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For freshmen and sophomores Drama 200 is the proper designation. For upper-level students (juniors and seniors) Drama 500 is the proper designation. The student must get permission from his or her advisor for the project and determine the amount of credit the work will deserve.
No more than 18 units of credit in Independent Study may be accepted for the B.A. degree and no more than 6 units of Independent Study may be attempted in a single semester.
The student must fill out the independent study contract (available from the Performing Arts Department Office) and secure the signatures of the advisor and Chair. The form must be completed according to the following guidelines:
| Drama 2001/5001 | Acting |
| Drama 2002/5002 | Directing |
| Drama 2003/5003 | Technical Theatre |
| Drama 2004/5004 | Voice, Speech |
| Drama 2005/5005 | Literature, Theory, Criticism, Playwriting |
| Drama 2007/5007 | Special Projects not fitting into the previous 6 categories |
Normally a student receives Pass/Fail credit for practicum work; however, a student may apply for a letter grade in the following areas of study. Permission of instructor is required.
| Acting | 1 credit |
| Assistant Designer | 1 credit |
| Assistant Director | 1-2 credits** |
| Design | 1-2 credits* |
| Directing (Studio and Touring) | 2 credits |
| Stage Manager – Studio | 2 credits |
| Stage Manager – Mainstage | 2-3 credits** |
| Run Crew Heads | 1 credit* |
| Technical Director | 2 credits |
*As designated by the Des / Tech faculty committee.
**As designated by the director of the production.
Production credits should be requested in the semester in which they are earned, but may not be applied later than the semester immediately following.