Bachelor of Arts Degree - Theatre
This program gives student a thorough training in the fundamentals of theater, both on and off stage. This versatile degree not only focuses on acting, it also includes set design, prop building, and lighting/sound design. With several performances each year, students pursuing this degree get lots of hands-on training.
Degree Requirements:
General Education Courses
Major Courses
Minor Courses
Foreign Language Requirement
Electives
Student Learning Outcomes
The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:
- Analytical abilities for understanding meanings in a diverse body of dramatic literature and performances of different genres, styles, periods, and cultures. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, V, and VII.)
- An understanding of the conventions and issues throughout the history of the theatre and the ability to produce formal research. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, V, and VI.)
- The ability to understand and implement technical solutions for theatrical production. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
- The ability to contribute to the process of creating and critiquing successful theatrical performances in a variety of styles. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
Requirements
Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all required courses for this program.
Theatre Major Courses
Electives: Select from any COMM or THEA courses numbered above 200.
Total Credit Hours: 43