THEATRE, BA
Bachelor of Arts with Major in Theatre and a General Theatre Concentration
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| THR 124 | Theatre Technology: Scenery and Lighting | 3 |
| THR 125 | Theatre Technology: Costumes and Makeup | 3 |
| THR 154 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THR 160 | Theatre Cornerstone | 1 |
| THR 210 | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 |
| THR 235 | Analysis of Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| THR 365 | Directing I | 3 |
| THR 481 | Theatre History to 1860 | 3 |
| THR 482 | Theatre History from 1860 to Present | 3 |
| THR 491 | Theatre Capstone | 2 |
| Theatre Design | ||
| Select three hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Lighting Design | ||
| Theatre Sound Design and Technology | ||
| Scenic Design | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Theatre Performance | ||
| Select six hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Voice and Movement for the Actor I | ||
| Voice and Movement for the Actor II | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| Intermediate Acting | ||
| Stage Combat | ||
| Experimental Performance | ||
| Advanced Acting | ||
| Acting for the Camera | ||
| Auditioning | ||
| Dialects | ||
| Advanced Studio in Performance | ||
| Acting and Voicing with Archetypes | ||
| Directing II | ||
| Theatre Writing | ||
| Select three hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Playwriting I | ||
| Screenwriting I | ||
| Exploring the African-American Creative Experience | ||
| Costume History and Period Style for the Theatre | ||
| Theatre Practicum | ||
| Complete three hours 1 | 3 | |
| Beginning Production Practicum | ||
| Beginning Performance Practicum | ||
| Theatre Electives | ||
| Select six hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Dance 2 | ||
| Plays on Film 2 | ||
| Voice and Movement for the Actor I | ||
| Voice and Movement for the Actor II | ||
| Beginning Production Practicum | ||
| Playwriting I | ||
| Screenwriting I | ||
| Drawing and Rendering for the Theatre | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| Intermediate Acting | ||
| Exploring the African-American Creative Experience | ||
| Playwriting II | ||
| Screenwriting II | ||
| Stage Combat | ||
| Lighting Design | ||
| Theatre Sound Design and Technology | ||
| Scenic Design | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Experimental Performance | ||
| Advanced Acting | ||
| Internship | ||
| Acting for the Camera | ||
| Advanced Production Practicum | ||
| Advanced Performance Practicum | ||
| Pattern Drafting | ||
| Auditioning | ||
| Dialects | ||
| Costume History and Period Style for the Theatre | ||
| Advanced Studio in Performance | ||
| Acting and Voicing with Archetypes | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Directing II | ||
| Individual Project in Design and Production | ||
| Advanced Studio in Scenery | ||
| Advanced Studio in Costumes | ||
| Advanced Studio in Lighting | ||
| Advanced Studio in Audio | ||
| Honors Project | ||
| Individual Studies | ||
| Total Hours | 48 | |
| 1 |
One hour may be THR 205 performance, two hours must be technical THR 204. |
| 2 |
Students may NOT apply THR 105 or THR 200 toward both this requirement and the Core Curriculum Area II requirement. |
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Theatre and a Concentration in Pre-Professional Design & Technology
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| THR 124 | Theatre Technology: Scenery and Lighting | 3 |
| THR 125 | Theatre Technology: Costumes and Makeup | 3 |
| THR 154 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THR 160 | Theatre Cornerstone | 1 |
| THR 210 | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 |
| THR 235 | Analysis of Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| THR 365 | Directing I | 3 |
| THR 481 | Theatre History to 1860 | 3 |
| THR 482 | Theatre History from 1860 to Present | 3 |
| THR 491 | Theatre Capstone | 2 |
| Theatre Design | ||
| THR 323 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| THR 326 | Scenic Design | 3 |
| THR 327 | Costume Design | 3 |
| Theatre Practicum 1 | ||
| Complete three hours: | 3 | |
| Beginning Production Practicum | ||
| Beginning Performance Practicum | ||
| Design & Technology Requirements | ||
| THR 226 | Drawing and Rendering for the Theatre | 3 |
| THR 450 | Costume History and Period Style for the Theatre | 3 |
| Design & Technology Electives | ||
| Select six hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Theatre Sound Design and Technology | ||
| Pattern Drafting | ||
| Individual Project in Design and Production | ||
| Advanced Studio in Scenery | ||
| Advanced Studio in Costumes | ||
| Advanced Studio in Lighting | ||
| Advanced Studio in Audio | ||
| Total Hours | 51 | |
| 1 |
One hour may be THR 205 performance, two hours must be THR 204 technical . |
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Theatre and a Concentration in Pre-Professional Performance
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| THR 124 | Theatre Technology: Scenery and Lighting | 3 |
| THR 125 | Theatre Technology: Costumes and Makeup | 3 |
| THR 154 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THR 160 | Theatre Cornerstone | 1 |
| THR 202 | Voice and Movement for the Actor I | 3 |
| THR 203 | Voice and Movement for the Actor II | 3 |
| THR 204 | Beginning Production Practicum | 2 |
| THR 205 | Beginning Performance Practicum | 1 |
| THR 210 | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 |
| THR 235 | Analysis of Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| THR 254 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THR 355 | Advanced Acting | 3 |
| THR 365 | Directing I | 3 |
| THR 430 | Auditioning | 3 |
| THR 481 | Theatre History to 1860 | 3 |
| THR 482 | Theatre History from 1860 to Present | 3 |
| THR 491 | Theatre Capstone | 2 |
| Performance Electives | ||
| Select six hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Experimental Performance | ||
| Dialects | ||
| Advanced Studio in Performance (May be repeated) | ||
| Acting and Voicing with Archetypes | ||
| Total Hours | 51 | |
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| THR 100 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| or THR 105 | Introduction to Dance | |
| THR 200 | Plays on Film | 3 |
| THR 106 | Jazz I | 2 |
| THR 107 | Tap I | 2 |
| THR 108 | Ballet I | 2 |
| THR 124 | Theatre Technology: Scenery and Lighting | 3 |
| THR 125 | Theatre Technology: Costumes and Makeup | 3 |
| THR 140 | Musical Theatre Class Voice | 1 |
| THR 140 must be taken a second time | 1 | |
| THR 154 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THR 160 | Theatre Cornerstone | 1 |
| THR 202 | Voice and Movement for the Actor I | 3 |
| THR 203 | Voice and Movement for the Actor II | 3 |
| THR 204 | Beginning Production Practicum 1 | 2 |
| THR 205 | Beginning Performance Practicum | 1 |
| THR 206 | Jazz II | 2 |
| THR 208 | Ballet II | 2 |
| THR 258 | Musical Theatre Performance I | 3 |
| THR 259 | Musical Theatre Performance II | 3 |
| THR 261 | Musical Theatre Showcase I | 1 |
| THR 254 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THR 306 | Jazz III | 2 |
| THR 361 | Musical Theatre Showcase II | 1 |
| THR 355 | Advanced Acting | 3 |
| THR 411 | Contemporary Musical Theatre Dance Styles I | 2 |
| THR 412 | Contemporary Musical Theatre Dance Styles II | 2 |
| THR 430 | Auditioning | 3 |
| THR 451 | Musical Theatre History and Script Analysis | 3 |
| THR 461 | Musical Theatre Showcase III | 1 |
| THR 493 | Musical Theatre Capstone | 2 |
| THR 401 | NYC Showcase | 1 |
| MUP 124 | Class Piano 1 | 1 |
| MUP 124 must be taken a second time | 1 | |
| MUP 140 | Private Lessons: Voice 1 | 1 |
| MUP 140 must be taken a second time | 1 | |
| Music Theory Requirement | ||
| MU 100 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MU 221 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| Aural Skills Requirement | ||
| 2 hours required: | 2 | |
| Aural Skills I | ||
| Choose one from: | 1 | |
| Gospel Choir | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Women's Chorale | ||
| MUP 240 | Private Lessons: Voice 1 | 1 |
| MUP 240 must be taken a second time | 1 | |
| MUP 340 | Private Lessons: Voice 1 | 1 |
| MUP 340 must be taken a second time | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 84 | |
| 1 |
This course must be repeated once |
