Major in Theatre Arts–Liberal Arts B.S., 37 Credits

Required Courses: 22 cr. hrs.
THEA 121 Acting I: Basic Techniques 3 cr.
THEA 131 Design for the Theatre 3 cr.
THEA 294 Sophomore Seminar: Theatre 3 cr.
THEA 335 Directing I 3 cr.
THEA 379 Internship 3-12 cr.
THEA 484 Senior Portfolio Seminar in THEA 1 cr.
Choose Two
THEA 337 History of Theatre-Ancient to Medieval 3 cr.
Or THEA 338 History of Theatre-Renaissance to 20th Century 3 cr.
Or THEA 339 American Theatre 3 cr.

Performance Track 15 Credits
Required Courses: 9 cr. hrs.
THEA 222 Voice and Articulation 3 cr.
THEA 231 Stage Technology and Scene Painting 3 cr.
THEA 332 Stage Costuming 3 cr.
Electives: 6 cr.
THEA 221 Acting II: Characterization 3 cr.
THEA 225 Musical Theatre Performance 3 cr.
THEA 327 Children's Theatre and Puppetry 3 cr.
THEA 334 Playwriting 3 cr.
THEA 435 Directing II 3 cr.
Or approved substitution

Design/Tech Track 15 Credits
Required Courses: 12 cr. hrs.
THEA 231 Stage Technology and Scene Painting 3 cr.
THEA 332 Stage Costuming 3 cr.
THEA 333 Stage Lighting 3 cr.
THEA 432 Computer Aided Theatrical Design 3 cr.
Electives: 3 cr. hrs.
THEA 234 Stage Management 3 cr.
THEA 336 Fashion History 3 cr.
Or approved substitution

Management Track 15 Credits
Required Courses: 12 cr. hrs.
THEA 231 Stage Technology and Scene Painting 3 cr.
Or THEA 333 Stage Lighting 3 cr.
THEA 234 Stage Management 3 cr.
THEA 323 Arts Management 3 cr.
THEA 432 Computer Aided Theatrical Design 3 cr.
Electives: 3 cr. hrs.
THEA 334 Playwriting 3 cr.
THEA 435 Directing II 3 cr.
Or approved substitution

Dramaturgy Track 15 Credits
Required Courses: 9 cr. hrs.
THEA 230 Playwrights of Color 3 cr.
THEA 334 Playwriting 3 cr.
THEA 337 History of Theatre-Ancient to Medieval 3 cr.
Or THEA 338 History of Theatre-Renaissance to 20th Century 3 cr.
Or THEA 339 American Theatre 3 cr.
Electives: 6 cr. hrs.
THEA 327 Children's Theatre and Puppetry 3 cr.
THEA 301 History of Film 3 cr.
THEA 336 Fashion History 3 cr.
ENGL 232 Contemporary Drama 3 cr.
Or approved substitution

Digital Film and Television Communication (DFT) Emphasis 36 Total Credits
Required Courses: 24 cr. hrs.
DFT 151 Broadcast Performance 3 cr.
DFT 160 TV Studio Production 3 cr.
DFT 260 Electronic Field Production 3 cr.
(DFT 160 is pre-requisite)
DFT 284 Sophomore Seminar: Foundations in Communication and Theatre Studies 3 cr.
DFT 310 Media Literacy - A Weapon Against Propaganda 3 cr.
DFT 360 Advanced Field Production 3 cr.
DFT 151, 260 are pre-requisites)
DFT 377 Mass Communication Practicum (1 cr. x 2)
DFT 486 Capstone Project in Communication Studies
Directed Electives: 6 cr. hrs.
Choose one of the following:
DFT 261 Electronic Media Copy Writing 3 cr.
JOUR 245 Writing for Film and Television 3 cr.
Choose one from the following:
DFT 301 History of Film 3 cr.
DFT 458 Broadcast Programming and Criticism 3 cr.
Electives: 6 cr. hrs.
DFT 200 Introduction to Film Studies 3 cr.
JOUR 245 Writing for Film and Television 3 cr.
DFT 261 Electronic Media Copy Writing 3 cr.
DFT 301 History of Film 3 cr.
JOUR 302 History of Documentary 3 cr.
JOUR 303 Documentary Production 3 cr.
DFT 351 Broadcast Performance II (Acting for the Camera) 3 cr.
DFT 379 Internship (3 -12 cr.)
DFT 389 Special Topics Option (could be repeated) (.5-3 cr.)
DFT 458 Broadcast Programming and Criticism 3 cr.
DFT 499 Independent Study (1-3 cr.)