Theatre, B.A.

Forty-seven (47) semester credits, including:

Major Program Requirements

Required Theatre Courses (14 credits):

THT 104Theatre Practicum

1

THT 318History of Theatre I(WI)

3

THT 319History of Theatre II(WI)

3

THT 426Dramaturgy (WI)

3

THT 495Senior Seminar

1

THT 104 Theatre Practicum: 4 credits in at least two different theatrical capacities

Production Courses (9 credits):

Plus 9 credits chosen from the following:

THT 121Stagecraft

3

THT 220Scene Painting

3

THT 221Stagecraft II

3

THT 222Introduction to Stage Design

3

THT 223Costuming

3

THT 224Stage Make-Up

3

THT 322Scenic Design

3

THT 323Lighting Design

3

THT 422Advanced Design

3

Performance Courses (9 credits):

Plus 9 credits chosen from the following:

THT 111Introduction to Acting

3

THT 160Improvisation

3

THT 207Comedy Acting

3

THT 208Stage Combat

3

THT 210Creative Drama

3

THT 211Puppetry

3

THT 212Advanced Acting

3

THT 310Women in Theatre

3

THT 311Directing

3

THT 312Musical Theatre Acting & Auditioning

3

THT 313Stage Dialects

3

THT 314Shakespeare in Performance

3

THT 418Theatre for Young Audiences

3

Theatre and Fine Arts Electives (15 credits):

Plus 15 credits of THT electives

Up to 6 credits may be from ART or MUS courses

Courses also accepted, depending on content:

ENLT 215Introduction to Literature

3

ENLT 216Introduction to Literature (WI)

3

ENLT 423Shakespeare

3

ENGR 104Engineering Graphics & CAD Application

3

ENLT 215 and ENLT 216: Shakespeare-themed courses only

Note:

  1. 18 of the 47 required credits must be upper-division (300-400 level) theatre courses.
  2. No class may fulfill more than one requirement even if it is listed in two categories.
  3. A student must receive at least a “C-” in a class for it to count toward the theatre major.
  4. Theatre majors must be involved in some capacity in every Carroll production unless excused because of other theatre commitment.