Theatre Requirements

Requirements for the major
11 credits in the Department, including:

• Core Courses: THTR 121, THTR 131, THTR 151, and THTR 261
• Intermediate Courses: Two THTR courses at the 200 level or above (DANC 221 may also be used)
• Theatre History: THTR 351, THTR 352, and THTR 353
• Dramatic Literature: THTR 381, THTR 382, THTR 385, THTR 386, or THTR 387
• Additional 300-level THTR courses

Requirements for the minors

Dramatic Literature and History
5 credits as follows:

• Introduction to Theatre and Drama: THTR 151
• Theatre History: THTR 351, THTR 352, and THTR 353
• Dramatic Literature: THTR 381, THTR 382, THTR 385, THTR 386, or THTR 387

Performance
5 credits as follows:

• Core Courses: THTR 121, THTR 131, and THTR 151
• Acting Studio: THTR 231 or THTR 232
• Advanced Acting: THTR 310A or THTR 331

Directing
5 credits as follows:

• Core Courses: THTR 121 , THTR 131, and THTR 151
• Introduction to Directing: THTR 261
• Theatre Participation: THTR 371 and THTR 350C
  • Special projects, either practical or theoretical, to be approved by the directing faculty

Design and Technology
6 credits as follows:

• Core Courses: THTR 121 and THTR 151
• Scenic Lighting & Design: THTR 222 and THTR 223
• Two from: THTR 224, THTR 325, THTR 350C
  • Special projects, either practical or theoretical, to be approved by the directing faculty

Playwriting
5 credits as follows:

• Core Courses: THTR 121, THTR 131, and THTR 151
• Beginning Playwriting: THTR 209
• Playwriting and Screenwriting Workshop: THTR 309 or THTR 350C
  • Special projects, either practical or theoretical, to be approved by the playwriting faculty