Theatre Arts
Major
The award-winning Department of Theatre Arts is devoted exclusively to the training and education of undergraduates in the areas of dance, motion pictures, and theatre. Bachelor of Arts degrees are offered in motion picture history, theory and criticism, and theatre studies. The professional Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered in dance; motion picture production; acting; acting musical theatre; and design, technology, and stage management.
- Admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in dance, motion picture production, acting and acting musical theatre is highly selective. Students should consult with Victoria Oleen in the Department of Theatre Arts at (937) 775-3072 for degree specific and entrance requirements. Early inquiry is encouraged.
- Continuation for students in all of the theatre arts degrees is based on peer and faculty review at the end of each year of study.
- Profiles of Theatre Arts faculty and staff, curriculum overviews, degree requirements, and selection criteria are available in the Department of Theatre Arts Student Handbook, which is available from the department.
Fast Facts:
The Theatre Arts program has won a record 14 awards from the American College Theatre Festival.
Wright State has established unique exchange programs with the Dayton Ballet and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company that provide additional training and performance opportunities for exceptional dancers. |
