Theatre, Bachelor of Arts
Offered by Department of Music, Theatre and Dance
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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General Studies | ||
Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4) | 12 | |
Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8) | 12 | |
Including: | ||
LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts | ||
Introduction to the Theatre | ||
Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 1 | 6 | |
Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional | 0 | |
BA Language requirement | ||
Complete all required courses 2 | 6 | |
Major Option | ||
Complete all required courses | 36 | |
Minor or 2nd Major | ||
Complete all required courses 3 | 24 | |
Unrestricted electives | ||
Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum | 24 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Major Option
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Theatre Core | ||
THEA 135 | Introduction to Stage Technology | 3 |
THEA 210 | Playscript Analysis | 3 |
THEA 225 | Acting I | 3 |
Take one course from the following: | 3 | |
History of Theatre I | ||
History of Theatre II | ||
History of Theatre III | ||
Take 3 hours from: | 3 | |
Theatre Practicum | ||
Take 3 hours from: | 3 | |
Advanced Theatre Practicum | ||
Theatre Supporting Courses | ||
Complete one of these two Emphasis tracks: | 18 | |
Acting and Directing Emphasis | ||
Production and Design Emphasis | ||
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Acting and Directing Emphasis
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Take all of the following: | ||
THEA 226 | Acting II: Developing a Character | 3 |
THEA 240 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
THEA 306 | Movement for the Stage | 3 |
THEA 425 | Acting Styles | 3 |
THEA 480 | Play Direction | 3 |
Take one course from the following: | 3 | |
Survey of Dramatic Literature I | ||
Survey of Dramatic Literature II | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Production and Design Emphasis
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Take all of the following: | ||
THEA 241 | Introduction to Costume Technology | 3 |
THEA 296 | Elements of Theatrical Design | 3 |
THEA 322 | Theatre and Stage Management | 3 |
THEA 419 | Costume Design | 3 |
THEA 420 | Scenic Design | 3 |
THEA 447 | Lighting Design | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
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Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option will need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required GS hours.
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For specific language requirements see #2 of Bachelor of Arts Degree requirements.
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A minor or second major is required for a complete degree program. The number of required electives needed to reach 120 total credit hours overall will depend upon the specific program chosen.