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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog | Expires Aug. 2030

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Theatre Major (B.A.)

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39 credits required. A minor is required.

Core Requirements (24 cr)

THEA 128A - Introduction to Theatre 3 cr
THEA 160 - Basic Scenography 3 cr
THEA 136 - Introduction to Acting 3 cr
THEA 255 - Introduction to Directing 3 cr
THEA 375 - Theatre History I 3 cr
THEA 380 - Theatre History II 3 cr
THEA 497 - Senior Project in Theatre 3-6 cr
THEA 230 - Voice and Articulation 3 cr
OR
THEA 260 - Introduction Stagecraft & Theatre Design 3 cr

Major Courses II – Group Requirements

(additional credits to total a minimum of 39 credits)

GROUP A (3 cr)

THEA 126 - Mask & Movement 3 cr
THEA 235 - History of Musical Theatre 3 cr
THEA 340 - Musical Theatre I 3 cr
THEA 315 - Musical Theatre Dance I 3 cr

GROUP B (3 cr)

GROUP C (3 cr)

GROUP D (3 cr)

THEA 365 - Shakespeare in Performance 3 cr
THEA 440 - Musical Theatre II 3 cr
THEA 460 - Light and Sound Design 3 cr
THEA 470 - Theatre for Children 3 cr

GROUP E (3 cr)

One additional theatre course, not counted above. THEA 128B! and THEA 137! cannot be counted as electives.

Theatre Participation Requirement

In order to graduate, students must participate in three SVSU mainstage theatre production experiences which can include: acting, design, crew, management, or other approved positions. Students must log their production assignments with the department and must complete this task by the end of their THEA 497 (Senior Project) coursework to graduate.