Theatre Design and Technology, B.A.

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The Theatre Design and Technology major provides a balanced training program for students interested in a career in theatre design and technology. The program combines the liberal arts core curriculum with the required 60 credits of Theatre classes and 24 credits of electives.

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

ENG 101 - Composition Credits: 4
FYF 101 - First-Year Foundations Credits: 3
THE 121 - Stagecraft I Credits: 3
THE 131 - Acting I Credits: 3
THE 190 - Theatre Laboratory Credits: 1-3

Total Credits: 14

Second Semester

Distribution Requirements Credits: 3
THE 100 - Approach to Theatre Credits: 3
ENG 120 - Introduction to Literature and Culture Credits: 3
THE 190 - Theatre Laboratory Credits: 1-3
THE 216 - Design for the Theatre Credits: 3
THE 321 - Scenic Design Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Third Semester

Distribution Requirements Credits: 6
Elective Credits: 3
THE 190 - Theatre Laboratory Credits: 1-3
THE 222 - Lighting Design Credits: 3
THE 225 - Historic Scenic Styles Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Fourth Semester

Distribution Requirements Credits: 6
Elective Credits: 3
THE 190 - Theatre Laboratory Credits: 1-3
THE 217 - AUTOCAD for the Stage Credits: 3
THE 230 - Stage Management Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Fifth Semester

Distribution Requirements Credits: 6
Elective Credits: 3
THE 190 - Theatre Laboratory Credits: 1-3
THE 211 - Theatre History I Credits: 3
THE 226 - Scenic Painting Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Sixth Semester

Distribution Requirements Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
THE 190 - Theatre Laboratory Credits: 1-3
THE 234 - Directing I Credits: 3
THE 311 - Theatre History II Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Seventh Semester

Electives Credits: 6
Theatre Design Elective Credits: 3
THE 190 - Theatre Laboratory Credits: 1-3
THE 227 - Costume Design Credits: 3
THE 493 - Senior Capstone Credits: 1-3

Theatre Design and Technology, B.A.

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

Total Credits: 14

Second Semester

Total Credits: 16

Third Semester

Total Credits: 16

Fourth Semester

Total Credits: 16

Fifth Semester

Total Credits: 16

Sixth Semester

Total Credits: 16

Seventh Semester

Total Credits: 14

Eighth Semester

Total Credits: 16

Total Credits: 124