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Consists of a minimum of 37 hours, including:

Course List
Code Title Hours
THE 110Introduction to Western Theatre3
or THE 111 Introduction to Theatre
THE 140Acting I3
THE 145Voice and Movement3
THE 150Intro to Design and Production4
Select one of the following:3
THE 250
Scene Design
THE 251
Costume Design
THE 252
Lighting Design
THE 253
Sound and Projections Design
THE 310History Western Theatre I3
THE 311History of Western Theatre II3
THE 340Directing4
Select a Dramatic Literature course 3
Select one of the following Options:2-2.5
Option 1:
THE 100
Participation (four semesters)
Option 2:
THE 100
Participation (three semesters)
THE 110L
Intro to Theatre-Lab
Select the remaining courses from offerings in theatre, or select one of the following:6
DCE 202
History of Dance
DCE 203
20th-Century Modern Dance History
DCE 204
History of Jazz Dance
DCE 223
Dance Composition

A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all theatre courses attempted is required for graduation. Majors will participate in senior assessment, including submission of a portfolio. Majors should consult with their advisors about additional regulations. No more than three hours of THE 294 may be counted toward the 37 hours required for the major; up to a maximum of nine hours or three courses of THE 294 may be counted beyond the 37 hours in the major. Those who plan to be theatre majors are urged to begin their studies during their first year.

Highly qualified majors (departmental GPA of 3.3, overall GPA of 3.0) are invited by the department to apply for admission to the honors program in theatre. To be graduated with the designation “Honors in Theatre,” a student must successfully complete THE 399 with a grade of B or better. Honors projects may consist of:

  1. A research paper of exceptional quality
  2. A creative project in playwriting, design, directing, acting or dramaturgy
  3. Other approved project

The theatre honors project must be presented and defended before a departmental Honors Committee. The department can furnish honors candidates with complete information on preparation and completion of projects.

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