Theatre Major - Bachelor of Arts (57 hours)

This program is designed for the student who wants to prepare for graduate study in theatre or advanced, specialized professional training. This flexible course of study for current WMU Theatre majors offers a program combining a broad background in theatre with a concentration in Theatre Studies.

Required Core Courses

THEA 1200 - Stagecraft I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1410 - Introduction to Acting Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1420 - Acting I: Action and Personalization Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1700 - Script Analysis Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2320 - Scenic Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2330 - Costume Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2900 - Theatre Practicum Credits: 1 to 8 hours
Credits: 6 hours required
THEA 3320 - Lighting and Sound Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3510 - Directing I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3700 - Theatre History I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3710 - Theatre History II Credits: 3 hours
THEA 4700 - Development of Theatre Art Credits: 3 hours

Required Courses for Theatre Studies Concentration (TSTJ)

In addition to the 39 hours of Required Core courses, Theatre Studies students must select 18 hours from Theatre Department courses or related courses offered in other departments. The program of each individual student requires the approval of the Theatre Department Advisor and a designated faculty/staff mentor.

A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. If a student received a grade lower than “C”, the student will be required to retake the course. If a second grade lower than “C” is received, the student will be dismissed from the major.