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    Mar 28, 2024  
2012 - 2013 Catalog of Courses 
    
2012 - 2013 Catalog of Courses [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theatre Major - Performance and Directing Option


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The option in Performance and Directing combines practical and theoretical training in various disciplines that pertain to the field including Theatre, Art, Psychology, Music, and Technology. The practical experience and theoretical knowledge attained in this option is applicable to a variety of performance and fine art venues such as professional theatres, community theatres, radio, film, video, music, digital venues, movement, and not-for profit organizations. In addition to preparation for working in these venues, the Performance and Directing option provides an understanding of the artistic and practical approaches to performing and directing for theatre and is appropriate preparation for graduate programs and professional preparation programs in Theatre and Performance Studies.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN THEATRE - PERFORMANCE & DIRECTING OPTION:


Liberal Arts Core - Credits: 39


See Liberal Arts Core .

  • It is recommended that theatre majors take EGC courses in performance art and/or performance studies.

Specific Departmental Requirements¹:


Subtotal Specific Departmental Requirements - Credits: 27-30


1 Minimum grade of C required in all Theatre (THEA) classes.

Other Departmental Requirements:


One (1) of the following courses:


Subtotal Other Departmental Requirements - Credits: 23-27


Auxiliary Requirements:


One (1) of the following courses:


Subtotal Auxiliary Requirements - Credits: 9-11


Total Major Requirements - Credits: 59-68


Free Electives (variable)


TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - CREDITS: 120*


* Among the minimum 120 credits required for the degree, 45 credits must be upper-division (300- and 400-level) courses.

Note to transfer and former students: If you have taken any of your major requirements and received a different number of credits than listed above, you may need to complete additional major credit requirements.

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