Theatre Arts - Bachelor of Arts
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | 10 | |
English Composition - Level 1 1 | ||
English Composition - Level 2 1 | ||
Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics 1, 2 | 3-4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science Course (4 credits) 1 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) 1 | ||
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences or Social/Behavioral Course (4 or 3 credits) 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing A Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| THEA 1221 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THEA 1222 | Stage Movement | 3 |
| THEA 1223 | The Art of Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 2310 & 2310L | Stagecraft and Stagecraft Laboratory | 4 |
| THEA 1310 & 1310L | Introduction to Costuming and Costume Craft Lab | 4 |
| THEA 1415 | Running Crew I | 2 |
| THEA 2993 | Theatre Workshop I (.5 X 4 semesters) 4 | 2 |
| THEA 2421 | Vocal Production for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 2415 | Running Crew II | 1 |
| THEA 2340 | Introduction to Design | 3 |
| THEA 300 | Theatre Workshop II (.5 X 4 semesters) 4 | 2 |
| THEA 303 | Theatre History I (Offered in alternate years) | 3 |
| THEA 304 | Theatre History II (Offered in alternate years) | 3 |
| THEA 345 | Costume Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 346 | Scenic Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 347 | Lighting Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 348 | Running Crew III | 1 |
| THEA 349 | Running Crew IV | 1 |
| THEA 395 | Directing I | 3 |
| THEA 439 | Senior Seminar (Offered Fall only) | 3 |
| THEA elective courses | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Script Analysis | 3 | |
| Society in Style: Fashion, History and Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Writing: Playwriting | 3 | |
| American Drama | 3 | |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Costume Design | 3 | |
| Scene Design | 3 | |
| Sound Design | 3 | |
| Lighting Design | 3 | |
| Select 9 credits from THEA 300/400 level courses 5 | 9 | |
| Second Language Requirement: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 6 | 17-20 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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A Mathematics General Education course is required but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter the course selected first.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Theatre majors must enroll in Theatre Workshop each semester. THEA 2993 Theatre Workshop I for freshmen and sophomores and THEA 300 Theatre Workshop II for juniors and seniors, 2 credits total for each course equaling a total of 4 credits.
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Courses from this category must not duplicate selections above.
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Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
Second Language Requirement
For the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts there is no second language requirement for the degree.
A Suggested Plan of Study
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics and ENGL 1110G Composition I . The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and english. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| Freshman | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I (C- or better) | 4 |
| MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics (C- or better) 1 | 3 |
| Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Science Course or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| THEA 1221 | Beginning Acting (C- or better) 3 | 3 |
| THEA 1223 | The Art of Theatre (Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Science Course or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course) | 3 |
| THEA 2993 | Theatre Workshop I (C- or better) | 0.5 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 2 | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities Course 2 | 3 | |
| THEA 2310 & 2310L or THEA 1222 | Stagecraft (C- or better in both; tech design take this 2nd semester; performers take Stage Movement) 3 or Stage Movement | 3-4 |
| THEA 1415 | Running Crew I (C- or better) | 2 |
| THEA 2993 | Theatre Workshop I (C- or better) | 0.5 |
| Elective Course 6 | 2 | |
| Credits | 30-32 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| THEA 1310 & 1310L | Introduction to Costuming and Costume Craft Lab (C- or better in both) 3 | 4 |
| THEA 2993 | Theatre Workshop I (C- or better) | 0.5 |
| THEA 303 | Theatre History I (C- or better) | 3 |
| THEA 2421 | Vocal Production for the Actor (C- or better) | 3 |
| THEA 2415 | Running Crew II (C- or better) | 1 |
| THEA 2340 | Introduction to Design (C- or better) | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Introduction to Communication Honors | ||
| THEA 1222 or THEA 2310 and THEA 2310L | Stage Movement (C- or better; performers take Stagecraft and lab 2nd year, design/tech students take Stage Movement) or Stagecraft and Stagecraft Laboratory | 3-4 |
| THEA 2993 | Theatre Workshop I (C- or better) | 0.5 |
| THEA 304 | Theatre History II (C- or better) | 3 |
| THEA 345 | Costume Practicum (C- or better) | 1 |
| THEA 347 | Lighting Practicum (C- or better) | 1 |
| THEA 348 | Running Crew III (C- or better) | 1 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Creative Writing: Playwriting | ||
| American Drama | ||
| Credits | 33-34 | |
| Junior | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| General Education Elective Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| THEA 300 | Theatre Workshop II (C- or better) | 0.5 |
| THEA 346 | Scenic Practicum (C- or better) | 1 |
| THEA 349 | Running Crew IV (C- or better) | 1 |
| Viewing a Wider World Courses 5 | 6 | |
| THEA 395 | Directing I (C- or better) | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Costume Design (C- or better) | ||
| Scene Design (C- or better) | ||
| Sound Design (C- or better) | ||
| Lighting Design (C- or better) | ||
| THEA Elective Course (Upper-Division) (C- or better) | 3 | |
| THEA 300 | Theatre Workshop II (C- or better) | 0.5 |
| Elective Courses 6 | 4 | |
| Credits | 29-30 | |
| Senior | ||
| THEA 300 | Theatre Workshop II (C- or better) | 0.5 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 2 | 3 | |
| THEA Elective Courses (Upper-Division)(C- or better) | 6 | |
| THEA 439 | Senior Seminar (C- or better) | 3 |
| Elective Courses (Upper-Division) 6 | 9 | |
| THEA 300 | Theatre Workshop II (C- or better) | 0.5 |
| Elective Courses 6 | 6 | |
| Credits | 28 | |
| Total Credits | 120-124 | |
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MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is suggested for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 210G first or any other General Education Mathematics course.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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THEA 1221 Beginning Acting, THEA 2310 Stagecraft/ THEA 2310L Stagecraft Laboratory, THEA 1310 Introduction to Costuming/ THEA 1310L Costume Craft Lab can be taken in any order, but all five courses must be completed by the end of Year Two.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.