B.A. Degree with a Major in Theatre
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre is designed to illuminate the complexity of humanity through coursework and productions that mesh theatrical history, theory, and aesthetic concepts. Emphasis is on acting, directing, designing, constructing, and playwriting. Production work with the West Georgia Theatre Company provides a co-curricular component to the B.A. degree. This program is nationally accredited through the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
To be admitted into the B.A. program in Theatre, students must have completed at least 15 credit hours with a cumulative G.P.A. (including all transfer credit) of 2.5 or better.
Degree Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of selected plays, theatrical conventions, and theatrical movements important in the formation of the modern theatre.
- Students will describe basic knowledge of theatre history, theory, and criticism, including research sources and methodology.
- Students will demonstrate skills in analyzing plays, using theatre technology, and conducting research.
- Students will express through performance, writing, speaking and other modes of communication the results of research and critical judgment, indicated by a demonstrable ability to reach an audience effectively through at least one of the components of theatrical art.
- Students will apply skills learned in courses to a variety of work and social environments.
- Students will illustrate awareness of the complex human condition acquired through aesthetic and intellectual perceptions as evidenced in various modes of theatrical production.
- Students will function safely and effectively while using theatre technology.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the various means (acting, directing, designing, constructing, playwriting, etc.) through which a theatrical concept is realized.
Requirement |
Hours |
42 |
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Core Area F |
18 |
3 |
|
3 |
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Foreign Language ‑ 2001 and 2002 |
6 |
3 |
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Any one 1000 or 2000 level three-credit course in Art or Music (may include studio courses) |
3 |
Courses specific for the major |
45 |
2 |
|
3 |
|
2 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
THEA 3392 or 3290 |
3 |
3 |
|
2 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
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Electives for Theatre (select 6 hours from courses below) |
6 |
ENGL 4188 (Shakespeare only) |
3 |
3‑6 |
|
3‑6 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
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ENGL 3200 (Screenwriting only) |
3 |
ENGL 4106 (Genres in Drama only) |
3 |
Free electives |
9 |
6 hours at 3000 level or above outside the major |
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3 hours must at 1000-2000 level outside the major |
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TOTAL |
120 |
