Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Drama

Domains

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.

Faculty

Our faculty are committed to bringing their abundant knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to GCU and its students every day.

Program Faculty

Disclosure Categories Related to Professional Licensure

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Drama

for residents of AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, MP, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY,

Alabama (AL)

Alabama

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Alaska (AK)

Alaska

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American Samoa (AS)

American Samoa

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Arizona (AZ)

Arizona

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Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas

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California (CA)

California

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Colorado (CO)

Colorado

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Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut

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Delaware (DE)

Delaware

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District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia

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Florida (FL)

Florida

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Georgia (GA)

Georgia

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Guam, US Territory (GU)

Guam, US Territory

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Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii

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Idaho (ID)

Idaho

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Illinois (IL)

Illinois

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Indiana (IN)

Indiana

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Iowa (IA)

Iowa

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Kansas (KS)

Kansas

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Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky

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Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana

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Maine (ME)

Maine

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Maryland (MD)

Maryland

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Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts

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Michigan (MI)

Michigan

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Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota

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Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi

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Missouri (MO)

Missouri

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Montana (MT)

Montana

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Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska

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Nevada (NV)

Nevada

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New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire

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New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey

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New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico

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New York (NY)

New York

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North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina

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North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota

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Northern Mariana Islands (MP)

Northern Mariana Islands

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Ohio (OH)

Ohio

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Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma

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Oregon (OR)

Oregon

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Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania

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Puerto Rico (PR)

Puerto Rico

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Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island

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South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina

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South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota

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Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee

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Texas (TX)

Texas

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Utah (UT)

Utah

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Vermont (VT)

Vermont

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Virgin Islands (VI)

Virgin Islands

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Virginia (VA)

Virginia

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Washington (WA)

Washington

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West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia

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Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin

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Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming

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