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Degrees & Requirements
The Department of Theatre offers both B.A. and B.F.A. degrees with concentrations available, and two minors.
In addition, the department offers a cooperative pre-professional program in association with Barter Theatre of Abingdon, Virginia, a professional regional theatre.
The department also offers the option of an add-on endorsement for those with teaching licensure or holding an endorsement in another teaching area.
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Directing and Stage Management (B.F.A.)
THRE 110 Stagecraft (3)
THRE 205 Acting I (3)
THRE 206 Acting II (3)
Two courses from: (6)
THRE 204 Stage Lighting (3)
THRE 207 Costume Construction (3)
THRE 209 Computer Aided Drafting & 3D Design for the Theatre (3)
THRE 272 Stage Management (3)
Two courses from:* (2)
THRE 216 Ballet
THRE 217 Jazz
THRE 218 Tap
THRE 219 Musical Theatre Styles
THRE 416 Ballet II
THRE 417 Jazz II
THRE 418 Tap II
THRE 419 Musical Theatre Styles II
Two courses from: (4-6)
THRE 235 Principles of Singing – Acting (2)
THRE 236 Principles of Singing – Acting II (2)
THRE 245 Voice for the Stage (3)
THRE 300 Stage Movement (3)
THRE 305 Acting III (3)
THRE 405 Acting IV (3)
THRE 270 Script Analysis (3)
THRE 309 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design (3)
THRE 312 Devised Performance (3)
THRE 314 Principles of Play Directing (3)
THRE 315 Advanced Directing for the Stage (3)
THRE 320 Theatre History I (3)
Two courses from: (6)
THRE 321 Theatre History II
THRE 322 American Theatre
THRE 336 Musical Theatre History
THRE 400 Senior Project (2)
THRE 401-404 Theatre Practicum (8)
THRE 480 Professional Theatre Experience (6)
Total 61-63
Additional requirement
MATH 120 or above 3
*Dance classes may be repeated for credit -
Musical Theatre (B.F.A.)
THRE 110 Stagecraft (3)
THRE 111 Musical Theatre Class Voice (1)
THRE 205 Acting I (3)
THRE 206 Acting II (3)
THRE 216 or 416 Ballet or Ballet II (1)
THRE 217 or 417 Jazz or Jazz II (1)
THRE 218 or 418 Tap or Tap II (1)
THRE 219 or 419 Musical Theatre Styles of Musical Theatre Styles II (1)
THRE 235 Principles of Singing – Acting (3)
THRE 237 Music Skills for Musical Theatre (3)
THRE 245 Voice for the Stage (3)
THRE 270 Script Analysis (3)
THRE 300 Stage Movement (3)
THRE 320 Theatre History I (3)
THRE 335 Musical Theatre (3)
THRE 336 Musical Theatre History (3)
THRE 400 Senior Project (2)
THRE 401-404 Theatre Practicum (12)
THRE 480 Professional Theatre Experience (6)
MUSP 216 and/or Intermediate Voice – Private Lessons (3)
MUSP 416* Advanced Voice – Private Lessons
Total 57
Additional Requirement
MATH 120 or above (3)*MUSP 216 and MUSP 416 are 1 credit each. May be repeated for credit for a total of 4 credits.
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Performance (B.F.A.)
THRE 110 Stagecraft (3)
THRE 205 Acting I (3)
THRE 206 Acting II (3)
Two courses from:* (2)
THRE 216 Ballet
THRE 217 Jazz
THRE 218 Tap
THRE 219 Musical Theatre Styles
THRE 416 Ballet II
THRE 417 Jazz II
THRE 418 Tap II
THRE 419 Musical Theatre Styles II
THRE 245 Voice for the Stage (3)
THRE 270 Script Analysis (3)
THRE 300 Stage Movement (3)
THRE 305 Acting III (3)
THRE 320 Theatre History I (3)
THRE 400 Senior Project (2)
THRE 405 Acting IV (3)
Four additional courses in Theatre**(12)
THRE 401-404 Theatre Practicum (12)
THRE 480 Professional Theatre Experience (6)
Total 49
Additional Requirement
MATH 120 or above (3)*Dance classes may be repeated for credit.
**Chosen in consultation with advisor.
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Production and Design (B.F.A.)
THRE 110 Stagecraft (3)
One course from: (3)
THRE 105 Introduction to Acting
THRE 205 Acting I
THRE 204 Stage Lighting (3)
THRE 207 Costume Construction (3)
THRE 209 Computer Aided Drafting & 3D Design for the Theatre (3)
THRE 270 Script Analysis (3)
THRE 272 Stage Management (3)
THRE 309 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design (3)
THRE 310 Advanced Design for the Theatre (3)
THRE 314 Principles of Play Directing (3)
THRE 320 Theatre History I (3)
THRE 400 Senior Project (2)
THRE 401-404 Theatre Practicum (12)
THRE 480 Professional Theatre Experience (6)
One course from: (3)
ART 111 Introduction to Art & Design
ART 151 Drawing
Total 55
Additional Requirement
MATH 120 or above (3) -
Theatre (B.A.)
THRE 110 Stagecraft (3)
THRE 205 Acting I (3)
THRE 270 Script Analysis (3)
THRE 309 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design (3)
THRE 314 Principles of Play Directing (3)
THRE 320 Theatre History I (3)
Three additional courses in Theatre* (9)
THRE 401-404 Theatre Practicum (9)
THRE 480 Professional Theatre Experience (3)
Total 39
Additional Requirement
MATH 120 or above (3)
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Dance (B.A.)
Theatre Core
29
Theatre Dance Core
18
Electives*
Additional Dance Technique (at least 2 from THRE 416-419)
4
Total
51
*Chosen in consultation with advisor.
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Minor in Dance
Dance Core
18
Total
18
Dance - Core Courses
THRE 109
Into to Dance Artistry
3
THRE 216-219 or THRE 416-419
Dance Techniques
6
THRE 306
Global Dance
3
THRE 307
Dance Repertory
3
THRE 308
Dance Composition
3
HHP 261
Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology
3
Total
18
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Minor in Theatre
A student may minor in theatre by completing 100, 110, either 105 or 205, and two additional theatre electives (for a total of at least six credits) chosen in consultation with the department. Students must also complete three semester hours of Practicum (Theatre 402).
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This information is effective using the most recent Academic Catalog for more detailed course descriptions you can view the Academic Catalog here.
For Current Students, you may check your individual degree requirements using Self-Service. More information in regards to this can be found on the Registrar’s page.
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