I. Core (28 credits)

• THEA 101 - The Art of the Play
• THEA 120 - Theatre Technology
• THEA 135 - Acting and Directing
• THEA 210 - Theatre History I: Origins to the Renaissance
• THEA 220 - Theatre Design
• THEA 255 - Playwriting
• THEA 310 - Theatre History II: Restoration Through World War I

II. Dramatic Literature (4 credits)

• THEA 264 - Show: Business
• THEA 265 - Women in Theatre
• THEA 365 - Selected Topics in Dramatic Literature
• THEA 366 - Dramaturgy
• THEA 367 - Enter Laughing: On Women, Men and Comedy
• THEA 383 - British Political Drama (London)

III. Dance (2 credits)

• DANC 101 - Beginning Movement Studies
• DANC 201 - Intermediate Movement Studies
• DANC 220 - Movement for the Musical Stage
• DANC 250 - Special Topics in Dance
• DANC 322 - Choreography and Performance Studies
• DANC 350 - Special Topics in Dance

IV. Practical Application (4 Passes)

 All students must complete THEA 302  or two passes (in any combination) of THEA 303  and/or THEA 307 , with any combination of the following for a total of four passes.

• THEA 300 - Theatre Practice: Playwriting/Dramaturgy
• THEA 302 - Theatre Practice: Shop Technician
• THEA 303 - Theatre Practice: Design
• THEA 304 - Theatre Practice: Stage Management
• THEA 305 - Theatre Practice: Acting
• THEA 306 - Theatre Practice: Dance
• THEA 307 - Theatre Practice: Design for Dance
• THEA 308 - Theatre Practice: Electrician/Technical Director

V. Electives (12 credits)

At least 12 credits from two different areas in the theatre and dance curriculum with a minimum of four credits at the upper level. To be selected in consultation with and approved by the major advisor.

At least four credits must come from the following:

• THEA 225 - Scene Painting
• THEA 270 - Introduction to Performing Arts Administration
• THEA 311 - Contemporary Performance and Critical Theory
• THEA 320 - Advanced Theatre Technology
• THEA 321 - Historic Research for Theatrical Production
• THEA 322 - Creative Collaboration
• THEA 323 - Graphic Communication for the Theatre
• THEA 324 - Sound Design for the Theatre Arts
• THEA 325 - Advanced Set Design
• THEA 326 - Advanced Lighting Design
• THEA 327 - Advanced Costume Design
• THEA 355 - Advanced Playwriting
• THEA 366 - Dramaturgy

VI. Capstone (4 credits)

 All students must complete THEA 400 in their junior year.  Students then complete the capstone requirement by taking one of the remaining courses in consultation with their advisor.

• THEA 400 - Theatre Arts Capstone Fall Semester
• THEA 401 - Theatre Arts Capstone Spring Semester
• THEA 402 - Independent Capstone Project

VII. Departmental Events

Majors are expected to support all department events, but are required to attend opening nights, requisite strikes, majors’ meetings, and designated special events and workshops.

VIII. Departmental Productions

Majors are also expected to attend all departmental productions, both major and workshop, and all special departmental meetings and functions.