Theatre Arts, Music Theatre Concentration, BA

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The Theatre Arts core requires a total of 37 credits, plus the 51-53 credits required for the Musical Theatre concentration, which varies depending electives choice/rotation.

In order to achieve a concentration in Music Theatre, students must complete the following:

Theatre Arts Major Requirements

Students must complete the Theatre Core and at least one but not more than two concentrations.

THA 191 B - Stagecraft Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
THA 265 BK - Acting I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
THA 269 ADU - Script Analysis: Frm Page to Stage Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
THA 336 C - Development of Dramatic Arts I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
THA 337 A - Development of Dramatic Arts II Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
THA 370 BX - Directing I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
THA 390 B - Theatre Design Elements Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
THA 470 - One-Act Play Production Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
THA 499 3K - Theatre Senior Project Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
AND a minimum of 3 credits of any THA Theatre courses, other than THA COR 1 or THA film courses.

Required Crews

Students must complete THA 292A, THA 292B, THA 292G, THA 292H, THA 292I, and at least 3 of THA 292C, THA 292D, THA 292E, THA 292F.

THA 292A - Stage Manage Practicum for Maj/Min Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0.5
THA 292B - Thtr Manage Practicum for Maj/Min Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0.5
THA 292C - Costume Practicum for Maj/Min Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0.5
THA 292D - Dramaturgy Practicum for Maj/Min Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0.5
THA 292E - Make-Up Practicum for Maj/Min Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0.5
THA 292F - Props Practicum for Maj/Min Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0.5
THA 292G - Sets Practicum for Maj/Min Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0.5
THA 292H - Sound Practicum for Maj/Min Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0.5
THA 292I - Lighting Practicum for Maj/Min Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0.5
THA 292J - Other Practicum for Maj/Min Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0.5

Concentration Requirements

Musical Theatre Concentration Required Courses

This concentration is designed to introduce and prepare students in the work of musical theatre performance, and includes a minimum of fourteen credits, including:

MUS 141A B - Music Structure - Theory & Practice Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
MUS 142 - Ear Training & Solfege I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
THA 239 A - Surv: Hist of Musical Theatre Form Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
THA 366 B - Musical Theatre Performance Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Movement and Dance Requirements for the Musical Theatre Concentration

A minimum of two credits selected from the following:

Note: THA 385 must have a focus on dance or movement, as determined by the student’s advisor and the Theatre Arts Department.

THA 301A BD - Tap Dance:Techniq & Cult Perspectiv Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
THA 368 - Movement for Actors Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
THA 385 - Special Topics in Theatre Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1

Voice Requirements for the Musical Theatre Concentration

A minimum of two credits selected from the following:

Note: THA 395 must have a focus in voice, as determined by the student’s advisor and the Theatre Arts Department.

MUS 221 - Private Voice Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
MUS 321 - Private Voice Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
THA 385 - Special Topics in Theatre Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1