THTR 4898 01: Senior Project

THTR 4898 - Senior Project

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40435,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Todd Dicken

Email: twdicken@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Senior lecturer
Instructor Professional Qualifications: MFA Theatre Scenic Design, Kent State University, 1998.  BA Speech Communication with Theater Emphasis, Youngstown State University, 1988.
Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall Room 1246.
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-1857.

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Course Description

4898. Senior Project. Capstone experience expected of all seniors in the degree programs of the department. Significant demonstration of practical or scholarly ability in one of the sub-disciplines comprising the disciplines of theatre or dance, and showing evidence of solid writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Prereq.: Senior standing with the expectation of graduating by the end of the following semester. Grading is A,B,C,NC/PR. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
No Readings

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Discussion of scope and scale of project.
8/31 Discussions based upon previous meeting.
9/7 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
9/14 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
9/21 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
9/28 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
10/5 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
10/12 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
10/19 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
10/26 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
11/2 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
11/9 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
11/16 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
11/23 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
11/30 Discussion based upon previous meeting.
12/7 Project Presentation.

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.