Program Overview

Theatre Arts with Concentration in Technical Theatre, BA

Program Overview

The Theatre Arts with Concentration in Technical Theatre, BA program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the technical aspects of theatre production. The program focuses on the development of skills in stagecraft, lighting, sound, and stage management, as well as the study of theatre history and dramatic literature.

Program Requirements

Freshman Year: 30 Units

• Fall Semester (15 Units)
  • THAR 143 - Stagecraft Unit(s): 2
  • THAR 144C - Costumes Unit(s): 2
  • Lower Division GE Area A2: Written Communication Credits / Units: 3
  • Lower Division GE Area A3: Critical Thinking Credits / Units: 3
  • Lower Division GE Area B1: Physical Sciences + B3: Lab Credits / Units: 3
  • University Elective Credits / Units: 2
• Spring Semester (15 Units)
  • THAR 144S - Scenery Unit(s): 2
  • THAR 125 - Intro to Acting Unit(s): 3 _(Meets Lower Division GE Area A1: Oral Communication) _OR
  • DANC 210 - Dance for Everybody Unit(s): 3 (Meets Lower Division GE Area E: Life Long Learning & Self Development)
  • Lower Division GE Area B2: Life Sciences Credits / Units: 3
  • Lower Division GE Area B4: Quantitative Reasoning Credits / Units: 3
  • Lower Division GE Area C2: Humanities Credits / Units: 3
  • University Elective Credits / Units: 1

Sophomore Year: 30 Units

• Fall Semester (15 Units)
  • THAR 144L - Lighting Unit(s): 2
  • THAR 202 - Intro to Theatre History: Origins to 1800 Unit(s): 3 (Meets Lower Division GE Area C1: Arts)
  • THAR 230 - Stage Management Unit(s): 2
  • THAR 231 - Stage Management Lab Unit(s): 1
  • Lower Division GE Area D: Social Sciences Credits / Units: 3
  • University Elective Credits / Units: 4
• Spring Semester (15 Units)
  • Lower Division GE Area C1: Arts OR
  • Lower Division GE Area C2: Humanities Credits / Units: 3
  • Lower Division GE Area D: Social Sciences Credits / Units: 3
  • Lower Division GE Area F: Ethnic Studies Credits / Units: 3
  • University Elective, Credits / Units: 6

Junior Year (30 units)

• Fall Semester (15 Units)
  • THAR 321A - Intermediate Technical Block/Foundations Unit(s): 2
  • THAR 350 - Directing Workshop Unit(s): 2
  • THAR 370A - Early Plays: Evolution and Innovation Unit(s): 3
  • Upper Division GE Area D: Social Sciences Credits / Units: 3
  • University Elective Credits / Units: 5
• Spring Semester (15 Units)
  • THAR 300 - Theatre in Action Unit(s): 3 (Meets Lower Division GE Area C: Arts and Humanities)
  • THAR 321B - Intermediate Technical Block Unit(s): 2
  • THAR 344B - Design for the Stage Unit(s): 3
  • Upper Division GE Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning Credits / Units: 3
  • University Elective Credits / Units: 4

Senior Year: 30 Units

• Fall Semester (15 Units)
  • THAR 400 - Career Paths and Planning Unit(s): 1
  • THAR 444 - History of Ornament Unit(s): 2
  • Theatre Elective Credits / Units: 5
  • University Elective Credits / Units: 5
• Spring Semester (15 Units)
  • THAR 421B - Advanced Technical Block/Foundations Unit(s): 2
  • University Elective Credits / Units: 13

Total Units: 120

This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the technical aspects of theatre production, as well as a strong foundation in theatre history and dramatic literature. The program is ideal for students who wish to pursue a career in technical theatre, stage management, or theatre design.