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Students earning the bachelor of arts (BA) degree with a major in theatre must complete all University, college, and departmental degree requirements. These include the general education requirements, major requirements, all requirements for an approved minor, and sufficient other credits to total a minimum of 120 applicable semester hours.
Information about the dance curriculum and musical theatre curriculum may be found on their respective pages.
University Requirements
Subject Matter | Hours |
---|---|
Freshman Composition | 6 Hrs |
Upper-Level writing courses | 6 Hrs |
Foreign Language or Computer | 6 Hrs |
Fine Arts | 3 Hrs |
Literature | 3 Hrs |
Other Fine Arts/Literature/Humanities Courses | 6 Hrs |
History | 3 Hrs |
History or Social and Behavior Sciences | 9 Hrs |
Natural Sciences With 6 hrs of Lecture and 2 Hrs Lab | 8 Hrs |
Mathematics | 3 Hrs |
Major Requirements
The theatre major is broken into two major sections: the core and electives. Core work is required for all majors, and electives are chosen based on advising and area of specialty.
Please note: Class availability is subject to rotation and subject to change.
Theatre Core
Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
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TH 141 | Acting I | 3 Hrs |
TH 191 | Introduction to Practicum | 1 Hr |
TH 220
TH 231 |
Fundamentals of Stagecraft OR
Beginning Costume Construction |
3 Hrs |
TH 291 | Beginning Theatre Practicum | 1 Hr |
TH 361
TH 470 |
Beginning Directing OR
Theatre Management |
3 Hrs |
TH 391 | Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 1 Hr |
TH 451 | History of Theatre I | 3 Hrs |
TH 452 | History of Theatre II | 3 Hrs |
Electives
Each major must select 17 hours of theatre electives, with 1 hour being from the 300 or 400 level.
General Theatre Electives
Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
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TH 453 | European Theatre | 3 Hrs |
TH 482/ 483 | Playwriting I/ II | 3 Hrs |
TH 486 | Dramatic Theory and Criticism | 3 Hrs |
TH 499 | Independent Study | 3 Hrs |
Acting Electives
Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
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TH 165/166 | Musicianship I/ II | 3 Hrs |
TH 240 | Stage Movement | 3 Hrs |
TH 241 | Beginning Voice | 3 Hrs |
TH 242 | Acting II | 3 Hrs |
TH 441 | Acting III | 3 Hrs |
TH 245/246 | Teaching Theatre | 3 Hrs |
TH 442 | Careers in the Prof. Thea. | 3 Hrs |
TH 444 | Acting for the Camera | 3 Hrs |
TH 445 | Performing Shakespeare | 3 Hrs |
TH 446 | Advanced Voice and Speech | 3 Hrs |
TH 447 | Stage Dialects | 3 Hrs |
TH 449 | Stage Combat | 3 Hrs |
TH 462 | Advanced Directing | 3 Hrs |
TH 465/ 466 | Mus. Theat. Perf I/II | 3 Hrs |
TH 467 | Mus. Thea. Rep. Coaching | 3 Hrs |
Technical Theatre Electives
Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
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TH 120 | Principles of Design | 3 Hrs |
TH 230 | Stage Makeup | 2 Hrs |
TH 320 | Intermediate Tech. Prod. | 3 Hrs |
TH 322 | Fund. Of Stage Lighting | 3 Hrs |
TH 324 | Lighting, Sound and Stagecraft for Dancers | 3 Hrs |
TH 365 | Fund. Of Stage Mgmt | 3 Hrs |
TH 421 | Period Décor | 3 Hrs |
TH 422 | Scenic Design | 3 Hrs |
TH 423 | 2D Drafting for the Theatre | 3 Hrs |
TH 424 | Advanced Scene Design | 3 Hrs |
TH 425 | Scene Painting | 3 Hrs |
TH 426 | Sound Production Techniques for Theatre and Dance | 3 Hrs |
TH 427 | Computer Graphics for the Theatre | 3 Hrs |
TH 430 | History of Costume for the Stage | 3 Hrs |
TH 432 | Costume Construction II | 3 Hrs |
TH 433/ 434 | Costume Design I/II | 3 Hrs |
TH 435 | Professional Presentation for Theatre Designers | 3 Hrs |
TH 437 | Drawing and Rendering for Stage Designers | 3 Hrs |
TH 438 | Tailoring Techniques for Theatre | 3 Hrs |
TH 439 | Advanced Stage Makeup | 3 Hrs |
TH 490 | Independent Study | 3 Hrs |