Undergraduate Catalog

Theatre, Bachelor of Arts

Program Requirements for Theatre Majors (48 credits)

The broad base of the Theatre program allows for the exploration of a student’s strengths, which are then converted into marketable skills. Students focus on performance, technical production, or management under the guidance of faculty and staff. Production experiences place strong emphasis on the development of an ensemble work ethic.

Basic Requirements (39 credits)

THEA 113Introduction to Theatre

3

THEA 114Stagecraft

3

THEA 241Fundamentals of Acting

3

THEA 242Advanced Acting

3

THEA 247AStage Management

3

THEA 247BScenic Design

3

THEA 247CLighting and Sound Design

3

THEA 247DCostuming and Make-Up

3

THEA 341Theatre History

3

THEA 342AScript Analysis

3

THEA 347Stage Directing

3

THEA 348Advanced Stage Directing

3

THEA 451Capstone Project

3

Course requirements include the basic requirements (39 credits) plus:

THEA 404Theatre As A Business

3

Students must also complete 6 credits of Theatre Labs.