Theatre Arts, B.A.

Students who major in Theatre Arts are required to participate in the University Theatre, a performance program housed in the Givens Performing Arts Center, which provides a practical laboratory for the theoretical and artistic components of the Theatre program.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program for available options in each category.

ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
Fine Art (3 credits)
Literature (3 credits)
History (3 credits)
Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
Social Sciences (9 credits)
Natural Science (6 credits)
Mathematics (3 credits)
Physical Education (2 credits)
General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major Requirements: 60 Sem. Hrs.

Theatre Core Requirements: 46 Hrs.

Two courses from

Two additional hours from

Theatre Electives: 14 Hrs.

THE 1820. Stage Dance II (1 credit)
THE 2020. Theatre Practicum (Wardrobe/Makeup Crew) (1 credit)
(may be repeated up to 7 times)
THE 2040. Theatre Practicum (Production Crew) (1 credit)
(may be repeated up to 7 times)
THE 2060. Theatre Practicum (Shop and Lighting Crew) (1 credit)
(may be repeated up to 7 times)
THE 2070. Stage Combat (3 credits)
THE 2080. Theatre Practicum (Assistant Stage Manager/Stage Manager) (2 credits)
(may be repeated up to 4 times)
THE 2100. Theatre Practicum (Acting) (1 credit)
(may be repeated up to 7 times)
THE 2150. Theatre Showcase (1 credit)
(may be repeated up to 7 times)
THE 2340. Scene Painting (3 credits)
THE 2350. Stage Management (3 credits)
THE 2360. Costume Technology (3 credits)
THE 2810. Stage Dance III (2 credits)
THE 2820. Stage Dance IV (2 credits)
THE 2830. Lighting Technology (3 credits)
THE 3010. Acting II: Characterization (3 credits)
THE 3020. Props Design and Technology (3 credits)
THE 3040. Creative Drama (3 credits)
THE 3170. Dialects for the Stage (1 credit)
THE 3330. Lighting Design (3 credits)
THE 3340. Scene Design (3 credits)
THE 3540. Costume Design (3 credits)
THE 3810. Choreography (3 credits)
THE 4010. Acting III: Styles (3 credits)
THE 4110. Acting IV: Advanced Methods (3 credits)
THE 4530. Directed Practicum in Advanced Theatre Problems I (1-3 credits)
THE 4540. Directed Practicum in Advanced Theatre Problems II (1-3 credits)
THES 3xxx. Special Topics in Theatre (1-3 credits)
MUS 1121. Scenes from Musical Theatre (1 credit)
MUS 1641. Musical Production (1 credit)
MUS 2430. Musical Theatre Song Study I (2 credits)
MUS 2440. Musical Theatre Song Study II (2 credits)
MUSP 1001. Private Voice (1 credit)
(no more than 3 credit hours of MUSP 1001 may be applied to Theatre Electives)

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