Bachelor of Arts - Drama and Theatre Arts Major

The Drama and Theatre Arts program at Athens State University is designed to expand the activities and educational opportunities in the dramatic and theatre arts by offering students with any experience level in college theatre to seamlessly transfer into completing a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre Arts with Athens State University.

EACH STUDENT MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE THAT IS BEING PURSUED.

Program components for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Drama and Theatre Arts:

Applicable General University Requirements

Applicable General University Requirements

Students earning the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in Drama and Theatre Arts must satisfy all general University requirements and meet all financial obligations before a degree is awarded.

General Education Requirements

Area I - Written Composition

	English Composition I and English Composition II	6
Total Credit Hours:		6

Area II - Humanities/Fine Arts

	Fine Arts Course or Equivalent	3
	At Least Two Literature Courses	6
	Other Course in Humanities or Fine Arts	3
Total Credit Hours:		12

At least two literature courses:

1. ENG 251 American Literature I And ENG 252 American Literature II recommended.

2. Students must complete a 6 hour sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV).

Area III - Mathematics and Natural Sciences

	MA 200 or Higher Mathematics Course	3
	Natural Sciences	8
Total Credit Hours:		11

Natural sciences: Lab-based.

Area IV - History/Behavioral and Social Sciences

	At Least One History Course	3
	Other Courses in History or Behavioral or Social Science	9
Total Credit Hours:		12

At least one history course: Students must complete a 6 hour sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV).

Total Credit Hours: 41

Area V - Pre-Professionals

Required

	Microcomputer Applications (CIS 146)	3
	Or
ITE 301	Problem Solving with Computers	3

For Concentration in Theatre Design and Technology or Theatre General Studies:

Electives

18

Electives: Theatre Production/Design courses recommended.

For Concentration in Musical Theatre:

	Introduction to Dance in Theatre I (THR 141)	1
	Introduction to Dance in Theatre II (THR 142)	1
	Class Piano I (MUL 101)	1
	Class Voice I (MUL 111)	1
	Class Voice II (MUL 112)	1
	Chorale (MUL 180)	2
	Basic Musicianship (MUS 110)	3
	Electives	8

Electives: Theatre, Music, Voice or Piano recommended.

Total Credit Hours: 21

Total General Education and Major Prerequisite Requirement Hours: 62

Major Course Requirements

Drama and Theatre Arts Core Curriculum

EH 312	Dramatic Literature	3
TH 313/EH 313	Modern American Drama	3
	Or
TH 426/EH 426	Renaissance Drama	3
TH 319	Technical Theatre	3
TH 333	Acting: Fundamentals of Technique	3
DR 334	Acting II: Scene Study and Acting Shakespeare	3
	Or
DR 321	Advanced Scenic and Lighting Design	3
TH 463	Practicum in Production I	3

University Success Courses

UNV 300	Pathways to Success	3
UNV 400	Career Seminar	1

UNV 300: Take during first semester.

UNV 400: Take during final semester.

Total Credit Hours: 22

Additional Program Requirements

In addition to the Professional Courses above, Drama and Theatre Arts must complete one of the following:

• The Concentration in Musical Theatre, OR
• The Concentration in Theatre Design and Technology, OR
• The Concentration in Theatre General Studies.

Concentration in Musical Theatre

Required

TH 315	Musical Theory History	3
TH 350	Jazz	3
TH 351	Modern	3
TH 352	Ballet	3
TH 353	Tap Techniques	3
TH 467	Musical Theatre Performance	2
MU 302	University Singers	3
DR 400	Audition and Career Prep for Performers	2
TH 470	Musical Theatre Showcase	3

MU 302: 1 hour course - need at least 4 semesters.

TH 470: Must be taken during semester in which student graduates.

Total Credit Hours: 25

Concentration in Theatre Design and Technology

Required

AR 333	Graphic Design	3
TH 321	Puppetry	3
TH 322	Scenic Art	3
TH 326	Costume Design	3
TH 336	Stage Management	3
	One other TH 300-400 level course	3
	Or
AR	300-400 level course	3
TH 469	Theatre Senior Thesis	3

TH 469: Must be taken during semester in which student graduates.

Total Credit Hours: 21

Concentration in Theatre General Studies

Required

TH 331/EH 331

Dramatic Theory and Criticism

3

Choose one Literature Course: (3)

EH 325	Mythology	3
	Or
EH 425	Shakespeare	3
	Or
EH 431	Poetry and Poetics	3

Choose two History/Special Topics Courses: (6)

TH 310	Film: History, Development and Evaluation	3
	Or
TH 315	Musical Theory History	3
	Or
TH 332	Adaptation and the Arts	3
	Or
TH 335	Acting: Movement & Stage Combat	3
	Or
TH 405	Playwriting	3
	Or
TH 455/EH 455	Theatre for Young Audiences	3

Choose one Technical Theatre Course: (3)

TH 321	Puppetry	3
TH 322	Scenic Art	3
TH 326	Costume Design	3
TH 336	Stage Management	3
	One additional TH 300-400 level course	3
TH 469	Theatre Senior Thesis	3

TH 469: Must be taken during semester in which student graduates.

Total Credit Hours: 21

General Electives

Elective hours as needed to meet minimum 124-hour requirement and all other general University requirements (Total depends on concentration)

Total Credit Hours: 15-19

Total Credit Hours: 124