Theatre Major, B.A. (Design/Production Concentration)

Program Overview

This theatre program offers a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on design and production. Students will gain a strong foundation in theatre principles and develop skills in scenic, lighting, and costume design, as well as stage management. The program also includes opportunities for practical experience through theatre laboratory courses and advisor-approved electives.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Theatre Core Requirements (20 credits):
• THEA 1540 - Introduction to Theatre Production (4 credits)
• THEA 1810 - Theatre Foundations (1 credit)
• THEA 2420 - Theatre Design Basics (3 credits)
• THEA 2510 - Acting I (3 credits)
• THEA 2530 - Dramatic Structure (3 credits)
• THEA 2800 - Theatre Laboratory (1 credit)
• THEA 3600 - Theatre History Survey (4 credits)
• THEA 4810 - Senior Theatre Seminar (1 credit)
• Design/Production Concentration Requirements (19 credits):
• THEA 2540 - Stage Management (3 credits)
• THEA 3330 - Scenic Design (3 credits)
• THEA 3335 - Lighting Design (3 credits)
• THEA 3345 - Costume Design (3 credits)
• THEA 3540 - Advanced Theatre Production (3 credits)
• THEA 3800 - Theatre Laboratory (1 credit)
• THEA 4540 - Rendering and Drafting Techniques (3 credits)
• Advisor Approved Electives (3 credits)
• Any course with a THEA prefix (approved by the Theatre and Dance department chair) not taken to fulfill other major requirements.
Other courses may apply with advisor approval.