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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:

  1.  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.)
  2. 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.)
  3. The ability to understand and implement technical solutions for theatrical production. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
  4. 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

COMM 211Oral Interpretation

3

THEA 110Introduction to Theatre Arts

3

THEA 161Acting I

3

 

THEA 100Production Workshop

1

Or

THEA 200Production Workshop

1

Or

THEA 300Production Workshop

1

Or

THEA 400Production Workshop

1

Three Production Workshop Credits Required

 

THEA 201Theatre Practicum

1

Or

THEA 301Theatre Practicum

1

Three Practicum Credits Required

 

THEA 210Movement for the Theatre

1

THEA 222Stage Makeup

1

THEA 261Acting II

3

THEA 270Stagecraft

3

THEA 280Script Analysis

3

THEA 310Directing

3

THEA 325Theatrical Design

3

THEA 350Theatre History

3

 

THEA 450Senior Project

2-4

Two Credits Required

 

THEA 491Theatre Seminar

1-6

Three Credits Required

 

Electives

3

Electives: Select from any COMM or THEA courses numbered above 200.

Total Credit Hours: 43