Theatre Minor
A.A. Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Theatre
B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

The theatre area of the School of the Arts offers a program of study which leads to a B.A. or B.F.A. degree in theatre. The academic and production aspects of the program are integrated to provide students every opportunity to learn the art of theatre.

Minor in Theatre and Drama

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

The minor in theatre and drama consists of a total of 15 credit hours, distributed as follows:

THTR T100 Introduction to Theatre
THTR T120 Acting I
THTR T225 Stagecraft I
Electives within the theatre offerings (6 cr.)

Successful participation in major season productions as directed by the area coordinator of theatre.

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Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Theatre

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

General Education Requirements

Communication (6 cr.)
ENG W131 Elementary Composition
SPCH S121 Public Speaking

Humanities (12 cr.)
HIST H113 Western Culture I
HIST H114 Western Culture II
PHIL P100 Introduction to Philosophy

One of the following:
PSY P103 General Psychology
SOC S161 Principles of Sociology

Mathematical Sciences (3 cr.)
MATH M110 Excursions in Mathematics (or higher level course)

Natural Science (8 cr.)

Science or Science and Culture course (3 cr.)
Select from list found in liberal arts and sciences section in this Campus Bulletin.

One of the following:
PHYS P100 Physics in the Modern World (5 cr.)
BIOL L100 Humans and the Biological World (5 cr.)

Arts Courses (5-6 cr.)

One of the following:
FINA A101 Ancient and Medieval Art
FINA A102 Renaissance Through Modern Art

One of the following:
FINA F100 Fundamental Studio-Drawing
MUS V211 Singing for Actors I (2 cr.)

Concentration Requirements (27-28 cr.)
THTR T120 Acting I
THTR T150 Fundamentals of Play Structure and Analysis
THTR T225 Stagecraft I
THTR T228 Design for the Theatre
THTR T230 Stage Costuming I
THTR T335 Stage Lighting I
THTR T349 Theatre Practicum (2 cr.) One credit hour per semester, must have sophomore or above standing.

Electives (7-8 cr.)
Each student is strongly urged to select these electives after consultation with assigned theatre advisor.

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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

The Bachelor of Arts in theatre gives students a broad acquaintance and experience with the various ways theatre artists study, interpret, and articulate the world in which we live.

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

Degree Requirements

• 122 credit hours.
• At least 30 credit hours must be at the 300-400 level.
• Successful participation in major season productions as directed by the area coordinator of theatre.
• Successful completion of an approved senior project/recital.

General Education Requirements (80-81 cr.)

Communications (6 cr.)
ENG W131 Elementary Composition
SPCH S121 Public Speaking

Foreign Language (6 cr.)
Two semesters of one language.

Humanities (21 cr.)
English literature or creative writing
Philosophy
Art history (excluding FINA H100 Art Appreciation)
One music course (excluding MUS M176 Auditorium Series I, MUS M177 Auditorium Series II, and MUS V211 Singing for Actors I).
One additional arts course, excluding theatre
HIST H113 Western Culture I
HIST H114 Western Culture II

Science and Mathematical Sciences (11 cr.)
Chosen from the following subjects, in which one must include a laboratory:

Life and physical sciences
MATH M110 Excursions in Mathematics (or higher numbered course)
Astronomy
Geology

Computer Science (3 cr.)
May be fulfilled by course in major

Social Science (6 cr.)
JOUR C200 Introduction to Mass Communications

One chosen from the following subjects:
Anthropology
Political Science
Economics
Psychology
Geography
Sociology

World Culture (0 cr.)

One of the following:
THTR T470 History of the Theatre I
THTR T471 History of the Theatre II

Electives (27-28 cr.)

Major Requirements (41-42 cr.)

Theatre Core (33 cr.)
THTR T120 Acting I
THTR T150 Fundamentals of Play Structure and Analysis
THTR T225 Stagecraft I
THTR T228 Design for the Theatre
THTR T230 Stage Costuming I
THTR T335 Stage Lighting I
THTR T340 Directing I
THTR T349 Theatre Practicum (1 cr. for three semesters; freshmen are not permitted to enroll.)
THTR T470 History of the Theatre I
THTR T471 History of the Theatre II
THTR T483 Topics in Theatre and Drama

Area of Specialization Requirements (8-9 cr.)

Acting (8 cr.)
V211 Singing for Actors I (2 cr.)
THTR T320 Acting III
THTR T420 Acting IV

Design (9 cr.)
FINA F100 Fundamental Studio-Drawing

Two courses from the following:
THTR T290 History and Design of Stage Makeup
THTR T326 Scene Design
THTR T433 Costume Design
THTR T438 Lighting Design

Technical (9 cr.)
FINA F100 Fundamental Studio-Drawing

Two courses from the following:
THTR T424 Stagecraft II
THTR T425 Stagecraft III
THTR T430 Stage Costuming II

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre is designed to prepare students for the professional theatre or additional training at the graduate level. It features an intense focus on a selected area of concentration (performance or design/technical) and extensive production experience designed to promote excellence.

Degree Requirements

• 128 credit hours.
• At least 30 credit hours must be at the 300-400 level.
• Successful participation in major season productions as directed by the area coordinator of theatre.
• Successful completion of an approved senior project/ recital.

General Education Requirements (44 cr.)

ENG W131 Elementary Composition
HIST H113 Western Culture I
HIST H114 Western Culture II
MATH M110 Excursions in Mathematics (or higher numbered course)
PHIL P100 Introduction to Philosophy
SPCH S121 Public Speaking

One course selected from the following:
BIOL L100 Humans and the Biological World (5 cr.)
PHYS P100 Physics in the Modern World (5 cr.)
Art History (excluding FINA H100 Art Appreciation)
Science and Culture

One course selected from the following:
PSY P103 General Psychology
SOC S161 Principles of Sociology

Second-level writing met by taking one of the following:
THTR T470 History of the Theatre I
THTR T471 History of the Theatre II

World culture met by taking one of the following:
THTR T470 History of the Theatre I
THTR T471 History of the Theatre II

Electives (12 cr.)

Major Requirements (84 cr.)

Theatre Core (36 cr.)
THTR T120 Acting I
THTR T150 Fundamentals of Play Structure and Analysis
THTR T225 Stagecraft I
THTR T228 Design for the Theatre
THTR T230 Stage Costuming I
THTR T335 Stage Lighting I
THTR T340 Directing I
THTR T349 Theatre Practicum (1 credit hour for three semesters; freshmen are not permitted to enroll.)
THTR T405 Stage Management
THTR T470 History of the Theatre I
THTR T471 History of the Theatre II
THTR T483 Topics in Theatre and Drama

Area of Concentration Requirements (48 cr.)

Performance
MUS V211 Singing for Actors I (2 cr.)
MUS V212 Singing for Actors II (2 cr.)
MUS J100 Ballet (2 cr.)
THTR T220 Acting II
THTR T223 Vocal and Physical Preparation I
THTR T224 Vocal and Physical Preparation II
THTR T290 History and Design of Stage Makeup
THTR T300 Musical Theatre Workshop
THTR T320 Acting III
THTR T392 Theatre Internship
THTR T420 Acting IV
THTR T423 Acting V
THTR T479 Problems in Performance
THTR T431 On-Camera Techniques
THTR T442 Directing II
THTR T453 Playwriting I
THTR T485 Capstone Project (1 cr.)
One additional dance course (2 cr.)

Design/Technical (48 cr.)
FINA F100 Fundamental Studio-Drawing
THTR T290 History and Design of Stage Makeup
THTR T326 Scene Design
THTR T392 Theatre Internship
THTR T427 Design Studio (3 cr. for four semesters; junior standing required)
THTR T433 Costume Design
THTR T438 Lighting Design
THTR T485 Capstone Project (1 cr.)

Students must also select a specialty and complete 15 credit hours within that specialty:

Costume Design
THTR T327 Period Styles
THTR T330 Rendering
THTR T332 Scene Painting
THTR T430 Stage Costuming II
THTR T434 Historic Costume for the Stage

Scene Design
THTR T327 Period Styles
THTR T330 Rendering
THTR T332 Scene Painting
THTR T434 Historic Costume for the Stage
THTR T439 Technical Drawing

Lighting Design
THTR T327 Period Styles
THTR T330 Rendering
THTR T332 Scene Painting
THTR T424 Stagecraft II
THTR T439 Technical Drawing

Technical Design
PHYS P105 Basic Physics of Sound
THTR T327 Period Styles
THTR T332 Scene Painting
THTR T424 Stagecraft II
THTR T439 Technical Drawing

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