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, one in the area of design or technical theatre, and two of the student’s choice.

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 Credit (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)