Theatre Curriculum

Bachelor of Arts (A. B.)

The curriculum is geared both to the student who aims for a professional career and to the integration of the theatre field with a liberal arts education. A student may specialize in acting-directing or technology-design, as well as the study of theatre history and dramatic literature.

The department offers five major productions annually in two theatres. The Gibson Theatre features proscenium stage and a 450-seat auditorium. The Watson Arena is a flexible performing space that stresses the development of new talent and serves as a laboratory for student directors.

In addition to the required number of credits needed to complete the major, all students must also fulfill the general degree requirements in order to graduate.

Core Requirements		credits
THE 1011	Play Production	3.0
THE 1012	Stagecraft I	3.0
THE 1013	Acting I	3.0
THE 2010	Dramatic Literature	3.0
THE 2015	Directing I	3.0
THE 2120	Introduction to Theatrical Design	3.0
THE 3010	Theatre History I	3.0
THE 3011	Theatre History II	3.0
THE 4001	Dramatic Theory and Criticism (W course)	3.0
THE 4590	Theatre Seminar	3.0
Total credits required to complete core requirements		30.0

Theatre majors will select Performance or Production Track

Performance Track
FAR 1915	Stage Voice and Diction	3.0
THE 2113	Acting II	3.0
THE 3050	Stage Movement	3.0

Either
THE 3000	Directing II
or		3.0
THE 3013	Acting III – Topics in Acting
Total credits required to complete Performance Track		12.0

Production Track
THE 2070	Stage Costume and Makeup	3.0
THE 2100	Stage Lighting and Sound	3.0

Six credits selected from the following		6.0
THE 3121	Scene Design	3.0
THE 3131	Stage Lighting and Sound Design	3.0
THE 3141	Stage Costume Design	3.0
Total credits required to complete Production Track		12.0

NOTE: All Theatre majors must complete a portfolio review during their last year in attendance. This is a non-credit requirement. The portfolio includes materials (resume, photos, work related documents) that will be required for either professional work or admission to graduate study.

Total credits required to complete the major:		42.0