THTR 4898 02: Senior Project

THTR 4898 - Senior Project

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41865,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Katherine Garlick

Email: kngarlick@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Associate Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications: 

MFA, Costume Design & Technology, Indiana University Bloomington                                           

BA, Theatre, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Instructor Office Location: Bliss 1010

Instructor Office Phone: 1852

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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

Student will self-direct readings to achieve contractual research goals for project (Scripts & scores, theory manuals, dramaturgical resources, etc.)

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 Introduction & Project Proposals Written Project Outline and "Deliverables"
8/31 Review of Proposal, Contract & Schedule Project "Contract"
Project Schedule
9/7 Project Begins Schedule & Deadlines Finalized
9/14 Advisor Meeting Work on project as per contract
9/21 Advisor Meeting Work on project as per contract
9/28 Advisor Meeting Schedule room/venue for final project presentation
10/5 Advisor Meeting
Progress assessment
Contracted Schedule Check
Working Draft Check-In
10/12 Advisor Meeting Work on project as per contract
10/19 Advisor Meeting Work on project as per contract
10/26 Advisor Meeting Work on project as per contract
11/2 Advisor Meeting Work on project as per contract
11/9 Advisor Meeting Work on project as per contract
11/16 Presentation prep
Meeting with advisor
Final preparation and rehearsals for project presentation
11/23 Public presentation of project Presentation format as per contract
11/30 Last week for public presentation Self-assessment paper due
Journal due
12/7 Final Feedback Discussion with Advisor MUST meet with advisor during finals week

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.