Theatre Major, B.A.

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A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. Theatre majors must have a GPA of 2.0 in their major and an overall GPA of 2.0 to graduate.

Required Basic Core Course for all Theatre Majors

THE 2201 - The Speaking Voice in Performance Credits: 3
THE 2210 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THE 2220 - Acting I Credits: 3
THE 2240 - Introduction to Stagecraft Credits: 3
THE 2270 - Production Analysis: Process and Technology Credits: 3
THE 2280 - Theatre Career Development I Credits: 3
THE 3200 - Oral Interpretation Credits: 3
THE 3211 - Theatre History, Theory, and Criticism I Credits: 3
THE 3212 - Theatre History, Theory, and Criticism II Credits: 3
THE 3280 - Stage Directing Credits: 3
THE 4200 - Readers Theatre Credits: 3 (Senior Experience)
OR
THE 4202 - Theatre Career Development II Credits: 3 (Senior Experience)
THE 4260 - Theatre: Practicum I Credits: 1

Suggested Elective Courses:

THE 2230 - Acting II Credits: 3
THE 2250 - Stage Management Credits: 3
THE 2290 - Fundamentals of Stage Combat Credits: 3
THE 3210 - Scene Painting Credits: 3
THE 3220 - Stage Movement Credits: 3
THE 3230 - Acting III: Styles of Acting Credits: 3
THE 3232 - Acting for the Camera Credits: 3
THE 3240 - Theatre Improvisation Techniques Credits: 3
THE 3250 - Introduction to Scene Design Credits: 3
THE 3980 - Professional Internship: Theatre Credits: 1-15
THE 4210 - Variable Topics in Theatre Credits: 1-3
THE 4240 - Advanced Stagecraft and Applied Scene Technology Credits: 3
THE 4250 - Advanced Scene Design: Applied Technology Credits: 3
THE 4270 - Theatre: Practicum II Credits: 2
THE 4280 - Advanced Lighting: Applied Technology and Design Credits: 3
THE 4290 - Advanced Sound: Applied Technology and Design Credits: 3

Subtotal of Electives: 8 credits

All courses with a “THE” prefix, except those courses required for the major , including internships, may be selected in consultation with an approved theatre advisor within the Department of Theatre.

Summary of Hours required for B.A. in Theatre:

B.A. Core	34
B.A. Electives	8
Total for the Major	42

Other Graduation Requirements:

General Studies and Multicultural	33-36
Minor	18-29
Electives	13-27
Total for the B.A. in Theatre	120