Theatre Arts, BFA

Theatre theory and practice (50 s.h.)

• THEA 1020 - Introduction to Acting II
• THEA 2006 - The Art of Make-up
• THEA 2010 - Acting Studio I
• THEA 2015 - Introduction to Voice and Speech
• THEA 2017 - Movement for Actors
• THEA 2018 - Stage Combat: Unarmed
• THEA 2020 - Acting Studio II
• THEA 3010 - Acting Studio III
• THEA 3018 - Movement for Actors II: Physical Characterization
• THEA 3020 - Acting Studio IV
• THEA 3025 - Voice and Speech for the Actor

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• THEA 3035 - Theatre History-Literature II

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• THEA 3055 - Global History of Music in Theatre

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• THEA 4010 - Period and Style Acting
• THEA 4025 - Television and Film Practicum for the Actor I
• THEA 4031 - Dialects for the Actor
• THEA 4040 - Directing I
• THEA 4070 - Professional Preparation and Audition Technique for Actors

Theatre and dance electives (12 s.h.)

Choose 12 s.h. of THEA or DNCE courses.

Production practicum (6 s. h.)

The following course must be taken twice:

• THEA 3000 - Theatre Performance

Theatre theory and practice (39 s.h.)

• THEA 1020 - Introduction to Acting II

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• THEA 2010 - Acting Studio I

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• THEA 3050 - Advanced Acting I

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• THEA 2015 - Introduction to Voice and Speech

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• THEA 2020 - Acting Studio II

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• THEA 3060 - Advanced Acting II

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• THEA 2030 - Drama in Education
• THEA 3030 - Theatre for Young Audiences

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• THEA 3035 - Theatre History-Literature II

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• THEA 3055 - Global History of Music in Theatre

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• THEA 3041 - Curriculum Planning for Theatre Arts
• THEA 3300 - Playwriting and Dramatic Literature for Young Audiences
• THEA 3604 - Theatre for Social Change
• THEA 4040 - Directing I
• THEA 4064 - Stage Management Lab
• THEA 4065 - Stage Management I
• THEA 4066 - Theatre Management

Professional courses (27 s. h.)

• EDTC 4001 - Technology in Education
• EDUC 3200 - Foundations of American Education

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• EDUC 4400 - Foundations of School Learning, Motivation, and Assessment

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• PSYC 4305 - Educational Psychology

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• READ 3990 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas in the Secondary School
• SPED 4010 - Effective Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms
• THEA 2123 - Early Experiences for the Prospective Teacher
• THEA 4323 - The Teaching of Theatre Arts in Grades K-12
• THEA 4324 - Internship in Theatre Education
• THEA 4325 - Internship Seminar: Issues in Theatre Education

Dance or movement (3 s. h.)

Choose 3 s. h. from the following:

• DNCE 1001 - Fundamentals of Ballet
• DNCE 1014 - Tap I
• DNCE 1114 - Beginning Ballet I
• DNCE 1116 - Beginning Jazz I
• DNCE 1124 - Beginning Ballet II
• DNCE 1126 - Beginning Jazz II
• DNCE 2024 - Tap II
• THEA 2017 - Movement for Actors

Production practicum (3 s. h.)

• THEA 3000 - Theatre Performance

Theatre theory and practice (45 s.h.)

• THEA 2003 - Scene Painting
• THEA 2006 - The Art of Make-up
• THEA 2009 - Decor and Ornament for the Stage
• THEA 2099 - Career Preparation
• THEA 3002 - Advanced Theatrical Drafting
• THEA 3003 - Stage Lighting I
• THEA 3004 - Scenery Design I
• THEA 3005 - Scenery Design II
• THEA 3006 - Sound Design for the Stage
• THEA 3007 - Costume Design I
• THEA 3008 - Costume Design II
• THEA 3011 - Creative Collaboration
• THEA 3035 - Theatre History-Literature II
• THEA 4003 - Stage Lighting II
• THEA 4064 - Stage Management Lab
• THEA 4065 - Stage Management I
• THEA 4099 - Design and Production Portfolio

Theatre and dance electives (3 s.h.)

Choose 3 s.h. of THEA and DNCE courses.

Production practicum (16 s.h.)

• Take each of the following courses twice:

• THEA 1111 - Apprentice Level Production
• THEA 2222 - Intern Level Production
• THEA 3333 - Journeyman Level Production

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• Take the following course once:

• THEA 4444 - Master Level Production

Dance (17 s.h.)

Students must complete a minimum of two courses in tap, two courses in ballet, and three courses in jazz. 

Theatre theory and practice (43 s.h.)

• THEA 1020 - Introduction to Acting II
• THEA 1027 - Musical Theatre Fundamentals I
• THEA 1037 - Musical Theatre Fundamentals II
• THEA 1061 - Musical Theatre Private Voice (Repeat for a total of 4 s.h.)
• THEA 1108 - Introduction to Musical Theatre Voice I
• THEA 1118 - Introduction to Musical Theatre Voice II
• THEA 2006 - The Art of Make-up

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• THEA 2010 - Acting Studio I

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• THEA 3050 - Advanced Acting I

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• THEA 2015 - Introduction to Voice and Speech

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• THEA 2020 - Acting Studio II

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• THEA 3060 - Advanced Acting II

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• THEA 3025 - Voice and Speech for the Actor
• THEA 3055 - Global History of Music in Theatre
• THEA 3090 - Musical Theatre Performance Techniques I
• THEA 3095 - Musical Theatre Performance Techniques II
• THEA 4031 - Dialects for the Actor
• THEA 4090 - Musical Theatre Performance Technique III
• THEA 4095 - Musical Theatre Performance Technique IV

Production practicum (6 s. h.)

Take the following course twice:

Dance (2 s.h.)

Choose 2 s.h. of ballet, tap, jazz, or contemporary techniques.

Theatre theory and practice (48 s.h.)

• THEA 2004 - Introduction to Theatrical Properties
• THEA 2006 - The Art of Make-up
• THEA 2099 - Career Preparation
• THEA 2235 - Global Theatre
• THEA 3001 - Stage Management Seminar (Repeat for 3 s.h.)
• THEA 3003 - Stage Lighting I
• THEA 3004 - Scenery Design I
• THEA 3006 - Sound Design for the Stage
• THEA 3007 - Costume Design I
• THEA 3011 - Creative Collaboration
• THEA 3035 - Theatre History-Literature II
• THEA 4040 - Directing I
• THEA 4064 - Stage Management Lab
• THEA 4065 - Stage Management I
• THEA 4066 - Theatre Management
• THEA 4099 - Design and Production Portfolio
• THEA 4165 - Stage Management II
• THEA 4265 - Stage Management III

Theatre dance electives (6 s.h.)

Choose 6 s.h. of THEA or DNCE courses.

Production practicum (13 s.h.)

• Take the following courses twice:

• THEA 1111 - Apprentice Level Production
• THEA 2222 - Intern Level Production

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• Take the following courses once:

• THEA 3333 - Journeyman Level Production
• THEA 4444 - Master Level Production

Theatre theory and practice (56 s.h.)

• THEA 1020 - Introduction to Acting II
• THEA 2006 - The Art of Make-up

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• THEA 2010 - Acting Studio I

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• THEA 3050 - Advanced Acting I

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• THEA 2015 - Introduction to Voice and Speech

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• THEA 2020 - Acting Studio II

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• THEA 3060 - Advanced Acting II

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• THEA 2030 - Drama in Education
• THEA 3030 - Theatre for Young Audiences

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• THEA 3035 - Theatre History-Literature II or
• THEA 3055 - Global History of Music in Theatre

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• THEA 3042 - Teaching Artistry
• THEA 3300 - Playwriting and Dramatic Literature for Young Audiences
• THEA 3604 - Theatre for Social Change
• THEA 4040 - Directing I
• THEA 4064 - Stage Management Lab
• THEA 4065 - Stage Management I
• THEA 4066 - Theatre Management
• THEA 4140 - Internship in Production and Performance in Theatre for Youth I

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• Choose 12 s.h. from the following:

• THEA 2003 - Scene Painting
• THEA 2004 - Introduction to Theatrical Properties
• THEA 2018 - Stage Combat: Unarmed
• THEA 2235 - Global Theatre
• THEA 3003 - Stage Lighting I
• THEA 3004 - Scenery Design I
• THEA 3005 - Scenery Design II
• THEA 3007 - Costume Design I
• THEA 3010 - Acting Studio III
• THEA 3018 - Movement for Actors II: Physical Characterization
• THEA 3019 - Stage Combat: Rapier and Dagger
• THEA 3020 - Acting Studio IV
• THEA 3603 - Selected Topics in Theatre
• THEA 3618 - Theatre Study Abroad
• THEA 4018 - Stage Combat: Broadsword and Quarterstaff
• THEA 4041 - Directing II

Dance or movement (6 s.h.)

Choose 6 s.h. from the following: 

• DNCE 1001 - Fundamentals of Ballet
• DNCE 1014 - Tap I
• DNCE 1114 - Beginning Ballet I
• DNCE 1116 - Beginning Jazz I
• DNCE 1124 - Beginning Ballet II
• DNCE 1126 - Beginning Jazz II
• DNCE 2024 - Tap II
• THEA 2017 - Movement for Actors

Production practicum (3 s. h.)

• THEA 3000 - Theatre Performance