Stage Management: B.F.A. Major (STMJ)

The Stage Management: B.F.A. major cultivates uniquely human skills in problem solving, communication and critical thinking through leadership and collaboration. Students develop technical expertise through rigorous hands-on experiences both in the classroom and on productions in Theatre, Dance and Opera. Through extensive training, experiential learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, graduates emerge prepared for professional careers or advanced studies.

Stage Management

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 2700 - Script Analysis for Production Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2900 - Theatre Practicum Credits: 1 to 8 hours
Credits: 6 semesters at 1 hour (6 hours total) 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 - Contemporary Theatre Theory and Practice Credits: 3 hours

Additional Required Courses

THEA 1810 - Stage Management Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2200 - Stagecraft II Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2301 - Computer-Aided Theatre Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2600 - Arts Management Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3520 - Directing II Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3810 - Stage Management Production - Mainstage Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3820 - Job Preparation, Self Promotion and Branding Credits: 3 hours

Electives (18 credit hours)

Electives are to be approved by area advisor.

ACTY 2100 - Introduction to Financial Accounting and Analysis Credits: 3 hours
ACTY 2110 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting and Strategic Decision Making Credits: 3 hours
COM 2800 - Introduction to Organizational Communication Credits: 3 hours
COM 3320 - Teamwork and Communication Credits: 3 hours
COM 3350 - Leadership Communication Credits: 3 hours
COM 3540 - Web Design and Digital Communication Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 1810 - First Aid and CPR Credits: 2 hours
INTL 3300 - Education Abroad - WMU Programs Credits: 1 to 19 hours
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
MGMT 2500 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3 hours
MGMT 3010 - Leadership and Business Strategy I – Practicum Credits: 6 hours
MUS 1020 - Piano Class I Credits: 2 hours
MUS 1590 - Fundamentals of Music Credits: 2 hours
THEA 1900 - Summer Theatre Credits: 1 to 3 hours
THEA 2410 - Voice and Movement I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2420 - Voice and Movement II Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3720 - Contemporary Musical Theatre History and Script Analysis: Oklahoma! to Hamilton Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3900 - Professional Theatre Internship Credits: 2 to 6 hours
THEA 4900 - Individualized Study in Theatre Credits: 1 to 6 hours