B. A. in Theatre Arts
In addition to completing the general education curriculum requirements, students pursuing a major in THEATRE ARTS must complete the following major program requirements.
To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts, students may choose to specialize in one (1) of two (2) concentrations: 1) Performance or 2) Design and Technical Production. The major requires a total of 53 semester hours taken within the major. Of those hours, 32 are part of the THEA Core Requirements, while the other 21 are in the student’s chosen concentration. Students may also pursue dual concentrations.
Theatre Arts Core Course Requirements
| Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 1101 | Drama Survey I | 3 |
| THEA 1102 | Drama Survey II | 3 |
| THEA 1180 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 1184 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 2110 | Introduction to Design | 3 |
| THEA 2330 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 4484 | Senior Thesis | 3 |
| THEA 3285 | Theatre Arts Practicum | 8 |
Total Core: 32 semester hours
Performance Concentration Course Requirements
| Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 1205 | Movement for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 1286 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA 2210 | Voice and Diction | 3 |
| THEA 2351 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 3305 | Period Styles of Acting | 3 |
| THEA 3451 | Auditioning | 3 |
| THEA Elective | 3 |
Total Performance Track: 21 semester hours
Design and Technical Production Concentration Course Requirements
| Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTD 1151 | Drawing I | 3 |
Choose from the following courses for a total of 15 hours:
| Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 1286 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA 2370 | Properties Design and Construction | 3 |
| THEA 3385 | Costume Design | 3 |
| THEA 3360 | Scenic Design | 3 |
| THEA 3381 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| THEA 3586 | Advanced Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA 3390 | Advanced Stagecraft | 3 |
| MUSI 2390 | Audio Engineering | 3 |
| FILM 3001 | Audio Techniques | 3 |
| One FPA Elective | 3 |
Total Design/Technical Track: 21 semester hours
THEATRE ARTS MAJOR: 53 semester hours
Recommended Progression
Students who are interested in the B.A. in Theatre Arts can review a four-year course plan.
