BA in Theatre

Programs and Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

The minimum number of credits (exclusive of the University’s Core curriculum) required for the major: 71.

Students with the intent to major must complete the following courses during their first four (4) semesters:

THE 101 Introduction to Theatre

THE 104 Practicum in Costuming

THE 105 Practicum in Stage Lighting

THE 106 Practicum in Stagecraft

THE 120 Acting: Stage Movement / Voice

THE 230 Designing for the Performer

THE 141 Theatre Workshop I

THE 142 Theatre Workshop II

THE 134 Production Management

THE 135 Stagecraft

THE 150 Text Analysis

All majors or intended majors are required to take 1 credit of Theatre Workshop (THE 141, 142, 143, 144) per semester.

Theatre students who fail to maintain a 2.5 GPA in theatre courses and a 2.0 overall GPA may not be allowed to participate in Department productions in either an acting or technical capacity (except those lab duties or course requirements related to coursework).

The above GPA standards are required for graduation and a grade of C– or better is required in all theatre courses.

Students are encouraged to meet with the faculty or staff whenever questions arise or problems occur.

The following courses are required:

THE 101 Introduction to Theatre
 
THE 104 Practicum in Costuming

THE 105 Practicum in Stage Lighting

THE 106F Practicum in Stagecraft

THE 120 Acting: Stage Movement/Voice

THE 134 Production Management

THE 135 Stagecraft

THE 141 Theatre Workshop I (to be repeated once)

THE 142 Theatre Workshop II (to be repeated once)

THE 143 Theatre Workshop III (to repeated once)

THE 144 Theatre Workshop IV (to repeated once)

THE 150 Text Analysis

THE 170 Public Speaking

THE 220 Acting: Scene Study

THE 230 Designing for the Performer

THE 325 Directing

Take three (3) courses:

Take any two (2) design courses:

THE 331 Scene Design

THE 334 Costuming I

THE 335 Stage Lighting or THE 337 Sound Design

Take either THE 221 Acting: Stage Voice or on additional design course from the above choices (for a total of 3 design courses)

THE 351 Dramatic Literature and Theatre History I

THE 352 Dramatic Literature and Theatre History II

THE 353 Dramatic Literature and Theatre History III

Theatre Electives (12.0 credits total)

Take any two (2) 100/200 level theatre courses (6 credits total)

Take any two (2) 300/400 level theatre courses (6 credits total)

Electives from other departments may be taken in lieu of theatre courses if approved by Department vote.

Advanced Topic (minimum 3. credits);

Take any one (1) of the following:

THE 421 Topics in Performance (3 credits)

THE 430 Topics in Design (3 credits)

THE 451 Topics in History / Literature (3 credits)

THE 490 Independent Study (minimum 3 credits)

THE 491 Project I (minimum 3 credits)

THE 492 Theatre Internship (3-15 credits)

Suggested areas of emphasis include: Suggested areas of emphasis include: Performance, Design, Technical Theatre, Dramatic Literature & Theatre History, and Playwriting.

Theatre Department Production Requirements

The Department of Theatre requires each major to participate in Theatre Department functions by completing Theatre Workshop courses and Department projects. Credit for these may be earned separately or concurrently according to Departmental guidelines. Each theatre major must enroll in 1 credit of Theatre Workshop each semester (maximum of 8 credits). Theatre Workshop courses require, in part, participation in an approved Department project. These projects must be completed in a variety of discipline areas. All cast and crew members of Department productions are required to participate in the closing night clean-up (strike) for that show.