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Course Catalog 2008-2009 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Interdisciplinary Performance Major
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Many traditional performance genres as well as a growing body of contemporary work in performance art and physical theater elude easy categorization as either Theater or Dance. Thus, the Theater and Dance program offers a third major which incorporates a more integrated approach to the study of performance. The Interdisciplinary Performance Major is designed for the highly focused student who wishes to pursue an intensive, individually designed course of study, which combines offerings from both the Theater and Dance curricula.
The student planning an IPM must secure two members of the Theater and Dance faculty, one in Theater and one in Dance, to serve as academic advisors. IPM majors must meet regularly with both advisors (simultaneously) to help design their IPM course of study and monitor progress towards its successful completion. An IPM plan of study must include both Theater and Dance electives (B), and should articulate a coherent course of study leading to a senior project (C).
IPM majors are especially encouraged to take courses that have been specifically designated as “Interdisciplinary Performance Courses”. IPM majors should also consider related courses offered by other departments that will enhance the interdisciplinary breadth of their course of study.
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Individual Performance Major (35-37 hours):
- Core Courses (22 hours):
- Performance History
- Two semesters of Theater History - 6 hours
- Two semesters of Dance History - 6 hours
Studio/Technique:
- One semester of Acting Technique - 3 hours
- One semester of Ballet, African or Modern Dance Technique - 2 hours
- One semester of Improvisation or Contact Improvisation - 2 hours
Production/Design:
- One Production or Design Course - 3 hours
- One Production Lab (THEA 199) - 0 hour
- Four Intermediate or Advanced electives (selected from both Theater and Dance with at least three hours at 300 level) 1- 2 hours
May include a maximum of three hours of private readings, or Rehearsal and Performance credit.
Declaring an IPM major does not guarantee consent of instructor for individual upper-level classes.
- Senior Project in Scholarship and/ or Performance - 1–3 hours
IPM majors must submit a proposal for their senior project by the end of junior year.
No more than 12 transfer credits can be counted toward the major. Performance History Courses:
- THEA 254 - Intro to Asian Theater/Dance Performance
Recommended Courses with an Interdisciplinary Performance Focus:
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