Theatre Major, BA - Acting Concentration

Select one course:

• THEA 210 - Basic Acting Techniques for Majors 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 220 - Introduction to Acting 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 230 - The Black Arts Workshop: Performance and History 3 Credit Hours

Select one course:

Requirement is waived if student took another literature course prior to declaring major.

• ENGL 206 - Introduction to Shakespeare 3 Credit Hours *
• ENGL 248 - Honors: Introduction to Drama 3 Credit Hours *
• ENGL 252 - Introduction to Drama 3 Credit Hours *

Complete:

• THEA 245 - Introduction to Design and Production: Costumes and Scenery 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 265 - Introduction to Design and Production: Lighting, Sound, and Media 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 311 - Collaboration 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 430 - Directing for the Stage 3 Credit Hours *
• THEA 490 - Professional Practices 1 Credit Hours

Select one course:

• THEA 330 - Stage Management 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 340 - Costume Design I 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 345 - Costume Construction 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 355 - Scenic Design I 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 362 - Lighting Design I 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 373 - Sound Design 1 3 Credit Hours *
• THEA 475 - Projection and Media Design 3 Credit Hours

Select two courses:

• THEA 413 - Dramaturgy and New Play Development 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 414 - Topics in Theatre History 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 416 - Topics in Theatre Literature and Criticism 3 Credit Hours

Select three courses:

• THEA 221 - Beginning Scene Study 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 320 - Advanced Acting I 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 323 - Stage Movement 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 326 - Voice and Speech for the Stage Actor 3 Credit Hours

Complete:

3 hours of THEA 481  Applied Theatre

Complete:

3 additional hours of theatre courses, numbered 300 and above, which may be in cognate areas approved by the department.

* Meets Volunteer Core  Requirements.