A certificate in Storytelling & Narrative Arts provides expanded academic opportunities and learning in English, Mass Media, Modern Languages, Theatre, Sociology or Anthropology. The certificate program is designed to expose students to a variety of foundational skills and knowledge that can be used towards further academic study and a variety of careers. Through this certificate, students will develop a deeper understanding of communication, collaboration, and performance.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Storytelling & Narrative Arts certificate, students will be able to:
- Communicate important ideas through various narrative structures and multimedia modes.
- Solve problems creatively using different methods (written, verbal, multimedia) and in a collaborative manner.
This certificate requires at least 12 hours of course work selected from the list below. Students not majoring in English, Mass Media, Modern Languages, Theatre, Sociology and Anthropology must choose at least one course from three of the five disciplines represented. English, Mass Media, Modern Languages, Theatre or Sociology and Anthropology majors wanting to pursue the minor must choose at least 9 hours from other two disciplines. A minimum of 6 hours will be at the upper-division level. Students must have a grade of “C” or better in each course. A minimum of six hours used to meet the certificate requirements must be earned in residence at Washburn University. Students may request alternate coursework be accepted toward the certificate. Students should make these requests prior to completing coursework.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| EN 135 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| EN 138 | Kansas Literature | 3 |
| EN 177 | Science Fiction | 3 |
| EN 178 | Fantasy | 3 |
| EN 190 | Film Appreciation | 3 |
| EN 192 | Literature & Film | 3 |
| EN 207 | Beginning Nonfiction Writing | 3 |
| EN 209 | Beginning Fiction Writing | 3 |
| EN 210 | Mythologies in Literature | 3 |
| EN 212 | Sexuality & Literature | 3 |
| EN 214 | Women & Literature | 3 |
| EN 305 | Advanced Fiction Writing | 3 |
| EN 307 | Advanced Nonfiction Writing | 3 |
| EN 315 | Reading as Writers | 3 |
| EN 325 | British Lit through 1785 | 3 |
| EN 326 | British Literature since 1785 | 3 |
| EN 330 | American Literature through 1865 | 3 |
| EN 331 | American Literature since 1865 | 3 |
| EN 360 | World Literature through 1650 | 3 |
| EN 361 | World Literature since 1650 | 3 |
| EN 375 | Contemporary Literature | 3 |
| EN 390 | Aspects of Film | 2-3 |
| EN 399 | Special Topics - Writing/Reading (when the topic involves storytelling or narrative arts) | 1-3 |
| EN 402 | Internship | 1-3 |
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| MM 199 | Professional Media Applications | 3 |
| MM 222 | Screenwriting | 3 |
| MM 303 | Video Game Storytelling | 3 |
| MM 308 | Intro Film & Video Techniques | 3 |
| MM 312 | Cinematography | 3 |
| MM 372 | Film Production | 3 |
| MM 405 | Documentary Filmmaking | 3 |
| MM 414 | Advanced Film Production | 3 |
| MM 416 | Digital and Social Content Strategies | 3 |
| MM 433 | Film Festival Management | 3 |
| MM 493 | Special Topics/Mass Media (when the topic involves storytelling or narrative arts) | 1-3 |
| MM 494 | Internship | 1-2 |
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| FR 308 | French Literature in Translation (in English) | 3 |
| FR 309 | French Fiction and Films (in English) | 3 |
| FR 331 | Introduction to French Literature (in French) | 3 |
| FR 351 | French and Francophone Literature (in French) | 3 |
| SP 240 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers (in both English and Spanish) | 3 |
| SP 308 | Hispanic Narrative in Translation (in English) | 3 |
| SP 331 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature (in Spanish) | 3 |
| SP 351 | Spanish Literature (in Spanish) | 3 |
| SP 371 | Latin American Literature (in Spanish) | 3 |
| SP 380 | Hispanic Culture thru Film (in Spanish) | 3 |
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| TH 103 | Voice, Diction & Interpretation | 3 |
| TH 202 | Acting I | 3 |
| TH 208 | Principles of Playwriting | 3 |
| TH 211 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| TH 300 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| TH 306 | Contemporary Theatre | 3 |
| TH 308 | Principles of Playwriting | 3 |
| TH 311 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| TH 320 | Acting II | 3 |
| TH 399 | Special Topics/Theatre (when the topic involves storytelling or narrative arts) | 0-3 |
| TH 401 | Analysis and Directing | 3 |
| TH 415 | Experimental Theatre | 3 |
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| AN 317 | Peoples and Cultures of Africa | 3 |
| AN 322 | Visual Anthropology | 3 |
| SO 316 | Japan and East Asia | 3 |
