Theater Arts (BA.THA)

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Students majoring in Theater Arts take the core Theater courses plus 12 credits of electives, and also select a concentration in Theater Studies (BA.THA.THS), Acting and Directing (BA.THA.ADD), or Technical Theater and Design (BA.THA.TTD).

All students graduating with a degree in Theater Arts should be able to:

Discuss and analyze productions in terms of thematic concerns, literary qualities, and artistic approaches.
Demonstrate a high degree of competency in one or more areas of theatrical production such as directing, design, performance, writing, stage management, or production management.
Utilize materials in appropriate manners to achieve desired effects and communication to an audience.
Incorporate input and ideas generated through the collaborative process of production into their own creative work.
Present their work for review in a professional manner consistent with their areas of concentration.

Complete the core courses, and a concentration, and the electives

Core courses in Theater Arts (29 cr):

Choose 1 of these concentrations

Concentration in Theater Studies (15 cr):

Complete 5 of these courses

DAN 1040 - Introductory Dance Workshop 3 cr
DAN 2140 - Intermediate Dance Workshop 3 cr
THA 2110 - Voice and Diction 3 cr
THA 2122 - Acting II 3 cr
THA 2160 - Musicals 3 cr
THA 2510 - Scenic Painting 3 cr
THA 3050 - Stage Makeup 3 cr
THA 3120 - Lighting Design 3 cr
THA 3212 - Directing II 3 cr
THA 3331 - Scene Design 3 cr
THA 4020 - Stage Management 3 cr

Concentration in Acting and Directing (15 cr):

Complete 5 of these courses

THA 2110 - Voice and Diction 3 cr
THA 2122 - Acting II 3 cr
THA 2160 - Musicals 3 cr
THA 3020 - Acting for the Camera 3 cr
THA 3123 - Acting III 3 cr
THA 3124 - Acting IV 3 cr
THA 3212 - Directing II 3 cr

Concentration in Technical Theater and Design (15 cr):

Complete 5 of these courses

THA 2130 - Fashion Construction and Pattern Making 3 cr
THA 2510 - Scenic Painting 3 cr
THA 3050 - Stage Makeup 3 cr
THA 3120 - Lighting Design 3 cr
THA 3220 - Computer Aided Design for Theatre 3 cr
THA 3331 - Scene Design 3 cr
THA 4020 - Stage Management 3 cr
THA 4332 - Advanced Design for the Theater 3 cr

And complete electives in the School of Fine & Performing Arts (12 cr)

Any courses with the following designations: ART, ARH, MUS, THA, DAN. These do not have to be all in the same department.

(Credits required for the major: 58 cr)

The department recommends that students pursuing a Theater Arts degree take additional courses in English, Literature, Communication, and Film Studies, either as electives and/or to satisfy General Education requirements.

And complete the University's Gen Ed requirements

Review the Gen Ed requirements.

Theater Arts (BA.THA)

Complete the core courses, and a concentration, and the electives

Core courses in Theater Arts (29 cr):

complete a minimum of 4 semesters of Stage Production (4 cr):

and complete the following courses (21 cr):

and complete 2 of these courses (6 cr):

Choose 1 of these concentrations

Concentration in Theater Studies (15 cr):

Concentration in Acting and Directing (15 cr):

Concentration in Technical Theater and Design (15 cr):

And complete electives in the School of Fine & Performing Arts (12 cr)

(Credits required for the major: 58 cr)

And complete the University's Gen Ed requirements