Requirements for a Major in Theatre and Communication Arts

Total Requirements: 31-34 credits

Department Core Requirements for all majors (25-28 credits):

Theatre Practicum, THEA 50, 1 credit per year of residence.
Introduction to Acting, THEA 110, 3 credits
Introduction to Design and Technology, THEA 240, 3 credits
Play Analysis & Criticism, THEA 272, 3 credits
Shakespeare, THEA 328, 3 credits
Scenic Design, THEA 340, or
Stage Lighting, THEA 345, or
Costume Design, THEA 347, 3 credits
World Theatre, THEA 372 (A and B), 6 credits
Senior Project, THEA 485, 3 credits

Additional Requirements:

Theatre Arts—Performance Emphasis (6 credits):
Fundamentals of Stage Directing, THEA 315, 3 credits.
Voice and Movement I, THEA 220, or
Voice and Movement II, THEA 225, or
Scene & Monologue Study, THEA 210, or
Performing Non-Fiction, THEA 292, 3 credits.

Or

Theatre Arts—Design/Technology Emphasis (6 credits):

Two additional courses from:
Drawing and Drafting for the Theatre, THEA 245;
Painting for the Theatre, THEA 246;
Scenic Design, THEA 340;
Stage Lighting, THEA 345;
Costume Design, THEA 347