Theatre Studies (B.A.)

Requirements in School (50)

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
• 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.

• This is a creativity and critical analysis general education course for the Origins and Influences Pathway.

• THEA 371 - History of Theatre and Drama II Credits: 3

• THEA 371 is a writing infused course.

• THEA 466 - The Business of Theatre Credits: 1-3

• Students must take this course for 2 semester hours.

• THEA 492 - Senior Capstone Project Credits: 1-3

• Students must take this course for a total of 3 semester hours.

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

At the end of each academic year, candidates for the B.A. degree will complete an end of year review with the B.A. Committee. Once the candidate has achieved the academic rank of junior, they shall present a senior capstone project topic during their end of year review. Once the B.A. candidate has achieved the academic rank of senior, they shall complete a senior capstone project and present their work before the B.A. Committee. Students are required to maintain a minimum overall 2.00 GPA, and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in all theatre courses.

Total Hours for a Major in Theatre Studies (B.A.): 50-62