戏剧艺术系

的re are many reasons to pursue the study of 戏剧艺术 at the university level and even more reasons to do so at 校本. 的atre students explore human perspective and its 表达式. 通过严格的课程, hands-on training and 关闭 collaboration with faculty, 校本 students practice critical thinking, 创造性地解决问题, 协作和移情.

的 mission of the 戏剧艺术系 focuses on three main goals:

• 为专业提供了强大的支持, basic foundation in the performing arts that will enable them to pursue postgraduate educational and professional opportunities in 的atre
• Enhancing the general education of the University's core curriculum;
• 丰富文化, 精神上的, and intellectual lives of the on-campus and San Antonio communities

校本’s 戏剧艺术系 offers a Bachelor of Arts 戏剧艺术 and is the only university in San Antonio that is accredited by the National Association of Schools of 的atre, ensuring that students receive theatre training that will meet established national standards of excellence in terms of content, production quality and teaching practices. A 16:1 student/faculty ratio means classes are generally small and allow for 关闭r interaction with faculty and peers as well as specialized instruction.

的 department generally produces 一年四场. 学生 not only act in those productions, but they also take on leadership roles in creating each production's costumes, 风景, 灯光和声音. Performed in 校本’s theatre spaces, the plays are professional-level productions that are open to the public. Each production is both an extension of the academic program and a site of artistic and intellectual 表达式.

学生 also have opportunities to work with international, regional and local guest artists in workshops, 课程作业和制作. 学生 who demonstrate talent and skills in design (costume, set or lights) can apply to serve as designer or assistant designer on selected fully mounted productions in the local theatre community, providing a unique opportunity for real-world experience while working towards their degree.

的 department offers many opportunities for 校本 students to grow professionally, 个人和学术上. 的 department enjoys access privileges to two local museums, providing research opportunities related to production and coursework. 学生可浏览 麦克内艺术博物馆 或者是 Witte博物馆. 他们也可以参加 长时间运行球员, a performance group based out of the department.