Theatre

Bachelor of Arts

Please Note:

Academic programs vary in their requirements. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the Academic Guidebook to review the Academic Planning Form pertinent to their program of study. In addition, students should review course descriptions regarding any prerequisites for required courses. Graduation requirements include a minimum of 120 credit hours, although some academic programs may require additional credits. Please refer to the Academic Resources section of the catalog for more information. Information regarding the Core Curriculum is available within each course and online.

Required Courses

The theatre major is required to earn a minimum of 38 credits in theatre in accordance with the following outline:

Core Courses

TDF 108 - Script Analysis 3 credits-
TDF 109 - Introduction to Acting 3 credits-
TDF 202 - History of Theatre 3 credits-
TDF 205 - Theatrical Production 3 credits-
TDF 252 - Crew Experience 1/2 credit- *
*Four (4) Crew experiences are required at 1/2 (0.5) credits each.
TDF 301 - Western Drama in Performance 3 credits-
TDF 492 - Senior Capstone Project 3 credits-

Electives (18 Credits)

Theatre Majors choose six (6) Electives, at least four (4) of which must be at the 300-level or above.

One (1) or more must be from the following:
ENG 311 - Shakespeare: Histories and Comedies 3 credits-
ENG 312 - Shakespeare: Tragedies and Romances 3 credits-
ENG 313 - Renaissance Drama 3 credits-
ENG 368 - Twentieth-Century American Drama 3 credits-
ENG 372 - Contemporary Drama 3 credits-
TDF 480 - Theatre Seminar 3 credits-
Electives are chosen in consultation with an advisor. Three (3) must be at 300-level or above:
TDF 105 - Stagecraft 3 credits-
TDF 107 - Oral Interpretation: The Performance of Literature 3 credits-
TDF 201 - History of Fashion and Costuming 3 credits-
TDF 204 - Voice and Speech 3 credits-
TDF 206 - American Musical Theatre 3 credits-
TDF 210 - Introduction to Theatrical Design 3 credits-
TDF 304 - Acting Realism 3 credits-
TDF 305 - Acting: Improvisation 3 credits-
TDF 306 - Acting: Presentational Styles 3 credits-
TDF 309 - Principles of Directing 3 credits-
TDF 318 - Musical Theatre Dance 3 credits-
TDF 320 - Women in the Arts, 1960-Present 3 credits-
TDF 321 - Screenwriting 3 credits-
TDF 405 - Principles of Playwriting 3 credits-
TDF 407 - Children’s Theatre and Creative Drama 3 credits-
TDF 408 - Production 3 credits-
TDF 409 - Production 3 credits-
TDF 470 - Special Topics 1-3 credits-
TDF 483 - Musical Theatre: Advanced Analysis and Performance 3 credits-

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