Degree Programs in Theatre
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
Bachelor of Arts Degree (B. A.)
| This degree program is available to students to study all aspects of theatre in general. Program requirements may be completed in four years. The program offers a traditional liberal arts apporach to the study of theatre. | |
| Students must complete the following requirements: | |
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University Studies Requirements Click here to see current University Studies Program (USP) requirements. The courses listed below are courses that will fulfill both USP and Theatre major requirements. Students should work closely with their academic advisor to complete additional USP requirements in a timely manner. |
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| Oral Communications - this requirement has been suspended at present |
Hours
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| TA 225 Vocal production for the Stage I |
3
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| Humanities | |
| TA 380 History of the Theatre I |
3
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| TA 381 Hisotry of the Theatre II |
3
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College of Fine Arts Requirements Students must complete 120 hours of course work with a grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. Of these hours a minimum of 39 hours must be at the 300-level or above. |
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| Music, Art, or Arts Administration |
6
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Department of Theatre Requirements |
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| Premajor Requirements | |
| TA 126 Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting |
3
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| TA 150 Fundamentals of Design & Production |
3
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| TA 225 Vocal Production for the Stage I |
3
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| TA 280 Script Analysis |
3
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| Premajor Hours |
12
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| Major Requirements | |
| TA 100 Roundtable (minimum of four semesters) |
0
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| Acting | |
| TA 226 Acting II: Scene Study (Realism) |
3
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| TA 227 Acting III: Scene Study (Styles) |
3
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| Design & Technology | |
| TA 260 Stagecraft |
3
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| TA 264 Makeup for the Theatre |
3
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| TA 265 Costume Construction |
3
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| TA 267 Light and Sound Technology |
3
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| TA 365 Costume Design |
3
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| TA 367 Lighting Design |
3
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| TA 374 Scene Design |
3
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| Directing | |
| TA 330 Theatre Directing I |
3
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| TA 430 Theatre Directing II |
3
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| History and Theory | |
| TA 380 History of the Theatre I |
3
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| TA 381 Hisotry of the Theatre II |
3
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| TA 382 American Theatre |
3
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| TA 387 Seminar in Theatre |
3
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| Co-curricular | |
| Students must complete five (5) hours of practicum at the 300 level. |
5
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| TA 390 Production Practicum | |
| TA 391 Performance Practicum | |
| Senior Project | |
| TA 495 Senior Project |
3
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| Students should have some plan for Senior Project by the beginning of their junior year. When completing Junior-Level Progess Review Forms (JLPR) with their academic advisor, they will be asked what plans have been made. | |
| Major Hours |
53
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| Related Experience/Electives | |
| Students must complete nine hours of course credit related to but outside the College of Fine Arts. Courses used to fulfill University Studies Program (USP) electives may also be used to fulfill this requirement. At least three hours must be a dramatic literature course such as a Shakespeare Survey. | |
| Dramatic Literature Course |
3
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| Related University Courses (outside Fine Arts) |
6
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| Free Electives |
6
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| Related Experience Hours |
15
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| TOTAL HOURS |
120
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As It Is In Heaven by Arlene Hutton October 2002 Director: Rhoda-Gale Pollack Scene Design: Tony Hardin Costume Design: Marnie Rhoads (BA Student) Lighting Design: Daniel Bowling ( BFA Design Student) |