Theatre, Bachelor of Arts

Offered by Department of Music, Theatre and Dance

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) 16
Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional0
BA Language requirement
Complete all required courses 26
Major Option
Complete all required courses36
Minor or 2nd Major
Complete all required courses 324
Unrestricted electives
Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum24
Total Credit Hours120

Major Option

Theatre Core
THEA 135Introduction to Stage Technology3
THEA 210Playscript Analysis3
THEA 225Acting I3
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 Hours36

Acting and Directing Emphasis

Take all of the following:
THEA 226Acting II: Developing a Character3
THEA 240Stage Makeup3
THEA 306Movement for the Stage3
THEA 425Acting Styles3
THEA 480Play Direction3
Take one course from the following:3
Survey of Dramatic Literature I
Survey of Dramatic Literature II
Total Credit Hours18

Production and Design Emphasis

Take all of the following:
THEA 241Introduction to Costume Technology3
THEA 296Elements of Theatrical Design3
THEA 322Theatre and Stage Management3
THEA 419Costume Design3
THEA 420Scenic Design3
THEA 447Lighting Design3
Total Credit Hours18
1

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.

2

For specific language requirements see #2 of Bachelor of Arts Degree requirements.

3

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.