B.A. MAJOR - THEATRE

Purpose: The liberal arts theatre major offers cognitive, creative and practical classes that integrate the study of theory and history into performance. The program develops kinesthetic, cognitive, and creative understanding as well as skills such as keen perception, imaginative problem-solving, concentration, respect for craft, which are important to original work in all fields.

44 s.h. (Minor Required)

Prerequisite: Students are strongly recommended to take ENG 111 and CMST 191 in the first year and are required to complete these courses with a grade of "C" or better before enrolling in 300-level THAD courses.

REQUIRED COURSES (41 s.h.)

090 Showcase (0 Credit)
(enrollment with a grade of "P" required each semester any other major course is taken)
107 Introduction to Tech Theatre (2)
119 Play Reading (3)
131 Performance I (3)
207 Design Communication (3)
210 Theatre History/Dramatic Literature I (3)
231 Performance II (3)
291 Rehearsal & Performance (1; 6 s.h. required)
307 Design II Scenery & Costumes (3) or
309 Design II Lighting & Sound (3)
310 Theatre History/Dramatic Literature II (3)
321 Play Directing (3)
331 Performance III (3)
395 Topics (1-3; 2 s.h. required)
490 Capstone Production Project (3)
495 Theatre Senior Seminar (1)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (3 s.h.)

HIST 121 Western Civilization, 1500-1815 (3) *

* Course may be used to satisfy certain general education requirements.