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.

Learning outcomes for this program may be found at: www.redlands.edu/BA-THA/Learning-Outcomes.

Beginning Fall 2023

Bachelor of Arts Requirements (40 total credits)

THA 105, 205, 305 Prod Credits (4) (4 experiences = 4 experiences, must include THA 105-08 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 (4)
THA 310 Directing (4)
THA 424 Fall Senior Seminar (1)
THA 425 Spring Senior Seminar (3)
Additional History Related course - Choose from one of:
- ENG 213 Drama (4)
- ENGL 221 Shakespeare before 1600 (4)
- ENGL 222 Shakespeare after 1600 (4)

Plus 4 credits from:

- THA 200 Voice and Movement
- THA 220 Musical Theatre Dance (2 credits course)
- THA 228 Scenography
- THA 240 Acting Techniques
- THA 254 Performing Civil Right
- THA 255 Diversity in American Theatre
- THA 256 Latinx Theatre Lab: Contemporary Latinx Theatre
- THA 260 Special Topics

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. Projects are part of the annual 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.

Students Prior to 2023

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: