Theatre Major and Minor
Theatre Major
Consists of 32 credits, including the following required courses:
- THE-115 Introduction to Theatre
- PHE-150 Jazz or Ballroom Dance or Rhythmic Skills or Ballet or Yoga
- THE-215 Fundamentals of Acting
- THE-240.1 Stagecraft
- THE-315 Principles of Directing
- THE-450 Senior Project
- Choose one course from:
- Six credits from the following*:
- THE-101 Theatre Ensemble (may be repeated for credit)
- THE-302 Applied Theatre: Lighting
- THE-303 Applied Theatre: Costuming
- THE-306 Applied Theatre: Scenery
*NOTE: Six credits of THE-101 preferred
Additional course work to total 32 credits. Participation in main stage productions is expected. Special emphases in acting/directing, design/technology, music theatre or theatre management are available.
Theatre Minor
Consists of 22 credits, to include:
- THE-115 Introduction to Theatre
- THE-215 Fundamentals of Acting
- THE-240.1 Stagecraft
- THE-315 Principles of Directing
- Three credits from the following*:
- THE-101 Theatre Ensemble (may be repeated for credit)
- THE-302 Applied Theatre: Lighting
- THE-303 Applied Theatre: Costuming
- THE-306 Applied Theatre: Scenery
*NOTE: Three credits of THE-101 preferred
Additional course work to total 22 credits. Participation in main stage productions is recommended.
Business & the Arts Major
As a joint program between the Business and Accounting department and the Performing and Fine Arts, this major offers students an opportunity to integrate an interest in the arts with an understanding of some of the practical applications of business. This major serves students preparing for careers in arts administration or management in music, theatre and the visual arts. It will also serve those who might want to create an independent gallery, ensemble, or theatre company.
Prerequisites
- MAT-112 Introduction to Statistics
- MAT 151 Calculus I
or
MAT-123.1 Applied Mathematics or equivalent
Core
Core course work in the Arts (5 to 7 credits in each of the three arts):
Art: (6 credits)
- ART-100 Drawing
or
ART-130 Design - Three credits of art history
Music: (5-6 credits)
- MUS-100 Music Fundamentals
- And one of the following:
Theatre: (6-7 credits)
- THE-115 Introduction to Theatre
- And one of the following:
Core course work in Business (17-19 total credits)
- One of the following:
- ACC-221 Financial Accounting
- BUS-391 Legal Environment of Business
- And two of the following three
Students choose course work in one focus in the arts:
Visual Art Focus (12 - 15 credits):
- At least nine credits including both studio work and art history
- ART-403 Senior Project
- ART-494 Independent Study
or
ART-497 Internship
Music Focus (12 - 14 credits):
- MUS-311.1 Music History I
- MUS-312.1 Music History II
- MUS-313.1 Music History III
- Three credits of Applied Studies and/or Music Ensembles
- One to two credits MUS-494 Independent Study
or
MUS-497 Internship
Theatre Focus (13 - 18 credits):
- Three credits chosen from:
- at least six credits chosen from:
- one to three credits from one of the following:
- IND-499 Interdisciplinary Business/Arts Seminar (1 credit)
Other courses and programs of study that may be of interest to majors in the Theatre Department include: