Theatre — Integrated Studies of Performance
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department: Performing Arts
School: School of Arts and Sciences
Major Code: 060
General Education Requirements (44 Semester Hours)
| Area | Hours | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | 9 | ENG 1113 and ENG 1213; COMM 1233 or 2213 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 12 | POSC 1513; HIST 1513 or 1523; ECON 2113/GEOG 2723/HIST 3513/SOC 1113; KIN 1113 or PSY 1113 |
| Science and Mathematics | 14 | BIOL 1114 or 1404; Physical Sciences; Math options; BIM 1553 or CIS 1003 |
| Humanities | 9 | Humanities/Philosophy/Lit; Fine Arts; Foreign Language |
Major Requirements: Theatre (40 Semester Hours)
Core (18 Semester Hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 1143 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| THTR 2753 | Fundamentals of Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 3023 | History of Musical Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 3523 | History of Theatre to 1700 | 3 |
| THTR 3623 | History of Theatre: 1700 to Present | 3 |
| THTR 4673 | Theory and Criticism of Dramatic Arts | 3 |
Performance Core (9 Semester Hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 1113 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 1133 | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 1213 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |
Emphasis Courses (13 Semester Hours)
Choose from the following to complete 13 hours:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 1312 | Character Analysis | 2 |
| THTR 2233 | Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| THTR 2753 | Movement for the Theatre Artist | 3 |
| THTR 3013 | Musical Theatre Performance I | 3 |
| THTR 3033 | Musical Theatre Performance II | 3 |
| THTR 3043 | Musical Theatre Audition | 3 |
| THTR 3333 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THTR 3432 | Directing | 2 |
| THTR 3942 | Acting Workshop: Audition | 2 |
| THTR 3963 | Acting Workshop: Period Styles | 3 |
| THTR 4013 | Musical Theatre Workshop | 3 |
| THTR 4222 | Stage Dialects | 2 |
| THTR 4412 | Directing Workshop | 2 |
| THTR 4752 | Method Acting | 2 |
THTR 1660 Theatre Practicum must be taken for 8 semesters. THTR 1510 Musical Theatre Voice must be taken for 4 semesters. THTR 3510 Musical Theatre Voice II must be taken for 4 semesters (alternatively, Musical Theatre Voice II may be substituted with THTR 1152 Dance I and THTR 1162 Dance II). Piano is recommended for 2 semesters.
Note: All required THTR courses must be completed with a grade of C or better for the major.
Total Hours Required: 84
