专业描述

The Theatre Program takes an interdisciplinary approach that includes historical and critical studies as well as studies of texts, culture, and production. On the undergraduate level, students seeking a B.A. in theatre have the opportunity to act, direct, design, stage-manage or learn about technical theatre and marketing as a member of a fully independent theatre organization that plans a diverse roster of plays each semester. Study-abroad and student exchange programs allow undergraduates to learn more about theatre internationally or at other U.S. universities. The ratio of faculty to undergraduate students is five-to-one. USC is the only school in South Carolina that offers an MFA in theatre, the highest degree possible in the fields of design and performance. MFA students work at the highest-level of artistic achievement on a wide variety of department productions, and gain practical professional experience on internship at nationally-recognized theatres across the country. The MA Program in Theatre is designed for those seeking preparation for the Ph.D., as well as for experienced and certified secondary-school teachers who want intensive academic course work in theatre. The MAT program prepares students seeking initial certification in theatre for careers in public education. Students participate in two extensive internships in public schools in addition to other teaching opportunities in combination with the coursework.