Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education Undergraduate Programme By Ball State University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education

Main Subject Area

Performing ArtsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Theatre Education Major is intended for students wanting to earn an Indiana secondary education teacher's license. The major provides a broad foundation in performance, theatre design and technology, and theatre history to prepare the future teacher for all areas of a high school drama curriculum and production program. All theatre students also complete a strong core of liberal arts courses. Theatre Education faculty have outstanding credentials in the professional world - as artists, theatre educators, and administrators. This professional connectedness means that students have unique access to intensive learning opportunities in and out of the classroom. CURRICULUM Our theatre teaching methods courses prepare students to successfully run their own theatre program and be effective classroom teachers from day one. The program offers the following: An all undergraduate curriculum that ensures students get attention and teaching/directing opportunities early and often A variety of education courses from Ball State University’s nationally acclaimed Teacher’s College Immersive learning opportunities to collaborate with students from other disciplines on projects with real-world impact Distinctive guest artists with national reputations Active award-winning participant in EdTA (Educational Theatre Association) WORK OPPORTUNITIES Students run drama programs at local high schools, middle schools, and community theatres - producing and directing a season of shows at each venue Students teach weekly theatre seminars at middle and high school programs Students are actively involved in the state thespian festival, judging and coaching events, working with the All State show, and teaching workshops Students collaborate with music education peers on the nationally recognized PRISM Project The Theatre Education Major requires 37-38 semester hours of credit. All secondary education majors must also complete 39 semester hours of credit in professional education courses.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Theatre Education Major is intended for students wanting to earn an Indiana secondary education teacher's license. The major provides a broad foundation in performance, theatre design and technology, and theatre history to prepare the future teacher for all areas of a high school drama curriculum and production program. All theatre students also complete a strong core of liberal arts courses. Theatre Education faculty have outstanding credentials in the professional world - as artists, theatre educators, and administrators. This professional connectedness means that students have unique access to intensive learning opportunities in and out of the classroom. CURRICULUM Our theatre teaching methods courses prepare students to successfully run their own theatre program and be effective classroom teachers from day one. The program offers the following: An all undergraduate curriculum that ensures students get attention and teaching/directing opportunities early and often A variety of education courses from Ball State University’s nationally acclaimed Teacher’s College Immersive learning opportunities to collaborate with students from other disciplines on projects with real-world impact Distinctive guest artists with national reputations Active award-winning participant in EdTA (Educational Theatre Association) WORK OPPORTUNITIES Students run drama programs at local high schools, middle schools, and community theatres - producing and directing a season of shows at each venue Students teach weekly theatre seminars at middle and high school programs Students are actively involved in the state thespian festival, judging and coaching events, working with the All State show, and teaching workshops Students collaborate with music education peers on the nationally recognized PRISM Project The Theatre Education Major requires 37-38 semester hours of credit. All secondary education majors must also complete 39 semester hours of credit in professional education courses.

Admission Requirements

79+
6+

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