Theatre and Dance at University of Hawaii at Manoa

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Overview Theatre includes the study of stagecraft; playwriting; Asian theatre, Hawaiian theatre, and TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences); and performance studies. Imaginative and creative individuals interested in the disciplined, practical application of classroom theory are suitable candidates as theatre majors. Teaching and professional stage, film, and television work are typical professions of theatre majors, but the analytical and practical skills, discipline and self-confidence, creativity, problem solving, and ability to work toward common production goals are applicable to a wide variety of industries and professions. Other fields known to actively recruit employees with a theatre degree include: advertising, animation, architecture, arts administration, business administration, design for public spaces, fashion, graphic design, human-computer interface design (HCI), landscaping, multi-media marketing, non-profit management, public relations, themed entertainment, urban design and planning, and video game design and performance. The Theatre and Dance major at University of Hawaii at Manoa will benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that includes the world's most noted Asian theatre program, a nationally respected TYA program, and our Hawaiian theatre offerings.Dance majors find careers in the areas of performance, choreography, teaching, arts administration, production, history and criticism, and research. UH Manoa's dance program offers comprehensive theory courses and a wide variety of dance techniques and styles. The program is considered unique with its offerings in dance culture and performance studies and Asian and Pacific dance.AffiliationsThe department belongs to the Hawai'i State Theatre Council, is an institutional member of the U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology, and participates in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. The Asian theatre program is affiliated with the Association for Asian Performance.The dance program is affiliated with the American College Dance Festival Association and the Council of Dance Administrators.AdvisingAfter being admitted as majors in the theatre program, undergraduates must consult each semester with the theatre undergraduate advisor. Each theatre major also chooses a faculty mentor to supervise their progress and help in preparation of a graduation portfolio. Newly admitted theatre graduate students should consult for the first one or two semesters with the director of graduate studies in theatre for initial advising, after which each graduate student is expected to select from the graduate faculty a permanent advisor well-versed in the area of the student's concentration.In dance, undergraduate majors must consult with the dance undergraduate advisor every semester. Graduate students must consult with the director of graduate studies in dance each semester. I want to find another Bachelor Course

The Department of Theatre and Dance at University of Hawaii at Manoa is comprised of two separate but related disciplines. Theatre includes the study of dramatic literature and theory; acting and directing; stage, costume, and lighting design. Dance is the art of human motion.

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1 : To be considered for admission, you must have completed or are in the process of completing secondary school with a cumulative or overall grade point average (GPA) equivalent of B or higher. Focus will also be on the grades/marks you have received for Mathematics and Science courses.International Baccalaureate (IB) DiplomaGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE) A Level resultsHong Kong Advance Level Examination (HKALE) resultsNational college entrance exam results for your country (China Gaokao, for example)National qualification/credential awarded certificates (Australia HSC, India HSC, Germany Arbitur, New Zealand NCEA, for example)

Theatre and Dance

University of Hawaii at Manoa

United States of America,

Honolulu

Theatre and Dance

University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa

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