Theatre Major

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN THEATRE:

Liberal Arts Core - Credits: 32-34

Every Fort Lewis College student must complete both the Liberal Arts Core (LAC) and the requirements of a major.

Classes marked [LAC] count towards the Liberal Arts Core. Some of these classes can also count towards the requirements of a major. Taking these classes can satisfy both the LAC and major requirements and increase the number of free electives you get. Talk with your advisor to learn more.

See a full list of Liberal Arts Core courses here.

First-Year Launch Course	1 course	FLC 100 (Credits: 1)

Communication	2 courses	COMP 150 AND one CO2 course (Credits: 6)
		OR
		One CO2 course AND One CO3 course (Credits: 6)

Mathematics	1 course	One MA1 course (Credits: 3-4)

Arts & Humanities	2 courses	Two AH courses (Credits: 6)

History	1 course	One HI course (Credits: 3)

Social & Behavioral Sciences	1 course	One SS course (Credits: 3)

Additional AH/HI/SS	1 course	One additional AH or HI or SS course (Credits: 3)

Natural & Physical Sciences	2 courses	Two SC courses - one MUST include a lab (Credits: 7-8)

Major Requirements - Credits: 42-57

Required Courses (24 credits):

MT 400 - Professional Preparation for the Performing Arts Credits: 3
THEA 130 - Stage Technology Credits: 4 ^g
THEA 138 - Acting Techniques I Credits: 4 ^g
THEA 240 - Ancient and Classical Theatre [LAC-AH] Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 340 - Modern Theatre Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 356 - Guest Artist Series Credits: 1-3 (minimum of three (3) credits required) ^g
THEA 496 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 460 - Internship in Theatre Credits: 1

Production Requirement - Complete 6 credits:

Note: At least 3 credits must come from either THEA 300 or THEA 314 .

Note: These courses must each be taken for 3 credits to satisfy the Production Courses requirement.

THEA 100 - Theatrical Production - Performance Credits: 1-3 ^g
OR THEA 114 - Theatrical Production - Technical Credits: 1-3 ^g
THEA 300 - Advanced Theatre Production - Performance Credits: 1-3 ^g
OR THEA 314 - Advanced Theatrical Production - Technical Credits: 1-3 ^g

Additional Major Requirements (12-27 credits):

You may complete the additional requirements for this major in one of two ways:

Complete the General Theatre section shown below
OR
Complete the requirements of an area of Concentration (Concentrations: Theatre Design & Technology or Theatre Performance)

If you complete a concentration, the concentration will be noted on your transcript.

General Theatre (12-21 credits):

General Theatre Electives - Complete 6 courses from the following (12-21 credits):

At least 4 of these courses must be upper division (300- and 400-level).

THEA 158 - Dance Techniques: Ballet Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 160 - Dance Techniques: Jazz Dance Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 162 - Dance Techniques: Modern Dance Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 164 - Dance Techniques: Tap Dance Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 166 - Dance Techniques: Topics Credits: 2 ^g,m
MT 200 - Musical Theatre in Society and Culture [LAC-AH] Credits: 3
THEA 238 - Acting Techniques II Credits: 4 ^g
THEA 257 - Make-up Techniques Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 275 - Stage Management Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 310 - Scenic Design Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 315 - Lighting Design Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 320 - Sound Design Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 322 - Creative Dramatics Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 323 - Theatre for Young Audiences Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 324 - Costume Design Credits: 3
THEA 336 - Directing Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 338 - Acting for Camera Credits: 4 ^g
THEA 358 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Ballet Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 360 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Jazz Dance Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 362 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Modern Dance Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 364 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Tap Dance Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 366 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Topics Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 415 - Devised and Performance Art Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 420 - Theatre for Social Action Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 438 - Acting Techniques III Credits: 4 ^g

Theatre Design & Technology Concentration (15 credits):

Theatre Design & Technology Concentration Electives - Complete 5 courses from the following (15 credits):

At least 4 of these courses must be upper division (300- and 400-level).

THEA 257 - Make-up Techniques Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 275 - Stage Management Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 310 - Scenic Design Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 315 - Lighting Design Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 320 - Sound Design Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 324 - Costume Design Credits: 3 ^g

Theatre Performance Concentration (21-27 credits):

Theatre Performance Concentration Required Courses (11 credits):

THEA 238 - Acting Techniques II Credits: 4 ^g
THEA 257 - Make-up Techniques Credits: 3 g
THEA 438 - Acting Techniques III Credits: 4 ^g

Theatre Performance Concentration Electives - Complete 5 courses (10-16 credits):

At least 4 of these courses must be upper division courses (300- and 400-level).

THEA 158 - Dance Techniques: Ballet Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 160 - Dance Techniques: Jazz Dance Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 162 - Dance Techniques: Modern Dance Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 164 - Dance Techniques: Tap Dance Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 166 - Dance Techniques: Topics Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 275 - Stage Management Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 322 - Creative Dramatics Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 323 - Theatre for Young Audiences Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 336 - Directing Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 338 - Acting for Camera Credits: 4 ^g
THEA 358 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Ballet Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 360 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Jazz Dance Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 362 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Modern Dance Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 364 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Tap Dance Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 366 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Topics Credits: 2 ^g,m
THEA 415 - Devised and Performance Art Credits: 3 ^g
THEA 420 - Theatre for Social Action Credits: 3 ^g

Free Electives - Credits: Variable

Chosen in conjunction with your academic advisor to assure that the total graduation credit requirement for this program is met. Many students choose to use free electives to complete the requirements for a certificate, minor, or teacher licensure.

Note: Students who complete the Liberal Arts Core in fewer than 32–34 credits or meet a prerequisite or course requirement through transfer, examination, or prior learning will have additional free electives. Taking classes in the major requirements that have the [LAC] tag can grant additional free electives. Talk with your advisor to learn more.

Upper Division Requirement - Credits: 36

Among the total required courses, at least 36 credits must be upper division (300- and 400-level) courses. This major may require additional courses to meet the upper division requirement.

Course Information

Before registering for a course, make sure you are eligible. Ensure you meet all the prerequisite courses, minimum prerequisite grades, and the minimum class standing, if applicable. If you are not eligible for a course, you may be able to enroll with an override from the instructor. Contact your advisor or the instructor of the course if you would like assistance requesting an override.

Additional Program Notes

^g A grade of C or better will be accepted for theatre courses.

^mA maximum of 12 credits of Dance Techniques courses can count toward the major.

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - CREDITS: 120

All curricular requirements for the Liberal Arts Core and at least one major must be met.

Students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a minimum grade point average of 2.00 for those courses accepted to meet the requirements for the major, certificate, or minor.

A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Fort Lewis College. College-sponsored off-campus academic experiences are considered “in residence.”