Theater, Dance, and Film Studies Department

Theater, Dance and Film are essential forms of human expression that celebrate creative collaboration and dynamic engagement with our world. Our department provides an introduction to performance, production and history and literature in order to help students engage with and reflect on the world in which they live. Through the critical study of the history of theater, dance and film, and through the embodied practice of these art forms, students will: analyze a diverse array of performances and texts, develop flexible problem-solving methods, cultivate diverse communication skills, practice collaborative processes, and create art.

Learning Outcomes

Through the study of the practice and history of theater, dance and film students will:

• Develop aesthetic appreciation for art and culture
• Learn flexible problem-solving methods
• Acquire diverse communication skills
• Employ collaborative processes
• Create art