Majoring in Theatre Arts

Degree Requirements

Total program: 42 semester hours minimum

Core Requirements

Select one of the following:2-4
THAR 110
Acting for Anyone
THAR 113
Theatre, Acting, and Performance
THAR 210
Acting Studio
THAR 212
Acting for the Camera I
THAR 120Introduction to Stagecraft2
THAR 321Production Experience 11,1,1
Select one of the following:4
THAR 232
Lighting Design I
THAR 233
Introduction to Design for Stage and Studio
THAR 251Introduction to Theatrical Directing4
or THAR 351 Directing Studio I
THAR 255Theatre and Stage Management2
THAR 270Theatre Seminar 21,1
THAR 370Theatre and Community4
THAR 480Cultural History of World Theatre I4
THAR 481Cultural History of World Theatre II4
THAR 499Senior Project1-4
Select two dramatic literature courses of the following:8
THAR 300
Drama on Page and Stage
THAR 440
American Stage-Mirror of Society
THAR 443
Twentieth-Century Drama
THAR 445
Masters of the Drama
THAR 449
Shakespeare
Total Semester Hours40-45
1

3 semesters

2

2 semesters

Electives

As approved by advisor include, but are not limited to, the options listed above as well as:

THAR 100Introduction to Theatre4
THAR 111Voice for Actors2
THAR 202Performance Art & Experimental Theatre4
THAR 215Rehearsal and Performance0-4
THAR 232Lighting Design I2
THAR 299Independent Study1-4
THAR 310Advanced Acting Studio2
THAR 311Oral Communication2
THAR 314Auditioning & Cold Reading2
THAR 315Performance4
THAR 317Musical Theatre2
THAR 332Lighting Design II3
THAR 334Costume Design2
THAR 377Theater and Drama Instruction for Teachers4
THAR 399Independent Study1-4
THAR 410The Power of Story4
THAR 499Senior Project1-4