Department of

Performing Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

The Theatre major consists of two parts (for a total of 42 credits)

I. Required Core Courses (24 credits)
II. Concentration Electives (18 credits)

No grade of less than 2.0 (C) may be counted toward degree requirements for Theatre majors or minors

1. Required Core Courses (24 credits) Students are required to complete 24 credits of specifically designated THE Required Core courses as listed below.

2. Concentration Electives (18 credits) Students must select one of the discipline concentrations and complete 15 credits in the concentration chosen and 3 credits in another concentration. Students may choose one of the following: Acting and Directing; History, Theory, and Criticism; or Theatre Technology and Design.

To note: Theatre majors and minors may not use the same course to satisfy both the Major/Minor and GER/LAC requirements. Theatre majors are required to take a THE capstone course within Tier III of the LAC.

I. REQUIRED CORE COURSES

Through completion of these required courses, students gain a global perspective on the societies throughout history that fostered theatrical activity; explore the creative process of play production as inspired by the director's vision and realized by the creative and technical staff; develop vocal and physical skills through the communicative act of performing literature; and acquire hands-on practical experience through onstage, backstage and front-of-house activities.

REQUIRED CORE COURSES: 24 credits total (3 credits each)

THE 267 World Theatre I: Ancient through 17th Century

THE 268 World Theatre II: 17th Century through Present

THE 270 Introduction to Directing

THE 272 Introduction to Acting

THE 275 Technical Theatre

THE 373 Dramatic Theory and Criticism (Writing Intensive)

THE 392 Practicum In Theatre

And please choose 1 of the following with advice and approval of Advisor:

THE 472 Auditioning for Stage and Screen

THE 475 Theatre on Tour: Short Stay

THE 476 Theatre on Tour: Long Stay

THE 480 Independent Study In Theatre

THE 495 Internship in Theatre

II. CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES

Through more in depth study of history, theory, and performance as offered in the following courses, students have the option to further develop performance skills; explore the global spectrum (both western and non-western) of theatrical production; and experience the creative process of theatre technology and design; while developing an appreciation for and commitment to the collaborative process.

CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES: 18 credits total (3 credits each)

(Please choose 15 credits in one concentration; 3 credits in another)

A. Acting and Directing

THE 171 Improvisational Theatre

THE 173 Dance for the Actor (or DNC 232, DNC 236, & DNC 242)

THE 174 Stage Voice

THE 175 Stage Combat

THE 271 Advanced Directing

THE 273 Advanced Acting

THE 360 Theatre in the Elementary Classroom

THE 361 Musical Theatre Performance

THE 372 Great Roles: Period Styles of Acting

THE 374 Great Scripts: Period Styles of Directing

THE 376 Reader’s Theatre

THE 470 Children’s Theatre

B. History, Theory and Criticism

THE 269 Asian Theatre and Performance

THE 308 (ENG 308) Playwriting (or COM 357 Scriptwriting)

FLM 321 World Film

THE 369 American Theatre

THE 375 Contemporary World Theatre and Performance

THE 365 Special Topics In Theatre (re: History, Theory, and Criticism)

THE 474 Experimental Theatre: Theory and Performance

C. Theatre Technology and Design

THE 276 Designing for the Stage

THE 277 Computerized Drafting for the Stage

THE 280 Theatre Lighting Technology and Design

THE 281 Theatre Sound Technology and Design

THE 365 Special Topics In Theatre (re: Tech. Theatre and Design)

THE 366 Stage Management