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As a theatre major, you’ll gain experience in three major areas: acting, teaching, and technical aspects, which include lighting, costume, and design. You’ll learn about movement and voice, practice your skills, and perform for live audiences.

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The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Theatre Major, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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Theatre majors are expected to complete a senior thesis and participate in the public performance program offered by the Theatre Program.

World Language Requirement: Two years of a single high school world language or one year of a single college-level world language is required.

Required Courses

& 		MOVEMENT AND VOICE
and MOVEMENT AND VOICE LAB		3
THEATRE IN THE HUMANITIES (satisfies a general university requirement for Humanities, Fine Arts)5

& 		ACTING I
and ACTING I LAB		4
STAGE MAKE-UP1
SURVEY OF THEATRE HISTORY5

& 		ACTING II
and ACTING II LAB		4

& 		STAGE COSTUME
and STAGE COSTUME LAB		3
THEATRE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY I5
THEATRE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY II5
CONCEPTS OF THEATRICAL DESIGN3
THEATRE EXPERIENCE (must be repeated four times)4

& 		ACTING: THE PROFESSION
and ACTING: THE PROFESSION LAB		4
or  THEATRE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY III

& 		DIRECTING I
and DIRECTING I LAB		4

& 		DIRECTING II
and DIRECTING II LAB		4
Electives–choose from the following8
Note: students can use selective courses as electives with permission of the program director.

& 
SCREENPLAY ANALYSIS
and SCREENPLAY ANALYSIS SCREENING/LAB

& 
FUND OF MUSIC/DANCE THEATRE
and FUND OF MUSIC/DANCE THEATRE LAB
SPECIAL SKILLS FOR ACTORS (may be repeated for credit when topic varies)
STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN
ACTING WORKSHOP: VARIABLE TOPICS (may be repeated for credit when topic varies)
FIBER AND TEXTILES
SPECIAL STUDIES

& 
ACTING III
and ACTING III LAB

& 
ACTING: THE PROFESSION
and ACTING: THE PROFESSION LAB
THEATRE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY III
SCENE DESIGN
TOPICS IN THEATRE
FIELD EXPERIENCE IN THEATRE
DIRECTED STUDY
Required Senior Thesis
SENIOR THESIS PROJECT5
Total Credits67

The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits.听Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.听Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

All Undergraduate students are required to meet the听.

This major requires the completion of the听.听 Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA)听degree must complete two years of a single language in high school or one year of a single language in college.

First Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
555

&补尘辫;听		3
&补尘辫;听		4
&补尘辫;听		4
(Humanities & Arts BACR 1)511
1Social Science BACR 115Social Science BACR 215
Elective - minor or general elective1听听
听15听15听15
Second Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
515
35
&补尘辫;听		3
1Diversity - graduation requirement15Humanities & Arts BACR 215
Natural Science BACR 115Natural Science BACR 215Elective - minor or general elective2
听14听16听15
Third Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
Global Studies - graduation requirement15
&补尘辫;听		4Theater Elective25
Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5
Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5
听Elective - minor or general elective1听
听15听15听15
Fourth Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits

&补尘辫;听		4
&补尘辫;听		4 (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)5
Theater Elective25Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5
Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5
Elective - minor or general elective1Elective - minor or general elective1听
听15听15听15
Total Credits 180
1

University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.听 Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

2

Theater Electives - choose 8 credits from the approved list. Students can use selective听听courses as electives with permission of the program director.

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(GER)

  • Minimum Quarter Credits—180 cumulative credit hours
    • 60 upper-division credits (300 level or above)
    • 45 credits in residence (attendance) at 51福利社, with at least 15 upper-division credits in major in residence at 51福利社
  • Minimum Semester Credits—120 cumulative credit hours
    • 40 upper-division credits (300 level or above)
    • 30 credits in residence (attendance) at 51福利社, with at least 10 upper-division credits in major in residence at 51福利社
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA ≥2.0

University Competencies and Proficiencies


 

 

(BACR)

 
 

 (UGR)




 
 (for Bachelor of Arts)

Application for Graduation (use ) must be made at least two terms in advance of the term expected to graduate (undergraduate and post-baccalaureate).

Use the to determine .

  1. The catalog in effect at the student's first term of current matriculation is used to determine BACR (Breadth Area Core Requirements) and UGR (Undergraduate Graduation Requirements).
  2. The catalog in effect at the time the student declares a major or minor is used to determine the program requirements.

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Students who earn a BA in Theatre from 51福利社 should be able to:

  • analyze a play’s dramatic action;
  • apply fundamental principles of theatrical design;
  • demonstrate collaborative skills in the creation of theatrical work;
  • demonstrate professional acting techniques for the stage;
  • demonstrate professional directing techniques for the stage.

Applied Learning Opportunities

51福利社 theatre student performance

  • Applied Laboratory Work: Build technical and performance skills in specialized labs for acting, movement and voice, stage costume design, and directing.
  • Classroom-Based Applied Learning/Simulation: Develop career-ready skills through simulations, role-playing, and problem-solving in the classroom
  • Field Experience: Apply your skills in professional theatre environments through production, performance, or arts management experiences beyond campus.
  • Internships: Get real-world experience (and often credit or pay) by working in a professional setting connected to your career goals.
  • Performance: Showcase your skills and creative work through live productions, shows, and film screenings.
  • Student Employment & Leadership at 51福利社: Gain skills, connections, and confidence through on-campus jobs and leadership roles in student government, departments, or clubs.
  • Study Abroad: Travel, learn, and experience new cultures while earning credit and building communication skills that help you thrive anywhere.

Sample Courses

THTR听226. STAGE MAKE-UP. 1 Credit.

Laboratory covers basic and advanced techniques and principles of straight and character make-up.

THTR听338. CONCEPTS OF THEATRICAL DESIGN. 3 Credits.

A beginning course in the styles, history, and examples of theatrical scenic design.

FILM听221. SCREENPLAY ANALYSIS. 3 Credits.

Notes: offered fall quarter.
Pre-requisites: ENGL 201. Corequisite: FILM 221L.
The study of narrative structures in the filmic arts. Topics include story structure, character, plot, theme, story world, symbol, scenes, and dialogue. Three hours of lecture, five hours of screening per week. Companion course to FILM 221L.

Career Possibilities

  • Actor (theater, film, or television)
  • Voice Actor
  • Stunt Performer
  • Musical Theater Performer
  • Commercial Actor
  • Improv Artist
  • Tour Performer
  • On-Camera Presenter
  • Theatre Director
  • Assistant Director (film or stage)
  • Playwright
  • Screenwriter
  • Creative Director
  • Dramaturg
  • Script Supervisor
  • Script Consultant
  • Stage Manager
  • Lighting Designer
  • Sound Designer
  • Set Designer
  • Costume Designer
  • Props Master
  • Makeup Artist听
  • Technical Director
  • Theater Producer
  • Arts Administrator
  • Casting Director
  • Talent Agent
  • Event Manager听
  • Program Coordinator听
  • Artistic Director
  • Nonprofit Arts Manager
  • Theatre Workshop Facilitator
  • Educational Outreach Specialist
  • Community Arts Coordinator
  • Youth Theatre Director
  • Drama Therapist听
  • Theater Camp Director
  • Academic Advisor
  • Film Production Assistant
  • Production Coordinator
  • Dialogue Coach
  • Film Editor
  • Art Director
  • Sound Editor
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Creative Producer
  • Public Relations Specialist听
  • Social Media Manager听
  • Events Coordinator
  • Fundraising Manager听
  • Audience Engagement Specialist
  • Content Creator听
  • Marketing Manager听
  • Sponsorship Coordinator
  • Scenic Artist
  • Theatrical Illustrator
  • Costume Constructor
  • Concept Designer
  • Thematic Designer听
  • Exhibition Designer听
  • Video Projection Designer
  • Multimedia Content Creator
  • Community Theater Director
  • Arts Advocacy Specialist
  • Grant Writer听
  • Community Program Director听
  • Nonprofit Administrator听
  • Volunteer Coordinator听
  • Cultural Outreach Organizer
  • Arts Accessibility Coordinator
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Presentation Coach
  • Team-Building Facilitator
  • Storytelling Consultant
  • Sales Specialist听
  • Creative Project Manager
  • Leadership Development Coach
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Cruise Ship Performer
  • Entertainment Manager听
  • Tour Guide听
  • Entertainment Director听
  • Cultural Event Planner
  • Live Show Coordinator
  • Performer Liaison
  • Event Designer

A Theatre major involves more than just lights, scripts, and curtain calls. It blends artistic creativity, technical expertise, and collaboration to bring stories to life.

You鈥檒l build skills in acting, directing, design, stage management, and technical theater. You’ll also sharpen your ability to communicate, problem-solve, and think on your feet.

This versatile degree prepares graduates for dynamic careers both on and off the stage. Whether your passion is performing, producing, or organizing the chaos backstage, you can pursue a career in the arts鈥攁nd beyond.

You may go on to work in entertainment, education, arts leadership, public relations, and even business. Your storytelling and creative skills will help you stand out in any field.

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