Nov 21, 2024

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Theatre Studies (B.A.)

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The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at http://www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

Requirements in School (49)

Theatre Arts Core (12)

THEA 201 - The Aesthetics of Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 235 - Stage Technology I: Costumes and Makeup Credits: 3
THEA 235A - Stage Technology I Laboratory Credits: 1
THEA 255 - Stage Technology II: Scenery and Lighting Credits: 3
THEA 255A - Stage Technology II Laboratory Credits: 1
THEA 366 - House Management and Publicity Credits: 1

And

THEA 214 - Introduction to Performance Credits: 3
OR THEA 215 - Fundamentals of Storytelling Credits: 3
THEA 220 - Introduction to Design Credits: 3
THEA 300 - Script Analysis Credits: 3
THEA 312 - Directing I Credits: 3
THEA 370 - History of Theatre and Drama I Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
THEA 370 is a writing infused course.
THEA 371 - History of Theatre and Drama II Credits: 3
THEA 371 is a writing infused course.
THEA 412 - Directing II Credits: 3
THEA 466 - The Business of Theatre Credits: 1-3
Students must take this course for 2 semester hours.
THEA 492 - Senior Research Project Credits: 2
OR THEA 495 - Internship in Theatre Arts Credits: 1-9
Students must take 2 semester hours in this course.
Electives outside of school by advisement.

Course work from the following with each course taken for at least 1 hour (3):

THEA 377 - Theatre Performance Practicum Credits: 1
THEA 395 - Production Practicum Credits: 1

Course work from the following (9)

THEA 216 - Acting I: Performing Skills Credits: 3
THEA 313 - Stage Management Credits: 3
THEA 316 - Acting II: Technique Development Credits: 3
THEA 320 - Theatre Design II: Costumes Credits: 3
THEA 321 - Theatre Design III: Scenery Credits: 3
THEA 322 - Theatre Design IV: Lighting Credits: 3
THEA 335 - Costume Technology Credits: 3
THEA 338 - Makeup Techniques Credits: 3
THEA 341 - Lighting Technology Credits: 3
THEA 347 - Theatrical Props Design and Management I Credits: 3
THEA 355 - Scene Technology Credits: 3
THEA 381 - Theatrical Theory and Criticism Credits: 3
THEA 404 - Stage Combat Credits: 2
THEA 419 - Performance Credits: 1-3
THEA 465 - Managing the Performing Arts Credits: 3
THEA 475 - Contemporary Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 477 - African-American Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 478 - Period Style for the Theatre I Credits: 3
THEA 479 - Period Style for the Theatre II Credits: 3
THEA 481 - Playwriting I Credits: 3
THEA 482 - Playwriting Studio Credits: 3
THEA 482 is a writing infused course.
THEA 495 - Internship in Theatre Arts Credits: 1-9
Students must take 6 semester hours in this course.
THEA 497 - Tutorial in Theatre Credits: 1-3
TH-D 205 - Dance Techniques I Credits: 1
TH-D 207 - Dance Techniques II Credits: 1
TH-D 286 - Dance Improvisation Credits: 3
TH-D 330 - Musical Theatre Dance Credits: 2

Requirements outside School (0-12)

Fulfillment of B.A. foreign language requirement (0-12)
(See “Foreign Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree” in the Other Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.)

Special Requirements

Formal continuation as a candidate for the B.A. degree will require successful completion of the theatre studies competency examination along with a review of the student’s academic and creative work. The examination and review must be completed by the end of the fourth semester for NIU students. In the case of transfer students, the examination and review must be completed by the end of the second semester at NIU. Students are required to maintain a minimum overall 2.00 GPA; maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in all theatre courses; successfully pass a portfolio review of work achieved in theatre, and complete either THEA 492, Senior Research Project, or THEA 495, Internship in Theatre Arts, to reflect academic and artistic excellence, prior to graduation.