Bachelor of Arts Major in Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts Department supports the mission of both the University and the College of the Pacific to offer our students: courses that serve the General Education program that explore the nature of the human condition through the study of the lively art of theatre. undergraduate, creative research opportunities through the study of theatre arts and the exploration and presentation of original and established plays and musicals, and transmedia experiences bring live and mediated (film, video, digital recording) performance together. a vital experience in the arts and crafts of the theatre. Faculty and students learn together to enrich themselves, and to connect the University with our immediate and wider community through performances of high quality. a Theatre Arts major within a well-rounded education in the liberal arts. an opportunity to develop and exercise the skills of the “citizen leader” through applied learning experiences in our production program. Specifically, the students and faculty of the Theatre Arts Department commit themselves to the following goals: To develop an atmosphere where our creative efforts help us to appreciate our past and prepare for the future. To inspire and challenge ourselves and our audience to a richer and deeper experience of life through theatrical presentations. To study the traditions and encourage innovation in the theatrical arts as we provide a worthy training program for our students. To offer opportunities for actors, directors, designers and technicians to collaborate to provide our public excellent productions. To encourage experiments and innovations with the integration of the lively arts of performance and design. To strive for the highest standards of training and production that our talent and resources allow. To help our students fulfill their vocational or a vocational interests in the various arts and crafts of theatre and film. Liberal Studies Major Liberal Studies majors may elect a 20-unit concentration in Theatre Arts specially designed by the students, and approved by Theatre Faculty, to meet a particular need. Liberal Studies majors or students interested in a minor in Theatre Arts should contact the chair of the department for further details. Bachelor of Arts Major in Theatre Arts Students must complete a minimum of 124 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Theatre Arts.