The
Senior Seminar in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies introduces students to a
range of professional and academic opportunities available to graduates of a
Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in theatre, dance, and performance
studies. Students will divide their course time between a series of
interviews with invited speakers from a variety of backgrounds and in-class
workshops tailored to the academic and professional goals of the students.
The class is also geared to help facilitate the conception, implementation, and
fruition (or future fruition) of a culminating senior project.
Course Objectives
● To assist seniors as they
refine and focus their career goals.
● To connect with working
professionals across a range of fields and offer seniors useful tools for pursuing their field of interest.
● To provide a structured
environment for senior concentrators to develop materials relevant to their
professional goals.
● To provide a structured
environment for the students to prepare their culminating capstone project.
● To give students the
opportunity to reflect on their intellectual and creative journey so far and
project that journey imaginatively into the future.
Course Requirements
● Attendance, punctuality
and participation at all classes is required.
● Submission of all
assignments on the dates listed below.
● Documentable time outside
of class for development of capstone project.
● Active in class
participation in conversations with guest speakers, and full engagement
in workshops and critiques.
● Completing an “Exit Interview” with the faculty members of your choice.
Assignment Due Dates
● Sept. 18: Capstone
Proposal
● Oct 2: Career Goals Paper
● Oct. 16/23: Resume/CV
● Oct. 30: Grant
Proposal Project
● Nov. 6: Documentation
Project
● Nov. 20: Interview
Project Summary
● Dec. 10-11: Exit
Interviews
GRADING: S/NC
