. The process of performance is woven into personal, community, business, artistic, and religious life - and into the dialogue among the cultures and nations of the world.
Critical examination of this process describes, interprets, and evaluates these relationships. As faculty in the Department of Theater and Dance, we seek to assist students in becoming effective, creative, and ethically responsible communicators who can understand theoretical choices and design, express, interpret, and critically evaluate oral, written, nonverbal, and electronically mediated messages.
Theater and Dance, as an academic discipline, draws upon the humanities, the social and natural sciences, and the professions. The curriculum is both conceptual and applied. Courses prepare for an in-depth exploration of one or more areas of inquiry. Teaching and learning methods combine lectures, seminars, workshops, production, and performance. Theatre and Dance at Gonzaga reflects the Catholic, Jesuit character and liberal arts tradition of the institution.
Mission Statement
The Theatre and Dance Department at Gonzaga University is committed to training and developing artists who confront the important issues of our lives through their engagement with the art forms of live theatre and dance.
Students study and critically reflect on a broad range of literature, theatrical forms, and techniques in order to promote an active engagement with the foundations of our culture and to promote the formation of a character that reflects the faith and justice mission of Gonzaga University. The intended outcome of this study and reflection is to provide service to our audience and the broader community and to promote the search for social justice.
Our purpose is to serve young artists hoping to apply disciplined training and thoughtful work to search for justice and the greater good of those around them.
B.A. Major in Theatre Arts: 45-47 credits
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| Lower Division |
| THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre Arts |
3 credits |
| THEA 200 Theatre History |
3 credits |
| THEA 111 Acting I |
4 credits |
| THEA 216 Advanced Acting: 19th – 20th Century |
4 credits |
| THEA 235 Theatre Graphics |
3 credits |
| THEA 253 Directing I |
3 credits |
| THEA 260 Technical Lab |
2 credits |
| THEA 261 Performance Lab |
2 credits |
Two of the following four courses:
THEA 132 Stagecraft
THEA 134 Costume Construction
THEA 239 Lighting Design
THEA 332 Scenic Design |
4-5 credits |
| Minimum of two credits from the following ten courses: |
2 credits |
| THEA 120 Movement for the Performer |
3 credits |
| THEA 124 Ballet I |
1 credit |
| THEA 125 Jazz Dance I |
1 credit |
| THEA 224 Modern Dance |
1 credit |
| THEA 230 Topics in Dance |
1-2 credits |
| THEA 320 Ballet II |
2 credits |
| THEA 321 Jazz Dance II |
2 credits |
| THEA 322 Musical Theatre Dance |
2 credits |
| THEA 323 Urban Dance |
2 credits |
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| One of two endorsement tracks: |
7-10 credits |
| Upper Division |
| THEA 354 Directing II |
4 credits |
| THEA 497 Internship |
1-3 credits |
| THEA 498 Senior Project I |
1 credit |
| THEA 499 Senior Project II |
1 credit |
| Performance endorsement: |
9 credits |
| THEA 240 Creative Dramatics |
3 credits |
| THEA 316 Acting for the Camera |
4 credits |
Two credits from the following courses:
THEA 261 Performance Lab
THEA 490-THEA 494 Directed Studies |
2 credits |
| Tech Theater endorsement: |
7-8 credits |
One of the following courses:
THEA 134 Costume Construction
THEA 239 Lighting Design
THEA 332 Scenic Design |
2-3 credits |
One of the following courses:
BRCO 204 Audio Production
BRCO 303 Intermediate Television Production |
3 credits |
Two credits from the following courses:
THEA 260 Technical Lab
THEA 490-494 Directed Studies |
2 credits |
Minor in Theatre Arts: 20-21 credits
|
| Lower Division |
| THEA 100 Introduction to Theater |
3 credits
|
| THEA 111 Acting I |
4 credits |
One of the following two courses:
THEA 132 Stagecraft
THEA 134 Costume Construction |
3-4 credits |
| THEA 200 Theatre History |
3 credits |
| THEA 235 Theatre Graphics |
3 credits |
| THEA 261 Performance Lab |
1 credit |
| Upper Division |
One of the following three courses:
THEA 240 Creative Dramatics
THEA 253 Directing I
THEA 332 Scenic Design
|
3 credits |
Minor in Dance: 22 credits
|
| Lower Division |
| THEA 120 Movement for the Performer |
3 credits |
One of the Following two courses:
THEA 124 Ballet I
THEA 226 Accelerated Ballet Techniques |
1 credit |
| THEA 125 Jazz Dance I |
1 credit |
| THEA 224 Modern Dance |
1 credit |
One of the following three courses:
EDPE 222 Health and Human Movement
EDPE 224 Nutrition for Health and Fitness
THEA 227 Principles of Dance Conditioning
|
3 credits |
One of the following six courses:
EDPE 101 Tai Chi.
EDPE 115 Aerobics
EDPE 117 Beginning Social Dance
EDPE 156 Pilates
EDPE 157 Yoga
EDPE 158 Fitness and Conditioning |
1 credits |
| Upper Division |
One of the following four courses:
THEA 320 Ballet II
THEA 321 Jazz Dance II
THEA 322 Musical Theatre Dance
THEA 323 Urban Dance |
2 credits |
| THEA 424 Dance History |
3 credits |
| THEA 425 Choreography |
3 credits |
| THEA 496A Strategies for Dance Instruction I |
3 credits |
| THEA 496B Strategies for Dance Instruction II |
1 credit |
The core curriculum or common body of knowledge of the College of Arts and Sciences consists of 59 to 62 credits which are common to and required of all degree programs in the College: the first 31 credits (of which there is a more complete description in the General Degree Requirements and Procedures section of this catalogue) form the University Core, while the remaining 28 to 31 credits are common to all Arts and Sciences degrees.
Students should attempt to spread the core curriculum over their entire fours years at Gonzaga.
- Thought and Expression (7 credits): ENGL 101, SPCO 101, and PHIL 101 (preferably in the same semester).
- Philosophy (9 credits): PHIL 201, PHIL 301, and PHIL 400 level elective.
- Religious Studies (9 credits): RELI 100, 200, and 300 levels: one course from each level.
- Mathematics (3 credits): one MATH (not CPSC) course on the 100 level or above; NURS 320 is substituted for a MATH course for BSN students; MATH 203 fulfills this requirement only for students who graduate with certification in Elementary Education.
- English Literature (3 credits): ENGL 102 or 103H or 105 or 106.
- History (6 credits): HIST 101 and either HIST 102 or HIST 112 in their first year. If they are unable to complete all six 100-level HIST credits in their first year, HIST 201 or 202 may be substituted for one 100-level course after the first year.
- Fine Arts (3 credits): one course in either VART, MUSC, or THEA from courses approved by Dean of Arts and Sciences.
- Laboratory Science (4 credits): one course with laboratory in either BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS.
- Mathematics or Natural Science (3 credits): one course in either MATH, CPSC, BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, or ITEC.
- Literature (3 credits): one British or American literature course (ENGL 201 - 285).
- Social Science (6 credits): CRIM 101, ECON, SOCI, POLS, or PSYC: two courses from these departments.
- Foreign Language or Culture (3 credits): one course in any foreign language (classical or modern) or one (foreign culture) course approved by the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Foreign-language speaking students from foreign cultures who have completed the nine English core credits at Gonzaga prior to their fourth year (last thirty credits) may petition the Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences for a waiver of the foreign language or Culture requirement..
- Social Justice (3 credits): One course on Social Justice issues related to experiences of difference (like race, class, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation), from courses approved by the Dean of Arts & Sciences; (may be combined with other core or major requirements).
