Majoring in Theatre Arts

Degree Requirements

Total program: 42 semester hours minimum

Core Requirements

Select one of the following:2-4
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 255Theatre and Stage Management2
THAR 270Theatre Seminar 21,1
THAR 351Directing Studio I4
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 Performance4
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 377Theater and Drama Instruction for Teachers4
THAR 399Independent Study1-4
THAR 410The Power of Story4
THAR 499Senior Project1-4