Theatre and Dance, Theatre Track, B.A.

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The BA in Theatre and Dance, Theatre Track is designed primarily for double majors, those desiring to pursue additional pre-professional training in theatre, or for those preparing to enter performance or arts focused graduate programs.

Degree Requirements

Total Hours for Degree: 120

USP Total Credit Hours: 30

Elective Hours Available: 35

THDN Total Credits: 55

*Allows for A&S 60 Hrs Outside Major Req.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 (U5C1) (COM1) Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 (U5C2) (COM2) Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 (U5C3) (COM3) Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning (U5Q) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) (U5PN) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) (U5PN) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) (U5H) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) (U5H) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution (U5V) Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Courses and Credits

THDN 1025 - Welcome to the Industry Credits: 3
THDN 1030 - Introduction to Production Credits: 1
THDN 1040 - Design, Production, and Management Laboratory 1 Credits: 1 (1 credit hour, taken 2 times for a total of 2 credits)
THDN 1050 - Theatre and Dance Townhall Credits: 0.5 (.5 credit hour, taken 4 times for a total of 2 credits)
THDN 1250 - The World of the Play Credits: 3
THDN 2100 - Acting Fundamentals Credits: 3
THDN 2135 - Creative Mind/Body Connection Credits: 3
THDN 2170 - Voice and Speech for the Actor Credits: 3
THDN 2190 Introduction to Management: 3 Credits
THDN 2250 - Presence and the Human Storyteller Credits: 3
THDN 2280 - Theatrical Design Foundations Credits: 3
THDN 3025 Plug It In: Technology in the Arts: 3 Credits
THDN 3050 Upper Division Theatre and Dance Townhall: 2 Credits (.5 credit hour, taken 4 times for a total of 2 credits)
THDN 3250 Theatre History and Literature 1: 3 Credits
THDN 3650 Theatre Pedagogy: 3 Credits
THDN 4025 Creative Collaborations: 3 Credits
THDN 4250 Theatre History and Literature 2: 3 Credits

Electives from THDN 3000+ Level Courses Listed Below (9 Credits)

THDN 3000 Topics in Theatre and Dance: 3 Credits
THDN 3040 - Design, Production, and Management Laboratory 3 Credits: 3
THDN 3100 - Intermediate Acting Credits: 3
THDN 3130 - Acting Styles Credits: 3
THDN 3135 - Advanced Movement for Actors Credits: 3
THDN 3150 - Acting for the Camera Credits: 3
THDN 3170 - Advanced Speech and Dialects Credits: 3
THDN 3190 Stage Managment 1: 3 Credits
THDN 3280 - Scenography 1 Credits: 3
THDN 3300 - Musical Theatre Ensemble 2: Repertoire Credits: 3
THDN 3320 - Costume Production and Technology 1 Credits: 3
THDN 3340 - Lighting, Sound and Media Production and Technology 1 Credits: 3
THDN 3360 - Scenic Production and Technology 1 Credits: 3
THDN 3470 Dance for Design, Production, and Management
THDN 4040 - Design, Production, and Management Laboratory 4 Credits: 3
THDN 4050 Advanced Theatre and Dance Practice: 3 Credits
THDN 4100 Advanced Scene Study: 3 Credit
THDN 4150 Auditioning and Professional Issues: 3 Credits
THDN 4190 Stage Managment 2: 3 Credits
THDN 4280 Sceneography 2: 3 Credits
THDN 4320 Cosutume Production and Technology 2
THDN 4340 Lighting, Sound, and Media Production and Technology 2: 3 Credits
THDN 4360 Scenic Production and Technology 2
THDN 4990 Experiential Learning in Theatre and Dance