Theatre, BA

Introduction

The most collaborative of the arts, theatre partakes of literature, history, music, movement, and design (including lighting, scenery, costumes, makeup, and more). Our students often begin as performers, then go on to master skills in design/technology, directing, playwriting, and management.

Through rigorous work in academic, studio, and community settings, our theatre program develops engaged artists and active learners. Faculty and students work together to learn, create, and communicate.

Baccalaureate Degree Core

Baccalaureate Core & Other Graduation Requirements

Major Requirements: 44 Credits

Foundations: 12 Credits

Complete all of the following:

THEA 110 - Acting I: Fundamentals 2 credit(s)
THEA 112 - Acting: Advanced Fundamentals 2 credit(s)
THEA 120 - Technical Theatre 4 credit(s)
APTH 215 - Applied Theatre Workshop 4 credit(s)

Skill Development: 4 Credits

Complete 4 credits from any of the following acting courses:

THEA 211 - Scene Study: Realism 2 credit(s)
THEA 212 - Professional Preparation for Actors 2 credit(s)
THEA 213 - Acting: Clowning, Commedia & Farce 2 credit(s)
THEA 218 - Stage Combat 2 credit(s)
THEA 310 - Acting III: Period Acting 4 credit(s)
THEA 311 - Acting: Intro to Performing Shakespeare 2 credit(s)
THEA 312 - Phonetics and Dialects 2 credit(s)
THEA 314 - Acting for the Camera 2 credit(s)
THEA 316 - Acting: High Comedy 2 credit(s)
THEA 319 - Acting: Expressionism & Epic Theatre 2 credit(s)
THEA 411 - Acting: Intermediate Shakespeare 2 credit(s)
THEA 412 - Professional Preparation for Actors II 2 credit(s)
other courses as approved by advisor

THEA 220 - Introduction to Theatrical Design 4 credit(s)

Creation and Collaboration: 6 Credits

Complete the following:

APTH 318 - Postmodernism & Theatrical Devising 2 credit(s)
THEA 330 - Fundamentals of Directing 4 credit(s)
OR THEA 380 - Playwriting Seminar 4 credit(s)

Texts and Contexts: 12 Credits

Complete:

THEA 360W - Theatre History/Literature II 4 credit(s)
And two of the following courses:
THEA 350W - Theatre History/Literature I 4 credit(s)
APTH 301 - Survey of Applied Theatre 4 credit(s)
DS 361 /THEA 361 - Disability and Performance 4 credit(s)
ENGL 323 - Shakespeare in Repertory 4 credit(s)
FREN 304W - French & Francophone Theatre 4 credit(s)
FREN 404W - French & Francophone Theatre 4 credit(s)
GSS 363 /THEA 363 - Gender, Sexuality, & Performance 4 credit(s)
HUM 351 /THEA 351 - Traditional Theater of East Asia 4 credit(s)

Electives: 4 Credits

Complete one of the following groups:

Four credits from APTH, THEA, DANC

OR
ID 300 - Arts Marketing & Advocacy 4 credit(s)

Practice: 4 Credits

Complete four credits from the following, in at least three different courses:

All courses are variable credit.

THEA 340 - Practicum: Performance 0 - 2 credit(s)
THEA 341 - Practicum: General Technical Theatre 0.50 - 2 credit(s)
THEA 342 - Practicum: Costume & Makeup 0.50 - 2 credit(s)
THEA 343 - Practicum: Lighting 0.50 - 2 credit(s)
THEA 344 - Practicum: Organization & Management 0.50 - 2 credit(s)
THEA 345 - Practicum: Theatrical Run Crew 0.50 - 2 credit(s)
THEA 346 - Practicum: Board Operator 0.50 - 2 credit(s)

Capstone: 2 Credits

Complete two credits:

THEA 485 - Internship Capstone 1 - 4 credit(s)
OR THEA 495 - Senior Thesis 1 - 4 credit(s)

Program Details

Program Length

Four years for a complete BA degree. Two years for students transferring in with an AAOT degree. Program length may vary depending upon the student’s course load and academic progress.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, which includes theatrical production, coursework, and community engagement:

Students will demonstrate practical skills in theatre production from among the following: design (scenic, lighting, costume, sound and/or make-up), acting, stage management, theatre technology, playwriting, devising, and directing.
Students will demonstrate effective collaboration skills, including leadership, time management, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Students will display an understanding of artistic practice, including conceptualization, development of skills, constructive critique, revision, and public dissemination.
Students will discuss their artistic practice and choices with reference to the standards of the profession, and will be able to articulate ethical and cultural questions regarding contemporary performance.