The recently revised BA in Theatre focuses theatre majors’ work in a module (12 credits) in Performance, in Production, and a given specialty. The revised BA in Theatre Arts offers students a broader-based program that better reflects the liberal arts paradigm of BA degrees. It provides students with a higher level of choice than does a BFA program while ensuring that students graduate with three specific skill sets.
Total Program Credits: 120
| General Education Requirements: | 36 Credits | ||
|
ENGL 1010
|
Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 | |
| or | ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts (5) | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing Academic Writing and Research | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning (3) | ||
| MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
| HIST 1700 | American Civilization (3) | ||
| HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 (3) | ||
| and | HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 (3) | |
| HIST 1740 | US Economic History (3) | ||
| POLS 1000 | American Heritage (3) | ||
| POLS 1100 | American National Government (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | |||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values (3) | 3 | |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness (2) | 2 | |
| or | PES 1097 | Fitness for Life (2) | |
| Distribution Courses: | |||
| Biology | 3 | ||
| Physical Science | 3 | ||
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | ||
| Humanities Distribution (202G/2020 foreign language course) | 4 | ||
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre WE (3) | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | ||
| Discipline Core Requirements: | 66 Credits | ||
| THEATRE ARTS CORE COURSES | |||
| THEA 1033 | Acting I | 3 | |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 2 | |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 | |
| THEA 159R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 | |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 | |
| THEA 2211 | Theatre for Children and Youth | 3 | |
| THEA 2513 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen | 3 | |
| THEA 2514 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Lab | 1 | |
| THEA 3561 | Stage Management I | 3 | |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for Stage and Screen | 3 | |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I WE | 3 | |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 | |
| THEA 4981 | Portfolio | 1 | |
| AREA OF STUDY A: PERFORMANCE. Complete 12 approved credits from the following courses. At least 9 of the 12 credits must be at the 3000 level or above. To ensure a higher level of rigor and focus, students are strongly advised to complete their requirements in the Performance Area of Study in a single module: Directing, Musical Theatre, or Acting. See advisor for the specifics of each module. | 12 | ||
| DIRECTING MODULE COURSES | |||
| THEA 2033 | Acting II (3) | ||
| THEA 3612 | Directing Actors for the Stage (3) | ||
| THEA 3614 | Directing Actors for the Screen (3) | ||
| THEA 3711 | Script and Text Analysis II (3) | ||
| THEA 4993 | Senior Project in Performance (3) | ||
| MUSICAL THEATRE MODULE COURSES | |||
| THEA 184R | Singing Technique for Actors I-BA (1) | ||
| THEA 2033 | Acting II (3) | ||
| THEA 2156 | Group Voice for Theatre (2) | ||
| THEA 3116 | Auditioning - BA (3) | ||
| THEA 3151 | Acting for Musical Theatre I (3) | ||
| THEA 3154 | Dance for Musical Theatre I (3) | ||
| THEA 315R | Musical Theatre Practicum (2) | ||
| THEA 319R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen (1) | ||
| THEA 3725 | Musical Theatre History (3) | ||
| THEA 4993 | Senior Project in Performance (3) | ||
| ACTING MODULE COURSES | |||
| THEA 1113 | Voice and Speech I (3) | ||
| THEA 2033 | Acting II (3) | ||
| THEA 2127 | Voiceover Acting (3) | ||
| THEA 2131 | Movement for the Actor I (3) | ||
| THEA 3033 | Acting III (3) 1 | ||
| THEA 3113 | Acting for Film (3) | ||
| THEA 3116 | Auditioning - BA (3) | ||
| THEA 3133 | Stage Combat (3) 1 | ||
| THEA 319R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen (1) | ||
| THEA 4993 | Senior Project in Performance (3) | ||
| AREA OF STUDY B: PRODUCTION. Complete 12 approved credits from the following courses. At least 9 of the 12 credits must be at the 3000 level or above. To ensure a higher level of rigor and focus, students are strongly advised to complete their requirements in the Production Area of Study in a single module: Design or Technical Production. See advisor for the specifics of each module. | 12 | ||
| DESIGN MODULE COURSES | |||
| ART 1020 | Basic Drawing for Non-Majors (3) | ||
| THEA 1223 | Makeup I (3) | ||
| THEA 2531 | Introduction to Lighting and Sound (3) | ||
| THEA 2541 | Costume History (3) | ||
| THEA 2574 | Drafting for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| THEA 3223 | Makeup II (3) | ||
| THEA 3514 | Period Styles for Theatre Design (3) 1 | ||
| THEA 3521 | Sound Design I (3) | ||
| THEA 3531 | Lighting Design I (3) | ||
| THEA 3534 | Lighting Design II (3) | ||
| THEA 3535 | Lighting Design I Lab (1) | ||
| THEA 3541 | Costume Design I (3) | ||
| THEA 3543 | Costume Design II (3) | ||
| THEA 3545 | Costume Design I Lab (1) | ||
| THEA 3571 | Scenic Design I (3) | ||
| THEA 3572 | Scenic Design II (3) | ||
| THEA 3575 | Scenic Design I Lab (1) | ||
| THEA 4522 | Sound Design II (3) | ||
| THEA 457R | Practical Design (1) 1 | ||
| TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MODULE COURSES | |||
| DGM 2130 | Digital Audio Essentials (3) | ||
| THEA 2203 | Costume Construction I (3) | ||
| THEA 2204 | Costume Construction I Lab (1) | ||
| THEA 2531 | Introduction to Lighting and Sound (3) | ||
| THEA 2574 | Drafting for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| THEA 3511 | Stagecraft II (3) | ||
| THEA 3542 | Costume Construction II (3) | ||
| THEA 3565 | Technical Direction for the Stage (3) | ||
| THEA 3573 | Scenic Painting (3) | ||
| THEA 454R | Special Topics in Costume Construction (1) | ||
| THEA 4561 | Stage Management II (3) | ||
| THEA 481R | Theatre Internship (1) | ||
| AREA OF STUDY C: SPECIALTY. Complete 12 approved credits from the following courses. At least 9 of the 12 credits must be at the 3000 level or above. To ensure a higher level of rigor and focus, students are strongly advised to complete their requirements in the Specialty Area of Study in a single module: Theatre for Children and Youth, Scriptwriting, Dramaturgy, Film Studies, or Theatre Administration. See advisor for the specifics of each module. | 12 | ||
| THEATRE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH MODULE COURSES | |||
| THEA 2100 | Teaching Theatre For Children (3) | ||
| THEA 222R | Theatre for Young Audiences Tour (3) | ||
| THEA 272R | BA Seminar (1) | ||
| THEA 2741 | Scriptwriting for Stage (3) | ||
| THEA 3211 | Applied Theatre (3) | ||
| THEA 3231 | Creative Drama (3) | ||
| THEA 3241 | Storytelling (3) | ||
| THEA 3251 | Puppetry (3) | ||
| THEA 3731 | Dramaturgy (3) | ||
| THEA 374R | New Script Workshop (3) | ||
| THEA 4994 | Senior Project in Theatre (3) | ||
| SCRIPTWRITING MODULE COURSES | |||
| THEA 272R | BA Seminar (1) | ||
| THEA 2741 | Scriptwriting for Stage (3) | ||
| THEA 2742 | Scriptwriting for the Screen WE (3) | ||
| THEA 3731 | Dramaturgy (3) | ||
| THEA 3741 | Script Writing II (3) | ||
| THEA 374R | New Script Workshop (3) | ||
| THEA 4741 | Scriptwriting III (3) | ||
| THEA 474R | New Play Practicum (1) | ||
| THEA 4994 | Senior Project in Theatre (3) | ||
| DRAMATURGY MODULE COURSES | |||
| THEA 272R | BA Seminar (1) | ||
| THEA 2741 | Scriptwriting for Stage (3) | ||
| THEA 3731 | Dramaturgy (3) | ||
| THEA 374R | New Script Workshop (3) | ||
| THEA 474R | New Play Practicum (1) | ||
| THEA 4994 | Senior Project in Theatre (3) | ||
| FILM STUDIES MODULE COURSES | |||
| DGM 1520 | Digital Cinema Production I (3) | ||
| DGM 302R | Digital Cinema Production Lecture Series-CineSkype (1) (Maximum of 3 credits toward graduation) | ||
| DGM 3570 | Storytelling for Digital Media II (3) | ||
| THEA 1023 | Introduction to Film (3) | ||
| THEA 2311 | Film History I (3) | ||
| THEA 2312 | Film History II (3) | ||
| THEA 272R | BA Seminar (1) | ||
| THEA 2742 | Scriptwriting for the Screen WE (3) | ||
| THEA 3110 | Non-Fiction Cinema History (3) | ||
| THEA 314G | Global Cinema History (3) | ||
| THEA 416R | Special Topics in Film Studies (3) | ||
| THEA 4994 | Senior Project in Theatre (3) | ||
| THEATRE ADMINISTRATION MODULE COURSES | |||
| ACC 3000 | Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts (3) | ||
| THEA 272R | BA Seminar (1) | ||
| THEA 3625 | Development and Fundraising for the Arts (3) | ||
| THEA 4621 | Theatre Administration I (3) | ||
| THEA 4622 | Theatre Administration II (3) | ||
| Elective Requirements: | 18 Credits | ||
| One Foreign Language (Foreign Language 202G/2020* course fulfills Humanities Distribution) | 12 | ||
| Any courses 1000 or higher | 6 | ||
Graduation Requirements:
| Footnotes | |
| 1 Requires additional pre-requisite courses not already included in the degree, but they could fill elective credits. |
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and Italicized.
| Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|
ENGL 1010
or ENGH 1005 |
Introduction to Writing Literacies and Composition |
3 |
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| THEA 1033 | Acting I (majors section only) | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 2 |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 |
| Semester total: | 15 | |
| Notes: To facilitate timely graduation, please see the Theatrical Arts academic advisor for a Modules Schedule. | ||
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 or PES 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness or Fitness for Life | 2 |
| THEA 1013 | Intro to Theatre WE | 3 |
| THEA 159R | Production Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 2513 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 2514 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Lab | 1 |
| THEA 2211 | Theatre for Children and Youth | 3 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| THEA 2211 Theatre for Children and Youth is only taught in the Spring | ||
| Notes: To facilitate timely graduation, please see the Theatrical Arts academic advisor for a Modules Schedule. | ||
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Biology | 3 | |
| LANG 1010 | Foreign Language 1010 | 4 |
| Third Science | 3 | |
| Theatre Module | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Notes: To facilitate timely graduation, please see the Theatrical Arts academic advisor for a Modules Schedule. | ||
| Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values | 3 |
| Social Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| LANG 1020 | Foreign Language 1020 | 4 |
| Theatre Module | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Notes: To facilitate timely graduation, please see the Theatrical Arts academic advisor for a Modules Schedule. | ||
| Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| LANG 2010 | Foreign Language 2010 | 4 |
| THEA 3561 | Stage Management I | 3 |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for the Stage I | 3 |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I WE | 3 |
| Third Module | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| THEA 3721 Theatre History and Literature I is only tuaght in the Fall | ||
| THEA 3611 Directing for Actors is only taught in the Fall | ||
| Notes: To facilitate timely graduation, please see the Theatrical Arts academic advisor for a Modules Schedule. | ||
| Semester 6 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| LANG 202G/2020 | Foreign Language 202G/2020 | 4 |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| THEA Module Course | 3 | |
| THEA Module Course | 3 | |
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| THEA 3722 Theatre History and Literature II is only taught in the Spring | ||
| Notes: To facilitate timely graduation, please see the Theatrical Arts academic advisor for a Modules Schedule. | ||
| Semester 7 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| THEA 4981 | Portfolio | 1 |
| THEA Module Course | 3 | |
| THEA Module Course | 3 | |
| THEA Module Course | 3 | |
| THEA Module Course | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 13 | |
| THEA 4981 Portfolio is only taught in the Fall | ||
| Notes: To facilitate timely graduation, please see the Theatrical Arts academic advisor for a Modules Schedule. | ||
| Semester 8 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| THEA Module Course | 3 | |
| THEA Module Course | 3 | |
| THEA Module Course | 3 | |
| THEA Elective | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 12 | |
| Notes: To facilitate timely graduation, please see the Theatrical Arts academic advisor for a Modules Schedule. | ||
| Degree total: | 120 | |
The Theatre department is in the School of the Arts. To find the most up-to-date information from the Theatre department, visit their website.
