Ad-Hoc Arts Administration major -Theatre Specialization

Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Arts students interested in a career in the field of management and administration in the arts may consider the interdisciplinary arts administration specialization. Students complete theatre courses; an internship in an arts organization; and arts administration courses.

Students must have overall GPAs of 3.0 or higher to be accepted into this ad hoc major.

Requirements for the Major

Prerequisites (6 credits)

THE 1041	Introduction to the Theatre Arts	3 credits
ENG 2100	Writing I	3 credits

Required Courses (15 credits)

FPA 2000	Introduction to Arts Administration	3 credits
FPA 4900	The Arts in New York City (1900 – Present)	3 credits
FPA 5070/ FPA 5071	Arts Administration Internship Note: These are non-liberal arts courses	3 credits
THE 3042	History of Theatre	3 credits
THE 3056	Theatre Organization and Management	3 credits

Elective Courses (15 credits)

Four theatre courses selected from:

THE 3020	Applied Theatre Workshop	3 credits
THE 3043	Theatre of Color in the United States (BLS 3043)	3 credits
THE 3044	Advanced Acting	3 credits
THE 3045	Introduction to Directing	3 credits
THE 3046	Play Production	3 credits
THE 3050	Performing with New Media (NMA 3021)	3 credits
THE 3052	Workshop in Playwriting JRN 3630)	3 credits
THE 3060	Immigration on Stage and Screen (JWS 3060)	3 credits
THE 3320	Leadership Through Improvisation	3 credits
THE 4102	Special Topics *	3 credits
FPA 5000	Independent Study	3 credits

* Students may choose to take a second THE 4102 on a different topic with prior approval of the major faculty advisor.

One course in drama/media selected from:

COM 3059	Video Communication and Production	3 credits
COM 3067	American Television Programming	3 credits
ENG 3260	The Art of the Film	3 credits
ENG 3770	Modern Drama (formerly Masters of the Modern Drama: Ibsen through Tennessee Williams) (THE 3770)	3 credits
ENG 3780	Contemporary Drama (THE 3780)	3 credits
ENG 4140	Shakespeare	3 credits

Elective Business Courses (6 credits)

Two business courses, including courses in marketing and management.

Students are expected to complete the major requirements in place at the time they are officially accepted into their programs. Please review the College Bulletin for the relevant academic year.

Contact

Fine and Performing Arts Department
646-312-4052

Deputy Chair for Theatre, Professor Susan Tenneriello
646-312-4067