Requirements
Theatre and Drama majors with a primary interest in acting may audition for the Acting Option. This highly-structured program of study offers students a deeper practical knowledge and experience of the skills required to pursue professional work as an actor and/or advanced studies in theatre. These students are highly mentored and will benefit from personalized performance reviews with the acting faculty at the end of each semester.
Admission is by audition only; auditions are announced at the midpoint of each semester. Students must have taken THEATRE 140 Voice 1: Effective Communication, THEATRE 150 Acting I: Introduction to Acting, THEATRE 367 Script Analysis and be enrolled in or have successfully completed THEATRE 250 Fundamentals of Acting before auditioning for the option. Students who qualify for the Acting Option are expected to audition for University Theatre productions and play as cast. This named option will be formally documented on the student’s official transcript. The option coursework listed here is one component of the BS Theatre and Drama degree requirements.
Effective Spring, 2019
Complete a minimum of 45 credits to include the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| THEATRE 140 | Voice 1: Effective Communication | 3 |
| THEATRE 240 | Intermediate Voice Training | 3 |
| THEATRE 150 | Acting I: Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| THEATRE 250 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THEATRE 350 | Acting Realism | 3 |
| THEATRE/ENGL 120 | Introduction to Theatre and Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| THEATRE 262 | Backstage Practicum | 1 |
| THEATRE 631 | Theories of Acting | 3 |
| THEATRE 367 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THEATRE 342 | Fundamentals of Movement for the Stage | 3 |
| Choose four of the following: | 12 | |
THEATRE 351 | Fundamentals of Asian Stage Discipline | |
THEATRE 357 | Introduction to Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness | |
THEATRE 440 | Musical Performance for the Actor | |
THEATRE 541 | Acting Shakespeare | |
THEATRE 352 | Auditioning for Stage and Screen | |
THEATRE 368 | Fundamentals of Directing | |
THEATRE 451 | Acting for the Camera | |
THEATRE 501 | The Business of Acting | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
THEATRE 130 | Fundamentals of Theatrical Design | |
THEATRE 160 | Technical Theatre Fundamentals | |
THEATRE 234 | Collaborative Problem Solving | |
THEATRE 260 | Producing Theatre | |
THEATRE 364 | Makeup for the Theatre | |
| Choose two of the following: | 2 | |
THEATRE 220 | Scenic Studio Practicum | |
THEATRE 221 | Costume Studio Practicum | |
THEATRE 222 | Lighting & Sound Studio Practicum | |
THEATRE 360 | Performance in Practice | |
| If needed, additional Theatre courses to meet minimum of 45 credits | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Four-Year Plan
Theatre and Drama Major: Acting Option
Sample Four-Year Plan
This four-year sample graduation plan is designed to guide your course selection throughout your academic career; it does not establish a contractual agreement. Use it along with your DARS report, the Guide, and the Course Search and Enroll app to create a four-year plan reflecting your placement scores, incoming credits, and individual interests. Consult with an academic advisor to develop a personalized plan of study and refer to the Guide for a complete list of requirements. You will likely revise your plan several times during your academic career here, based on your activities and changing academic interests.
Admission to the Acting Option is by audition only; auditions are announced at the midpoint of each semester. Students must have taken THEATRE 140 Voice 1: Effective Communication, THEATRE 150 Acting I: Introduction to Acting, THEATRE 367 Script Analysis, and be enrolled in or have successfully completed THEATRE 250 Fundamentals of Acting before auditioning for the option. Students who qualify for the Acting Option are expected to audition for University Theatre productions and play as cast.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Communication A (fall or spring semester) | 3 | Communication A (fall or spring semester) | 3 |
| THEATRE 140 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning A | 3 |
| THEATRE 367 | 3 | THEATRE 150 | 3 |
| Liberal Studies course work | 6-9 | One of the following: | 3 |
THEATRE 130 | |||
THEATRE 160 | |||
THEATRE 234 | |||
THEATRE 260 | |||
THEATRE 364 | |||
| Liberal Studies course work | 3-6 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| THEATRE/ENGL 1201 | 3-4 | THEATRE 240 | 3 |
| THEATRE 250 | 3 | THEATRE 350 | 3 |
| THEATRE 342 | 3 | THEATRE 262 | 1 |
| Ethnic Studies | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning B | 3 |
| Liberal Studies course work | 2-6 | Liberal Studies, Theatre or General Elective course work | 5 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Communication B1 | 3-4 | Two of the following: | 6 |
| One of the following: | 3 | THEATRE 351 | |
THEATRE 351 | THEATRE 352 | ||
THEATRE 352 | THEATRE 357 | ||
THEATRE 357 | THEATRE 368 | ||
THEATRE 368 | THEATRE 440 | ||
THEATRE 440 | THEATRE 451 | ||
THEATRE 451 | THEATRE 501 | ||
THEATRE 501 | THEATRE 541 | ||
THEATRE 541 | Liberal Studies, Theatre or General Elective course work | 9 | |
| THEATRE 631 | 3 | ||
| Liberal Studies, Theatre or General Elective course work | 5-9 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| One of the following: | 3 | Two of the following: | 2-4 |
THEATRE 351 | THEATRE 220 | ||
THEATRE 352 | THEATRE 221 | ||
THEATRE 357 | THEATRE 222 | ||
THEATRE 368 | THEATRE 360 | ||
THEATRE 440 | Liberal Studies, Theatre or General Elective course work | 12-13 | |
THEATRE 451 | |||
THEATRE 501 | |||
THEATRE 541 | |||
| Liberal Studies, Theatre or General Elective course work | 12 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
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THEATRE/ENGL 120 Introduction to Theatre and Dramatic Literature is a requirement of the Theatre and Drama major: Acting Option. The 4-credit option also satisfies the General Education Communication Part B requirement. If the 4-credit option is selected, it may not be available until after the sophomore year. Either the 3 or 4 credit option of will meet the Theatre and Drama major requirement.