Theatre, B.A.

Requirements for the Major in Theatre

A total of 10.5 units of Theatre must be completed, including:

The 6 units of Theatre Core courses:

THEA 123: The Elements of Design (1 unit)
THEA 209: Dramatic Analysis (1 Unit)
THEA 211: Stagecraft and Theatrical Technology (1 Unit)
THEA 251: Acting I (1 Unit)
THEA 280: Theatre History 1: BC - 1700 (1 Unit)
THEA 281: Theatre History 2: 1700 - Present (1 Unit)

An additional 4 units of Theatre electives comprised of any THEA courses not listed above. At least 2 electives must be at the 300 level.

Additional Requirements

All Theatre majors must enroll in THEA 100 : Theatre Production Seminar, every semester (0 units, taken on a Credit/No Credit basis). Students must successfully complete a minimum of 4 sections of THEA 100 to complete the Theatre major.
Theatre majors will be required to make a significant contribution to all 4 productions of the academic year. Acceptable participation includes: Being a member of the cast, design team, stage management, run crew, costume or set construction teams or paint/props crew. Any paid labor does not count towards fulfillment of the participation requirement for the major. In the event that a student is unable to participate in any of the aforementioned capacities, an appropriate “significant contribution” will be prescribed by the faculty. Failure to participate in both productions of the semester will result in a “No Credit” grade in THEA 100 “Theatre Production Seminar”.
During their senior year, all Theatre majors must complete one semester of THEA 401 (.5 unit, Credit/No Credit). THEA 401 may be taken concurrently with THEA 100.

The senior capstone project consists of a major creative contribution to a departmental production in the student’s area of emphasis. Specific projects are assigned by the faculty, in consultation with the student. An accompanying written narrative will document the entire creative process of the project and serve as the student’s culminating statement on their course of study in the department.
All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade, with the exception of THEA 100 and THEA 401.