Theatre Major
Area of Emphasis
Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis:
- Design/Technical Theatre
- Musical Theatre
- Performance
- Theatre Studies
Design/Technical Theatre
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 25 | |
| Theatre Gateway | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
Design/Technical Theatre | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Costume Technology | ||
| Computer Applications for Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Theatre Design | ||
Acting Core | ||
| Acting I | ||
Dance Core (choose one of the following): | ||
| Jazz Dance I | ||
| Ballet I | ||
| Modern Dance I | ||
| Tap Dance I | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 31 | |
Design/technical theatre/directing | ||
| Scene Design | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Stage Lighting | ||
| Directing I | ||
| Design Seminar | ||
History/Literature | ||
| Theatre History I:Greek to 19th Century | ||
| Theatre History II: Realism to Contemporary | ||
Shop practicum (choose 4 credits): | ||
| Production Practicum: Scene Shop (minimum 1 credit, may be repeated) | ||
| Production Practicum: Wardrobe and Makeup Crew | ||
Theatre practicum (choose 2 courses): | ||
| Production Practicum: Crews | ||
| Production Practicum: Performance | ||
| Production Practicum: Scene Shop | ||
| Production Practicum: Costume Shop | ||
| Production Practicum: Properties and Scene Painting | ||
| Production Practicum: Wardrobe and Makeup Crew | ||
| Performance Practicum: Musical | ||
| Production Practicum: Theatre Management | ||
Electives (choose 3 credits): | ||
| Stage Makeup | ||
| Dance History | ||
| Scene Painting | ||
| Costume Crafts | ||
| Advanced Stage Lighting | ||
| Sound for Theatre | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Total Credits | 56 | |
Musical Theatre
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 35 | |
| Theatre Gateway | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
Music Core | ||
| Ear Training and Sight Singing I | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
or MUSIC 170 | Fundamentals of Music | |
Elementary Voice | ||
| Elementary Voice I | ||
Choir (choose 1 course): | ||
| University Singers | ||
or MUS ENS 262 | Concert Choir | |
Music Ensemble (choose 1 course): | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
or MUS ENS 165 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | |
or MUS ENS 166 | Opera Workshop | |
or MUS ENS 261 | University Singers | |
or MUS ENS 262 | Concert Choir | |
Keyboard Proficiency (choose 2 credits): | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship I | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship II | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship III | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship IV | ||
Acting/Voice Core | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Introduction to Applied Musical Theatre Voice | ||
| Acting II | ||
| Voice for the Actor I | ||
| Intermediate Applied Musical Theatre Voice (2 cr.) | ||
Dance Core | ||
| Jazz Dance I | ||
| Tap Dance I | ||
| Jazz Dance II | ||
| Tap Dance II | ||
Dance Elective (choose 1 course): | ||
| Ballet I | ||
or THEATRE 141 | Period Dance Styles | |
Technical Theatre Core | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Costume Technology | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 29 | |
Acting/Voice/Directing | ||
| Audition Techniques for the Actor | ||
| Directing I | ||
or THEATRE 440 | Choreography | |
| Advanced Applied Musical Theatre Voice (4 cr.) | ||
Dance | ||
| Jazz Dance III | ||
| Tap Dance III | ||
| American Musical Theatre Dance | ||
Theatre History/Literature | ||
| Theatre History I:Greek to 19th Century | ||
| Theatre History II: Realism to Contemporary | ||
| Musical Theatre History | ||
Shop Practicum | ||
Select four credits from the following: | ||
| Production Practicum: Scene Shop (minimum 1 credit, may be repeated) | ||
| Production Practicum: Costume Shop (minimum 1 credit, may be repeated) | ||
or THEATRE 357 | Production Practicum: Wardrobe and Makeup Crew | |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
Performance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 24 | |
| Theatre Gateway | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
Acting Core | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Movement for the Actor | ||
| Acting II | ||
| Voice for the Actor I | ||
Technical Theatre | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Costume Technology | ||
Dance Core | ||
| Jazz Dance I | ||
| Ballet I | ||
| Modern Dance I | ||
| Tap Dance I | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 30 | |
| History/Literature | ||
| Theatre History I:Greek to 19th Century | ||
| Theatre History II: Realism to Contemporary | ||
Acting/Directing | ||
| Audition Techniques for the Actor | ||
| Acting III | ||
| Directing I | ||
Shop Practicum (choose 4 credits from the following): | ||
| Production Practicum: Scene Shop (minimum 1 credit, may be repeated) | ||
| Production Practicum: Costume Shop (minimum 1 credit, may be repeated) | ||
| Production Practicum: Wardrobe and Makeup Crew (may be substituted for THEATRE 339) | ||
Theatre Practicum (choose 2 of the following): | ||
| Production Practicum: Crews | ||
| Production Practicum: Performance | ||
| Production Practicum: Scene Shop | ||
| Production Practicum: Costume Shop | ||
| Production Practicum: Properties and Scene Painting | ||
| Performance Practicum: Musical | ||
| Production Practicum: Theatre Management | ||
Electives (choose 6 credits from the following): | ||
| Stage Makeup | ||
| Voice for the Actor II | ||
| Directing II | ||
Any 300 or 400 level THEATRE course | ||
| Total Credits | 54 | |
Theatre Studies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 23 | |
| Theatre Gateway | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Costume Technology | ||
| Acting II | ||
Elective (choose 3 credits:): | ||
| Understanding the Arts | ||
| Computer Applications for Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Theatre Design | ||
| Voice for the Actor I | ||
| Improvisation for the Theatre | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 27 | |
History/Literature | ||
| Playwriting I | ||
| Theatre History I:Greek to 19th Century | ||
| Theatre History II: Realism to Contemporary | ||
Directing | ||
| Directing I | ||
Shop Practicum (4 credits required): | ||
| Production Practicum: Scene Shop (minimum 1 credit, may be repeated) | ||
| Production Practicum: Costume Shop (minimum 1 credit, may be repeated) | ||
or THEATRE 357 | Production Practicum: Wardrobe and Makeup Crew | |
Theatre Practicum (choose 2 courses): | ||
| Production Practicum: Crews | ||
| Production Practicum: Performance | ||
| Production Practicum: Scene Shop | ||
| Production Practicum: Costume Shop | ||
| Production Practicum: Properties and Scene Painting | ||
| Production Practicum: Wardrobe and Makeup Crew | ||
| Performance Practicum: Musical | ||
| Production Practicum: Theatre Management | ||
Design/technical theatre (choose one course): | ||
| Stage Lighting | ||
| Stage Makeup | ||
| Scene Painting | ||
| Costume Crafts | ||
| Sound for Theatre | ||
Electives | ||
Select six credits from any 300 or 400 level THEATRE courses | ||
| Total Credits | 50 | |
