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Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Theatre

• Requirements for a Major in Theatre

Requirements for a Major in Theatre

A bachelor's degree in theatre requires completion of (1) School of Communication's core, (2) B.A. or B.S. degree requirements, (3) theatre core, (4) theatre electives, and (5) a theatre Capstone. The Bachelor of Arts requires between 51 and 63 credit hours, while the Bachelor of Science requires 60 credit hours.

School of Communications Core (credits: 6)

All students majoring in the School of Communications must complete the following core courses, for a total of six credits:

• COM 101 - Concepts of Communication (3 credits)

Select one of two:

• COM 201 - Speech (3 credits)
• OR
• COM 215 - Story Making (3 credits)

B.A. and B.S. Degree Requirements

B.A. Degree Requirements

The B.A. degree requires a third-semester proficiency in a classical or modern foreign language of the student's choice.

B.S. Degree Requirements for the Theatre Program

• COM 275 - Foundations of Communication Research (3 credits)
• COM 375 - Communication Research (3 credits)
• STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics (3 credits)

Theatre Core (credits: 35)

Design/Tech/Management Area (credits: 8)

Two of the following:

• THE 250 - Theatre Management (3 credits)
• THE 261 - Stagecraft I (3 credits)
• THE 262 - Costume Construction (3 credits)

Tech labs. Take two, one credit sections of applied theatre practice corresponding to the courses selected from the design/tech/management areas above.

• THE 298 - Applied Theatre Practice (1 to 3 credits)

Theatre Studies Area (credits: 12)

• THE 161 - Theatre Production (3 credits)
• THE 162 - Play Analysis (3 credits)
• THE 371 - Theatre History I (3 credits)
• THE 372 - Theatre History II (3 credits)

Performance Area (credits: 9)

• THE 151 - Acting Process (3 credits)
• THE 252 - Acting Characterization (3 credits)
• THE 365 - Directing I (3 credits)

Advanced Theatre Study (credits: 6)

Two of the following, one of which must be a design course selected from THE 367, THE 368, or THE 369.

• THE 362 - Production Dramaturgy (3 credits)
• THE 367 - Scenography (3 credits)
• THE 368 - Lighting Design (3 credits)
• THE 369 - Costume Design (3 credits)
• THE 465 - Directing II (3 credits)

Theatre Electives (credits: 7)

Elective credit courses must be taken in addition to courses taken in the theatre core. Courses not selected to fulfill the theatre core may be taken as electives once the core requirements have been satisfied. Elective credit for THE 298 is available only after satisfying the tech lab requirement.

*A maximum of three credits from THE 490 - Internship may be counted toward the required theatre elective credit.

• THE 152 - Voice for the Actor (3 credits)
• THE 198 - Rehearsal and Performance (1 to 3 credits)
• THE 250 - Theatre Management (3 credits)
• THE 261 - Stagecraft I (3 credits)
• THE 262 - Costume Construction (3 credits)
• THE 263 - Makeup (2 credits)
• THE 298 - Applied Theatre Practice (1 to 3 credits)
• THE 300 - Storytelling (3 credits)
• THE 356 - Acting for the Camera (3 credits)
• THE 362 - Production Dramaturgy (3 credits)
• THE 366 - Drama in Education (3 credits)
• THE 367 - Scenography (3 credits)
• THE 368 - Lighting Design (3 credits)
• THE 369 - Costume Design (3 credits)
• THE 380 - Special Topics in Theatre (1 to 3 credits)
• THE 399 - Independent Reading (1 to 3 credits)
• THE 400 - Touring Theatre Production (3 credits)
• THE 454 - Acting Advanced Scene Study (3 credits)
• THE 455 - Shakespeare Performance (3 credits)
• THE 465 - Directing II (3 credits)
• THE 490 - Internship (1 to 6 credits)
• THE 499 - Independent Research (1 to 3 credits)
• MUS 357 - Opera Theatre (1 credit)

Capstone (credits: 3)

Capstone Requirement:

COM 495 - Issues in Communication (Capstone) (3 credits)

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.

Suggested Pattern of Coursework for a Major in Theatre

Guidelines for completing the theatre major (check specific major requirements with your advisor). This option assumes students will complete the required skills, general education, and required courses working toward a B.S. or B.A. degree. Theatre students are encouraged to avoid taking evening courses where possible, due to rehearsal conflicts in the co-curricular theatre program.

Freshman Year

* THE 161 fulfills the general education Foundations Arts category and is required for the theatre major.

• COM 101 - Concepts of Communication (3 credits)
• THE 151 - Acting Process (3 credits)
• * THE 161 - Theatre Production (3 credits)
• THE 162 - Play Analysis (3 credits)

Sophomore Year

*Two credits, one credit each, of THE 298 in concert with the two technical theatre classes selected.

• COM 201 - Speech (3 credits) OR COM 215 - Story Making (3 credits)
• THE 252 - Acting Characterization (3 credits)
• THE 298 - Applied Theatre Practice (1 to 3 credits)

Two of the following:

• THE 250 - Theatre Management (3 credits)
• THE 261 - Stagecraft I (3 credits)
• THE 262 - Costume Construction (3 credits)

Junior and Senior Year

Students select one design course and either an additional design course or THE 362 or THE 465.

• THE 365 - Directing I (3 credits)
• THE 371 - Theatre History I (3 credits)
• THE 372 - Theatre History II (3 credits)

Design Courses

• THE 367 - Scenography (3 credits)
• THE 368 - Lighting Design (3 credits)
• THE 369 - Costume Design (3 credits)

Other courses that can fulfill the additional course requirement.

• THE 362 - Production Dramaturgy (3 credits)
• THE 465 - Directing II (3 credits)

• COM 495 - Issues in Communication (Capstone) (3 credits)
• Theatre electives Credits: 7