Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program provides a comprehensive education in theater studies, with a focus on various aspects of the field.

Academics

The program offers a range of courses, including:

• Major-Minors
• How to Apply
• Study Away
• Graduation with Distinction
• Independent Study
• Student Awards & Grants
• Duke Players Auditions
• Trinity Ambassadors

Courses

The program includes various courses, such as:

• All Courses
  • Area 1: Acting, Directing
  • Area 2: Dramatic Literature, Theater History, Performance Studies
  • Area 3: Design, Theater Technology
  • Area 4: Dramatic Writing
  • Musical Theater Practice
  • Musical History and Theory
  • Electives
  • Study Away
  • Gateway

Productions

The program features various productions, including:

• Mainstage Productions
  • Auditions
  • Behind The Scenes
• Duke Players Productions
• New Works Lab
• Senior Distinction Projects

People

The program involves various individuals, including:

• Primary Faculty
• Secondary Faculty
• Emeriti
• Staff

Visiting Artists

The program includes visiting artists, such as:

• Classix at Duke: The Alice Childress Project
• Visiting Artists

Alumni

The program has an alumni component, with:

• Alumni Profiles
• For Our Students
• For Our Alumni
  • Assisting Duke Students
  • Contribute

Specific Course: Costume Design

THEATRST 261S

This course introduces students to the essentials of costume design and rendering, with emphasis on historical research, conceptual thought, and script and character analysis. Students will also explore and deepen visual art skills using figure drawing and various media as communication tools. No previous art or theatre experience is necessary.

Curriculum Codes

• R
• ALP

Cross-Listed As

• ARTSVIS 233S

Typically Offered

• Fall and/or Spring

Theater Studies

The program is located at: 109 Page
Campus Box 90680
Durham, NC 27708

About Us

The program provides an overview and values, learning outcomes, and an assessment plan.