About Us

Our Mission And Vision

Our aspiration is to prepare “self actualized theatre and cinema makers.” In other words,we believe that students are most likely to succeed when they understand completely the theoretical, historical, and practical elements of the theatre. Additionally, we find it essential that students grasp the traditions that created and continue to sustain our art form. We create a careful balance between classroom instruction and practical experiences.

In the Department of Theatre and Cinema, students develop their individual talents. They learn about the most advanced technology and the latest theatre thinking. We reach beyond the conventional methodologies; we explore contemporary and emerging methods and their impact on traditional viewpoints. The production program provides a creative forum where theories learned in the classroom are applied and augmented.

Our basic learning goals that cut across course lines are:

• Ability to use language, both written and spoken, within and about theatre and cinema.
• Ability to use the mind, body and voice as an expressive instrument
• Ability to use spatial, aural and visual elements in design
• Ability to commit energy and attention within the task
• Ability to use a wide range of tools and technologies – conceptual and practical
• Ability to place the role of theatre and cinema in society in past and present
• Ability to analyze and apply the analysis of the literature and structure
  of theatre and cinema
• Ability to engage an audience and a community in events
• Ability to construct and guide a whole theatrical or cinematic event
• Ability to see the relationships of the parts to the whole