Theatre, B.A. Performance Track

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Advisement for the major is available from the Music, Theatre and Dance Department

Theatre, B.A. Performance Track Curriculum Guide (Suggested 4-Year Plan of Study)

Complete 14 courses in theatre, 8 core and 5 track courses
Complete 5 THEA courses at the 300/400 level.
Complete all THEA courses with a C or better.
Complete the requirements of a minor. The required minor is waived if the student declares a “double” major.
Transfer students majoring in theatre must complete a minimum of 5 THEA courses at SU, including THEA 499 .
Complete 100-/200-level courses ﬁrst in order to meet the prerequisites for 300-/400-level courses.
THEA courses that are not listed in the core or tracks can be taken as additional Electives or, if applicable, as 300-/400-level courses.
Independent Study is for advanced study by motivated students who have exhausted the range of regular course offerings. Prerequisites: junior standing; 3.0 major GPA; and proposal.
Internship applies acquired knowledge and skills in a professional theatre setting. Prerequisites: completion of the major core; junior standing; 3.0 major GPA; and proposal.
The proposals for Independent Study and Internship are due in the department ofﬁce one semester in advance during advising/program planning. See details on the Theatre Program website.
Demonstrate 102-level proﬁciency in a foreign language (see Appendices , Appendix E).

Checklist

This checklist is an unofficial tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult the Academic Requirements Report in GullNet before and after registering for classes each semester to track academic progress.

University Undergraduate Major Policies

Refer to the program page for this major and the Courses section of this catalog for approved prerequisites and General Education courses.
Program requirements may not equal 120 credit hours. Students must register for additional electives to complete 120 credits required for graduation.
All graduates must have a minimum of 30 credits of 300/400-level courses with C grade or above; at least 15 of those credits must be taken at SU.
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for graduation.
Students must complete at least 30 credit hours by direct classroom instruction and/or laboratory experience.
Students must take 30 of the last 37 credit hours at SU.
It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy graduation requirements. Please refer to the program page of this catalog for detailed major requirements.
Students must apply online for graduation by November 15 for May and by May 15 for December.

General Education Requirements

See which courses fulfill specific General Education requirements: General Education Courses

Please Note: There may be courses required for your major or minor that also satisfy a requirement below.

SU Signature Outcomes Requirements (3 Courses)

These courses may also meet additional General Education and/or major requirements.

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following Areas (3 Courses):

GENE CCE - Civic and Community Engagement 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE DI - Diversity and Inclusion 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE ES - Environmental Sustainability 3-4 Hour(s) Credit

Additional General Education Requirements (11 Courses)

These courses may also meet SU Signature Outcomes and/or major requirements.

* To be taken in the first 24 credit hours of courses

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following (3 Courses):

GENE FYS - First Year Seminar 4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE CTW - Communicating Through Writing 3-4 Hour(s) Credit *
GENE QA - Quantitative Analysis 3-4 Hour(s) Credit *

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following - Must Be From Different Content Areas (2 Courses):

GENE HE - Human Expression 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE HIC - Humanity In Context 3-4 Hour(s) Credit

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following - Must Be From Different Content Areas (2 Courses):

GENE SC - Social Configurations 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE SI - Social Issues 3-4 Hour(s) Credit

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following - Must Be From Different Content Areas (2 Courses):

GENE HOS - Hands-On Science 4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE STS - Solutions Through Science 3-4 Hour(s) Credit

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following (2 Courses):

GENE PW - Personal Wellness 4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE EL - Experiential Learning Min. of 3 Hour(s) Credit

Major Requirements

Theatre Core (8 Courses)

THEA 110 - Technical Production 4 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 126 - Costuming and Theatre Crafts 4 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 199 - Cornerstone Seminar 1 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 240 - Text Analysis 4 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 150 - Acting I 4 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 300 - History of the Theatre I 4 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 301 - History of the Theatre II 4 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 499 - Capstone Seminar 1 Hour(s) Credit

Performance Track Requirements (6 Courses)

Complete Required Courses:

THEA 125 - Theatre Practicum 1 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 125 - Theatre Practicum 1 Hour(s) Credit
(repeat 1 hour for a total of 2 hours)
THEA 200 - Voice and Movement Fundamentals 4 Hour(s) Credit

Complete 3 from the Following

THEA 344 - Directing 4 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 350 - Acting II 4 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 430 - Accents and Dialects 4 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 450 - Acting Shakespeare 4 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 451 - Acting Comedy 4 Hour(s) Credit
THEA 456 - Techniques of Children’s Theatre 4 Hour(s) Credit

Minor Requirements

Complete a minor area of study. Suggested areas include Art, Communication, Creative Arts, Dance, English, Film and Music. Attach minor checklist. (The required minor is waived if the student declares a “double” major.)