Mission Statement & Program Learning Outcomes
Theatre Program Mission
The mission of the BA Theatre Arts Program at Cal Poly is to provide students with a foundation in the theory and practice of theatre. By providing academic instruction, hands-on activities, and supervised training, majors will develop knowledge of the various aspects of theatre: history, dramatic literature, playwriting, performing, production, directing, design, and administrative practices. The program is delivered within a Liberal Arts framework, intended to advance the value of collaboration at all levels of study; designed to not only produce theatre artists with strong written and verbal skills, but also globally-minded citizens, prepared to enter into a variety of fields.
Theatre Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will develop a fundamental knowledge of theatrical history, as well as dramatic literature, with the goal of recognizing and understanding the contributions to knowledge and civilization that have been made by members of diverse cultural and gender groups [including] historically marginalized people in the United States and across the world.
- Students will acquire skills in script/text analysis.
- Students will demonstrate the theoretical precepts found in both production and performance.
- Students will be exposed to a variety of theatrical skills and apply this knowledge in practical, Learn-By- Doing situations.
- Students will practice values and ethics that foster an inclusive environment where theatrical activity can flourish.
- Students will develop written proficiency in a wide variety of assignments.