Theatre — Technical Theatre Design

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Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department: Performing Arts
School: School of Arts and Sciences
Major Code: 060

General Education Requirements (44 Semester Hours)

AreaHoursOptions
Communications9ENG 1113 and ENG 1213; COMM 1233 or 2213
Social and Behavioral Sciences12POSC 1513; HIST 1513 or 1523; ECON 2113/GEOG 2723/HIST 3513/SOC 1113; KIN 1113 or PSY 1113
Science and Mathematics14BIOL 1114 or 1404; Physical Sciences; Math options; BIM 1553 or CIS 1003
Humanities9Humanities/Philosophy/Lit; Fine Arts; Foreign Language

Major Requirements: Theatre (40 Semester Hours)

Core (18 Semester Hours)

CourseTitleHours
THTR 1143Theatre Appreciation3
THTR 2753Fundamentals of Theatre Design3
THTR 3023History of Musical Theatre3
THTR 3523History of Theatre to 17003
THTR 3623History of Theatre: 1700 to Present3
THTR 4673Theory and Criticism of Dramatic Arts3

Technical Core (9 Semester Hours)

CourseTitleHours
THTR 1113Introduction to Theatre3
THTR 1133Introduction to Technical Theatre3
THTR 1213Introduction to Acting3

Emphasis Courses (13 Semester Hours)

CourseTitleHours
THTR 2233Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation3
THTR 2753Movement for the Theatre Artist3
THTR 3333Stage Management3
THTR 3342Costuming2
THTR 3423Scenic Design3
THTR 3432Directing2
THTR 3453Lighting Design3

THTR 1660 Theatre Practicum must be taken for 8 semesters. Additional art classes are recommended as needed.

Note: All required THTR courses must be completed with a grade of C or better for the major.

Total Hours Required: 84