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 241 | History of Theatre to 1800 | 3 |
| THEA 242 | History of Theatre since 1800 | 3 |
| THEA 322 | Junior Seminar | 3 |
| THEA 422 | Capstone 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 | ||
| Shakespeare's Real Stage:Theater at the Blackfriars | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Dance | ||
| 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).
Requirements for a Teaching Endorsement in Theatre Arts
Students who are interested in earning a teaching license from the Commonwealth of Virginia to teach grades pK –12 should double major in Theatre and Education. Interested students should contact both their Theatre advisor and their Education advisor. The program requirements of a student planning to major in education for the purpose of certification in Theatre Arts vary from those of other Theatre majors. Information regarding the Education program and required courses for licensure can be found in the RMC Teacher Preparation Handbook.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 115 | Introduction to Improvisation | 3 |
| THEA 211 | Acting I | 4 |
| THEA 215 | Introduction to Directing | 4 |
| THEA 220 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 230 | Stagecraft and Lighting Technology | 3 |
| THEA 231 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THEA 241 | History of Theatre to 1800 | 3 |
| THEA 242 | History of Theatre since 1800 | 3 |
| THEA 322 | Junior Seminar | 3 |
| THEA 332 | Scenic Design Studio | 3 |
| THEA 333 | Lighting Design Studio | 3 |
| THEA 334 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THEA 422 | Capstone in Theatre | 3 |
| CLAS 202 | Ancient Drama | 3 |
| ENGL 311 | Shakespeare and His England | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | ||
| Principles of Arts Management | ||
| The History of Art I | ||
| The History of Art II | ||
| Understanding Music | ||
| Drawing Principles | ||