Core Courses and Specializations

Core Courses for Theatre Major

THTR 201 Intro to Theatre
THTR 212 Play Analysis
THTR 258 Stagecraft I
THTR 259 Stagecraft II
THTR 360 Stagecraft III
THTR 280 Theatre Fundamentals Practicum 
THTR 281 Stories, Us, & Everything
THTR 310 Theatre History
THTR 311 Period Styles 
THTR 360 Stagecraft III
THTR 480 Theatre Advanced Practicum 

Specialization Options

In their first year, each student will identify their chosen specialization of either Design/Tech or Performance.

Design/Tech Specialization

THTR 220 Theatrical Design Fundamentals

Choose 3 classes from the following courses:

THTR 256 Set Design 
THTR 254 Lighting Design 
THTR 253 Props Puppetry Projection 
THTR 252 Sound Design 
THTR 257 Stage Mgmt

Performance Specialization

 THTR 202 Acting Fundamentals

Choose 3 classes from the following courses:

 THTR 216 Improv Short Form
 THTR 217 Improv Long Form
 THTR 213 Directing
 THTR 209 Voice & Movement
 THTR 365 Playwriting 
 THTR 302 Acting Scene Study

Exploration Options

Students will also choose from at least one of the exploration electives below to contribute to any niche interests they might have.

 THTR 344 American Musical Theatre
 THTR 411 Art of the Short Film
 THTR 364 Technology in Performance
 THTR 370 Design Thinking
 THTR 384 Musical Theatre Adaptations