Theater (B.A.)
BA-AH THA
Theater Department
Bachelor of Arts (HEGIS 1506)
National Association of Schools of Theater (Accredited)
Donald Savage Theater Building 222
(716) 878-6416
The Theater Department introduces students to all aspects of theater and the entertainment industries. The theater season includes both faculty- and student-directed productions presented on campus. These productions are attended by members of both the college and the community. Through advisement, students may focus their studies in the following concentrations: acting, directing/dramaturgy, design/technical, and general study. The department also emphasizes direct application of theater skills beyond the stage in the form of various outreach projects. High standards afford a foundation for careers in professional theater, television, and film. A 19-credit-hour minor program in theater is also available.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Foundations Requirements | ||
| 33-39 credit hours | 33-39 | |
| Theater Major Requirements (42 credit hours) | ||
| Required Courses (26 credit hours) | ||
| THA 200 | VOICE AND MOVEMENT I | 3 |
| THA 218 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS I: PLAY READING | 3 |
| THA 226 | ACTING I | 3 |
| THA 230 | PRACTICUM I: INTRODUCTION TO THEATER TECHNOLOGY | 1 |
| THA 231 | THEATER PRACTICUM II | 1 |
| THA 234 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATER DESIGN | 3 |
| THA 316 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS II | 3 |
| THA 318 | THEATER HISTORY: BAROQUE TO MODERN | 3 |
| THA 330 | THEATER PRACTICUM III | 1 |
| THA 331 | THEATER PRACTICUM IV | 1 |
| THA 350 | DIRECTING I | 3 |
| THA 416 | SEMINAR IN THEATER ARTS | 1 |
| Electives by Advisement (10 - 16 credit hours) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO THEATER ARTS | ||
| TOPICS COURSE (1-3) | ||
| THEATER FUNDAMENTALS | ||
| ACTING II: SCENE STUDY | ||
| STAGE MANAGEMENT | ||
| COSTUME CONSTRUCTION I | ||
| DRAFTING FOR THE THEATER | ||
| STAGE COMBAT I | ||
| VOICE AND MOVEMENT II | ||
| THEATRE HISTORY: ANCIENT TO BAROQUE | ||
| THE BUSINESS OF PERFORMING ARTS | ||
| ACTING III: STYLES | ||
| ADVANCED ACTING: SOLO SHOW | ||
| PERIOD STYLES FOR THE THEATER | ||
| SCENE PAINTING | ||
| COSTUME CONSTRUCTION II | ||
| COSTUME DESIGN FOR THEATER | ||
| LIGHTING TECHNIQUES | ||
| SET DESIGN I | ||
| DIGITAL DESIGN MEDIA FOR THEATER | ||
| PLAYWRITING | ||
| STAGE COMBAT II | ||
| VOICE ACTING FOR ANIMATION AND VIDEO GAMES | ||
| MUSICAL THEATER I | ||
| STAGE MAKEUP | ||
| TOPIC COURSE | ||
| VOICE AND MOVEMENT III | ||
| CREATIVE DRAMATICS | ||
| DRAMA FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE | ||
| ACTING IV: ON CAMERA | ||
| COSTUME DESIGN II | ||
| SET DESIGN II | ||
| DIRECTING II | ||
| MUSICAL THEATER II | ||
| ENSEMBLE THEATER (1-3) | ||
| INTERNSHIP (1-12) | ||
| SPECIAL PROJECT (1-3) | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY (3-12) | ||
| Interdisciplinary Electives (0-6 credit hours). May be satisfied if student completes 16 credit hours of General Electives in Theater Major | 16 | |
| DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATER | ||
| TAP DANCE TECHNIQUE I (1) | ||
| TAP DANCE TECHNIQUE II (1) | ||
| SHAKESPEARE I | ||
| All College Electives | ||
| 39-45 credit hours | 39-45 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |