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. Students can shape an individualized plan of study with an advisor, one that supports and/or complements 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 | |
| Experiencing Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Theatre and Dramatic Literature | ||
| Fundamentals of Theatrical Design | ||
| Voice 1: Effective Communication | ||
| Acting I: Introduction to Acting | ||
| Technical Theatre Fundamentals | ||
| Choose one Intermediate course: | 3 | |
| Undergraduate Topics inTheatre and Drama | ||
| Collaborative Problem Solving | ||
| Intermediate Voice Training | ||
| Fundamentals of Acting | ||
| Producing Theatre | ||
| Fundamentals of Stage Lighting Technology | ||
| 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. | ||
| Backstage Practicum | ||
| Performance in Practice | ||
| Backstage Laboratory II | ||
| Choose two Focus-Specific courses: | 6 | |
| Traditions in Dramatic Literature | ||
| History of Costume for the Stage | ||
| Introduction to African-American Performance | ||
| Material Culture for Performance Design | ||
| Fundamentals of Improvisation | ||
| Fundamentals of Movement for the Stage | ||
| Acting Realism | ||
| Auditioning for Stage and Screen | ||
| Introduction to Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness | ||
| Drama for Teaching and Learning | ||
| Costume Design I | ||
| Makeup for the Theatre | ||
| Sewing for the Theatre | ||
| Stage Lighting I | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Fundamentals of Directing | ||
| Drafting for the Theatre | ||
| Set Design I | ||
| Introduction to Stage Management | ||
| Contemporary World Theatre and Dramatic Literature | ||
| History of Theatres and Staging | ||
| Musical Performance for the Actor | ||
| Acting Styles | ||
| Stage Lighting Design II | ||
| Scenic Painting | ||
| The Business of the Business | ||
| The Business of Acting | ||
| Acting Shakespeare | ||
| Backstage Laboratory III | ||
| Costume Design II | ||
| Set Design II | ||
| Advanced Concepts in Stage Management | ||
| Study Abroad: Topics in Theatre and Drama | ||
| Internship in Theatre | ||
| Special Topics in Theatre and Drama | ||
| 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.