B.A. in Theatre
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Language/Culture requirement | 0-15 | |
Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202) or demonstrating language proficiency through the elementary II (102) level of a language and further acquiring a cultural foundation. | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| DAN 130 | Movement for Performance | 3 |
| THA 100 | Theatre Survey | 1 |
| THA 103 | Acting I | 3 |
| THA 104 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THA 113 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THA 116 | Costume Construction | 3 |
| THA 118 | Voice for the Performer | 3 |
| THA 216 | Fundamentals of Design | 3 |
| THA 301 | Directing I | 3 |
| THA 306 | History of Theatre/Drama I | 3 |
| THA 307 | History of Theatre/Drama II | 3 |
| THA 200 | Theatre Practicum 1 | 1-3 |
| Select an advanced skill choice (300-level or above) | 3 | |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| THA 300 | Career Preparation 2 | 2 |
| Electives | ||
| Students who have an interest in a specific area of theatre may choose to follow a prescribed course of study, in addition to the requirements outlined above. | 20-21 | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
- 1
6 semester hours total of this one-credit course in the following areas: costume, lighting, scenery, leadership I, leadership II, capstone project.
- 2
This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
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The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| THA 100 | Theatre Survey | 1 |
| THA 103 | Acting I | 3 |
| THA 104 or THA 116 |
Stagecraft or Costume Construction |
3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First-Year Experience | 4 |
| Optional General Education Course. Additional 3 credits. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| THA 113 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THA 116 or THA 104 |
Costume Construction or Stagecraft |
3 |
| DAN 130 | Movement for Performance | 3 |
| MAT 103 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| THA 200 is optional. Must be able to balance w/labs. Additional 1 credit. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester One | ||
| THA 118 | Voice for the Performer | 3 |
| THA 200 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THA 216 | Fundamentals of Design | 3 |
| Foreign Language 101 | 3 | |
| Elective: Concentration, Minor, Pathway, etc. | 3 | |
| Elective: Concentration, Minor, Pathway, etc. | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| THA 200 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THA 3XX | Advanced Skill | 3 |
| Foreign Language 102 | 3 | |
| General Education Distributive | 3 | |
| General Education Distributive | 3 | |
| Elective: Concentration, Minor, Pathway, etc. | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester One | ||
| THA 200 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THA 301 | Directing I | 3 |
| THA 306 | History of Theatre/Drama I | 3 |
| Foreign Language 201 or Culture Cluster I | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed Course (THA 250 recommended) | 3 | |
| Elective: Concentration, Minor, Pathway, etc. | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| THA 200 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THA 307 | History of Theatre/Drama II | 3 |
| Foreign Language 202 or Culture Cluster II | 3 | |
| General Education Distributive | 3 | |
| Elective: Concentration, Minor, Pathway, etc. | 3 | |
| Elective: Concentration, Minor, Pathway, etc. | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester One | ||
| THA 200 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THA 300 | Career Preparation | 2 |
| Culture Cluster III or Free Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Distributive | 3 | |
| Elective: Concentration, Minor, Pathway, etc. | 3 | |
| Elective: Concentration, Minor, Pathway, etc. | 3 | |
| Optional Elective: Concentration, Minor, Pathway, etc. Additional 3 credits. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| THA 200 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| General Education Course, as needed | 3 | |
| General Education Distributive | 3 | |
| General Education Distributive | 3 | |
| Elective: Concentration, Minor, Pathway, etc. | 3 | |
| Elective: Concentration, Minor, Pathway, etc. | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |
