The concentration in Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) focuses on the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for continuing work in this field. The concentration requires 8 courses or 32 credit hours of coursework. The breakdown of this coursework includes the three-term Dramaturgy I sequence (12 credit hours), a minimum of three terms (12 credit hours) of Production Practice assignments in The Theatre School’s Playworks Series and/or a TYA Internship—in which the student serves as assistant director, dramaturg, or assistant dramaturg, and two additional courses (8 credit hours) as approved by the student’s advisor, as follows:
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dramaturgy I Sequence | ||
| THE 234 | DRAMATURGY I: INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATURGY | 4 |
| THE 235 | DRAMATURGY I: INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION DRAMATURGY | 4 |
| THE 236 | DRAMATURGY I: TYA AND PLAYWORKS DRAMATURGY | 4 |
| Select three of the following: | 12 | |
| THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE I | ||
| THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE I | ||
| THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE I | ||
| THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE II | ||
| THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE II | ||
| THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE II | ||
| THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE III | ||
| THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE III | ||
| THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE III | ||
| THEATRE STUDIES INTERNSHIP | ||
| Select two additional courses as approved by the advisor | 8 | |
Open Electives
Open elective credit is also required to meet the minimum graduation requirement of 192 hours. Courses should be chosen in consultation with the student's advisor. Students are strongly encouraged to utilize these courses to pursue a minor or second major.
Work on The Theatre School’s production season extends outside of the university’s academic calendar. Some production assignments may require participation up to two weeks before the beginning of fall quarter, during a portion of the winter break, or during spring break. Specific details pertaining to different programs, specific assignments, and options for students not able to participate outside of the university’s academic calendar are available in the Theatre School Student Handbook and the Theatre School website.