This page is a copy of the Theatre degree requirements section of the 2009-10 College catalog (pdf).
The theatre major has been designed for students who wish to pursue careers in an array of arts and entertainment areas. Graduates will be qualified for professional entry-level jobs, and as strong candidates for graduate and professional schools. The general theatre major exists for those students wishing a broad exposure to the totality of theatre art. Students may also select an emphasis in performance or design-technology.
Students actively apply their classroom education by participating in the College's main stage theatre productions, student-generated productions in the studio theatre, dance concerts, and through scenic, lighting, costume, and box office student employment opportunities. Majors are also encouraged to study in other disciplines in the School of Communication and the Arts. Students regularly interview, audition for, and find work in professional summer theatres. Auditions and backstage opportunities in productions are open to all students regardless of major or year.
THEATRE MAJOR - GENERAL EMPHASIS
| COURSE TITLE | HOURS |
| THEA 131 Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THEA 202 Technical Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 211 Dramatic Literature: Classical Greece to Renaissance | 3 |
| THEA 212 Dramatic Literature: 17th Century to Present | 3 |
| THEA 301 History of Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 302 History of Theatre II | 3 |
| THEA 390 Theatre Practicum | 3 |
| THEA 410 Senior Project | 3 |
| THEA Other courses | 12 |
| Total Hours Required | 36 |
THEATRE MAJOR - PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS
The performance emphasis focuses on an integrative process that sets an actor in motion physically, verbally, and emotionally, leading to creative and informed choices in character development and dramatic texts.
| COURSE TITLE | HOURS |
| THEA 120 Introduction to Dance | 3 |
| THEA 123 Voice and Diction | 3 |
| THEA 131 Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THEA 202 Technical Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 211 Dramatic Literature: Classical Greece to Renaissance | 3 |
| THEA 212 Dramatic Literature: 17th Century to Present | 3 |
| THEA 232 Script and Character Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 250 Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA 301 History of Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 302 History of Theatre II | 3 |
| THEA 315 Advanced Acting | 3 |
| THEA 390 Theatre Practicum | 3 |
| THEA 410 Senior Project | 3 |
| An Additional Six Hours from the following classes: | 6 |
| THEA 275 Musical Theatre | |
| THEA 311 Directing | |
| THEA 340 Theatre Management | |
| THEA 390 Theatre Practicum | |
| THEA 398 Special Topics in Theatre | |
| THEA 399 Internship in Theatre | |
| Total Hours Required | 45 |
THEATRE MAJOR - DESIGN/TECHNICAL EMPHASIS
The design/technical emphasis focuses on the development of the skills and artistic abilities required for production in theatre arts. Students learn skills in the areas of lighting, sound, scenery, props, stage management, and other related positions.
| COURSE TITLE | HOURS |
| THEA 131 Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THEA 202 Technical Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 212 Dramatic Literature: 17th Century to Present | 3 |
| THEA 250 Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA 301 History of Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 302 History of Theatre II | 3 |
| THEA 330 Technical Theatre II | 3 |
| THEA 331 Scene Design | 3 |
| THEA 333 Lighting Design | 3 |
| THEA 340 Theatre Management | 3 |
| THEA 390 Theatre Practicum | 3 |
| THEA 410 Senior Project | 3 |
| An Addition Six Hours from the following classes: | 6 |
| THEA 311 Directing | |
| THEA 397 Independent Study in Theatre | |
| THEA 398 Special Topics in Theatre | |
| THEA 399 Internship in Theatre | |
| Total Hours Required | 45 |
THEATRE MINOR REQUIREMENTS
| COURSE TITLE | HOURS |
| One of the following courses: | 3 |
| THEA 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts | |
| THEA 131 Fundamentals of Acting | |
| THEA 232 Script and Character Analysis | |
| One of the following courses: | 3 |
| THEA 102 Intro to Technical Theatre & Design | |
| THEA 202 Technical Theatre | |
| Other THEA Courses | 12 |
| Total Hours Required | 18 |