Theatre Arts (B.A. or B.S.)
To be eligible for graduation, Theatre Arts students taking B.A./B.S. options in Theatre must achieve a minimum grade of C in all THE courses required by their major. To participate in departmental productions, a student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA overall.
Required course work for students pursuing the B.A. in Theatre Arts includes:
- the university requirements (see regulation J-3),
- the general CLASS core requirements, and
- the Theatre Arts core courses listed below.
Required course work for students pursuing the B.S. in Theatre Arts includes:
- the university requirements (see regulation J-3), and
- the general CLASS core, an established minor, or courses in a related field approved by the Theatre Arts Department (20 credits), and the Theatre Arts core courses listed below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THE 1010 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THE 1020 | Introduction to Design | 3 |
| THE 1030 | Theatre Technology | 3 |
| THE 1040 | Costume Technology | 3 |
| THE 1050 | Basics of Performance I | 3 |
| THE 1060 | Basics of Performance II | 3 |
| THE 3710 | Play Analysis | 3 |
| THE 3900 | Design, Technology, and Management Practicum | 2 |
| THE 4520 | Theatre Historiography | 3 |
| THE 4530 | Topics in World Theatre History | 3 |
| THE 4830 | Senior Capstone Project | 1 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Scene Design I | ||
| Costume Design I | ||
| Lighting Design I | ||
| Theatre Management | ||
| Total Hours | 38 | |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
Theatre Arts (B.A.)
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| THE 1010 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THE 1030 | Theatre Technology | 3 |
| THE 1050 | Basics of Performance I | 3 |
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| THE 1020 | Introduction to Design | 3 |
| THE 1040 | Costume Technology | 3 |
| THE 1060 | Basics of Performance II | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| THE 3900 | Design, Technology, and Management Practicum | 1 |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| American Experience Course | 3 | |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| THE 3710 | Play Analysis | 3 |
| THE 3900 | Design, Technology, and Management Practicum | 1 |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| THE 2010 OR THE 2020 OR THE 2050 OR THE 3200 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| THE 4520 | Theatre Historiography | 3 |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| THE 2010 OR THE 2020 OR THE 2050 OR THE 3200 | 3 | |
| CHIN 1010 OR FREN 1101 OR GERM 1101 OR JAPN 1010 OR AIST 1010 OR SPAN 1101 | 4 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| International Course | 3 | |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| CHIN 1020 OR FREN 1102 OR GERM 1102 OR JAPN 1020 OR SPAN 1102 | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| CHIN 2010 OR FREN 2010 OR GERM 2010 OR JAPN 2010 OR SPAN 2010 | 4 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| THE 4830 | Senior Capstone Project | 1 |
| THE 4530 | Topics in World Theatre History | 3 |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| CHIN 2020 OR FREN 2020 OR GERM 2020 OR JAPN 2020 OR SPAN 2020 | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Theatre Arts (B.S.)
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| THE 1010 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THE 1030 | Theatre Technology | 3 |
| THE 1050 | Basics of Performance I | 3 |
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| THE 1020 | Introduction to Design | 3 |
| THE 1040 | Costume Technology | 3 |
| THE 1060 | Basics of Performance II | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| THE 3900 | Design, Technology, and Management Practicum | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Oral Communications Course | 3 | |
| American Experience Course | 3 | |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| THE 3710 | Play Analysis | 3 |
| THE 3900 | Design, Technology, and Management Practicum | 1 |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| THE 2010 OR THE 2020 OR THE 2050 OR THE 3200 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| THE 4520 | Theatre Historiography | 3 |
| B.S. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| THE 2010 OR THE 2020 OR THE 2050 OR THE 3200 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| THE 4530 | Topics in World Theatre History | 3 |
| B.S. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| International Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| B.S. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| THE 4830 | Senior Capstone Project | 1 |
| B.S. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Related Field/Minor, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
The degree map is a guide for the timely completion of your curricular requirements. Your academic advisor or department may be contacted for assistance in interpreting this map. This map is not reflective of your academic history or transcript and it is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements. Please contact the Registrar's Office regarding your official degree/certificate completion status.
- Students will demonstrate a knowledgeable awareness of the interconnectedness of theatre history, dramatic theory, and production practices. They will distinguish and apply terminologies, processes, and traditions specific to Theatre Arts.
- Students will articulate insights about Theatre Arts and specific theatre events.
- Students will demonstrate self-reflection; they will clearly articulate the role of theatre in their lives.
- Students will articulate a personal philosophy about theatre practice, its cultural impact on society, and their responsibility as an artist.