Consists of a minimum of 37 hours, including:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THE 110 | Introduction to Western Theatre | 3 |
| or THE 111 | Introduction to Theatre | |
| THE 140 | Acting I | 3 |
| THE 145 | Voice and Movement | 3 |
| THE 150 | Intro to Design and Production | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Scene Design | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Lighting Design | ||
| Sound and Projections Design | ||
| THE 310 | History Western Theatre I | 3 |
| THE 311 | History of Western Theatre II | 3 |
| THE 340 | Directing | 4 |
| Select a Dramatic Literature course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following Options: | 2-2.5 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Participation (four semesters) | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Participation (three semesters) | ||
| Intro to Theatre-Lab | ||
| Select the remaining courses from offerings in theatre, or select one of the following: | 6 | |
| History of Dance | ||
| 20th-Century Modern Dance History | ||
| History of Jazz Dance | ||
| 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:
- A research paper of exceptional quality
- A creative project in playwriting, design, directing, acting or dramaturgy
- 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.