Curriculum
The Department of Theatre Arts offers a diversified undergraduate program in theatre, with concentrations in both performance and production, leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees. The academic program is structured with a comprehensive curriculum in theatre studies, supported by an extensive production program that is varied and challenging.
The Department also offers a minor in Theatre. In addition, many Theatre students double-major or minor in other disciplines within the university and the Theatre program is particularly well-suited for this individualized type of study, so there are many options available.
Major Requirements
In addition to University and College requirements, theatre arts majors must maintain a 2.5 gradepoint average in theatre courses.
Course Requirements
THE 115 Fundamentals of Acting................... 3
THE 121 The Creative Process of Theatre.......... 3
THE 125 Technical Procedures..................... 3
THE 223 Theatrical Producing......................3
THE 316 Fundamentals of Directing................ 3
THE 336 History of Theatre & Drama I............. 3
THE 337 History of Theatre & Drama II............ 3
THE 338 History of Theatre & Drama III........... 3
THE 410 Seminar Seminar...........................3
Practicum.........................................3
Electives: Education students select 6
credits from COM 151, 206, or 305.................6
Total Hours Required for Major 36
Students may select a concentration in performance or production.
Performance Concentration
Major requirements plus 9 hours selected from the following courses with the advisor's approval.
THE 201 Voice for the Actor.......................3
THE 203 Movement for the Actor....................3
THE 215 Acting II.................................3
THE 216 Acting III................................3
THE 315 Acting IV.................................3
THE 317 Practice in Directing.................... 3
THE 335 Theatre for Children and Creative
Dramatics................................ 3
THE 415 Acting V..................................3
THE 423 Theatrical Management.....................3
Total Hours Required for Concentration 45
Production Concentration
Major requirements plus 9 hours selected from the following courses with the advisor's approval.
THE 225 Stagecraft............................... 3
THE 226 Design I................................. 3
THE 326 Stage Lighting........................... 3
THE 328 Special Materials for Scene & Costume
Design....................................3
THE 329 Design II................................ 3
THE 335 Theatre for Children and Creative
Dramatics.................................3
THE 423 Theatrical Management.....................3
Total Hours Required for Concentration 45
Speech/Theatre Education Concentration (Theatre)
This degree is not longer in effect due to changes in Illinois Education Code. Curriculum revisions are underway to develop a new concentration in Theatre/Drama Education.
Minor Requirements
The Department of Theatre Arts offers a minor.
Theatre Arts
THE 107/207, 207/208, 307/308,
or 407/408 Practicum..............................3
THE 115 Acting I..................................3
THE 121 The Creative Process of Theatre.......... 3
THE 125 Technical Procedures..................... 3
THE 316 Fundamentals of Directing................ 3
THE 336, 337, or 338 History of Theatre & Drama.. 3
Total Hours Required for Minor 18