Theatre Arts Curriculum
Theatre students receive a solid foundation in the history, literature and theory of theatre to provide the basis for artistic expression. On the foundation of broad theatre knowledge, the student will elect to pursue a concentration in one of three areas: Design/Technology, Performance or Theatre Studies. The Design/Technology track includes training in set, lighting, costume design and drawing & painting, with additional areas of study in stage management and technical theatre. The core of the performance track is the acting curriculum, with additional course offerings in movement, musical theatre skills, voice and speech. The Theatre Studies area incorporates directing, theatre management, studies in literature and dramaturgy. In addition, all theatre majors are required to complete a minor of their own choosing with a minimum of 18 credits.
Theatre Core Requirements: 34 Credits
- THE231 Acting I: 3 credits
- THE233 Western Drama I: 3 credits
- THE234 Western Drama II: 3 credits
- THE251 Theatre One: 3 credits
- THE252 Introduction to Theatre Technology: 3 credits
- THE253 Costume Construction I: 3 credits
- THE260 Introduction to Design: 3 credits
- THE301 Theatre Arts Participation: 1 credit
- THE301 Theatre Arts Participation: 1 credit
- THE301 Theatre Arts Participation: 1 credit
- THE301 Theatre Arts Participation: 1 credit
- THE321 Theatre History I: 3 credits
- THE322 Theatre History II: 3 credits
- THE465 Theatre IV: 3 credits
Concentration Requirements: (18 credits)
In addition to the above listed core courses, students must complete an 18 credit requirement in a selected concentration (Design and Technology, Performance, or Theatre Studies.)
Performance Concentration Requirement: (18 credits)
THE334 Speech for the Stage: 3 credits
THE332 Acting II: 3 credits
THE337 Introduction to Dance/Movement: 3 credits
Upper Division Concentration Electives: 6 credits
Non-Concentration Elective: 3 credits
Design and Technology Concentration Requirement: (18 credits)
THE354 Scene Design I: 3 credits
THE355 Costume Design I: 3 credits
THE356 Lighting Design I: 3 credits
THE493 Drawing and Painting for Theatre: 3 credits
Upper Division Concentration Elective: 3 credits
Non-Concentration Elective: 3 credits
Theatre Studies Concentration Requirement: (18 credits)
THE324 Dramaturgy: 3 credits
Upper Division Concentration Elective: 3 credits
Non-Concentration Elective: 3 credits
THE271 Page to Stage: Dramatic Text Analysis (OR) THE327 Race, Gender and Performance (OR) THE420 American Musical Theatre (OR) THE237 African American Drama (OR) THE238 History of American Theatre & Drama: 3 credits
THE441 Directing I (OR) THE325 Playmaking: 3 credits
THE344 Theatre Management (OR) THE342 Stage Management: 3 credits
List of Theatre Electives:
Performance = P; Design/Technical =DT; * = entrance by audition/interview
- THE211 Rehearsal and Production (1) P/DT
- THE212 Rehearsal and Production (2) P/DT
- THE213 Rehearsal and Production (3) P/DT
- THE241 Mind and Movement (2) P/DT
- THE295 Independent Study in TA (3) P/DT
- THE303 Voice for Theatre I (3) P
- THE304 Voice for Theatre II (3) P
- THE305 Musical Theatre Workshop I (3) P*
- THE306 Musical Theatre Workshop II (3) P*
- THE310 Live Theatre Experience (3) P/DT
- THE325 Playmaking (3) P
- THE332 Acting II (3) P
- THE333 Acting III (3) P*
- THE334 Speech for the Stage (3) P
- THE335 Stage Makeup I (3) P/DT
- THE336 Stage Makeup II (3) P/DT*
- THE337 Introduction to Dance/Movement (3) P
- THE338 Tap Dance I (3) P
- THE339 Jazz I (3) P
- THE341 Dialects for the Stage (3) P*
- THE342 Stage Management (3) DT
- THE343 Scene Painting (3) DT*
- THE345 Jazz Dance II (3) P*
- THE346 Tap Dance II (3) P*
- THE347 Choreography for Musical Theatre (3) P*
- THE351 Drafting for the Theatre (3) DT
- THE352 Introduction to Computer Assisted Design (3) DT
- THE353 Costume Construction 2 (3) DT
- THE354 Scene Design 1 (3) DT
- THE362 Improvisation and Performance (3) P
- THE363 Scene Study (3) P*
- THE364 A Modern Approach to Ballet (2)
- THE365 Theatrical Movement Technique (2)
- THE371 Text Analysis for the Actor (3) P*
- THE411 Rehearsal and Production (1) P/DT
- THE412 Rehearsal and Production (2) P/DT
- THE413 Rehearsal and Production (3) P/DT
- THE420 American Musical Theatre (3) P
- THE425 Multiculturalism and Theatre (3) P/DT
- THE432 Acting IV (3) P*
- THE441 Directing I (3) P/DT
- THE442 Directing II (3) P*
- THE451 Portfolio Development Seminar (3) DT*
- THE453 Costume Crafts (3) DT*
- THE454 Scene Design 2 (3) DT*
- THE455 Costume Design 2 (3) DT*
- THE456 Lighting Design 2 (3) DT*
- THE490 Senior Project in Theatre (3)
- THE492 Fieldwork in Professional Theatre (3) DT*
- THE494 Fieldwork in Theatre (3-15) P/DT*
- THE495 Independent Study in TA (2-4) P/DT*
- THE594 Fieldwork in TA (3-15) P/DT*
- THE293, THE393, THE493 Selected Topics (1-3)
Some of the titles recently offered as Selected Topics:
- Introduction to Autocad: 3 credits
- Broadway Dance Styles: 3 credits
- History of Costume: 3 credits
- Making Dance: 3 credits
- Stage Combat: 2 credits
- Mask and Mime: 2 credits
- Lighting Design I: 3 credits
- Movement in Asian Theatre: 2 credits
NOTE: Theatre Arts Participation, THE301, must be taken four times for a total of 4 credits.
* Special Note: A grade of "C-" or better must be earned in all Theatre courses to earn credit toward a theatre major.
Substitutions for courses in any specific area of the program may be approved by the departmental chair.
