The Certificate in Theatre may be completed by any University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduate student who is not a declared Theatre major. Theatre is a collaborative art form with many varied disciplines and talents working together to create a unified piece of art.
This certificate program offers students the ability to develop knowledge and skills in the theatre discipline. The requirements are designed to be flexible enough for a student to pursue an individual area of interest (for example, in acting, in technical theatre, in costume design, or in stage management) or a combination. This flexible program allows students to shape an individualized plan on study in the certificate with an advisor, to support and/or complement studies in their major or field of study.
How to Get in
All current UW-Madison undergraduates are eligible to complete the certificate, with the exception of students completing the Theatre and Drama major.
To declare the certificate, students must meet with the theatre and drama academic advisor to discuss focus paths and to complete the theatre certificate declaration form.
Requirements
The Certificate in Theatre requires a minimum of 16 credits, with at least 8 credits taken in residence. Completion of the certificate requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 in certificate coursework.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose two Foundational courses: | 6 | |
THEATRE 100 | Experiencing Theatre (THEATRE 100 is a variable Credit Course (2 or 3 credits). If taken for 2 credits, an additional credit must be added from listed certificate courses to meet 16-credit certificate requirement.) | |
THEATRE/ENGL 120 | Introduction to Theatre and Dramatic Literature | |
THEATRE 130 | Fundamentals of Theatrical Design | |
THEATRE 140 | Voice 1: Effective Communication | |
THEATRE 150 | Acting I: Introduction to Acting | |
THEATRE 160 | Technical Theatre Fundamentals | |
| Choose one Intermediate course: | 3 | |
THEATRE 219 | Undergraduate Topics inTheatre and Drama | |
THEATRE 234 | Collaborative Problem Solving | |
THEATRE 240 | Intermediate Voice Training | |
THEATRE 250 | Fundamentals of Acting | |
THEATRE 260 | Producing Theatre | |
THEATRE 266 | Fundamentals of Stage Lighting Technology | |
THEATRE 270 | Fundamentals of Stagecraft | |
| Choose one Hands-On/Practicum course: 1 | 1-3 | |
| Students may request to take similar courses in other departments to fulfill this requirement. | ||
THEATRE 262 | Backstage Practicum | |
THEATRE 360 | Performance in Practice | |
THEATRE 361 | Backstage Laboratory II | |
| Choose two Focus-Specific courses: | 6 | |
THEATRE 327 | History of Costume for the Stage | |
THEATRE 329 | Introduction to African-American Performance | |
THEATRE 328 | Material Culture for Performance Design | |
THEATRE 342 | Fundamentals of Movement for the Stage | |
THEATRE 350 | Acting Realism | |
THEATRE 351 | Fundamentals of Asian Stage Discipline | |
THEATRE 352 | Auditioning for Stage and Screen | |
THEATRE 357 | Introduction to Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness | |
THEATRE/CURRIC/SLAVIC 362 | Drama for Teaching and Learning | |
THEATRE 363 | Costume Design I | |
THEATRE 364 | Makeup for the Theatre | |
THEATRE 365 | Sewing for the Theatre | |
THEATRE/ART 366 | Stage Lighting I | |
THEATRE 367 | Script Analysis | |
THEATRE 368 | Fundamentals of Directing | |
THEATRE 370 | Drafting for the Theatre | |
THEATRE 371 | Sound for Theatre | |
THEATRE/ART 372 | Set Design I | |
THEATRE 379 | Introduction to Stage Management | |
THEATRE 431 | History of Theatres and Staging | |
THEATRE 440 | Musical Performance for the Actor | |
THEATRE 450 | Acting Styles | |
THEATRE 466 | Stage Lighting Design II | |
THEATRE 472 | Scenic Painting | |
THEATRE 500 | The Business of the Business | |
THEATRE 501 | The Business of Acting | |
THEATRE 526 | The Theatres of China and Japan | |
THEATRE 541 | Acting Shakespeare | |
THEATRE 561 | Backstage Laboratory III | |
THEATRE 563 | Costume Design II | |
THEATRE/ART 572 | Set Design II | |
THEATRE 579 | Advanced Concepts in Stage Management | |
THEATRE 597 | Internship in Theatre | |
THEATRE 619 | Special Topics in Theatre and Drama | |
THEATRE 631 | Theories of Acting | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Certificate Completion Requirement
This undergraduate certificate must be completed concurrently with the student’s undergraduate degree. Students cannot delay degree completion to complete the certificate.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic proficiency in one or more areas of theatre study.
- Demonstrate understanding of basic theatre concepts and methodology.