The Bachelor of Arts with a major in theatre is designed to introduce students to the multiple facets of theatre scholarship and theatre practice. The theatre major is designed to provide a flexible and extensive education in dramatic literature, theatre history, performance practice and theatrical design dynamics for students interested in careers in theatre and related entertainment arts, education, communication and television, and other professions.

Admission requirements for the program are satisfied by the general requirements for undergraduate admission to the university; see Admission Requirements and ACT Score Requirement.

Matriculation: Classes for theatre students begin immediately in the freshman year. The BA core courses and electives are listed below. Students should consult with departmental undergraduate advisers before the program is begun.

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must complete a minimum of 120 credits in course work, including satisfaction of the University General Education Requirements and College Group Requirements (see General Education Program and CFPCA General Education Course List) as well as 45 credits in theatre courses including the core major requirements listed below. The minimum grade for each course required in the major, which must be taken in the Department of Theatre, must be no less than a 'C' (C minus is not acceptable) in order for the course credit to count toward completion of the degree. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must also fulfill the foreign language requirement (see Foreign Language Requirement). All course work must be completed in accordance with the academic regulations of the university and the college governing undergraduate scholarship and degrees; see Bachelor's Degree Requirements, Academic Regulations and Bachelor's Degree Requirements: Fine, Performing and Communication Arts. Departmental information published in this bulletin is intended for use in conjunction with advising, but in all cases, regardless of advice given, students are responsible for meeting and satisfying requirements as set forth in the bulletin.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in theatre must complete a minimum of 45 credits, distributed as follows:

GENERAL STUDIES/HISTORY (12 credits):

THR 1010 -- (VP) Introduction to the Theatre: Cr. 3
THR 1020 -- Play Analysis: Cr. 3
THR 5100 -- Theatre History I: Cr. 3

Plus one of the following electives:

THR 1030 -- (VP) (CD) Black Theatre: An Introduction: Cr. 3
THR 5210 -- Theatre History II: Cr. 3

PERFORMANCE/PRODUCTION (15/16 credits):

THR 1040 -- Acting I (Improvisation): Cr. 3
THR 1050 -- Acting II (Technique and Process): Cr. 3
THR 2080 -- Theatre Laboratory: Cr. 1 (1 each year for total of 4)
THR 4997 -- Theatre Capstone Experience: Cr. 3

Plus one of the following electives:

THR 2010 -- Stage Movement I: Cr. 2
THR 2110 -- Voice Lab I: Cr. 2
THR 2180 -- Stage Management: Cr. 3
THR 3110 -- Principles of Theatre Management: Cr. 3
THR 5050 -- Play Direction: Cr. 3

DRAMATIC LITERATURE (9 credits):

THR 5120 -- Development of Drama I: Cr. 3
THR 5993 -- Writing Intensive Course in Theatre: Cr. 0

Plus two of the following electives:

THR 5220 -- Black Dramatic Literature: Cr. 3
THR 5230 -- Pioneers of the Modern Theatre: Cr. 3
THR 5250 -- Playwriting: Cr. 3
THR 3460 -- Applied Theatre Studies: Theatre in Education: Cr.3
THR 3410 -- Applied Theatre Studies: Community Possibilities: Cr. 3
THR 6120 -- Development of Drama II: Cr. 3

DESIGN/TECHNICAL THEATRE (8/9 credits):

THR 2130 -- Stagecraft: Cr. 3
THR 2500 -- Introduction to Design: Cr. 3

Plus one of the following electives:

THR 3050 -- Principles of Makeup: Cr. 2
THR 5010 -- Theatre Costuming I: Cr. 3
THR 5070 -- Stage Lighting: Cr. 3
THR 5080 -- Stage Design: Cr. 3