Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre emphasizes the collaborative process and nurtures the theatre artist in body, intellect, and spirit. Students are encouraged to pursue diverse theatre goals, cultivate individual expression, and understand theatre as a tool for social and cultural discourse.
Bachelor of Arts Requirements (44 total credits)
- THA 105, 205, 305 Prod Credits (4) (4 experiences = 4 experiences, includes Actor’s Lab)
- THA 125 Stage Design Fundamentals (4)
- THA 130 Intro to Theatre Technology (4)
- THA 140 Acting Fundamentals (4)
- THA 210 Playwriting (4)
- THA 230 Stage Management Lab (2)
- THA 250 Topics in Theatre History (4)
- THA 360 Topics in Making Theatre 2 (1-2 variable credits)
- THA 425 Senior Seminar (4)
One from:
- THA 254 Performing Civil Rights (4)
- THA 255 Diversity on the American Stage (4)
- THA 256 Contemporary Latinx Theatre Lab (4)
Additional History Related course - Choose from one of:
- ENG 213 Drama (4)
- ENGL 221 Shakespeare before 1600 (4)
- ENGL 222 Shakespeare after 1600 (4)
- ENGL 223 Performing Shakespeare (4)
- MUS 231 Jazz History to the 1940s (4)
- MUSCS 130 Intro to Jazz History (4)
Plus 4 credits from:
- THA 200 Voice and Movement
- THA 220 Musical Theatre Dance (2 credits course)
- THA 240 Acting Techniques
- THA 340 Advanced Acting
- THA 260 Special Topics
- THA 228 Scenography
- THA 310 Directing
Theatre Arts Capstone Requirement
THA 425 Senior Seminar (offered in spring semester) is the course through which Theatre Arts and Theatre Business majors realize their Capstone Projects as part of a Spring Play Festival. Theatre Arts and Theatre Business seniors will propose a project in their area of interest in the fall of their senior year. Proposals must be approved by faculty. Areas of focus may include - Acting, Design, Directing, Dramaturgy, Marketing, Playwriting, or Stage Management. All capstone projects must include a writing component that demonstrates critical capacity and a formal presentation appropriate to the student’s target audience.
Courses considered for cross-listing toward degree credit include:
Media and Visual Culture Studies, Studio Art, Dramatic Literature/Shakespeare, Vocal performance.
