Theatre Arts
Department of Communication Studies and Theatre Arts

B-24 Kleinpell Fine Arts
(715) 425-3971
www.uwrf.edu/csta/

Robin Murray-Chair, Suzanne Hagen, James Pratt, Kenneth Stofferahn, Margaret M. Swanson, Barbara L. Werner, Jennifer Willis-Rivera, James Zimmerman
Adjuncts: Denise Baker, Grace Coggio, Eric Eberhardt, Beverly Larsen, Megan Learman, Kathleen Olsen, Angela Siwik

Major in Theatre Arts–Liberal Arts B.S.

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

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

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

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

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

Minor in Theatre Arts–Liberal Arts B.S.

24 Total Credits
Required: 15 cr. hrs.
CSTA 121 Acting I: Basic Techniques 3 cr.
CSTA 131 Design for the Theatre 3 cr.
Choose one
CSTA 231 Stage Technology and Scene Painting 3 cr.
Or CSTA 332 Stage Costuming 3 cr.
Or CSTA 333 Stage Lighting 3 cr.
Choose one
CSTA 337 History of Theatre-Ancient to Medieval 3 cr.
Or CSTA 338 History of Theatre-Renaissance to 20th Century 3 cr.
Or CSTA 339 American Theatre 3 cr.
CSTA 335 Directing I 3 cr.
General Electives: 9 cr. hrs.
CSTA 221 Acting II: Characterization 3 cr.
CSTA 222 Voice and Articulation 3 cr.
CSTA 225 Musical Theatre Performance 3 cr.
CSTA 230 Playwrights of Color 3 cr.
CSTA 231 Stage Technology and Scene Painting (if not chosen under required) 3 cr.
CSTA 232 Makeup for Theatre, Film, and Video 3 cr.
CSTA 234 Stage Management 3 cr.
CSTA 294 Sophomore Seminar: Theatre 3 cr.
CSTA 323 Arts Management 3 cr.
CSTA 327 Children‚s Theatre and Puppetry 3 cr.
CSTA 332 Stage Costuming 3 cr.
CSTA 333 Stage Lighting 3 cr.
CSTA 334 Playwriting 3 cr.
CSTA 336 Fashion History 3 cr.
CSTA 375 Theatre Practicum: Production 1 cr.
CSTA 376 Theatre Practicum: Design and Technology 1 cr.
CSTA 432 Computer Aided Theatrical Design 3 cr.
CSTA 435 Directing II 3 cr.
CSTA 499 Independent Study/Independent Research 1-3 cr.
Or Approved Substitution

A research/writing course experience is required in the major or another field; CSTA 284 Sophomore Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement. A senior portfolio experience is required in the major or another field; CSTA 484, Senior Portfolio Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement.

Revised September 2007