The request to revise BA in Theatre and THEA 1100

Memo Date: 
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
To: 
College of Arts + Architecture
From: 
Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: April 7, 2015
Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Fall 2015

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THEA 1100. Exploration of Voice and Movement. (3) (O)  Creative and effective communication of ideas through the use of the body and voice.  Includes physical and vocal technique, improvisation, and group problem solving.  Four contact hours.  (Fall, Spring Oon demand )

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Degree Requirements

A Major in Theatre leading to the B.A. degree consists of 50 semester hours including:

Required Core Courses (32 35 hours)

  • THEA 1100  Exploration of Voice and Movement (3) (O)
  • THEA 1140  The Theatre Experience (3)

Elective Courses (18 15 hours)

Students may choose to follow a prescribed emphasis in Design and Production, Performance, or Theatre Studies, or create their own emphasis track.  Of these electives, there must be at least one course in two out of the three areas of emphasis.  Additionally, at least two one of the courses must be at the 4000-level. 

Students enrolled in the major are required to register for and pass THEA 1600 (Majors and Minors Seminar) every semester.  All of the above requirements must be completed with no more than one a grade of D C or higher, and a GPA of at least 2.75 in the major.