Dramatic Media scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year students, transfer students and returning TLU students.

• In addition to the requirements listed above, incoming first-year students and transfer students must be admitted to TLU in good standing before being eligible for a Dramatic Media scholarship.
• Returning students who were not initially awarded a Dramatic Media scholarship may apply and be considered Jones Fine Arts Awards and Performance Awards for Non-Majors if they have been active participants in TLU Dramatic Media and have maintained a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
• Renewal of scholarship awards will be dependent upon the level and quality of the student's performance within TLU Dramatic Media and upon the student's maintaining at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Scholarships ordinarily can be awarded up to a maximum of four years, but special consideration may be given to a student experienced in the TLU Dramatic Media program whose regular college program extends beyond four years. The judgement of the department chair, in consultation with the director of financial aid will be final.

Scholarship awards will be reviewed each semester by the department chair, in consultation with the director of financial aid. At the end of the fall semester, the scholarship may be renewed for the spring semester if acceptable levels and quality of participation in TLU Dramatic Media have been met, and the cumulative GPA of 2.5 has been maintained. The scholarship may be rescinded at the end of the fall semester if any of these criteria are not met. During the spring semester anyone interested in a Dramatic Media scholarship for the following year must apply (See deadline below.) Dramatic Media scholarships are awarded competitively. There are no guarantees of renewal.

• TLU Dramatic Media Scholars are organized around a company ensemble model, similar to that of an athletic team. All scholars are members of the company ensemble, and thus are responsible for the production operations of TLU Dramatic Media and TheatreXpress. Scholars meet on a daily basis, generally for three hours each weekday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. During these daily meetings, scholars are involved in either rehearsals or crew work to support production for both TLU Dramatic Media and TheatreXpress.
• Dramatic Media Scholars are required to enroll in DRAM 101/111, Dramatic Media Ensemble and DRAM 102/112 Dramatic Skills Laboratory. These one-hour credit/no-credit courses allow Dramatic Media Scholars to receive academic credit for their participation in TLU Dramatic Media. Dramatic Media Ensemble meets in conjunction with the 2:30-5:30 p.m. time discussed above. Scholars should keep their class and work schedule free during this time.
• Dramatic Media Scholars may be assigned special areas of concentration, according to their interests and abilities, working under the supervision of faculty. However, scholars will be trained as well-rounded artists, and are thus expected to participate actively in all aspects of TLU Dramatic Media.
• Because of the company ensemble approach, TLU Dramatic Media Scholars automatically participate in all faculty-produced shows, either in performance or on crews. They also form the core membership for TheatreXpress activities, which include student productions, touring, original material, and so forth.

Dramatic Media scholarships are initially awarded on the basis of demonstrated competence in previous production work. All applicants should submit the following required materials:

• Application form.
• Reference form (included with application form download) to be completed by a person in authority who is qualified to evaluate the applicant's competence in fields related to dramatic media.

In addition to the minimal written requirements, incoming students are required to attend an audition/interview session in conjunction with a campus visit. You will meet with TLU Dramatic Media faculty in an individualized, non-threatening environment.

• Performers should prepare a brief 2-5 minute performance featuring either a monologue, recitation of original writing, vocal solo, dance routine, or combination of these forms.
• Technicians/Designers are encouraged to bring any design portfolio materials if available.
• Writers are asked to submit a sample of their original work.
• All applicants will participate in an informal interview with departmental faculty.

Audition/Interview Dates
Scheduled Audition/Interview dates are listed on this page. All dates should be confirmed with the Enrollment Services office of TLU. Choose a day which fits your campus visitation schedule. If the dates listed do not work for you, please schedule an individual appointment with Professor David Legore.

The most distinguished of our academic scholarships for students who plan to major in dramatic media. Students who have excelled in high school, who are admitted by Feb. 3, 2012 and who have indicated that they plan to major in dramatic media are invited to participate in PACE Day at TLU. On PACE Day, you compete through interviews and auditions for TLU's top scholarship award of up to full tuition. This scholarship is renewed for up to three additional years provided you maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

• A minimum articulated high school CGPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and either SAT / ACT 1150 / 25 OR rank in the top 15 percent of class.
• Audition/Interview and application materials required.
• Audition/Interview must take place on campus during the Pacesetter event (see date below). Invitation and advance scheduling is required.
• Must participate in Dramatic Media Ensemble.
• Must participate in Dramatic Skills Laboratory.

• Major in dramatic media.
• Rank in top 25 percent of high school class with commensurate SAT/ACT scores.
• Audition/Interview and application materials required.
• Must participate in Dramatic Media Ensemble.
• Must participate in Dramatic Skills Laboratory.

Performance awards provide artistic and cultural recognition for outstanding musical and dramatic media performance to those students in any major field of study who demonstrate a meaningful contribution to the life of the university through participation in performance ensembles while they are pursuing a baccalaureate degree.

 

Performance Awards may be awarded in addition to other scholarship awards and are determined by level of student participation. 

• Audition/Interview and application materials required.
• Must participate in Dramatic Media Ensemble.
• Must participate in Dramatic Skills Laboratory.