Theatre Arts (B.A.)

This major prepares students for graduate work in theatre in professional study in preparation for law, ministry, or teaching. It emphasizes cultural understanding, aesthetic sensitivity, and creative skill.

Theatre Arts Major (B.A., 40 hours)

Bachelor of Arts Core	29 hours
THTRE 1020 Script Analysis	3 hours
THTRE 1300 Acting I	3 hours
THTRE 1810FYW/THTRE 2810 Playwriting I	2 hours
THTRE 2500 Directing I	3 hours
THTRE 3500 Directing II	3 hours
THTRE 3800 World Theatre History I	3 hours
THTRE 3810 World Theatre History II	3 hours
Select 6 hours of Dramatic Literature: THTRE 2000 Play Reading (may repeat twice) THTRE 2010 Dramatic Literature: Pulitzer Prize THTRE 2020 Dramatic Literature: Tony Awards THTRE 2030 Dramatic Literature: American Comedy THTRE 2040 Dramatic Literature: Families THTRE 2050 Dramatic Literature: Gender and Sexuality THTRE 2060 Dramatic Literature: Banned and Censored THTRE 2110 Masterpieces of Dramatic Literature THTRE 3000/ENG 3000 Shakespeare THTRE 3260/ENG 3260 Greek Drama THTRE 3820 U.S. Theatre/U.S. Culture HIST 3220 The Ancient World	6 hours
Select one of the following: THTRE 1400 Stagecraft THTRE 1410 Costume Construction THTRE 2700 Approaching Scenography	3 hours

Theatre Electives	8 hours
Must include 6 upper-level hours (3000- and 4000-level courses). THTRE 1010 Theatre Appreciation will not count. THTRE 1710-1800 Practicum courses are limited to a total of 2 credit hours toward the major.

Senior Comprehensive	3 hours
THTRE 4970 Internship or THTRE 4990 Senior Theatre Project