Studio One

Studio One is a performance group that performs on campus and at professional conferences highlighting speech, literature and creative writing. Additional performances are held at debate and public address showcases as well as readers theatre shows.

The group uses multimedia and photos in some of its presentations. Some short performances focus on topics of interest, such as texting during class, to promote discussion. Students involved with the group write some of their own speeches, presentations and scripts.

The optimum Studio One Company consists of two freshmen, two to three sophomores, two to three juniors, two to three seniors and two graduate students. Eligible participants receive scholarships for their involvement.

Scholarship Criteria

Studio One scholarships are available for students who meet these requirements:

• Majoring or minoring in communication, mass media or theatre
• Enrolled as full-time students (12 semester credit hours minimum) with at least a 3.0 GPA in their major

The Studio One director and the department head will determine the membership of Studio One, with the advice of the department faculty. Studio One scholarships are awarded each semester in an amount up to the cost of six semester credit hours of courses in communication, mass media and/or theatre.