Dramaturgy/Criticism
A unique program for aspiring dramaturgs and critics
The Theatre School’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program in Dramaturgy/Criticism—the only one of its kind in the United States—will hone your critical-thinking and writing skills for a variety of roles within theatre and other art forms. Dramaturgy majors develop skills in script analysis, dramatic theory and new play development.
This program exposes you to both the broad-based education of a liberal arts program and the hands-on training of a conservatory. As a dramaturgy major, you will gain additional experience through educational outreach programs in museums, community centers and schools.
You will learn from a distinguished and award-winning faculty of professional dramaturgs, critics, literary managers, directors and arts writers both in the classroom and through individual guidance and advising.
Classes
Coursework
- Dramatic Theory
- Ethical Decision Making in the Theatre
- History of Dramatic Literature
- Script Analysis
- Theatre Crew
- Theatre Studies
Resources
Career Options
Common Career Areas
- Broadway production
- Criticism
- Directing
- Film production
- Literary management
- Playwriting
- Production dramaturgy
- Television production
- Theatre history
- Workshop educator??
Major Requirements
First Year | Hours | |
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THE 212 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE STUDIES | 4 |
THE 210 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 4 |
THE 268 | INTRODUCTION TO THE PRODUCTION PROCESS | 4 |
THE 291 | PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP I | 4 |
THE 214 | ETHICAL DECISION MAKING N THE THEATRE | 4 |
History of Dramatic Literature Sequence (Arts and Literature Requirement) | ||
THE 204 | HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE | 4 |
THE 205 | HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE | 4 |
THE 206 | HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE | 4 |
Three Quarters of Theatre Crew | 6 | |
THEATRE CREW (three quarters) | ||
Second Year | ||
THE 324 | DRAMATIC THEORY | 4 |
THE 273 | THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE I | 4 |
THE 141 | DESIGN WORKSHOP | 4 |
Dramaturgy I Sequence | ||
THE 234 | DRAMATURGY I: INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATURGY | 4 |
THE 235 | DRAMATURGY I: INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION DRAMATURGY | 4 |
THE 236 | DRAMATURGY I: TYA AND PLAYWORKS DRAMATURGY | 4 |
English Literature Electives: Select three 300-level English courses chosen in consultation with advisor | 12 | |
Third Year | ||
THE 310 | WRITING ABOUT THE ARTS | 4 |
PHL 381 | DRAMATIC THEORY: TRAGEDY | 4 |
PRF 374 | DIRECTING | 4 |
THE 325 | DRAMATIC CRITICISM | 4 |
Dramaturgy II Sequence | ||
THE 334 | DRAMATURGY II: CIVIC DRAMATURGY | 4 |
THE 335 | DRAMATURGY II: NEW PLAY DRAMATURGY | 4 |
THE 336 | DRAMATURGY II : DIY DRAMATURGY | 4 |
Production Practice: Select two of the following: | 8 | |
THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE II | ||
THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE II | ||
THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE II | ||
Dramatic Literature Electives: select three courses in consultation with advisor | 12 | |
Fourth Year | ||
PHL 382 | DRAMATIC THEORY: COMEDY | 4 |
Survey of the Arts for Theatre Sequence | ||
THE 381 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS FOR THEATRE | 4 |
THE 382 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS FOR THEATRE | 4 |
Capstone Sequence | ||
THE 408 | CAPSTONE:PREPARING FOR THE PROFESSION | 4 |
THE 410 | THEATRE STUDIES CAPSTONE | 2 |
THE 412 | PORTFOLIO PREPARATION | 4 |
Production Practice Sequence | ||
THE 471 | THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE III | 4 |
THE 472 | THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE III | 4 |
THE 490 | THEATRE STUDIES INTERNSHIP | 2-12 |
Additional Courses
It is also strongly suggested that students take three quarters of language.
Open Electives
Open elective credit may also be required to meet the minimum graduation requirement of 192 hours.