Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

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Theatre B.A.

Information about the Department of Theatre and Dance can be found on the department page.

Degree Requirements

Core Areas A-E

Satisfactorily complete core Areas A-E, as listed in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 

Total Credit Hours:42

 

Area F

Satisfactorily complete the following courses:
THEA 1160Stagecraft

3
THEA 1160LStagecraft Lab

0
THEA 1200Introduction to Design

3
THEA 1200LIntroduction to Design Lab

0
THEA 1300Introduction to Acting

3
THEA 2150Play Analysis

3
THEA 2225Introduction to Costume

2
THEA 2225LIntro to Costume Lab

1
THEA 2935Production Practicum

1
THEA 2940Sophomore Theatre Practicum

2
Total Credit Hours:18

 

Major Requirements

 

Theatre Core Requirements

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:
THEA 2215Stage Technology

3
THEA 3400Stage Management

3
THEA 4600Theatre Capstone Experience

3

Theatre History

Satisfactorily complete two of the following courses:
THEA 3100Theatre History I

3
THEA 3110Theatre History II

3
THEA 3125Costume History

3
DANC 3300Dance History

3

Dance and Movement

Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
DANC 1100Ballet I

1
DANC 1150Modern Dance I

1
DANC 1300Tap Dance

1
DANC 1400Jazz Dance

1
DANC 1500Dance Improvisation

1
DANC 1600Musical Theatre Dance

1

Theatre Practica

Satisfactorily complete four hours from the following courses, including at least one section of THEA 4935:
THEA 4930Advanced Performance Practicum

1
THEA 4935Advanced Production Practicum

1
DANC 4200Dance Performance Practicum

1

 

Theatre Electives

Satisfactorily complete at least 14 hours from the following courses:
THEA 2300Acting: Scene Study

3
THEA 3205Scene Design

3
THEA 3215Lighting Design

3
THEA 3225Costume Design

3
THEA 3300Acting Styles

3
THEA 3350Directing I

3
THEA 3700Stage Makeup

3
THEA 4150Dramaturgy

3
THEA 4200Advanced Scenic Design

3
THEA 4210Advanced Lighting Design

3
THEA 4225Costume Technology

3
THEA 4305Acting Shakespeare

3
THEA 4310Solo Performance

3
THEA 4320Acting for the Camera

3
THEA 4350Directing II

3
THEA 4930Advanced Performance Practicum

1
THEA 4935Advanced Production Practicum

1
THEA 4940Independent Study

1-4
THEA 4950Special Topics

1-6
THEA 4960Internship

1-15

 

Foreign Language Requirement

Demonstrate competence in one foreign language at the level of the fourth university course (2002). Additional courses required to complete this requirements will count toward general elective hours.
Total Credit Hours:3-12

 

Electives

Total Credit Hours:13-22

 

Additional Degree Requirements

Satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements listed in the academic policies section of this catalog.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Other Requirements

  1. A minimum of 39 semester hours overall must be at the 3000-4000 level.
  2. All theatre majors must attend all departmental theatre productions and presentations in which they do not have a performance, production or related role.