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Theatre Major

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Major Hours: 37 – 42, depending upon concentration

Core Major Requirements:

Note: The major must include at least 15 hours at or above the 300 level.

THTR 209

Stagecraft I

THTR 240

Costuming I: Introductory Studies

THTR 276

Script Analysis

THTR 277

Acting I

THTR 310

Theatre History, Literature to 1750

THTR 311

Theatre History, Literature after 1750

THTR 382

Stage Lighting

21 additional hours to form a concentration in:

Performance (acting/directing)

THTR 180

Theatre Makeup (1 hr.)

THTR 201

Production Practicum (1 hr.)

THTR 200, 201, 202

One Additional Practicum (1 hr.)

THTR 360

Voice for the Actor

THTR 375

Movement for the Actor

THTR 376

Acting II

THTR 377

Acting III

THTR 378

Directing

THTR 3xx-4xx

Elective (3 hrs.)

Costume Design and Technology

ARTH 101

History of Art: Prehistory to Medieval or

ARTH 102

History of Art: Renaissance through Modern

THTR 180

Theatre Makeup (1 hr.)

THTR 200, 202

One Additional Practicum (1 hr.)

THTR 201

Production Practicum (2 hrs.)

THTR 207

Drafting and Rendering for the Theatre

THTR 340

Costuming II: Pattern Drafting and Advanced Sewing Techniques

THTR 440

Costume Design

THTR 3xx-4xx

Electives (5 hrs.)

Scenic/Lighting Design and Technology

ARTH 101

History of Art: Prehistory to Medieval or

ARTH 102

History of Art: Renaissance through Modern

THTR 201

Production Practicum (2 hrs.)

THTR 200, 202

One Additional Practicum (1 hr.)

THTR 207

Drafting and Rendering for the Theatre

THTR 280

Scene Painting

THTR 381

Stagecraft II

THTR 383

Scenic Design

THTR 3xx-4xx

Elective (3 hrs.)

Theatre for Youth

EDFS 201

Introduction to Education

THTR 221

Creative Drama I

THTR 321

Children's Theatre

THTR 322

Children's Theatre Repertory

THTR 378

Directing

THTR 421

Creative Drama II

1 hour in THTR 201 or 202 – Production only

2 hours in THTR 200 (Charleston Stage followed by one in an area public school)

NOTE: This concentration does not lead to a teaching certificate.

General Theatre: 16 hours

THTR 200, 201, 202

Practicum (1 hr.)

THTR 316

African American Theatre

THTR 387

Contemporary Theatre

THTR 3xx-4xx

Electives (6 hrs.)

One of the following two courses:

THTR 270

Stage Management

THTR 378

Directing