Dramaturgy/Criticism

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Theatre School

BFAEntertainment and Performing ArtsCreativity & InnovationCreativity & InnovationIn-Person
Back to Programs
Admission to the Conservatory
Your journey to The Theatre School at DePaul University begins with submitting an application to DePaul University and selecting The Theatre School, along with your major – Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre or one of our 14 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs. Additional requirements such as a prescreen, audition/interview, or portfolio, may apply. Deadlines vary by program, so early preparation is encouraged.
See more information
Visit The Theatre School
Located on the Lincoln Park Campus, The Theatre School is our artistic home at 2350 N. Racine Avenue. The Theatre School Admissions Office offers a range of in-person and virtual events—both individual and group—for prospective theatre students, families, and school groups. Join us for an in-depth tour of our building and discover the spaces where students train, create, and perform. Advance registration is required.
Register for your visit

A unique program for aspiring dramaturgs and critics

The Theatre School’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Dramaturgy/Criticism helps students explore their critical thinking and writing skills for a variety of applications in theatre, museums, archives, film, journalism, agenting, startups, oral history, and other realms, including graduate school.

The four-year curriculum provides students with tools—script analysis, dramatic theory, and new play development – and practical application of those tools in our production process.

Classes

Coursework

  • Directing
  • Dramatic Criticism
  • Dramatic Theory
  • History of Dramatic Literature
  • Script Analysis
  • Theatre Crew
  • Theatre Studies
  • Writing about the Arts

Resources

Do more with your degree

Career Options

Career
  • Dramaturg
  • Literary Manager
  • Script Analyst / Reader
  • Artistic Director
  • Content Writer / Curator
  • Educator
  • Theatre / Arts Critic or Journalist
  • Script Consultant (TV / Film / Media)

Featured Faculty

Students learn from a distinguished and award-winning faculty of professional dramaturgs, directors, and arts writers both in the classroom and through individual guidance and advising. They receive formal and informal feedback from faculty through continual evaluation of their work and portfolio presentations. ​ 

Rachel Shteir
Faculty, Full Time
Theatre Studies
Head of Dramaturgy
Kristin Idaszak
Faculty, Part Time
Theatre Studies
Maren Robinson
Faculty, Part Time
Theatre Studies
Sarah Slight
Faculty, Part Time
Theatre Studies
ExploreRelated Programs
View All Programs
loading
347cbc9b84f860c4ee2f7560b7cc35d3d03e99ba.jpg

Request Information today, start your future tomorrow

Fill out this form.