Theatre History -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Theatre program will be able to explain the historical foundations and trends of theatre and drama in the Western world.

• Differentiate the time periods of theatre history.
• Assess the significance of theatre history.
• Analyze the impact of major theatrical movements in context of social movements.
• Analyze the worldviews and philosophies of major theatrical periods.

Dramatic Literature -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Theatre program will be able to analyze major works of dramatic literature from a wide historical context.

• Critique major works of dramatic literature.
• Analyze dramatic literature.
• Describe the significance of a playwright’s politics and worldview in their work.
• Compare a play’s original and contemporary context.

Scenography -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Drama program will be able to integrate the elements of design within production.

• Utilize technical vocabulary to communicate a design.
• Demonstrate a practical knowledge of scenographic rendering.
• Apply play analysis to develop a design concept.
• Unify a design concept to a production concept.
• Apply the tools of design to a production.

Acting -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Theatre program will be able to apply principles of contemporary acting theory and practice.

• Demonstrate ability to maintain focus and integrity in a performance.
• Utilize tactics within a performance.
• Analyze a text for character development.
• Communicate a character through manipulation of the body.
• Communicate a character through manipulation of the voice.

Directing -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Theatre program will be able to assimilate directing theory, play analysis, and directing skills while leading peers through the production process.

• Apply play analysis to directing projects.
• Compare directing styles of influential directors across theatre history.
• Create a prompt book for the direction of a play.
• Communicate a director’s concept using industry terminology.
• Evaluate personal practice of directing.
• Direct projects.
• Create an artistic environment in an ensemble.
• Synthesize analytical theory and artistic concept into a staged production.
• Evaluate the professional practice.

Professional Practice -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Drama program will be able to apply personal and professional ethics to theatre.

• Apply ethical principles in professional practice of theatre.
• Apply the principles of entrepreneurship.
• Demonstrate business skills of theatre.
• Demonstrate roles of crew members in a production.