Theatre Arts Major

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A Theatre Arts major consists of a minimum of 53 semester hours, and must include THA 201 , 205 , 207 , 221 , 222 , 233 , 241 , 344 , 443 , 444 , and 452 .

Theatre Arts Majors must choose one of the following in addition to the above requirements: THA 308 , THA 343 , or THA 347 .

Students must also take:

one credit in THA 177 and four credits in THA 277 , THA 278 , THA 279 , and THA 280 , each taken one time.
4 electives (12 credits) from the list below. One elective must be designated in the area of performance, two in the area of design/technical theatre/box office, and two of the student’s choice.

Upon completion of all major and graduation requirements, students will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Theatre Arts Major: 53 Credits

Required Courses

THA 201 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THA 205 - Acting I Credits: 3
THA 207 - Stagecraft Credits: 3 (THA 177 co-requisite)
THA 177 - Stagecraft Lab Credits: 1 (THA 207 co-requisite)
THA 221 - Theatre History I Credits: 3
THA 222 - Theatre History II Credits: 3
THA 233 - Introduction to Theatrical Design Credits: 3
THA 241 - Acting II - Movement for the Stage Credits: 3
THA 308 - Lighting Theory & Practice Credits: 3
THA 343 - Scenic Design Credits: 3
THA 347 - Costume Design & Construction Credits: 3
THA 344 - Directing Credits: 3
THA 443 - Junior Seminar Credits: 3
THA 444 - Senior Capstone Credits: 3
THA 452 - Modern Drama Credits: 3
THA 277 - Theatre Production: Performance/Stage-Management/Assistant Directing Credits: 1
THA 278 - Theatre Production: Technical Theatre/Design/Box Office 1 Credits: 1
THA 279 - Theatre Production: Technical Theatre/Design/Box Office 2 Credits: 1
THA 280 - Theatre Production: Repeat Credits: 1

Electives (12 Hours)

12 credits (4 classes: 1 Design/Technical Theatre, 1 Performance, 2 of choice)

THA 108 - Dance Workshop Credits: 1 (Performance Elective)
THA 203 - Ensemble-Based Games & Improvisation Credits: 1 (Performance Elective)
THA 208 - Introduction to Dance Credits: 3 (Performance Elective)
THA 209 - History of American Film I Credits: 3
THA 211 - History of American Film II Credits: 3
THA 231 - Stage Makeup Credits: 3 (Design/Technical Theatre Elective)
THA 240 - Selected Topics Credits: 1-3 (Either Design/Technical Theatre or Performance Elective, depending on course)
THA 240 - Selected Topics Credits: 1-3 (Either Design/Technical Theatre or Performance Elective, depending on course)
THA 340 - Selected Topics Credits: 1-3 (Either Design/Technical Theatre or Performance Elective, depending on course)
THA 440 - Selected Topics Credits: 1-3 (Either Design/Technical Theatre or Performance Elective, depending on course)
THA 243 - Applied Voice Credits: 1 (Performance Elective) – Permission of instructor required
MUS 244 - Class Voice Credits: 3 (Performance Elective)
THA 250 - Combat for the Stage Credits: 3 (Performance Elective)
THA 301 - Stage Management Credits: 3 (Design/Technical Theatre Elective)
THA 305 - Acting III - Advanced Acting Credits: 3 (Performance Elective)
THA 308 - Lighting Theory & Practice Credits: 3 (Design/Technical Theatre Elective)
THA 320 - Period Architecture and Décor Credits: 3 (Design/Technical Theatre)
THA 321 - Historic Costuming for the Stage Credits: 3 (Design/Technical Theatre Elective)
THA 335 - Children’s Theatre Credits: 3 (Performance Elective)
THA 341 - Musical Theatre Scene Study Credits: 3 (Performance Elective)
THA 342 - Stage Properties Design Credits: 3 (Design/Technical Theatre)
THA 343 - Scenic Design Credits: 3 (Design/Technical Theatre Elective)
THA 345 - Design Lab Credits: 1 (Design/Technical Theatre Elective)
THA 346 - Performance Lab Credits: 1 (Design/Technical Theatre Elective)
THA 347 - Costume Design & Construction Credits: 3 (Design/Technical Theatre Elective)
THA 405 - Acting Styles Credits: 3 (Performance Elective)
THA 430 - Voice and Speech for the Actor Credits: 3 (Performance Elective)
THA 481 - Internship Credits: 2-6
or
THA 482 - Internship Credits: 2-6
or
THA 483 - Internship Credits: 2-6
THA 491 - Independent Study Credits: 1-4
or
THA 492 - Independent Study Credits: 1-4
or
THA 493 - Independent Study Credits: 1-4
THA 494 - Directed Studies in Theatre Credits: 2-4 (Either Design/Technical Theatre or Performance Elective, depending on concentration)