Theatre Studies, B.F.A.

General Education Requirement
Required for the Major
THR 101Performance Techniques I4
THR 102Performance Techniques II4
THR 201Performance Techniques III4
THR 103Introduction to Theatre3
THR 104Stagecraft3
THR 362Dramatic Theory and Criticism3
THR 411History and Literature of Theatre3
THR 412History and Literature of Theatre II3
THR 413History and Literature of Theatre III3
THR 430Senior Seminar3
THR 431Senior Seminar II3
Practicums - Prerequisites are THR 011 and THR 012 unless a transfer student
THR 021Theatre Practicum1
THR 022Theatre Practicum1
THR 031Theatre Practicum1
THR 032Theatre Practicum1
THR 041Theatre Practicum1
THR 042Theatre Practicum1
Two Theatre Electives6
Select one of the following emphases:
Directing Emphasis
Dramaturgy Emphasis
Playwriting Emphasis
Total Credits48

Specializations

Directing Emphasis

In the directing track, students select specialized electives in performance skills and styles as well as different areas of theatre design. In addition to Gen Ed and required theatre courses, students create a two-semester Senior Seminar project, tailored to their interests. Emphasis needs to be declared Sophomore year in the fall with permission of the faculty.

Auditons: Required every semester. After the first three, students may opt to audition with monologues only.

Practicums (Crew Assignments) one every semester to include ASM, SM and AD.

Suggested minor: Design/Production

THR 251Spec Topic: (Acting + Student's Choice (chosen from Performance Technique classes)6
Design Courses Requirements (take two of the following)
THR 225Sound for the Theatre3
THR 337Scene Design3
Additional Required Courses
THR 339Lighting Design3
THR 425Directing3
THR Elective3

Dramaturgy Emphasis

In the dramaturgy track, students select specialized electives in theatre history, related histories, and playwriting. In addition to Gen Ed and required theatre courses, students create a two-semester Senior Seminar project, tailored to their interests. Emphasis needs to be declared Sophomore year in the fall with permission of the faculty.

Auditions: Required every semester. After the first three, students may opt to audition with monologues only.

Practicums (Crew Assignments) one every semester to include ASM, SM and Dramaturgy

Suggested minor: History

Select two of the following:
FAA 203Hist of Music3
THR 344History of Decor Fashion3
THR 345History of Decor II3
DAN 340Dance History3
Select one of the following:
THR 414American Theatre and Drama: From the3
THR 415Cont Theaters of Global Majs3
SAL 45020th Cent Brit Drama (only available through study abroad)3
Additional Required Courses
THR 329Playwriting3
Two THR Electives6

Playwriting Emphasis

In the playwriting track, students select specialized electives in theatre and writing. In addition to Gen Ed and required theatre courses, students create a two-semester Senior Seminar project, tailored to their interests. Emphasis needs to be declared Sophomore year in the fall with permission of the faculty.

Auditions: Required every semester. After the first three, students may opt to audition with monologues only.

Practicums (Crew Assignments) one every semester to include ASM, SM and Dramaturgy

Suggested Minor: Creative Writing or English

Select one of the following:
THR 414American Theatre and Drama: From the3
or THR 425 Directing
THR 415Cont Theaters of Global Majs3
SAL 45020th Cent Brit Drama3
Additional Required Courses
THR 329Playwriting3
THR 251Spec Topic:3
Two Writing Course Electives6
One THR Elective3