Theatre Studies Degree
 

Theatre Studies Degree

Total Hours (minimum) 45 Semester Hrs

REQUIREMENTS
Students pursuing the major in theatre studies must complete 28 credit hours of theatre foundation courses and select an emphasis in Theatre Performance, Technical Theatre or Teacher Licensure (K-12).

REQUIRED FOUNDATION COURSES 28 Semester Hrs

Required courses:
THE 104 Applied Theatre (2 productions; 1 semester hour each.)   2hrs
THE 121 Stage Crafts I: Scenery, Lighting, Sound   3hrs
THE 200 Introduction to Acting 3hrs
THE 204 Applied Theatre (2 productions; 1 semester hour each)   2hrs
THE 213 Introduction to Directing 3hrs
THE 251 Script Analysis   3hrs
THE 311 Theatre History I  3hrs
THE 312 Theatre History II 3hrs
THE 450 * Senior Project   3hrs

* NOTE: Students seeking teacher licensure in theatre will substitute student teaching for THE 450.

Select one course:  3hrs
THE 221 Scene Design   3hrs
THE 231 Lighting Design  3hrs
THE 241 Costume Design  3hrs


REQUIRED EMPHASIS (Majors choose one emphasis.)

Performance Emphasis 17 Semester Hrs

Required courses:
THE 102 Voice and Movement for the Stage
ENG 322 Shakespeare 3hrs
THE 304 Applied Theatre 1hr
THE 404 Applied Theatre 1hr
THE 201 Acting I    3hrs
THE 301 Acting II   3hrs

Select:   3hrs
THE 313 Introduction to Playwriting
THE 420 Special Studies: Theatre Literature


Technical Emphasis 20 Semester Hrs

Required courses:
THE 122 Stage Crafts II: Costumes and Makeup   3hrs
THE 220 Drawing for the Theatre   3hrs
THE 304 Applied Theatre  1hr
THE 320 Computer Aided Drafting 3hrs
THE 404 Applied Theatre  1hr

Select one course:   3hrs
THE 221 Scene Design
THE 231 Lighting Design
THE 241 Costume Design

Select from the following courses:   6hrs
THE 321 Advanced Scene Design
THE 322 Scene Painting
THE 331 Advanced Lighting Design
THE 351 Stage Management


Teacher Licensure in Theatre Emphasis (K-12) 21 Semester Hrs
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies with an Emphasis in Teaching prepares students for initial licensure in K-12 public school theatre. Students wishing to earn teaching licensure in theatre studies must major in theatre studies, complete the 25 hours of theatre foundation courses above, and take the following specific courses to meet required competency areas.

Required courses:
THE 102 Voice and Movement for the Stage   3hrs
THE 122 Stage Crafts II: Costumes and Makeup   3hrs
ENG 322 Shakespeare   3hrs
THE 351 Stage Management   3hrs
THE 361 Theatre Methods   3hrs

Select from the following courses:   6hrs
THE 221 Scene Design
THE 231 Lighting Design
THE 241 Costume Design

Theatre Studies majors who are pursuing teacher licensure may substitute student teaching for THE 450, Senior Project.

Students must also complete the professional studies component of teacher licensure at the K-12 level, listed on page 100 of the catalog.