College of Liberal Arts | B.A. In Film & Theatre

Theatre arts

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General Education Requirements : Total 39

English
ENGL 1157 English Composition (3)
ENGL 1158 English Composition or 1159 English Composition Honors (3)
Mathematics * (6)
Science
BIOS³(3)
BIOS or Physical Science³(6)
Humanities
FORL 1001 (3)
FORL 1002 (3)
ENGL Literature (3)
Social Sciences
Social Sciences²(6)
Arts
FTA 1005 Introduction to Theatre Arts(3)

Other Requirements : Total 37

Social Science (6)
Electives outside of major 3000+ (6)
Electives (16-19)
FORL 2001/1001 (3)
FORL 1002 (3)⁵
ENGL Literature (3)

Course Requirements for Major : Total 44

FTA 1100 Methods and Materials of Stagecraft (3)
FTA 1110 Basic Visual Design (3)
FTA 1300 Acting I-Beginning (3)
FTA 1800 Theatre Practicum I (1) (3)
FTA 2100 Introduction to Lighting Design (3)
2110 Introduction to Scenic Design
2160 Costume Crafts and Techniques
2380⁶ Stage Directing I - Beginning
FTA 2320 Script Analysis (3)
FTA 4400 Development of Theatre (3)
FTA 4450 Modern Theatre or 4455 Contemporary Theatre (3)
FTA Electives (20)

Total Credit Hours Required : 120

* See General Course Requirements and Approved Electives in the Liberal Arts section.

"C" or better required.
Must include courses from two different fields (ANTH, ECON, GEOG, POLI, PSYC, SOC, or URBN) and at least 6 hours at 2000-level or higher.
6 hour sequence in one science. Select from BIOS, CHEM, EES, PHYS. 3 hours must be BIOS. Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
From FA, MUS, theater or film/video-related FTA. Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
Must complete nine credit hours in one language or six credit hours in two languages.
Fulfills oral competency requirement.