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Major Requirements

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Major Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
First YearHours
THE 210 SCRIPT ANALYSIS 4
THE 212 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE STUDIES 4
THE 268 INTRODUCTION TO THE PRODUCTION PROCESS 4
THE 291 PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP I 4
Elective approved by advisor 4
History of Dramatic Literature Sequence (Arts and Literature Requirement)
THE 204
 HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE
THE 205
 HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE
THE 206
 HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE
Three Quarters of Theatre Crew 6
TEC 107
 THEATRE CREW (three quarters)
Second Year
THE 324 DRAMATIC THEORY 4
THE 273 THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE I 4
THE 141 DESIGN WORKSHOP 4
Dramaturgy I Sequence
THE 234 DRAMATURGY I: INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATURGY 4
THE 235 DRAMATURGY I: INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION DRAMATURGY 4
THE 236 DRAMATURGY I: TYA AND PLAYWORKS DRAMATURGY 4
English Literature Electives: Select three 300-level English courses chosen in consultation with advisor 12
Third Year
THE 310 WRITING ABOUT THE ARTS 4
PHL 381 DRAMATIC THEORY: TRAGEDY 4
PRF 374 DIRECTING 4
THE 325 DRAMATIC CRITICISM 4
Dramaturgy II Sequence
THE 334 DRAMATURGY II: CIVIC DRAMATURGY 4
THE 335 DRAMATURGY II: NEW PLAY DRAMATURGY 4
THE 336 DRAMATURGY II : DIY DRAMATURGY 4
Production Practice: Select two of the following: 8
THE 371
 THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE II
THE 372
 THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE II
THE 373
 THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE II
Dramatic Literature Electives: select three courses in consultation with advisor 12
Fourth Year
PHL 382 DRAMATIC THEORY: COMEDY 4
Survey of the Arts for Theatre Sequence
HAA electives 8
Capstone Sequence
THE 412 PORTFOLIO PREPARATION 4
Electives approved by advisor 8
Production Practice Sequence - one of two 4
THE 471
 THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE III
THE 472
 THEATRE STUDIES PRODUCTION PRACTICE III
THE 490 THEATRE STUDIES INTERNSHIP 2-12

Additional Courses 

It is also strongly suggested that students take three quarters of language.

Open Electives

Open elective credit may also be required to meet the minimum graduation requirement of 192 hours.

Work on The Theatre School’s production season extends outside of the university’s academic calendar.  Some production assignments may require participation up to two weeks before the beginning of fall quarter, during a portion of the winter break, or during spring break.  Specific details pertaining to different programs, specific assignments, and options for students not able to participate outside of the university’s academic calendar are available in the Theatre School Student Handbook and the Theatre School website. 

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