Theatre Major

The Theatre Major is a generalist degree for the student who wants a broad and flexible theatre education experience. Theatre Majors may opt to acquire either a Performance Specialization or a Design/Technology Specialization by selecting additional required or elective courses in each area listed. The specializations are designed to be coupled with the Theatre Core.

39 credits

Theatre Core (27 credits)

THE-110	Play Reading & Discussion	1 credit
THE-140	Stagecraft	3 credits
THE-140L	Stage Craft Lab	1 credit
THE-201	Play Analysis	3 credits
THE-211	Costume Skills	2 credits
THE-212	Theatrical Design Foundations	3 credits
THE-215	Acting Fundamentals	3 credits
THE-240	Theatre Ensemble	1 credit
THE-490	Theatre Senior Project	1 credits
THE-491	Theatre Senior Project	2 credits

THE-110 should be taken twice for a total of 2 credits. THE-240 should be taken four times for a total of 4 credits.

Participation in all Mainstage productions by Theatre Majors is expected.

THE-490: Fall Offering ~ THE-491: Winter Offering

Theatre History (3 credits)

Complete one course from the following:

THE-320	Theatre History I	3 credits
THE-321	Theatre History II	3 credits

Performance Courses (6 credits)

Complete two of the following courses:

THE-216	Voice and Diction	3 credits
THE-271	Acting for the Camera and Voiceover	3 credits
THE-291	Stage Combat	3 credits
THE-315	Principles of Directing	3 credits
THE-316	Acting Period Styles	3 credits
THE-355	Acting Shakespeare	3 credits
THE-390	Creative Drama	3 credits
THE-415	Advanced Acting	3 credits

Design/Technology Courses (6 credits)

Complete two of the following courses:

THE-210	Stage Makeup	3 credits
THE-250	Scenic Painting	3 credits
THE-260	Stage Management	3 credits
THE-310	Costume Design	3 credits
THE-311	Lighting Design	3 credits
THE-340	Scenic Design	3 credits