Requirements

The Communication and Performance Studies department offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Theatre.

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Theatre (36 hours)

All of the following (22 hours minimum):

• THTR 205 Introduction to Acting
• THTR 245 Stagecraft
• THTR 265 Play Analysis for the Theatre
• THTR 355 Voice and Movement
• THTR 375 Rehearsal and Performance
• THTR 380 History of Theatre
• THTR 475 Stage Directing
• THTR 480 Production Projects

One of the following courses in dramatic literature:

• THTR 378 Contemporary Drama
• THTR 410 Advanced Topics in Theatre (relevant topics)
• ENLT 413 Shakespeare

Three of the following (9 hours):

• THTR 135 Introduction to Theatre
• THTR 305 Characterization
• THTR 360 Oral Interpretation
• THTR 377 Playwriting I
• THTR 378 Contemporary Drama (if not taken for requirement above)
• THTR 405 Styles of Acting
• THTR 410 Advanced Topics in Theatre (if not taken for requirement above)
• THTR 430 Theatre Management
• THTR 445 Scene Design
• THTR 455 Costume Design
• THTR 477 Playwriting II
• THTR 490 Special Topics in Theatre Studies
• THTR 497 Independent Study
• THTR 499 Internship

Required Supporting Courses

One of the following courses in dance (2 hours):

• DANC 144 Modern Dance Technique: Beginning
• DANC 145 Ballet Technique: Beginning
• DANC 148 Jazz Technique: Beginning
• DANC 150 Tap Technique: Beginning