Requirements for a Major in Theatre
Bachelor of Arts
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| THEA 211 | Acting I | 4 |
| THEA 215 | Introduction to Directing | 4 |
| THEA 230 | Stagecraft and Lighting Technology | 3 |
| THEA 231 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THEA 322 | Junior Seminar | 3 |
| THEA 341 | History of Theatre to 1800 | 3 |
| THEA 342 | History of Theatre since 1800 | 3 |
| THEA 422 | Senior Thesis in Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 310 | Dramatics Participation (repeat four times) | 4 |
| Select three hours in dramatic literature from the following: | 3 | |
| Theatre for Social Change | ||
| Theory and Practice of World Theatre | ||
| Chinese Theatre | ||
| Shakespeare and His England | ||
| Full Fathom Five...":Shakespeare in Depth | ||
| Hamlet:Perspectives and Production | ||
| Shakespeare's Real Stage:Theater at the Blackfriars | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Improvisation | ||
| Theatre for Social Change | ||
| Acting II | ||
| Directing Studio | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Scenic Design Studio | ||
| Lighting Design Studio | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| Select one elective from AMGT, ARTH, MUSC or STAR ‡ | 3 | |
| Select one additional elective in the Arts | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
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For available courses, refer to Arts Management (AMGT), Art History (ARTH), Music (MUSC), and Studio Art (STAR).