Theatre B.A.

Information about the Department of Theatre and Dance can be found on the department page.

Degree Requirements

Core IMPACTS Requirements

Satisfactorily complete each of the Core IMPACTS general education requirements, as listed in the Core IMPACTS section of this catalog. 

Total Credit Hours:

42

 

Field of Study Requirements

Satisfactorily complete the following courses:

THEA 1160	Stagecraft	3
THEA 1160L	Stagecraft Lab	0
THEA 1200	Introduction to Design	3
THEA 1200L	Introduction to Design Lab	0
THEA 1300	Introduction to Acting	3
THEA 2150	Play Analysis	3
THEA 2225	Introduction to Costume	2
THEA 2225L	Intro to Costume Lab	1
THEA 2935	Production Practicum	1
THEA 2940	Sophomore Theatre Practicum	2
Total Credit Hours:		18

 

Major Requirements

 

Theatre Core Requirements

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:

THEA 2215	Stage Technology	3
THEA 3400	Stage Management	3
THEA 4600	Theatre Capstone Experience	3

Theatre History

Satisfactorily complete two of the following courses:

THEA 3100	Theatre History I	3
THEA 3110	Theatre History II	3
THEA 3125	Costume History	3
DANC 3300	Dance History	3

Dance and Movement

Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:

DANC 1100	Ballet I	1
DANC 1150	Modern Dance I	1
DANC 1300	Tap Dance	1
DANC 1400	Jazz Dance	1
DANC 1500	Dance Improvisation	1
DANC 1600	Musical Theatre Dance	1

Theatre Practica

Satisfactorily complete four hours from the following courses, including at least one section of THEA 4935:

THEA 4930	Advanced Performance Practicum	1
THEA 4935	Advanced Production Practicum	1
DANC 4200	Dance Performance Practicum	1

 

Theatre Electives

Satisfactorily complete at least 14 hours from the following courses:

THEA 2300	Acting: Scene Study	3
THEA 3205	Scene Design	3
THEA 3215	Lighting Design	3
THEA 3225	Costume Design	3
THEA 3300	Acting Styles	3
THEA 3350	Directing I	3
THEA 3700	Stage Makeup	3
THEA 4150	Dramaturgy	3
THEA 4200	Advanced Scenic Design	3
THEA 4210	Advanced Lighting Design	3
THEA 4225	Costume Technology	3
THEA 4305	Acting Shakespeare	3
THEA 4310	Solo Performance	3
THEA 4320	Acting for the Camera	3
THEA 4350	Directing II	3
THEA 4930	Advanced Performance Practicum	1
THEA 4935	Advanced Production Practicum	1
THEA 4940	Independent Study	1 - 4
THEA 4950	Special Topics	1 - 6
THEA 4960	Internship	1 - 15

 

Foreign Language Requirement

Demonstrate competence in one foreign language at the level of the fourth university course (2002). Additional courses required to complete this requirements will count toward general elective hours.

Total Credit Hours:

3-12

 

Electives

Total Credit Hours:

13-22

 

Additional Degree Requirements

Satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements listed in the academic policies section of this catalog.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Other Requirements

1. A minimum of 39 semester hours overall must be at the 3000-4000 level.
2. All theatre majors must attend all departmental theatre productions and presentations in which they do not have a performance, production or related role.