Theatre (B.A.)

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*This program cannot be declared after June 13, 2019.

Student Learning Outcomes for Theatre:

Students will be able to:

Think conceptually and critically about text, performance, and production and communicate those thoughts clearly and effectively.
Analyze Western dramatic literature, taking account of genre, production style, and historical period where appropriate.
Demonstrate a proficiency in standard theatre production processes.
Describe how theatre reflects and relates to society, and how theatre and society can affect each other.

The Theatre major requires 43-44 credits:

One course from:

The Theatre major with the Performance concentration requires:

First Year Suggested Courses:

FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar
EN 100 - PLE Writing and Language or
EN 150 - PLE Advanced Writing and Language
TH 105 - HUM Introduction to Theatre
TH 155 - CE Stagecraft
TH 165 - CE Basic Acting
MA 251 - MA Probability and Statistics
Three Core/Elective courses (12 credits total)

The Theatre major with a Technology concentration requires:

First Year Suggested Courses:

FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar
EN 100 - PLE Writing and Language or
EN 150 - PLE Advanced Writing and Language
MA 251 - MA Probability and Statistics
TH 105 - HUM Introduction to Theatre
TH 155 - CE Stagecraft
TH 165 - CE Basic Acting
TH 355 - Theatrical Design Studio
Two Core/Elective courses (8 credits total)

Notes:

TH 105 may be taken any semester. It is required for all majors.

TH 155 may be taken every fall semester. It is required for all majors.

TH 255 may be taken every other spring semester. It is required for all majors.

The prerequisite for TH 230 and TH 235 is TH 165. TH 230 and TH 235 are offered in alternating spring terms. They are both required for student in the theatre performance concentration, but NOT in the technology concentration.

Theatre majors in the performance concentration are required to take DA 101, offered every semester. Theatre majors in the technology concentration are required to take ART 105, offered every semester.

The Theatre and Dance Department strongly advises that first-year students take at least two of the following three courses during their first year: TH 105, TH 155, and/or TH 165.