Theatre Arts, Minor - Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts (Code 601-422)

Twenty-four semester credits, including:
THEA 121Introduction to Technical Theatre3
THEA 130Acting I3
THEA 221Introduction to Design3
THEA 302Theatre History to 18753
THEA 303Theatre History Since 18753
THEA 332Directing3
Select one of the following:1
Costume Shop Practicum
Scenic Shop Practicum
Light/Sound Shop Practicum
Two different credits from:2
Acting-Minor Roles/Chorus
Assistant Stage Manager
Scenic Construction Crew
Light/Sound Board Operator
Costume Crew
Stage/Properties Crew
Makeup Crew
Publicity Crew
Electrics Crew
Special Effects/Sound Facilitator
Advanced Costume Shop Practicum
Advanced Scenic Shop Practicum
Advanced Light/Sound Shop Practicum
Acting-Major Roles
Stage Manager/Assistant Director/Assistant Choreographer
Assistant Scenic Design/Assistant Technical Direction
Assistant Lighting Design
Assistant Costume Design/Shop Supervisor
Properties Coordinator
Makeup Design
Publicity/Program Design
Lead Electrician
House Manager
Three credits chosen from:3
Any THEA course numbered 200 or above
Total Credits24

Program Learning Outcomes 

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Understand theatre’s diverse genres, styles, and forms within their cultural, theoretical, and historical contexts.
  • Demonstrate competency as an actor, director, technician, and/or stage manager in a realized production.
  • Demonstrate competency in all stage crafts.
  • Explain, critique, and evaluate one’s own creative work and the creative work of others.
  • Demonstrate competency in the principles of design.