Theatre, B.S.

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Performance Emphasis
Design and Technical Theatre Emphasis

Theatre History and Literature Emphasis
Cinema Emphasis

Theatre Major

All requirements for Theatre majors are outlined below. Students may elect to emphasize performance, design and technical theatre, cinema, or history and literature.

Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)

Theatre Core (36 Credits)

THEA 201 - Theatre Aesthetics
THEA 227 - Acting I
THEA 231 - Stagecraft
THEA 232 - Theatrical Lighting and Sound
THEA 236 - Makeup I
THEA 260 - Theatre Participation I (taken twice for a total of two credit hours)
THEA 330 - Theatre Design I
THEA 350 - Directing I
THEA 360 - Theatre Participation II
or
THEA 476 - Production Practicum (for a total of four credit hours)
THEA 374 - Survey of Drama
THEA 375 - Theatre History I
THEA 376 - Theatre History II

Theatre Electives for the Following Emphasis (9 credits)

All majors are required to complete nine additional semester hours of courses from the following emphases: performance, design and technical theatre, history and literature, or cinema.

Performance Emphasis

Design and Technical Theatre Emphasis

Theatre History and Literature Emphasis

Cinema Emphasis

B.S. Degree (8-9 credits)

Students seeking a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program must complete 8-9 semester hours in the following areas:

CVPA Historical or analytical course chosen from: 3 credits

Non-CVPA Analytical course chosen from: 3 credits

Choose from:

Electives (18-26 credits)

Students should consult with their academic advisor in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 semester hours required for graduation.