Theatre Major, B.A.

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Required Courses

University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education Requirements: 28 Credits

Natural and Computational Sciences (8)
Social Sciences (4)
Mathematics (4)
Languages (4)
(proficiency through 102 or higher)*
Humanities (4)

Fine Arts: 2 Credits

(select one course)

ART 200 - Art Appreciation (2)
MUSC 200 - Music Appreciation (2)

Physical Activity: 2 Credits

select one course: 1 Credit

DANC 100 - Ballet Fundamentals (1)
DANC 101 - Ballet I (1)

select one course: 1 Credit

PHED 117 - Beginning Social Dance-Women (1)
PHED 118 - Beginning Social Dance-Men (1)
PHED 121 - Jazz/Tap for Fitness (1)

Theatre Major: 48 Credits

Theatre Core: 36 Credits

THEA 101 - Introduction to Theatre I (1)
THEA 102 - Introduction to Theatre II (1)
THEA 201 - Theatre Production (0-1) (must take seven times) (7)
THEA 212 - Acting I (3)
THEA 242 - Fundamentals of Design (3)
THEA 243 - Stagecraft (3)
THEA 322 - Beginning Directing (3)
THEA 330 - Theatre History and Literature I (3)
THEA 332 - Theatre History and Literature II (3)
THEA 347 - Stage Management (3)
THEA 450 - Capstone Course (3)

select one course: 3 Credits

Theatre Electives: 12 Credits**

(see note)

Design/Technology Track

THEA 341 - Set Design (3)
THEA 342 - Scenic Art for the Theatre (3)
THEA 343 - Lighting Design (3)
THEA 344 - Makeup Design (3)
THEA 345 - Costume Design (3)
THEA 346 - Sound Design (3)
THEA 380 - History of Fashion and Costume (3)
THEA 424 - Theatre Internship (3)
THEA 443 - Computer Aided Design (3)
THEA 455 - Directed Studies in Theatre (3)

Acting/Directing Track

FLMT 310 - Screenwriting (3)
FLMT 371 - Acting for the Camera (3)
THEA 312 - Acting II (3)
THEA 313 - Acting III (3)
THEA 323 - Advanced Directing (3)
THEA 324 - Directing for Theatre for Young Audience (3)
THEA 375 - Acting Workshop (1)
THEA 395 - Improv Ensemble (1)
THEA 396 - Studio Ensemble (1)
THEA 414 - Playwriting (3)
THEA 415 - Creative Drama (3)
THEA 424 - Theatre Internship (3)
THEA 455 - Directed Studies in Theatre (3)

General Electives: 30 Credits

Total Required Credits: 128

* Proficiency through 102 can only be met through successful completion of a language course at the 102 or higher level. Some students may need to complete language 101 before taking 102. Credits for 101 will be applied towards General Electives.

** Select a minimum of 12 hours in upper-level theatre courses. Design/tech specialists should concentrate on the design curriculum. Acting/directing specialists should concentrate on the acting/directing curriculum. Generalists can choose from either category.