Anathan Theatre
at
The Franciscan University of Steubenville
Students
The Curriculum
Following in the liberal arts tradition of the University, the English/Drama Curriculum requires the student to participate in a broad range of theatre and literature classes. Practical experience is provided through the plays produced in Anathan Theatre at the University, classroom exercises, and theatre-related projects.
The Drama Minor: Students choosing to minor in theatre must complete Theatre History I and II, Fundamentals of Acting, Stagecraft, Fundamentals of Directing, and Shakespearean Tragedies and Tragicomedies. This introduces students to each major element of the theatre, from theatre history to acting to literature.
Austrian Program: The Faculty strongly encourages the English/Drama majors to participate in the Austrian Program of study. English/Drama students are encouraged to go to Austria during the fall semester of their sophomore year.
Four years of study culminate in the Production class, in which the student assumes the role of director/designer for a one-act play, which is performed for the campus community.
Each class is 3 credits, except where specified.
Freshman Year
Fall
- Theatre History I (3)
- Social Science Core (3)
- Natural Science Core (3)
- Elementary/Intermediate Language (3)
- Theology Core (3)
Spring
- Theatre History II (3)
- Stagecraft and lab (4)
- Theatre Practicum (1-3)
- Elementary/ Intermediate Language (3)
- Communications Core (3)
- Natural Science Core (3)
Sophomore Year
Fall
- Fundamentals of Acting (3)
- Theatre Practicum (2-3)
- Communications Core (3)
- Social Science Core (3)
- Intermediate Language/ Elective (3)
- English Literature (American) (3)
Spring
(Austria)- Theology Core (3)
- Humanities (History) (3)
- Humanities (Philosophy) (3)
- Humanities (Literature) (3)
- Intermediate Language/ Elective (3)
Junior Year
Fall
- English Literature British (3)
- Design for Theatre (3)
- Communications Core (3)
- Shakespeare's Tragedies and Tragi-Comedies (3)
Spring
- English Literature British (3)
- Principles of Directing (3)
- Humanities Core (3)
- Elective (3)
Senior Year
Fall
- Advanced Directing (3)
- Theory of Theatre (3)
- English Literature British (3)
- Senior Thesis (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring
- Production (3)
- English Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Total: 124-127 hours
Note: The choice of English electives is regulated by the Department. The student is required to complete ENG325: Shakespearean Tragedies and Tragicomedies , 9 additional hours in British Literature, and 3 hours in American Literature.
English/Drama Major Requirements:
- ENG111, 112, 266, 281, 325, 351, 352, 412, 413, 431, 434, and 460.
- 9 credits in British Literature
- 3 credits in American Literature
- 6 credits of Intermediate Level Foreign Language
Drama Minor requirements:
- ENG111, 112, 266, 281, 325, and 412.