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MT729, Thesis: Theory: A scholarly paper
in some field of music theory. (G)(3). Fall and
spring.
MT799, Final Comprehensive Exam: Required
of all graduate students in composition
of music theory at the end of the final semester
of study. The exam is oral and will cover the
major components of the student’s coursework
and the thesis. Examination to be graded P/F
by a faculty committee. (U)(0). Fall and spring.
Department of Theatre
Administration
William Fisher, M.F.A. equivalent, department
chair
Professors
William Fisher, M.F.A. equivalent; Owen
Schaub, Ph.D.; Diane Timmerman, M.F.A.
Associate Professors
Elaina Artemiev, Ph.D.; Wendy Meaden,
M.F.A.
Assistant Professor
Robert Koharchik, M.F.A.
Staff Members
LaKisha Cooper; Cathy Sipe; Glen Thoreson
Why Study Theatre?
• The Department of Theatre is fully
accredited by NAST (The National
Association of Schools of Theatre).
• The Department of Theatre is dedicated
to the exploration of the ever-evolving
practices of international theatre through
a structured approach to the histories,
theories, techniques, processes and practice
of performance.
• With the practical conditions for theatre
artists constantly evolving, the Butler
University Department of Theatre offers
students the experience, skill and initiative
to navigate a rapidly changing environment
and pursue their aspirations with determi
nation and purpose. Butler Theatre’s
distinctive, collaborative work extends
beyond the curriculum offering a depth
and breadth of research, practice and
experience.
• The curriculum is designed to educate the
whole person and to prepare future theater
artists to enter and transform the field or
apply knowledge, communication and
problem-solving skill regardless of their
eventual profession. Within the frame
of Butler University’s liberal education,
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our practice-based, international tradition
surpasses a conventional academic
approach bringing students into dialogue
with extraordinary artists and institutions
worldwide.
• Complementing a faculty of international
professionals, the department maintains
relationships with significant guest artists,
the Indiana Repertory Theatre, the Phoenix
Theatre, and the Indianapolis Museum of
Art. We continue a unique partnership
with the Moscow Art Theatre School, as
well as study programs in London, Prague
and now New York. The Butler International
Theatre Exchange (BITE) led to the
development of the exciting new Christel
DeHaan Visiting International Theatre
Artist (VITA) program.
• Our goal is to contribute to a community
of citizen artists who are broadly and
rigorously prepared to work effectively
and innovatively across artistic approaches,
venues and technologies, and by extension
to engage in the continuing conversation
about what it means to be human.
Department of Theatre Student
Learning Outcomes
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic
production process such as acting, directing,
stage costume and lighting design.
• Demonstrate an understanding of
contemporary thinking about theatre
and related arts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the
relationship between the theatre arts of
other cultures and other times.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the
relationship between theatre and other
art forms.
• Demonstrate an understanding of moral
and ethical problems in the discipline.
• Communicate with accuracy, cogency and
persuasiveness.
• Create and present public performances in
the theatre.
• Display ability in visual and aural
perception through theatre performance.
• Display familiarity with the use and
structure of language in playwriting.
• Display a familiarity with a variety of
theatre techniques.
• Display ability to make assessments of
quality in works of theatre.
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