Theatre Majors Degree Requirements
Students enrolling as Theatre Arts majors must complete the Theatre Arts major corerequirements and one area of emphasis.
| Core Requirements (21 credits) | ||
|---|---|---|
| THA 210 | Foundation of Theatrical Production | 3 credits |
| THA 220 | Acting I: Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| THA 231 | Stagecraft | 3 credits |
| THA 250 | Theatre Studies I: Origins to Middle Ages | 3 credits |
| THA 251 | Theatre Studies II: Renaissance to Mid 19th Century | 3 credits |
| THA 260 | Participation in Theatre Arts Activities (1st semester) | 1 credit |
| THA 350 | Theatre Studies III: Realism to the Present | 3 credits |
| THA 360 | Theatre Arts Practicum (required every semester) | 1-3 credits |
| THA 490 | Capstone Project | 3 credits |
| Design/Technical Emphasis (18 credits) | ||
| THA 240 | Rendering for the Theatre | 3 credits |
| 15 credits from the following: | ||
| THA 130 | Multicultural US Plays: Acting the Text | 3 credits |
| THA 201 | Dramatic Literature and Theatre Arts | 3 credits |
| THA 232 | Costume Crafts | 3 credits |
| THA 241 | Stage Makeup | 3 credits |
| THA 290 | Stage Management | 3 credits |
| THA 330 | Scene Painting | 3 credits |
| THA 331 | Theatre Technology | 3 credits |
| THA 340 | Scenery Design | 3 credits |
| THA 341 | Lighting Design | 3 credits |
| THA 342 | Sound Design | 3 credits |
| THA 351 | World Theatre | 3 credits |
| THA 420 | Directing | 3 credits |
| THA 421 | Performance Studio | 3 credits |
| THA 440 | Costume Design/History | 3 credits |
| THA 450 | Internship in Theatre Arts | 3-15 credits |
| THA 470 | Symposium in Theatre | 3 credits |
| THA 481 | Independent Study | 3 credits |
| THA 482 | Special Topics in Theatre | 3 credits |
| General Emphasis (18 credits) | ||
| (9 cr. performance/9 cr. design/technical) | ||
| THA 130 | Multicultural US Plays: Acting the Text | 3 credits |
| THA 201 | Dramatic Literature and Theatre Arts | 3 credits |
| THA 221 | Movement for the Stage | 3 credits |
| THA 222 | Voice & Diction | 3 credits |
| THA 232 | Costume Crafts | 3 credits |
| THA 240 | Renderings for Theatre | 3 credits |
| THA 241 | Stage Makeup | 3 credits |
| THA 290 | Stage Management | 3 credits |
| THA 310 | The Actor/Singer | 3 credits |
| THA 320 | Acting II: Character | 3 credits |
| THA 321 | Acting III: Styles | 3 credits |
| THA 330 | Scene Painting | 3 credits |
| THA 331 | Theatre Technology | 3 credits |
| THA 340 | Scenery Design | 3 credits |
| THA 341 | Lighting Design | 3 credits |
| THA 342 | Sound Design | 3 credits |
| THA 351 | World Theatre | 3 credits |
| THA 420 | Directing | 3 credits |
| THA 421 | Performance Studio | 3 credits |
| THA 422 | Acting IV: Auditions | 3 credits |
| THA 440 | Costume Design/History | 3 credits |
| THA 450 | Internship in Theatre Arts | 3-15 credits |
| THA 470 | Symposium in Theatre | 3 credits |
| THA 471 | Playwriting | 3 credits |
| THA 472 | Theatre Management | 3 credits |
| THA 481 | Independent Study | 3 credits |
| THA 482 | Special Topics in Theatre | 3 credits |
| Stage Management Emphasis (19 credits) | ||
| THA 290 | Stage Management | 3 credits |
| THA 341 | Lighting Design | 3 credits |
| THA 342 | Sound Design | 3 credits |
| THA 390 | Advanced Stage Management (taken twice) | 3 credits |
| THA 420 | Directing | 3 credits |
| 3 credits from the following: | ||
| THA 232 | Costume Crafts | 3 credits |
| THA 330 | Scene Painting | 3 credits |
| THA 331 | Theatre Technology | 3 credits |
| THA 340 | Scenery Design | 3 credits |
| THA 421 | Performance Studio | 3 credits |
| THA 440 | Costume Design/History | 3 credits |
| THA 450 | Internship in Theatre Arts | 3 credits |
| THA 470 | Symposium in Theatre Arts | 3 credits |
| THA 471 | Playwriting | 3 credits |
| THA 472 | Theatre Management | 3 credits |
| THA 481 | Independent Study | 3 credits |
| THA 482 | Special Topics in Theatre | 3 credits |
| Arts Administration Emphasis (18 credits) | ||
| THA 376 | Economics and the Arts & Entertainment | 3 credits |
| THA 472 | Theatre Management | 3 credits |
| ECO 110 | Microeconomics and Public Policy | 3 credits |
| MKT 309 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| POL 416 | Nonprofit Organizations | 3 credits |
| 3 credits from the following: | ||
| THA 290 | Stage Management | 3 credits |
| THA 450 | Internship in the Arts | 3 credits |
| THA 470 | Symposium in the Arts | 3 credits |
| THA 481 | Independent Study | 3 credits |
| THA 482 | Special Topics in Theatre | 3 credits |
| ACC 221 | Accounting Principles I | 3 credits |
| Performance Emphasis (18 credits) | ||
| THA 222 | Voice & Diction | 3 credits |
| THA 320 | Acting II: Characterization | 3 credits |
| THA 321 | Acting III: Styles | 3 credits |
| 9 credits from the following: | ||
| THA 130 | Multicultural US Plays: Acting the Text | 3 credits |
| THA 201 | Dramatic Literature and Theatre Arts | 3 credits |
| THA 221 | Movement for the Stage | 3 credits |
| THA 241 | Stage Makeup | 3 credits |
| THA 290 | Stage Management | 3 credits |
| THA 310 | The Singer/Actor | 3 credits |
| THA 351 | World Theatre | 3 credits |
| THA 420 | Directing | 3 credits |
| THA 421 | Performance Studio | 3 credits |
| THA 422 | Acting IV: Auditions | 3 credits |
| THA 440 | Costume Design/History | 3 credits |
| THA 470 | Symposium in Theatre | 3 credits |
| THA 471 | Playwriting | 3 credits |
| THA 481 | Independent Study | 3 credits |
| THA 482 | Special Topics in Theatre | 3 credits |
| Music Theatre Emphasis (15 credits) | ||
| THA 221 | Movement for the Stage | 3 credits |
| THA 222 | Voice & Diction | 3 credits |
| THA 310 | The Singer/Actor | 3 credits |
| THA 421 | Performance Studio | 3 credits |
| THA 482 | Special Topics in Theatre Arts | 3 credits |
| Students enrolled in the Theatre Major-Music Theatre Emphasis must enroll as a Music Minor-Music Theatre Emphasis for 21 credits as listed below: | ||
| MUS 234 | Applied Voice | 3 credits |
| MUS 235 | Music Theory I | 3 credits |
| MUS 236 | Music Theory II | 3 credits |
| MUS 237 | Music Reading Skills I | 1 credit |
| MUS 238 | Music Reading Skills II | 1 credit |
| MUS 308 | Musical Culture in America | 3 credits |
| THA 360 | Music Theatre Practicum | 3 credits |
| ESS 100 | Dance (Ballet, Jazz, Tap & Modern) | 4 credits |
| 4 Semesters of Participation in Ensembles | ||