Theatre / Bachelor of Arts
Program: BA-THTR-4
Total Credit Hours: 120
Major Credit Hours: 41
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| THTR 12000 | Movement and Dance 1 | 2 |
| THTR 21000 | Text Analysis for the Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 21300 | Voice and Diction | 3 |
| THTR 25100 | Stage Technology 1 | 3 |
| THTR 25200 | Stage Technology 2 | 3 |
| THTR 25700 | Makeup | 1 |
| THTR 27100 | Acting 1 | 3 |
| THTR 33000 | Modern Drama | 3 |
| THTR 41000 | Props Practicum | 1 |
| THTR 41400 | Sound Practicum | 1 |
| THTR 41600 | Stage Management Practicum | 1 |
| THTR 42700 | Career Preparation Practicum | 1 |
| THTR 43100 | History of Theatre 1 | 3 |
| THTR 43200 | History of Theatre 2 | 3 |
| THTR 48100 | Principles of Directing | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select six hours of advisor-approved Electives | 6 | |
| Practicum Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 1 | |
| Practicum | ||
| Acting Practicum | ||
| Costume Practicum | ||
| Directing Practicum | ||
| House Management Practicum | ||
| Box Office Practicum | ||
| Publicity Practicum | ||
| Technical Theatre Practicum | ||
| Lighting Practicum | ||
| Playwriting Practicum | ||
| Children's Theatre Practicum | ||
| Dramaturgy Practicum | ||
| Total Hours | 41 | |
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Five one-credit hour Practicums are required of all majors in the Theatre major. Besides the required Practicums, which include THTR 41000 Props Practicum, THTR 41400 Sound Practicum, THTR 41600 Stage Management Practicum, THTR 42700 Career Preparation Practicum, majors must choose one additional Practicum. Students may take more than the required number. Additional Practicums may be chosen from THTR 38400 Practicum to THTR 42500 Dramaturgy Practicum. Each Practicum is arranged with an individualinstructor and is designed to give the student practical experience in different areas of theatre. The Practicums consist of work on one of the five mainstage productions offered by the department each year. Consent of the show's director or the department chair must be acquired before registering for these Practicums.
Theatre majors must maintain an up-to-date portfolio of all class and production experience.
Career Preparation Practicum must be taken the semester before the final semester.