Theatre Studies (B.A.)

Requirements in School (50)

Theatre Arts Core (10)

• THEA 201 - The Aesthetics of Theatre Credits: 3
• THEA 210 - Introduction to Theatre and Dance Production Credits: 2
• THEA 210A - Introduction to Theatre and Dance Production: Laboratory Credits: 2
• THEA 238 - Stage Makeup Credits: 1
• THEA 295 - Theatre and Dance Production Practicum I Credits: 1
• THEA 366 - House Management and Publicity Credits: 1

And (23)

• THEA 200 - Script Analysis Credits: 3
• THEA 214 - Introduction to Performance Credits: 3
• THEA 220 - Introduction to Design Credits: 3
• THEA 312 - Directing I Credits: 3
•       OR  THEA 412 - Directing II 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