About the course

Theatre majors are students who concentrate their focus of study in the visual and dramatic arts, with emphasis in theatre that includes acting, directing, stage management, costume design, stage and lighting design, or theatre technology. The theatre concentration combines practice with critical theory and performance methodologies to offer students a rich and broad curriculum. theatre majors take classes in stagecraft (costume construction or theatre technology), acting or design, history of theatre, and production crew. In addition, students are encouraged to take elective classes in studio arts practice, theory or criticism, photography, or film.

　　In the junior year, students are given the opportunity to participate in an annual trip to significant art, theatre, and film sites around the United States that will enrich their art education experience. Students receive credit for participating the trip through special topics enrollment.

　　Theatre concentration majors are strongly encouraged to explore theatre-related courses offered in other departments that may enrich their major, such as: philosophy, anthropology, science, history, cultural studies, language writing, comparative studies, etc. Students should speak with their faculty advisor prior to enrolling.

　　The Rice Theatre Program produces two stage productions per year (one fall and one spring). Theatre majors participate in the productions to receive hands on experience as an actor, designer or technician. Our program also encourages and supports our students to participate in local theatre companies and venues through volunteering, internships, and fellowships. Our students have internships with such companies as the Alley Theatre, Houston Shakespeare Festival, and Theatre Under the Stars, among others. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$228,840

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Houston
Fall (August), 2025	Houston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Rice University

Official high school transcripts including grades from first marking period. Supporting Financial Documentation. Rice welcomes applications from students who have been

　　homeschooled. The new, redesigned SAT (Reading/Writing/Language and Math - SAT Essay is optional). The ACT (Writing is optional). If you have received two years of instruction in English, you are not required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) is 100, or a sum total of 75 on the TOEFL PDT (paper-delivered test). The minimum acceptable score on the IELTS is 7.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Rice University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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