Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media, BA
Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media, BA
The BA in Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media is an interdisciplinary writing major offering courses and experiences in the Dyson College of Arts & Sciences departments of Film and Screen Studies, English, and Performing Arts. The program crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries, offering courses in a variety of writing and media-related genres, promoting authentic dialogue about diversity, and embracing the complexity of underlying social and historical issues. Students will generate new work continuously, fostering development of a disciplined, self-regulated writing process, culminating with the creation of a writing portfolio to ready the student for their next step into a professional career as a writer in film, television, theater, and media with a focus on stories promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
MAJOR COMPLETION SUMMARY
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-45 |
| Major Requirements | 49 |
| Open Electives | 21 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENTS (44-55)
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Complete University Core Requirements | 44-45 | |
| Total Credits | 44-55 | |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (49 CREDITS)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PAGE 181 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| PAGE 272 | Theater for Social Change | 3 |
| WDE 252 History of Diversity and Equity in American Entertainment | 3 | |
| DIS 100 | Disability in Home and Community | 4 |
| WS 166 | Gender, Race and Class | 3 |
| AMS 200 | Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies | 3 |
| ENG 223C | Creative Writing: Drama | 3 |
| ENG 223E | Creative Writing: Film Scenario | 3 |
| FSS 215 | Writing for the Screen: An Introduction | 3 |
| WS 297Y | Creative Writing for Social Justice: Feminist, Queer, and Trans Perspectives | 3 |
| FSS 330 | Writing for Television | 3 |
| ENG 317 | Screenwriting | 3 |
| or FSS 317 | Fundamentals of Screenwriting | |
| ENG 315 | Playwriting | 3 |
| WDE 410 Senior Workshop I | 3 | |
| WDE 430 Senior Workshop II | 3 | |
OPEN ELECTIVES (21 CREDITS)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | ||
| Select 21 credits | 21 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
| WS 166 | Gender, Race and Class | 3 |
| Take two AOK courses as a Learning Community course | 6 | |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| Language course if applicable | 3 | |
| WDE 252 History of DEI in American Entertainment | 3 | |
| One Lab Science course | 3 | |
| COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AMS 200 | Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies | 3 |
| DIS 200 | Communication, Collaboration and Quality of Life for Persons with Disabilities | 4 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge (AOK) course | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge (AOK) course (Civic Engagement (CE) course) | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge (AOK) course (Writing Enhanced (WE) course) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PAGE 181 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| FSS 215 | Writing for the Screen: An Introduction | 3 |
| ENG 223C | Creative Writing: Drama | 3 |
| MAT 102 | Mathematics for Life | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENG 223E | Creative Writing: Film Scenario | 3 |
| WS 297Y | Creative Writing for Social Justice: Feminist, Queer, and Trans Perspectives | 3 |
| PAGE 272 | Theater for Social Change | 3 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge (AOK) course (Writing Enhanced (WE) course) | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge (AOK) course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 317 | Screenwriting | 3 |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Take anyone remaining Area of Knowledge (AOK) course | 3 | |
| Internship | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENG 315 | Playwriting | 3 |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| WDE 410 Capstone Course - Senior Writing Portfolio I | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| WDE 430 Capstone Course - Senior Writing Portfolio II | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge (AOK) course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |