Theatre B.A.
Course Requirements
Courses
THTR 105 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
THTR 110 | Fundamentals of Theatrical Design and Production | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
THTR 178 | Theatre Production I | 1 | Fall, Spring. |
THTR 222 | The Actor's Self: Improvisation and Technique | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
THTR 278 | Theatre Production II | 1 | Fall, Spring. |
THTR 440 | History of Theatre: Origins to 1800 | 4 | Annually. |
THTR 441 | History of Theatre: 1800 to the Present | 4 | Annually. |
THTR 460 | Seminar in Theatre | 3 | Spring. |
Note: THTR 178: (must be taken in 2 semesters)
Note: THTR 222: Students who select the design/technical concentration are not required to take THTR 222.
Note: THTR 278: Students who select the musical theatre concentration are not require to take THTR 278.
CHOOSE concentration A, B, C, or D below
A. Design/Technical
THTR 091 | Portfolio Review | 0 | Fall, Spring. |
THTR 217 | Fundamentals of Stage Management | 3 | Spring. |
THTR 228 | Basic Design Principles for Theatre | 3 | Fall. |
THTR 230 | Stagecraft | 3 | Spring. |
THTR 231 | Scenography | 3 | Spring. |
THTR 232 | Technical Theatre Principles | 3 | Spring. |
THTR 233 | Architecture and Décor | 3 | Spring. |
THTR 330 | Theatrical Design Concepts | 3 | Fall. |
THTR 378 | Theatre Production III | 1 | Fall, Spring. |
THTR 478 | Theatre Production IV | 1 | Fall, Spring. |
FOUR COURSES from
THTR 411 | Technical Direction | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 412 | Scene Design for the Theatre | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 413 | Sound Design for the Theatre | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 414 | Costume for the Theatre | 3 | Fall. |
THTR 415 | Lighting for Theatre and Dance | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 416 | Makeup for the Stage, Film, and Television | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 417 | Stage Management for Theatre and Dance | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 418 | Scenic Painting | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 425 | Fundamentals of Directing | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 480 | Workshop in Theatre | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 490 | Independent Study in Theatre | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 491 | Independent Study I | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 492 | Independent Study II | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 493 | Special Problems in Design | 3 | As needed. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 57 | |
B. General Theatre
ONE COURSE from
THTR 220 | Voice and Articulation for the Performer | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 221 | Movement for the Actor | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
THTR 241 | American Musical Theatre | 3 | Fall (even years). |
THTR 302 | Oral Interpretation | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 320 | Character Study: Psychological Realism | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 321 | Character Study: Transformation | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 425 | Fundamentals of Directing | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 430 | Creative Drama with Children and Youth | 3 | Fall. |
THTR 435 | Theatre for Children and Youth | 3 | Spring. |
TWO COURSES from
THTR 411 | Technical Direction | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 412 | Scene Design for the Theatre | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 414 | Costume for the Theatre | 3 | Fall. |
THTR 415 | Lighting for Theatre and Dance | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 416 | Makeup for the Stage, Film, and Television | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 417 | Stage Management for Theatre and Dance | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 419 | Performing Arts Management | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 480 | Workshop in Theatre | 3 | As needed. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 49-51 | |
TWO ADDITIONAL COURSES in theatre with the exception of THTR 261.
Cognates
TWELVE CREDIT HOURS OF COURSES from | Art, communication, dance, English, film studies, health education, music, physical education, and/or psychology. | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 49-51 | |
Note: Connections courses cannot be used to satisfy these requirements.
C. Musical Theatre
An audition is required for acceptance into the musical theatre concentration.
THTR 220 | Voice and Articulation for the Performer | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 221 | Movement for the Actor | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
THTR 241 | American Musical Theatre | 3 | Fall (even years). |
THTR 346 | Musical Theatre Performance | 3 | Spring (even years). |
THREE COURSES from
THTR 302 | Oral Interpretation | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 320 | Character Study: Psychological Realism | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 321 | Character Study: Transformation | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 416 | Makeup for the Stage, Film, and Television | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 424 | Auditioning Techniques | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 425 | Fundamentals of Directing | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 480 | Workshop in Theatre | 3 | As needed. |
Cognates
AND TWELVE CREDIT HOURS OF COURSES from
MUS 091 | Student Recital Series | 0 | Fall, Spring. |
MUS 203 | Elementary Music Theory | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
MUS 204 | Sight Singing and Ear Training | 1 | Spring. |
MUS 274 | Voice | 2 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Total Credit Hours: | 66 | |
Note: MUS 203 may be counted toward the Arts—Visual and Performing category of General Education.
Note: MUS 091: (must be taken six semesters)
Note: MUS 174: (must be taken in four semesters)
Note: MUS 274: (must be taken in two semesters)
D. Performance
An audition is required for acceptance into the theatre performance concentration.
THTR 220 | Voice and Articulation for the Performer | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 221 | Movement for the Actor | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
THTR 320 | Character Study: Psychological Realism | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 321 | Character Study: Transformation | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 416 | Makeup for the Stage, Film, and Television | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 424 | Auditioning Techniques | 3 | Annually. |
FOUR COURSES from
THTR 302 | Oral Interpretation | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 346 | Musical Theatre Performance | 3 | Spring (even years). |
THTR 422 | Period Styles of Acting I | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 423 | Period Styles of Acting II | 3 | As needed. |
THTR 425 | Fundamentals of Directing | 3 | Annually. |
THTR 430 | Creative Drama with Children and Youth | 3 | Fall. |
THTR 477 | Touring Theatre Production | 3 | Fall. |
THTR 480 | Workshop in Theatre | 3 | As needed. |
Cognates
TWELVE CREDIT HOURS OF COURSES from | Art, communication, dance, English, film studies, health education, music, physical education, or psychology including ONE COURSE from the Arts—Visual and Performing category of General Education (excluding THTR 240) and ONE COURSE from the Social and Behavioral Sciences category of General Education. | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 64 | |
Note: Connections courses cannot be used to satisfy these requirements.