Theatre, B.A. - Concentration in Theatre Studies

All students seeking a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre must select a Concentration in either Theatre Studies or Design & Production.

For a Concentration in Theatre Studies, students must complete the following Department requirements. All courses submitted by a student in fulfillment of the B.A. in Theatre must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Theatre Core: (31 Credits)

THTR 100 - Introduction to Theatre Scenography (3.00)
THTR 104 - Introduction to Costume (3.00)
THTR 120 - Introduction to Theatre: Theory and Production (3.00)
THTR 202 - Introduction to Dramatic Literature (3.00)
THTR 241 - Theatre Ensemble I (3.00)
THTR 244 - Script Analysis (3.00)
THTR 261 - Theatre Production: Running Crew (1.00)
THTR 262 - Theatre Production: Lighting and Sound (1.00)
THTR 263 - Theatre Production: Costumes (1.00)
THTR 264 - Theatre Production: Scenery (1.00)
THTR 310 - History of the Theatre (3.00)
THTR 411 - Modern Theatre: History and Practice (3.00)
THTR 460 - Theatre Capstone (3.00)

Theatre Studies Requirements: (6 Credits)

THTR 110 - Introduction to Acting (3.00)
Or
THTR 220 - Craft of Acting I (3.00)
And
THTR 341 - Theatre Ensemble II (3.00)

Design Series “D”

One of the following: (3 Credits)

Executive Series “E”

One of the following: (3 Credits)

Literature Series “L”

One of the following: (3 Credits)

THTR 349 - Gender, Sex and Theatre Performance (3.00)
THTR 410 - Contemporary Political Theatre (3.00)
THTR 470 - Drama Seminar (1.00 - 4.00)

Production/Performance Requirement: Credits (3- 9 Credits)

As part of their final four semesters, all BA Theatre majors with a Concentration in Theatre Studies must complete two semesters of production/performance coursework. These may be fulfilled with any of the following:

THTR 339 - Advanced Production Techniques (1.00 - 3.00)
THTR 390 - Theatre in Production (3.00)
THTR 400 - Theatre Studies (1.00 - 6.00)
THTR 439 - Advanced Design Techniques (1.00 - 3.00)
THTR 490 - Production Workshop (3.00)

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Theatre, B.A. - Concentration in Theatre Studies

Theatre Core: (31 Credits)

Theatre Studies Requirements: (6 Credits)

Design Series “D”

Executive Series “E”

Literature Series “L”

Production/Performance Requirement: Credits (3- 9 Credits)

Total: 48 Credits