Theatre (BA)

Program of Study

This program requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all Theatre Courses. Students must earn at least a C grade in each field course; earn at least a C grade in each professional course; and maintain a total GPA of 2.75 based on the hours attempted, and an institutional GPA of 2.75.

Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 14-5
Choose one of the following communication options3
Public Speaking
Foreign Language Course Options
AMSL, ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002; SWAH - 1001, 1002.
Take one of the following courses1-2
Scholarship Across the Disciplines
Introduction to Servant Leadership
Perspectives 1-hour
Perspectives 2-hour
Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 13-7
DATA 1501Introduction to Data Science 3
MATH 1001Quantitative Skills and Reasoning3
MATH 1101Introduction to Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
MATH 1113Pre-Calculus4
MATH 1125Applied Calculus3
MATH 1131Calculus with Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 1132Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 1165Computer-Assisted Problem Solving3
MATH 1401Introduction to Statistics3
MATH 1501Calculus I4
MATH 2125Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3
STAT 1401Elementary Statistics3
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History 6
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics 6
Select one Fine Arts course3
Art Appreciation
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
Music Appreciation
Theatre Appreciation
Comparative Arts 2
Select one Humanities course3
World Literature I
World Literature II
The Western Intellectual Tradition
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Introduction to Philosophy
Comparative Arts 2
Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing 6
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,37-11
ANTH 1145Human Origins3
ASTR 1105Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System3
ASTR 1106Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies3
ASTR 1305Descriptive Astronomy Lab1
ATSC 1112Understanding the Weather3
ATSC 1112LUnderstanding the Weather Lab1
BIOL 1125Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab3
BIOL 1215KIntroductory Biology4
BIOL 1225KContemporary Issues in Biology with Lab4
CHEM 1151
1151L
Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1152
1152L
Survey of Chemistry II
and Survey of Chemistry II Lab
4
CHEM 1211
1211L
Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1212
1212L
Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry II Lab
4
CPSC 1105Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology3
CPSC 1301KComputer Science I4
ENVS 1105Environmental Studies3
ENVS 1105LEnvironmental Studies Laboratory1
ENVS 1205KSustainability and the Environment4
GEOG 2215Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems3
GEOL 1110Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment3
GEOL 1121Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology3
GEOL 1121LIntroductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab1
GEOL 1122Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology3
GEOL 1322Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab1
GEOL 2225The Fossil Record4
PHYS 1111
PHYS 1311
Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 1112
PHYS 1312
Introductory Physics II
and Introductory Physics II Lab
4
PHYS 1125Physics of Color and Sound3
PHYS 1325Physics of Color and Sound Lab1
PHYS 2211
PHYS 2311
Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 2212
PHYS 2312
Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics II Lab
4
Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences6
Select one Behavioral Science course
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Moral Philosophy
Introduction to General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Select one World Cultures course3
Discovering Archaeology
Cultural Anthropology
Ancient World Civilizations
Language and Culture
Language and Culture
World Regional Geography
World History to 1500
World History since 1500
Understanding Non-Western Cultures
Core IMPACTS Total Hours42
Health and Wellness3
KINS 1106Lifetime Wellness2
or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness
Select one of the following1
Any PEDS course
Body Mapping (Music Majors Only)
1

The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours. 

2

ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once. 

3

At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program45
Core Total45
Field of Study Requirements Courses Related to Major
Minimum grade of C is required
THEA 1105First Year Seminar1
THEA 1166Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Scene Shop1
THEA 1167Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Light/Sound1
THEA 1168Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Costume Shop1
THEA 1175Script Analysis3
THEA 1245Introduction to Acting & Directing3
THEA 2226Stage Management3
THEA 1355Basic Design for the Theatre3
or THEA 2165 Survey of Design for the Theatre
Select two of the following:2
Theatre Practice - Costume Shop
Theatre Practice-Scenery
Theatre Practice-Lighting/Sound
Field of Study Requirements Total18
Required for the Major
Minimum grade of C is required.
THEA 1000Theatre Convocation (every semester)0
THEA 2000Freshman Jury0
THEA 3000Junior Proficiency0
THEA 3175Theatre History/Literature I: Origins to Renaissance3
THEA 3176Theatre History/Literature II: Restoration to 20th Century3
THEA 3795Development of Professional Practice2
THEA 4795Senior Seminar in Theatre0
Select two of the following (each offering can be taken twice):2
Advanced Theatre Practice
Theatre Performance
Musical Theatre Performance
Theatre Production
Foreign Language 10023
Foreign Language 20013
Select one of the following:1
Internship
Independent Study
Summer Theatre Production
Summer Theatre Performance
Selected Topics in Theatre Arts
Select one of the following:3
Dance History
Theatre History/Literature III- Topics in Theatre History
African American Theatre and Performance
Period Styles in Design
Musical Theatre History
Select three of the following:9
Introduction to Dramaturgy
Acting II
Playwriting
Devising Performance
Acting III
Stage Directing I
Advanced Directing
Required for the Major Total29
Major Electives
Minimum grade of C is required
Select 16 credits of DANC or THEA courses at the 3000-level or above not used for credit in Required for the Major16
Major Electives Total16
General Electives15
General Electives Total15
Total Credit Hours123

Program Map

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 1101 English Composition I (minimum grade of C) 3
MATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher) 3
THEA 1000 Theatre Convocation 0
THEA 1105 First Year Seminar (minimum grade of C) 1
THEA 1245 Introduction to Acting & Directing (minimum grade of C) 3
THEA 1166 Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Scene Shop (minimum grade of C) 1
THEA 1167 Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Light/Sound (minimum grade of C) 1
THEA 1168 Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Costume Shop (minimum grade of C) 1
THEA 1175 Script Analysis (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
Area B2 ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) 2
AREA CMusic/Art Appreciation 3
AREA DScience/Math/Tech 3
AREA WPE Activity PEDS 1
THEA 1000 Theatre Convocation 0
THEA 2000 Freshman Jury 0
THEA 2226 Stage Management (minimum grade of C) 3
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 1
Theatre Practice - Costume Shop  
Theatre Practice-Scenery  
Theatre Practice-Lighting/Sound  
 Credit Hours16
Second Year
Fall
AREA DScience without Lab 3
AREA EBehavioral Science 3
THEA 1000 Theatre Convocation 0
Area B1COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
THEA 1355
Basic Design for the Theatre (minimum grade of C)
or Survey of Design for the Theatre
3
THEA 3175
Theatre History/Literature I: Origins to Renaissance (minimum grade of C)
or Theatre History/Literature III- Topics in Theatre History
3
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 1
Theatre Practice - Costume Shop  
Theatre Practice-Scenery  
Theatre Practice-Lighting/Sound  
 Credit Hours16
Spring
AREA DScience with Lab 4
HIST 2111
U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
3
THEA 1000 Theatre Convocation 0
THEA 3000 Junior Proficiency 0
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 3
Introduction to Dramaturgy  
Acting II  
Playwriting  
Devising Performance  
Acting III  
Stage Directing I  
Advanced Directing  
THEA 3435 Advanced Theatre Practice (minimum grade of C) 1
FL 1002Foreign Language 1002 (minimum grade of C) 3
KINS 1106
Lifetime Wellness
or Concepts of Fitness
2
 Credit Hours16
Third Year
Fall
POLS 1101 American Government 3
FL 2001Foreign Language 2001 (minimum grade of C) 3
THEA 1000 Theatre Convocation 0
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 2
Internship  
Independent Study  
Summer Theatre Production  
Summer Theatre Performance  
Selected Topics in Theatre Arts  
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 3
Dance History  
Theatre History/Literature III- Topics in Theatre History  
African American Theatre and Performance  
Period Styles in Design  
Musical Theatre History  
THEA 3435 Advanced Theatre Practice (minimum grade of C) 1
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 3
Introduction to Dramaturgy  
Acting II  
Playwriting  
Devising Performance  
Acting III  
Stage Directing I  
Advanced Directing  
THEA 3795 Development of Professional Practice 2
 Credit Hours17
Spring
AREA EWorld Culture 3
AREA HTheatre Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
THEA 1000 Theatre Convocation 0
THEA 3176 Theatre History/Literature II: Restoration to 20th Century (minimum grade of C) 2 3
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 3
Introduction to Dramaturgy  
Acting II  
Playwriting  
Devising Performance  
Acting III  
Stage Directing I  
Advanced Directing  
AREA INon-Major Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
THEA 1000 Theatre Convocation 0
AREA HTheatre Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA HTheatre Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA INon-Major Elective 3
AREA INon-Major Elective 3
AREA CHumanities 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
THEA 1000 Theatre Convocation 0
THEA 4795 Senior Seminar in Theatre (minimum grade of C) 0
AREA HTheatre Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA HTheatre Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
Area INon-Major Elective 3
AREA INon-Major Elective 3
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours123
1

See Spring 3 for other option.

2

If requirement not met in Fall 3.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Department of Theatre is by audition only. There are a limited number of spaces in the Freshman class each year.

All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships at the time of the audition.

  • An accompanist will not be provided during Auditions. If singing, please bring a CD of your music, or you may choose to sing acapella.

Prospective students must submit the following:

  • Audition Application
  • Headshot (professional grade not necessary) and a Theatre Resumé
  • A copy of your most recent transcript, including a cumulative GPA
  • Two Letters of Recommendation from teacher/advisor that speak to applicant's academic and artistic abilities
  • Interview including presentation of portfolio materials demonstrating previous theatre involvement (may include design/tech, dramaturgy, playwriting, or other supporting materials)

BFA Performance Track and BA acting focus must also prepare the following:

  • Presentation of Audition - Two contrasting monologues, or one monologue and 16 bars of music, not to exceed 90 seconds total

If any part of your Audition Packet, (Audition Application, Headshot, Theatre Resume', recent Transcript, and two Recommendation Letters), is missing, it very well could delay a decision on whether or not you are accepted into the department.

Additional Program Requirements

All Theatre Majors are required to maintain a 2.75 GPA in their program of study.