Theatre Arts
B.A. in Theatre Arts with Major in Theatre Arts
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| THEA 110 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | 3 |
| THEA 161 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 270 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| Essential Studies courses | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEA 201 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 230 | Text Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 260 | Costume Craft | 3 |
| Essential Studies courses | 8 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THEA 201 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 225 | Makeup for the Stage | 3 |
| THEA 300 or THEA 335 | Play Direction I or Stage Management | 3 |
| Required course in chosen subplan | 3-6 | |
| Essential Studies course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEA 330 | Contemporary Theatre | 3 |
| Required courses in chosen subplan | 6 | |
| Essential Studies courses | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Required courses in chosen subplan | 5 | |
| Essential Studies/General Elective courses | 10 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Required courses in chosen subplan | 5 | |
| Essential Studies/General Elective courses | 10 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THEA 423 | History of the Theatre: Classical, Medieval and Renaissance courses is offered every other fall, so students may need to take the course in the fall of their third year | 3 |
| Essential Studies/General Elective courses | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEA 424 | History of the Theatre: Seventeenth Century to the Present course is offered every other year, so students may need to take it in the spring of their third year | 3 |
| Essential Studies/General Elective courses | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 118-121 | |
This four year plan of study is meant as a guide; Theatre Arts majors are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester before registering for classes to ensure proper course sequencing and progress toward their degree. In particular, the three different subplans for the BA in Theatre Arts involve different requirements.
Many Theatre Arts courses are offered on a 4-semester cycle. Please take this into account before making course choices for any given term. Please discuss options with your advisor each term before registering for classes.
Students must complete enough electives to bring total credit hours up to the 120. Please Note: Every student must fulfill all University, Departmental, and Essential Studies requirements.
Students are also encouraged to study abroad at some point in their studies. They should consult with their advisor to plan for this worthwhile educational experience.