Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2021

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 1300Acting I: Voice and Movement

3

THEA 2150Play Analysis

3

THEA 2225Introduction to Costume

2

THEA 2225LIntro to Costume Lab

1

THEA 2930Performance Practicum

1

THEA 2935Production Practicum

1

and

One credit in THEA 2930, THEA 2935 or DANC 4200

1

Total Credit Hours:18

 

Major Core Requirements

Satisfactorily complete the following courses:
THEA 1125Audition/Portfolio Workshop

1

THEA 2940Sophomore Theatre Practicum

2

THEA 3110Theatre History II

3

THEA 3350Directing I

3

THEA 3400Stage Management

3

THEA 4600Senior Seminar

3

THEA 4950Special Topics

1-6

Total Credit Hours:18

Theatre History or Costume History

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

3

THEA 3125Costume History

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Theatre Practica

Satisfactorily complete the following courses:
THEA 4930Advanced Performance Practicum

1

THEA 4935Advanced Production Practicum

1

and

Choice of two from:

THEA 4930Advanced Performance Practicum

1

THEA 4935Advanced Production Practicum

1

DANC 4200Dance Performance Practicum

1

Total Credit Hours:4
Note: THEA 4930, THEA 4935, or DANC 4200 may be repeated for credit in this area.

 

Major Elective Courses

Satisfactorily complete 23-26 hours from the following courses:
Note: Seventeen (17) hours must be from 3000-4000 level courses.
DANC 4200Dance Performance Practicum

1

THEA 1007On-Set Film Production I GFA 1

6

THEA 1107Electric & Lighting GFA3

6

THEA 2007On-Set Film Production II GFA2

6

THEA 2300Acting II

3

THEA 3205Scene Design

3

THEA 3215Lighting Design

3

THEA 3225Costume Design

3

THEA 3300Acting III

3

THEA 3360Directing II

3

THEA 3500Theatre for Classroom Teacher

3

THEA 3700Stage Makeup

3

THEA 4200Advanced Scenic Design

3

THEA 4210Advanced Lighting Design

3

THEA 4225Costume Technology

3

THEA 4300Acting IV

3

THEA 4930Advanced Performance Practicum

1

THEA 4935Advanced Production Practicum

1

THEA 4940Independent Study

1-4

THEA 4960Internship

1-15

Or any other classes required for a Minor in a chosen field

Total Credit Hours:23-26

 

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:0-12

 

Electives

Total Credit Hours:0-9

 

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.