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Major Requirements
42 total credits are required to graduate with a Major.
| Course Requirements l Introductory | ||
| CRS # | Course Title | Credits |
| 0804 | Theatre and Collaboration (EX) | 3 |
| 0810 | Introduction to Dramatic Art (LIT) | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Course Requirements l Performance | ||
| CRS # | Course Title | Credits |
| Choose 3 courses from among the following: | ||
| 0830 | Introduction to Performance (EX) | 3 |
| 1100 | Voice and Movement I | 3 |
| 1101 | Voice and Movement II | 3 |
| 1102 | Acting I | 3 |
| 1103 | Acting II | 3 |
| 1104 | Acting III | 3 |
| 1110 | Directing I | 3 |
| 1111 | Directing II | 3 |
| 1229 | Stage Mangement | 3 |
| 1338 | Musical Theatre | 3 |
| 1392 | Special Topics: Performance | 3 |
| Subtotal required | 9 | |
| Course Requirements l Design/Tech | ||
| CRS # | Course Title | Credits |
| Choose 3 courses from among the following: | ||
| 0842 | Introduction to Stagecraft | 3 |
| 0880 | Theatrical Production: Construction Crew | 1 |
| 0880 | Theatrical Production: Run Crew | 1 |
| 0880 | Theatrical Production: Run Crew | 1 |
| 1240 | Costume Production and Technology | 3 |
| Choose 1 course from among the following: | ||
| 0840 | Introduction to Theatre Design (EX) | 3 |
| 1230 | Stage Lighting I | 3 |
| 1235 | Scenic Design I | 3 |
| 1246 | Costume Design | 3 |
| Subtotal required: | 12 | |
| Course Requirements l History/Literature/Criticism | ||
| CRS # | Course Title | Credits |
| Choose 2 of the 3 courses from among the following: | ||
| 1341 | World Theatre: 500 BCE - 1640 (HS, LIT, MA) | 3 |
| 1342 | World Theatre: 1640 - 1890 (HS, LIT, MA FCOM) | 3 |
| 1343 | World Theatre: 1890 - Current (LIT, MA) | 3 |
| Required course: | ||
| 1903 | Theatre Seminar (W) | 3 |
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Choose 1 elective from the Playwriting/History/Criticism category not already taken from the lists above: |
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| 0505 | Enjoying Performances (MA) | 3 |
| 0825 | Contemporary Global Stages (IFN, MA, IFGLO) | 3 |
| 1341 | World Theatre 500 BCE - 1640 (HS, LIT, MA IFCOM) | 3 |
| 1342 | World Theatre 1640 - 1890 (HS, LIT, MA, IFCOM) | 3 |
| 1343 | World Theatre 1890 - Current (LIT, MA) | 3 |
| 1365 | Playwriting I (W) | 3 |
| 1366 | Playwriting II (W) | 3 |
| 1390 | Special Topics | 3 |
| Subtotal required: | 12 | |
Choose 1 course from among the Theatre Arts offerings in any area of concentration. Directed Study (THEA 1480 -THEA 1485 and Independent Study (THEA 1900-THEA 1901) CANNOT be used to satify this requirement.
| Course Title | Credits | |
| Electives Total | 3 | |
| Total Major Requirements | 42 |
In addition, Theatre Arts majors should adhere to these rules and requirements:
- Students are encouraged to declare this major early and register with the departmental advisor.
- Majors must maintain at least a 2.00 GPA in departmental courses is required for graduation.
- Students must check with the program advisor to determine the appropriateness of using the S/NC grade option. No more than 2 course in the major may be taken on a S/NC basis.
- Students must complete 1 W-course in the major.
- A minimum of 12 credits is required in any 1 Arts and Sciences department chosen in consultation with the major advisor or in a cluster of courses approved by your advisor. The completion of an official Arts and Sciences Minor or an Arts and Sciences or UCIS certificate also satisfies this requirement.
