Theatre: Acting Major (TACJ)

This program is designed for the student who has chosen to prepare for graduate study in theatre, advanced specialized training, or direct entry into the profession. It offers programs combining a strong background in theatre with a concentration in Acting (TACJ), Theatre Design and Technical Production (TDTJ) or Stage Management (TDMJ). A minor is not required.

Please refer to the requirements below for the Theatre: Acting Major.

Required Core Courses

THEA 1200 - Stagecraft I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1330 - Introduction to Theatre Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1410 - Introduction to Acting Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1700 - Script Analysis Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2700 - Script Analysis for Production Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2900 - Theatre Practicum Credits: 1 to 8 hours
Credits: 4 semesters at 1 hour (4 hours total) required
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

Additional Required Courses

Dance Class Credits: 2 hours

THEA 1420 - Acting I: Action and Personalization Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2410 - Voice and Movement I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2420 - Voice and Movement II Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2450 - Acting II: Character and Action Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2460 - Acting III: Character, Action, Language Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3430 - Elements of Performance Credits: 1 hour
Credits: 3 semesters at 1 hour (3 hours total) required
THEA 3910 - Performance Practicum Credits: 2 hours
Credits: 2 semesters at 2 hours (4 hours total) required
THEA 3440 - Acting IV: Advanced Scene Study Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3470 - Voice and Movement Lab Credits: 3 hours
THEA 4410 - Professional Preparation for Stage Credits: 3 hours
THEA 4450 - Professional Preparation for Film and Television Credits: 3 hours

Electives - Select 15 hours from the following courses:

THEA 1810 - Stage Management Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2600 - Arts Management Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3450 - Contemporary Approaches to Acting Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3470 - Voice and Movement Lab Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3520 - Directing II Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3680 - Playwriting Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3820 - Job Preparation, Self Promotion and Branding Credits: 3 hours
THEA 4430 - Acting for the Camera Credits: 3 hours
THEA 4440 - New Play Project Credits: 3 hours
THEA 4000 - Special Topics in Theatre Credits: 1 to 3 hours