What Theatre Majors Learn
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006(from an article by Louis E. Catron, California Educational News, 1995)
23 SKILLS & TRAITS DEVELOPED IN STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE A 4-YEAR THEATRE DEGREE:
1. Oral communication skills
2. Creative problem-solving abilities.
3. Self-motivation.
4. Willingness to work cooperatively.
5. Abilty to work independently.
6. Time-budgeting skills.
7. Personal initiative.
8. Promptness & respect for deadlines.
9. Acceptance of rules.
10. The ability to learn quickly.
11. Respect for colleagues.
12. Respect for authority.
13. Adaptability and flexibilty.
14. Ability to work under pressure.
15. Healthy self-image.
16. Acceptance of disappointment.
17. Self-discipline.
18. A goal-oriented approach to work.
19. Concentration.
20. Dedication and commitment.
21. A willingness to accept responsibilty.
22. Leadership skills.
23. Self-confidence.
14 QUALITIES IN THEATRE MAJORS VALUED BY BUSINESS EXECUTIVES:
1. Self-disipline.
2. Loyalty & Dependability.
3. Leadership skills and experience.
4. Energy & Enthusiasm.
5. Ability to work under pressure.
6. Polished communication skills.
7. Team-work skills and experience.
8. Self-confidence.
9. Experience meeting challenges.
10. Experience learning complicated, hands-on tasks.
11. Imagination and creativity.
12. Problem solving skills.
13. Reasoning and sound judgement.
14. Ability to work on intellectual and physical problems.
