OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
Theater Major (B.A.) [offered through Honors Tutorial College] |
Major Code BA1967*
Honors Tutorial College
35 Park Place
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2723
honors.college@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/honors/tutorial-college
Matt Cornish, director of studies/contact person
cornish@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The HTC program in theater offers exceptional students the opportunity to study the many aspects of theater in one-on-one relationships with theater faculty members. Maximum opportunities will be afforded for the student to progress well beyond the material found in conventional courses. The primary purpose of the tutorial program is to serve as preparation for graduate study. Students will receive a degree of Bachelor of Arts from the Honors Tutorial College.
*This program was previously BA1913 which awarded the Bachelor of Arts in Theater degree. Pending Board of Trustees approval (anticipated June 2024), the new program code will be BA1967 and will award the Bachelor of Arts effective the 2024-25 catalog year.
Tutorials
Students are required to complete eight tutorials, including two devoted to the thesis. In addition to the tutorials, the student must complete one Written Communication course ( ENG 1510 ) and one Advanced Writing course (FAW), all core courses not covered by tutorials, and an appropriate number of approved electives. Internships and/or study abroad may be included within the program with special permission from the director studies. Honors Tutorial students take a minimum of 15 hours per semester.
Advising and Monitoring
Each student receives initial advice from the director of studies regarding selection and sequencing of courses, choice of a thesis advisor, and other procedural matters. A committee, composed of the director of studies and the advisor, will monitor the thesis work. A typical tutorial will meet on a weekly basis for a minimum of one hour. The student and the tutor will discuss the current reading and written assignments, discuss problems and solutions, debate and offer critical analysis, and the tutor continuously evaluates the progress of the student. A final grade is made based on many facets of evaluation available to the tutor: written assignments, written exams, oral exams, discussions, presentations by the student, field work, etc.
The Honors Thesis
The honors thesis is a reflection of the student’s special interests. Its acceptance, dependent upon an appropriate mixture of research and analysis, relies upon the judgment of the advisor and/or the director of studies. It is expected that this major paper will constitute work of the highest quality in investigating a problem of concern to both scholars and practitioners. Although an intensive study of relevant theoretical and research literatures is the underpinning of the thesis, students are encouraged to augment this scholarly base with field data whenever possible.
Evaluation
Students throughout the program earn letter grades consistent with the University grading system and are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students who earn less than a B (3.0), or who maintain less than a 3.5 GPA will need to confer with the director of studies and/or the Dean of the College. In addition to letter grade assessments, tutors complete semester based course descriptions and evaluations of each student’s work. In these assessments both the student’s academic standing and academic attitude are evaluated.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
Students are selected by the director of studies of the theater tutorial program and the Honors Tutorial College on the basis of superior academic ability and the potential for self-motivated study and research. Applicants typically are required to submit additional essays, and an interview with the director of studies is required for admission. More information, including materials and deadlines, is available at www.ohio.edu/honors/tutorial-programs/apply . Recommendations from two high school teachers are strongly recommended.
Change of Program Policy
First-year students at Ohio University may apply to transfer into the theater tutorial program and the Honors Tutorial College. These students must meet the same entrance requirements as entering freshmen.
External Transfer Admission
First-year students at another institution may also apply to transfer into the theater tutorial program and the Honors Tutorial College. These students must meet the same entrance requirements as entering freshmen.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Graduates have entered graduate school in areas of theater (acting, design, theater history, playwriting), as well as areas outside theater (law, social work, education). Graduates have also gone on to work in the professional theater and broader entertainment industry, as well as areas outside theater, including education, law and social work.
Requirements
HTC Grade Requirements
Earn at least 120 semester hours and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher overall.
University English Composition Requirement
Complete one Written Communication course ( ENG 1510 ) and one Advanced Writing course (FAW).
Quantitative Skills Requirement
Complete the University’s Quantitative Reasoning Requirement. More information can be found by viewing the OHIO BRICKS page (see Quantitative Reasoning heading within “Foundations Requirements”).
HTC Seminar
First-year students must complete the following course:
- HC 2500 - Honors Seminar Credit Hours: 3
Theater Tutorials
Complete 4 hours of tutorials each semester:
- THAR 2970T - Theater Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 15
- THAR 2980T - Theater Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 15
- THAR 3970T - Theater Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 15
- THAR 3980T - Theater Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 15
Senior Honors Thesis
Complete the following tutorials during the final year of study focused on the development and completion of an advisor approved thesis:
- THAR 4970T - Theater Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 15
- THAR 4980T - Theater Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 15
HTC Thesis Requirement
Approval of a completed thesis or professional project by the advisor, director of studies, and Dean of the College.
First Year Theater Foundation
Complete the following courses:
- THAR 1110 - Fundamentals of Performance I Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 1390 - Design Principles for the Stage Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 1391 - Fundamentals of Scenery, Props, Costumes and Costume Crafts Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 1392 - Fundamentals of Lighting/Sound and Stage Management Credit Hours: 3
Acting
Complete one of the following courses:
- THAR 1111 - Fundamentals of Performance II Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 1130 - Acting Fundamentals I Credit Hours: 3
Theater and Performance History
Complete the following two courses:
- THAR 2710 - Theater and Performance History I Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 2711 - Theater and Performance History II Credit Hours: 3
Playwriting or Directing
Complete one of the following courses:
- THAR 2510 - Introduction to Playwriting Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 3210 - Beginning Directing Credit Hours: 3
Production Practicum
Complete at least 4 hours from the following courses, all of which are repeatable:
- THAR 2300 - Practicum in Production Design Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- THAR 2600 - Practicum in Production Stage Management Credit Hours: 1 - 6
- THAR 3300 - Practicum in Production Design Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- THAR 3600 - Practicum in Production Stage Management Credit Hours: 1 - 6
- THAR 4700 - Practicum in Dramaturgy Credit Hours: 1 - 6
Shakespeare
Complete one of the following courses:
- ENG 3010 - Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 3020 - Topics in Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3