Theatre and Entertainment Arts Major

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Theatre and Entertainment Arts Major - Bachelor of Arts

This degree focuses on the student and their particular needs. It combines both classroom and hands on education to create a well-rounded theatre generalist. The foundation of the curriculum is an equal mix of performance and technical theatre courses giving the student a solid launching pad in which to select their specific theatre electives. The elective requirements allow each student to build their specific education experience along with help from our dedicated faculty.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Theatre and Dance department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits

General Education 30-40 Credits

Theatre and Entertainment Arts Major 62 Credits

Foundation 34 Credits

TH 131 - Stagecraft 2 Credits
TH 132 - Acting I 2 Credits
TH 141 - Fundamentals of Design 2 Credits
TH 352 - Directing Theory 4 Credits
TH 253 - Introduction to Stage Management 2 Credits
TH 360 - Theatre History I 4 Credits
TH 432 - Theatre and Entertainment Careers 1 Credits
TH 456 - Entertainment Arts Management 4 Credits
DAN 130 - The Dance Experience 4 Credits or
TH 130 - The Theatre Experience [HUME] 4 Credits
TH 361 - Theatre History II 4 Credits or
TH 260 - Dramatic Literature 4 Credits
TH 491 - Practicum II in Theatre and Entertainment Arts 1 Credits or
TH 291 - Practicum I in Theatre and Entertainment Arts .5 Credits
Any combination of the two resulting in a total of 4 credits.
TH 493 - Field Studies 1 Credits or
TH 492 - Internship in Theatre and Entertainment Arts 1-8 Credits or
IP 486 - Study Abroad: Special Topics 1-12 Credits

Theatre and Dance Electives 28 Credits

Must take a minimum of 28 credits from the following:

TH 135 - Movement I 2 Credits
TH 136 - Stage Voice I 2 Credits
TH 140 - Stage Electrics 2 Credits
TH 142 - Sound and Media Engineering 2 Credits
TH 143 - Costume Construction 2 Credits
TH 233 - Digital Drafting and Rendering 2 Credits
TH 234 - Makeup Studio 2 Credits
TH 235 - Movement II 2 Credits
TH 236 - Stage Voice II 2 Credits
TH 237 - Stage Combat I 2 Credits
TH 240 - Introduction to Lighting Design 2 Credits
TH 241 - Introduction to Scenic Design 2 Credits
TH 242 - Introduction Sound and Media Design 2 Credits
TH 243 - Introduction to Costume Design 2 Credits
TH 245 - Voice and Movement 4 Credits
TH 247 - Performance Studio 4 Credits
May be taken three times with different content for credit.
TH 266 - Script Analysis 2 Credits
TH 295 - Special Topics in Theatre and Entertainment Arts 1-4 Credits
TH 330 - Acting II 4 Credits
TH 331 - Advanced Stagecraft 4 Credits
TH 333 - Scenic Painting 4 Credits
TH 334 - Makeup Design 2 Credits
TH 335 - Movement III 2 Credits
TH 336 - Stage Voice III 2 Credits
TH 337 - Stage Combat II 2 Credits
TH 340 - Programming for Lighting 4 Credits
TH 341 - Stage Properties 2 Credits
TH 342 - Programming for Sound and Media 4 Credits
TH 343 - Costume Construction II 4 Credits
TH 440 - Advanced Lighting Design 4 Credits
TH 441 - Advanced Scenic Design 4 Credits
TH 442 - Advanced Sound and Media Design 4 Credits
TH 443 - Advanced Costume Design 4 Credits
TH 453 - Advanced Stage Management 4 Credits
TH 480 - Theatre and Entertainment Arts Capstone 1 Credits
TH 495 - Special Topics in Theatre and Entertainment Arts 1-4 Credits
TH 498 - Independent Study in Theatre and Entertainment Arts 1-8 Credits
DAN 201 - Ballet I 2 Credits or
DAN 301 - Ballet II 2 Credits or
DAN 401 - Ballet III 2 Credits
DAN 203 - Jazz I 2 Credits or
DAN 303 - Jazz II 2 Credits or
DAN 403 - Jazz III 2 Credits
DAN 204 - Tap I 1 Credits or
DAN 307 - Tap II 1 Credits or
DAN 312 - Tap III 1 Credits
DAN 304 - Dance Improvisation 1 Credits
DAN 310 - Choreography Audition Prep 1 Credits
DAN 317 - Musical Theatre Dance Styles 2 Credits
DAN 404 - Dance Management 2 Credits

Foreign Language Requirement 4 Credits

Foreign Language Course 202 level or higher* 4 Credits

Notes:

* Students unable to complete the language requirement may be given the option of a Bachelor of Science degree.

This major does not require a minor.