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Theatre
Major Code:60
Bachelor of Arts
58 Semester Hours
Major: Core plus
Option A, B, or C40 hours)
Core Courses
18 semester hours
- THTR 1113 Introduction to Theatre
- THTR 1133 Introduction to Technical Theatre
- THTR 1213 Introduction to Acting
- THTR 2513 History of Theatre to 1700
- THTR 2613 History of Theatre: 1700 to Present
- THTR 2753 Fundamentals of Theatre Design
Acting/Directing
22 semester hours
- THTR 1312 Character Analysis
- THTR 3432 Directing
- THTR 3963 Acting Workshop: Period Styles
- THTR 4412 Directing Workshop
Thirteen upper level hours required and can be selected from the following:
- THTR 1552 Stage Makeup
- THTR 3333 Stage Management
- THTR 3423 Scene Design
- THTR 3942 Acting Workshop: Audition
- THTR 4222 Stage Dialects
- THTR 4232 Advanced Performance
- THTR 4313 Theatre Administration and Management
- THTR 4422 Directing Internship
Courses in theatre dance, special projects, theatre practicum, as advised by faculty and approved by the Director of Theatre, can also fulfill this requirement.
Technical Theatre Design
22 semester hours
- THTR 2122 Introduction to Costuming
- THTR 3333 Stage Management
- THTR 3343 Introduction to Costume Design
- THTR 3423 Scene Design
- THTR 3453 Lighting Design
Eight upper level hours required and can be selected from the following:
- THTR 1660 Theatre Practicum (one-two hours)
- THTR 1552 Stage Makeup
- THTR 3432 Directing
- THTR 4332 Advanced Lighting Design
- THTR 4342 Design Internship
- THTR 4382 Advanced Scene Design
- THTR 4572 Advanced Costume Design
It is strongly recommended that Technical Theatre Design students consider an art minor. If this is not possible, the following courses are recommended: ART 1103, 1213, 2223, and 2023 (or any comparable class.) Substitution in design areas may be made with permission of the Director of Theatre.
Theatre Management Promotion
22 semester hours
- COMM 3773 Advertising Copywriting and Design
- COMM 3883 Organizational Communication
- MKT 3233 Principles of Marketing
- MKT 3533 Principles of Advertising
- THTR 3333 Stage Management
- THTR 3783 Theatre Publicity and Promotion
- THTR 4313 Theatre Administration and Management
- THTR 4980 Seminar (one hour)
It is also recommended that students take the following courses:
Courses in communication, art and marketing, as advised by faculty and approved by the Director of Theatre, can also fulfill this requirement.
Musical Theatre
22 semester hours
- THTR 3013 Musical Theatre Performance I
- THTR 3023 History of Musical Theatre
- THTR 3033 Musical Theatre Performance II
- THTR 3043 Musical Theatre Audition
- THTR 3942 Acting Workshop Audition
- THTR 4013 Musical Theatre Workshop
- THTR 4232 Advanced Performance
- THTR 4980 Seminar (three hours)
Note: Students are required to demonstrate a vocal and piano proficiency prior to graduation. Details on these proficiencies are available from the Director of Theatre.
Note: The major program is just one component of a baccalaureate degree.
