Theatre Arts (Musical Theatre) - Bachelor of Arts

The Musical Theatre concentration is designed to provide students with training in musical theatre performance, including singing, dancing and acting.

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: Communications10
English Composition - Level 1 1
English Composition - Level 2 1
Oral Communication 1
Area II: Mathematics 1, 23-4
Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences10-11
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 13
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts3
General Education Elective 13-4
Viewing A Wider World 36
Departmental/College Requirements
THEA 1221Beginning Acting3
THEA 1222Stage Movement3
THEA 1223The Art of Theatre3
THEA 2310
2310L
Stagecraft
and Stagecraft Laboratory
4
THEA 1310
1310L
Introduction to Costuming
and Costume Craft Lab
4
THEA 1415Running Crew I2
THEA 2993Theatre Workshop I (.5 X 4 semesters) 42
THEA 2421Vocal Production for the Actor3
THEA 2415Running Crew II1
THEA 2340Introduction to Design3
THEA 300Theatre Workshop II (.5 X 4 semesters) 42
THEA 303Theatre History I3
THEA 304Theatre History II3
THEA 317Musical Theatre3
THEA 345Costume Practicum1
THEA 346Scenic Practicum1
THEA 347Lighting Practicum1
THEA 348Running Crew III1
THEA 349Running Crew IV1
THEA 395Directing I3
THEA 417Musical Theatre II3
THEA 439Senior Seminar3
Select one from the following:3
Script Analysis3
Creative Writing: Playwriting3
American Drama3
Select one from the following:3
Costume Design3
Scene Design3
Sound Design3
Lighting Design3
Non-Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW)
DANC 2460Dance for Musical Theatre2
Select 4-6 credits from the following:4-6
Ballet I1
Modern Dance I1
Ballet II2
Modern Dance II2
Ballet III2
Modern Dance III2
Voice or Applied Music-Vocal 46
Applied Music1-2
Major Ensemble1
Opera Workshop1
Opera Workshop1
Concert Choir II1
Jazz Ensembles II1
Singing for Musical Theatre3
Second Language Requirement: (not required)
Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 66-11
Total Credits120
1

 See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.

2

A Mathematics General Education course is required but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter the course selected first.

3

 See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.

4

Two of the required vocal credits may be in choral ensemble or opera workshop.

5

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 with a Concentration in Musical Theatre 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.

Plan of Study Grid
FreshmanCredits
ENGL 1110G Composition I (C- or better) 4
MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics (C- or better) 1 3
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences Course or Social/Behavioral Science Course 2 3-4
THEA 1221 Beginning Acting (Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences Course or Social/Behavioral Science Course) 3 3
THEA 1223 The Art of Theatre (C- or better) 3
THEA 2993 Theatre Workshop I 0.5
Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 4
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 2 3
THEA 2310
2310L
Stagecraft (C- or better) 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
 Credits29-31
Sophomore
Choose from one of 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 2415 Running Crew II (C- or better) 1
THEA 2421 Vocal Production for the Actor (C- or better) 3
THEA 2340 Introduction to Design (C- or better) 3
THEA 303 Theatre History I (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
Stage Movement (C- or better)
or Stagecraft and Stagecraft Laboratory
3-4
THEA 2993 Theatre Workshop I (C- or better) 0.5
THEA 317 Musical Theatre (C- or better) 3
THEA 345 Costume Practicum (C- or better) 1
THEA 348 Running Crew III (C- or better) 1
DANC 2460 Dance for Musical Theatre (C- or better) 2
MUSC 1992 Applied Music (C- or better) 4 2
 Credits33-34
Junior
Area V: Creative and Fine Arts Course 2 3
Area V: Humanities Course 2 3
THEA 300 Theatre Workshop II (C- or better) 0.5
THEA 346 Scenic Practicum (C- or better) 1
THEA 347 Lighting Practicum (C- or better) 1
THEA 349 Running Crew IV (C- or better) 1
Choose one from the following: 3
Script Analysis
Creative Writing: Playwriting
American Drama
MUSC 1992 Applied Music (C- or better) 4 2
THEA 300 Theatre Workshop II (C- or better) 0.5
THEA 304 Theatre History II (C- or better) 3
THEA 395 Directing I (C- or better) 3
THEA 417 Musical Theatre II (C- or better) 3
MUSC 1992 Applied Music (DANC Course Elective (C- or better)) 4 2
Elective Courses 8 2
 Credits28
Senior
Viewing a Wider World Courses 6 6
General Education Elective Course 2 3-4
DANC Course Elective Courses 7 4-6
THEA 300 Theatre Workshop II (C- or better) 0.5
THEA 439 Senior Seminar (C- or better) 3
THEA 300 Theatre Workshop II (Elective Course (Upper-Division)) 0.5
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)
Elective Courses (Upper-Division) 8 10
 Credits30-33
 Total Credits120-126
1

MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is suggested for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1130G first or any other General Education Mathematics course.

2

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses

3

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.

4

Students must complete a total of 6 credits of THEA 324 Singing for Musical Theatre, MUSC 1992 Applied Music (2 credits can be fulfilled with MUSC 2120, MUSC 2993, MUSC 351, MUSC 361 Concert Choir II, or MUSC 368)

6

See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses

7

DANC Courses: (be mindful of course prerequisites when registering)

8

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.