Faculty: Conservatory The Performing Arts major focuses on the creative and practical aspects of live performance, including theater, dance, and music. Students gain skills in acting, directing, choreography, musical performance, stagecraft, and production management, preparing for careers in theater, dance companies, music ensembles, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles and history of performing arts. - Develop skills in acting, directing, and stagecraft. - Learn choreography and dance techniques. - Explore musical performance and composition. - Analyze stage management and production techniques. - Develop critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative skills. - Gain practical experience through performances and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Performing Arts** - Overview of performing arts, including theater, dance, and music, and their historical and cultural significance. 2. **Acting and Performance** - Fundamentals of acting, character development, and performance techniques. 3. **Directing and Stagecraft** - Principles of directing, stage management, and technical aspects of theater production. 4. **Choreography and Dance Techniques** - Techniques for creating and performing dance routines and choreography. 5. **Musical Performance and Composition** - Skills in musical performance, composition, and ensemble playing. 6. **Theater History and Literature** - Study of the history and literature of theater, including classical and contemporary works. 7. **Dance History and Criticism** - Historical and critical analysis of dance forms and movements. 8. **Music Theory and History** - Fundamentals of music theory, history, and analysis. 9. **Stage Management and Production** - Techniques for managing and producing live performances, including lighting, sound, and set design. 10. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in performing arts settings, such as theater companies, dance troupes, or music ensembles. 11. **Capstone Project/Performance** - Comprehensive project or performance applying performing arts skills, such as directing a play, choreographing a dance piece, or composing a musical work. **Assessment Methods:** - Performing arts history and literature analyses - Acting and performance projects - Directing and stagecraft projects - Choreography and dance technique performances - Musical performance and composition projects - Theater history and literature essays - Dance history and criticism essays - Music theory and history analyses - Stage management and production projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects/performances and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Performing Arts" by various authors - "Acting and Performance" by various authors - "Directing and Stagecraft" by various authors - "Choreography and Dance Techniques" by various authors - "Musical Performance and Composition" by various authors - "Theater History and Literature" by various authors - "Dance History and Criticism" by various authors - "Music Theory and History" by various authors - "Stage Management and Production" by various authors **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of performing arts, music, dance, or theater, and an interest in live performance and creative expression. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Performing Arts. **Certification:** While there are no specific certifications for performing arts, graduates may pursue further academic qualifications such as a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater, Dance, or Music. Professional certifications in specific areas like stage management or music education may also be relevant. **Target Audience:** Aspiring actors, directors, choreographers, dancers, musicians, stage managers, and professionals seeking careers in theater companies, dance troupes, music ensembles, performing arts centers, and related fields. This major equips students with the creative and practical skills needed to excel in performing arts, supporting careers in various roles within theater, dance, music, and related fields.