Theatre Studies (B.A.)

Requirements in School (60)

Theatre Arts Core (15)

• 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 395 - Performance and Production Credits: 1

• Students must take 4 semester hours in this course.

And

• THEA 214 - Introduction to Performance Credits: 3
• THEA 215 - Fundamentals of Storytelling Credits: 3
• THEA 216 - Acting I: Performing Skills Credits: 3
• THEA 220 - Introduction to Design Credits: 3
• THEA 300 - Script Analysis Credits: 3
• THEA 312 - Directing I Credits: 3
• THEA 316 - Acting II: Technique Development Credits: 3
• THEA 370 - History of Theatre and Drama I Credits: 3
• THEA 371 - History of Theatre and Drama II Credits: 3
• THEA 412 - Directing II Credits: 3
• THEA 466 - The Business of Theatre Credits: 1 to 3
• THEA 475 - Contemporary Theatre Credits: 3
• THEA 492 - Senior Research Project Credits: 3

• OR

• THEA 495 - Internship in Theatre Arts Credits: 1 to 9

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 Requirement

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 third 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 2.50 GPA in all theatre courses; successfully pass a portfolio review of work achieved in theatre, and complete THEA 492, Senior Research Project, which is to reflect academic and artistic excellence as outlined in the B.A. in theatre studies handbook or complete THEA 495, Internship in Theatre Arts.

Total Hours for a Major in Theatre Studies (B.A.): 60-72