2014-2015 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Theatre
Requirements for a Major in Theatre
School of Communications Core Credits: 9
All students majoring in the School of Communications must complete the following core courses, for a total of nine credits:
Select one of two:
Capstone Requirement:
All students majoring in the School of Communications must take COM 495 (three credits) during their senior year. This Capstone course offers a synthesis of ideas and theories about one or more current critical issues in communication.
B.A. and B.S. Cognates
All undergraduate programs in the School of Communications offer both the B.A. degree and the B.S. degree. All students selecting majors in the School of Communications must choose either the B.A. cognate or the B.S. cognate that is intended for a particular undergraduate program.
B.A. Cognate
The B.A. degree requires a third-semester proficiency in a foreign language of the students choice.
The B.S. cognate for the Theatre Program is:
- CIS 150 - Introduction to Computing (3 credits) OR PHI 103 - Logic (3 credits)
- COM 300 - Foundations of Communication Research (3 credits)
- STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics (3 credits)
Theatre Core Credits: 33
- CTH 151 - Acting Process Credits: 3
- CTH 161 - Theatre Production Credits: 3
- CTH 162 - Play Analysis Credits: 3
- CTH 252 - Acting Characterization Credits: 3
- CTH 261 - Stagecraft I Credits: 3
- CTH 262 - Costume Construction Credits: 3
- CTH 365 - Directing I Credits: 3
- CTH 371 - Theatre History I Credits: 3
- CTH 372 - Theatre History II Credits: 3
Two of the following
These two courses cannot also count for electives.
- CTH 367 - Scenography (3 credits)
- CTH 368 - Lighting Design (3 credits)
- CTH 369 - Costume Design (3 credits)
- CTH 465 - Directing II (3 credits)
- CTH 490 - Internship (1 to 6 credits) Credits: 3 - 6
Electives Credits: 9-11
- CTH 152 - Voice for the Actor Credits: 3
- CTH 198 - Rehearsal and Performance Credits: 1 to 3
- CTH 250 - Theatre Management Credits: 3
- CTH 263 - Makeup Credits: 2
- CTH 298 - Applied Theatre Practice Credits: 1 to 3
- CTH 356 - Acting for the Camera Credits: 3
- CTH 366 - Drama in Education Credits: 3
- CTH 367 - Scenography Credits: 3
- CTH 368 - Lighting Design Credits: 3
- CTH 369 - Costume Design Credits: 3
- CTH 373 - Global Arts Performance Credits: 3
- CTH 380 - Special Topics in Theatre Credits: 1 to 3
- CTH 399 - Independent Reading Credits: 1 to 3
- CTH 400 - Touring Theatre Production Credits: 3
- CTH 454 - Acting Advanced Scene Study Credits: 3
- CTH 455 - Shakespeare Performance Credits: 3
- CTH 465 - Directing II Credits: 3
- CTH 479 - Classical Theatre Workshop Credits: 3
- CTH 490 - Internship Credits: 1 to 6
- CTH 499 - Independent Research Credits: 1 to 3
- MUS 357 - Opera Theatre Credits: 1
Capstone Credits: 3
- COM 495 - Issues in Communication (Capstone) Credits: 3
Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Theatre
A general theatre curriculum (check specific major requirements with your advisor) working toward a B.S. or B.A. degree.
Freshman Year
General Education Foundations* - ENG 212 and Historical Perspectives
* CTH 161 fulfills the general education Foundations Arts category and is required for the theatre major.
- COM 101 - Concepts of Communication Credits: 3
- COM 295 - Theories of Communication Credits: 3
- CTH 151 - Acting Process Credits: 3
- CTH 161 - Theatre Production Credits: 3
- CTH 162 - Play Analysis Credits: 3
- MTH 110 - Algebra Credits: 4
- WRT 150 - Strategies in Writing Credits: 4
Sophomore Year
General Education Foundations* - Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. Begin foreign language sequence or B.S. cognate.
* CTH 161 fulfills the general education Foundations Arts category and is required for the theatre major.
- COM 201 - Speech Credits: 3
- CTH 250 - Theatre Management Credits: 3
- CTH 252 - Acting Characterization Credits: 3
- CTH 261 - Stagecraft I Credits: 3
- CTH 262 - Costume Construction Credits: 3
Junior and Senior Year
General Education Foundations* - Life Sciences and Social Sciences, general education World Perspectives and U.S. Diversity, general education Issues.
* CTH 161 fulfills the general education Foundations Arts category and is required for the theatre major.
- CTH 365 - Directing I Credits: 3
- CTH 367 - Scenography Credits: 3
- CTH 368 - Lighting Design Credits: 3
- CTH 369 - Costume Design Credits: 3
- CTH 371 - Theatre History I Credits: 3
- CTH 372 - Theatre History II Credits: 3
- CTH 465 - Directing II Credits: 3
- CTH 490 - Internship Credits: 1 to 6
- Theatre majors should register for either COM 498 Senior Project or CTH 490 Internship during their senior year.
- COM 495 - Issues in Communication (Capstone) Credits: 3