Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major in Theatre Program
Specific Requirements for Admission to the Theatre Major
- Successful completion of THR 131 Acting I and THR 153 Stagecraft with a grade of B- or higher.
B.A., Major in Theatre Core Course requirements (40 Credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required for all tracks (13 credits): | ||
| THR 131 | Acting I | 3 |
| THR 153 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| THR 341 | Play Direction And Script Analysis I | 3 |
| THR 499 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| Select three additional Fine & Performing Arts credits at the 200-400 level. | 3 | |
| Select a Track from below to complete the degree. | ||
| Technical, Performance, or Musical Theatre | 27 | |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Choose one of the three tracks below:
Technical Theatre Track requirements (27 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THR 154 | Costume Construction | 3 |
| THR 253 | Drafting I | 3 |
| THR 254 | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 |
| THR 351 | Scene Design I | 3 |
| THR 355 | Lighting Design I | 3 |
| THR 357 | Costume Design I | 3 |
| THR 391 & 391 | Production Practicum and Production Practicum (Repeat up to three credits) | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| American Theater History | ||
| Theatre History (5th Century, B.C.-1700) | ||
| World Theatre History II: (1700-Present) | ||
| Total Credits | 27 | |
Performance Track requirements (27 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THR 215 | Makeup Design | 3 |
| THR 217 | Movement for the Actor | 3 |
| THR 330 | Acting II | 3 |
| THR 332 | Advanced Voice for the Actor | 3 |
| THR 335 | Audition Technique | 3 |
| THR 391 & 391 | Production Practicum and Production Practicum (Repeat up to three credits) | 3 |
| THR 432 | Actor's Lab | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| American Theater History | ||
| Theatre History (5th Century, B.C.-1700) | ||
| World Theatre History II: (1700-Present) | ||
| Total Credits | 27 | |
Musical Theatre track requirements (27 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 100 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUS 221 | Ear Training and Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUS 265 | Musical Theatre Performance Lab (solo) | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Musical Theatre History and Repertoire I | ||
| Musical Theatre History and Repertoire II | ||
| Music | ||
| MUS 161 & 161 | Applied Music I-Voice and Applied Music I-Voice (Repeat up to two credits) | 2 |
| MUS 261 & 261 | Applied Music II-Voice and Applied Music II-Voice (Repeat up to two credits) | 2 |
| MUS 361 & 361 | Applied Music III-Voice and Applied Music III-Voice (Repeat up to two credits) | 2 |
| MUS 461 | Applied Music IV-Voice | 1 |
| Theatre | ||
| THR 330 | Acting II | 3 |
| THR 335 | Audition Technique | 3 |
| THR 391 | Production Practicum | 1 |
| Dance | ||
| Select five total credits from the following: | 5 | |
| Introduction to the Dance | ||
| Intermediate Tap/Jazz | ||
| Advanced I Tap/Jazz | ||
| Advanced II Tap/Jazz | ||
| Total Credits | 27 | |