Dance: Thesis plan A, emphasis on Culture and Performance Studies
MA Theatre and Dance Concentration: Dance
Thesis plan A, emphasis on Culture and Performance Studies
Requirements
Total credits: 30
Core Course (6 credits)
Research Methods:
DNCE 651 Seminar in Dance Research or THEA 600 Seminar in Theatre Research (3 credits);
DNCE/THEA 668 (3 credits) Advanced Topics in Performance of Hawai’i
Required Courses (3-15 credits)
Dance Seminar Courses
DNCE/THEA 617 Seminar in Performance Studies (3 credits);
DNCE 654 Dance and Performance Theory: Asia or DNCE 655 Dance and Performance Theory: Oceania; (3);
DNCE 673 Advanced Dance Technology and Live Performance (3 credits);
DNCE 691 Seminar in Teaching Dance/Theatre (3 credits)
Required Categories (3-15 credits)
Dance Studio Practice Courses
DNCE 301 or 401 Asian Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 302 or 402 Chinese Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 303 or 403 Japanese Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 304 or 404 Balinese Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 305 or 405 Korean Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 306 or 406 Okinawan Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 307 or 407 Philippine Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 311 or 411 Oceanic Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 312 or 412 Hula/Chant Ensemble I or II (2 credits)
DNCE 321 or 421 Int. or Adv. Ballet Technique (3 credits);
DNCE 331 or 431 High Int. or Adv. Contemporary Dance Technique (3 credits);
DNCE 341 Adv Hip Hop (3 credits);
DNCE 357 Queer Dance Exploratory (3 credits);
DNCE 433 Performance Workshop: Hula (3 credits)
(levels are all repeatable)
Electives (0-6 credits)
Dance Elective Courses
3 cr in approved 600-level related area elective (may or not be DNCE)
Thesis or capstone/creative project credits (0-6 cr):
DNCE 700 (6 credits)
Comprehensive Examination: NA
Thesis or capstone/creative project proposal: Required
Thesis or capstone/creative project defense: Required written thesis and public oral presentation
For all plan A degrees, a minimum of 12 credit hours must be in courses numbered 600 to 798 (excluding 699 and 700); the total number of 699 and 700 credits applied toward degree requirements shall not exceed 12.
Dance: Non-Thesis plan B, emphasis on Dance Education
MA Theatre and Dance
Concentration: Dance Non-Thesis Plan B, Emphasis on Dance Education
Requirements
Total credits: 30
Core Course (6 credits)
Research Methods:
DNCE 651 Seminar in Dance Research or THEA 600 Seminar in Theatre Research (3 credits);
DNCE/THEA 668 (3 credits) Advanced Topics in Performance of Hawai’i
Required Courses (15 credits)
Dance Seminar Courses
DNCE/THEA 617 Seminar in Performance Studies (3 credits);
DNCE 460 Teaching Dance Technique or 490 Creative Dance (3 credits);
DNCE 691, Seminar in Teaching Dance/Theatre (3 credits);
DNCE/THEA 693 (3 credits);
*DNCE/THEA 699 Directed Reading and Research (see notes below) (3 credits)
Required Categories (6 credits)
Dance Studio Practice Courses
At least 6 credits from:
DNCE 301 or 401 Asian Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 302 or 402 Chinese Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 303 or 403 Japanese Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 304 or 404 Balinese Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 305 or 405 Korean Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 306 or 406 Okinawan Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 307 or 407 Philippine Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 311 or 411 Oceanic Dance I or II (1-3 credits);
DNCE 312 or 412 Hula/Chant Ensemble I or II (2 credits)
DNCE 321 or 421 Int. or Adv. Ballet Technique (3 credits);
DNCE 331 or 431 High Int. or Adv. Contemporary Dance Technique (3 credits);
DNCE 341 Adv Hip Hop (3 credits);
DNCE 357 Queer Dance Exploratory (3 credits);
DNCE 433 Performance Workshop: Hula (3 credits)
(levels are all repeatable)
Electives (0-6 credits)
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Thesis or capstone/creative project 3 credits:
Creative Project
THEA/DNCE 699 (3 credits) for capstone project.
Comprehensive Examination: NA
Thesis or capstone/creative project proposal: Required
Thesis or capstone/creative project defense: Required public oral presentation on research or creative project.
*NOTE ON DANCE Plan B/Dance Education Required Courses: DNCE/THEA 699 Directed Reading and Research may be substituted with an approved course at the 600-level, including an approved graduate course in the College of Education – EDCS, EDUC, EDEF or EDEP at the 600 level or higher). (3 credits).
Performance Studies: Thesis plan A
MA Theatre and Dance
Concentration: Theatre Thesis Plan A
Requirements
Total credits: 30
Core Course (6 credits)
Research Methods:
DNCE 651 Seminar in Dance Research or THEA 600 Seminar in Theatre Research (3 credits);
DNCE/THEA 668 (3 credits) Advanced Topics in Performance of Hawai’i
Required Courses (9 credits)
DNCE/THEA 615: Performance Theory
DNCE/THEA 617 Seminar in Performance Studies;
Theory (DNCE 654, DNCE 655, or THEA 611)
Required Category
3 credits in a creative area (may or may not be THEA)
Electives (6 credits)
6 credits in approved related area elective
Thesis or capstone/creative project credits (6 credits)
THEA 700
Comprehensive Examination: NA
Thesis or capstone/creative project proposal: Required
Thesis or capstone/creative project defense: Required public oral presentation on research or creative project.
For all plan A degrees, a minimum of 12 credit hours must be in courses numbered 600 to 798 (excluding 699 and 700); the total number of 699 and 700 credits applied toward degree requirements shall not exceed 12.
Performance Studies: Non-Thesis plan B
MA Theatre and Dance
Concentration: Performance Studies Non-Thesis Plan B
Requirements
Total credits: 30
Core Course (6 credits)
Research Methods:
DNCE 651 Seminar in Dance Research or THEA 600 Seminar in Theatre Research (3 credits);
DNCE/THEA 668 (3 credits) Advanced Topics in Performance of Hawai’i
Required Courses (9 credits)
DNCE/THEA 615: Performance Theory
DNCE/THEA 617 Seminar in Performance Studies
DNCE 654 Dance and Performance Theory: Asia or DNCE 655 Dance and Performance Theory: Oceania
THEA 611 Seminar in Major Theatre Theory
Required Categories (9 credits)
6 credits of either THEA 690 Graduate Theatre Workshop or DNCE/THEA 699 Directing Reading, or a combination
3-credit-course in a creative area
Electives (3 credits)
3 credits in approved related area elective (may or may not be THEA)
Thesis or capstone/creative project credits (3 credits):
THEA/DNCE 699 for capstone project.
Comprehensive Examination: NA
Thesis or capstone/creative project proposal: Required
Thesis or capstone/creative project defense: Required public oral presentation on research or creative project.
For all plan A degrees, a minimum of 12 credit hours must be in courses numbered 600 to 798 (excluding 699 and 700); the total number of 699 and 700 credits applied toward degree requirements shall not exceed 12.
Theatre: Thesis plan A
MA Theatre and Dance
Concentration: Theatre Thesis Plan A
Requirements
Total credits: 30
Core Course (6 credits)
Research Methods:
DNCE 651 Seminar in Dance Research or THEA 600 Seminar in Theatre Research (3 credits);
DNCE/THEA 668 (3 credits) Advanced Topics in Performance of Hawai’i
Required Courses (3 credits)
THEA 690: Graduate Theatre Workshop
Required Categories (12 credits)
9 credits theatre history or theory;
3 credits in a creative area
Electives (3 credits)
3 credits in approved related area elective (may or not be THEA)
Thesis or capstone/creative project credits (6 credits)
THEA 700
Comprehensive Examination: NA
Thesis or capstone/creative project proposal: Required
Thesis or capstone/creative project defense: Required public oral presentation on research or creative project.
For all plan A degrees, a minimum of 12 credit hours must be in courses numbered 600 to 798 (excluding 699 and 700); the total number of 699 and 700 credits applied toward degree requirements shall not exceed 12.
Theatre: Non-Thesis plan B, emphasis on Theatre Education
MA Theatre and Dance
Concentration: Theatre Thesis Plan B, Emphasis on Theatre Education
Requirements
Total credits: 30
Core Course (6 credits)
Research Methods:
DNCE 651 Seminar in Dance Research or THEA 600 Seminar in Theatre Research (3 credits);
DNCE/THEA 668 (3 credits) Advanced Topics in Performance of Hawai’i
Required Courses (6 credits)
THEA 691, Seminar in Teaching Dance/Theatre
THEA 693, Internship: Youth Theatre/Dance
Required Categories (15 credits)
THEA 690 Graduate Theatre Workshop (3 credits)
3 credits of theatre history/theory
3 credits from either:
THEA 470 Creative Drama or
THEA 473 Storytelling or
DNCE 490 Creative Dance
3 credits from either:
THEA 472 Masked Performance;
THEA 474 Theatre for Young Audiences;
THEA 475 Puppetry for Young Children;
THEA 476 Puppetry;
THEA 477 Giant Puppets;
THEA 478 Hula Ki’i: Hawaiian Puppetry and Image Dancing
3 credits from either:
THEA 678 Topics in Theatre for Young Audiences;
THEA 779 Seminar in Theatre for Young Audiences;
THEA 670 Seminar in Advanced Creative Dramatics
Electives (0 credits)
Thesis or capstone/creative project credits (3 credits)
THEA/DNCE 699 for capstone project.
Comprehensive Examination: NA
Thesis or capstone/creative project proposal: Required
Thesis or capstone/creative project defense: Required public oral presentation on research or creative project.
For all plan A degrees, a minimum of 12 credit hours must be in courses numbered 600 to 798 (excluding 699 and 700); the total number of 699 and 700 credits applied toward degree requirements shall not exceed 12.