杜鲁门州立大学

Consistent with the liberal arts and sciences mission of the University, the objectives of the Theatre program are as follows:

To provide a high quality, broadly based program of study in theatre in the humanistic tradition as the focus of a liberal arts education. Such study shall generally provide the bases of intellectual training and communicative skills that may be applied to a wide area of advanced education and careers.
To prepare the student for graduate study, advanced professional training, or entry level positions in theatre and its allied fields through instruction and practice in performances skills, theatrical design and technology, dramaturgy, and criticism.
To offer courses in dramatic literature to enrich the educational experience of students of English and comparative literature.
To grant opportunities for theatrical study to all students of the University as part of their general education.
To make available to all students the possibility for extracurricular participation in theatrical productions.
To foster cultural enrichment for all members of the University community and the general public through high quality public performances of a well-balanced program of world drama.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 46 Credits

THEA 175 - Freshman Theatre Seminar Credits: 1 *
THEA 276 - Stage Makeup Credits: 1
THEA 277 - Acting I: Elements of Acting Credits: 3
THEA 371 - History and Literature of the Theatre I Credits: 3
THEA 372 - History and Literature of the Theatre II Credits: 3
THEA 373 - History and Literature of the Theatre III Credits: 3
THEA 391 - Stagecraft Credits: 3
THEA 393 - Stage Lighting Credits: 3
THEA 395 - Basic Costuming Credits: 3
THEA 399 - Theatre Practice Credits: 1-3 variable (must be taken at least nine credits total)
THEA 491 - Play Direction Credits: 3
THEA 495 - Senior Theatre Seminar Credits: 2

Choose one of the following:

THEA 278 - Acting II: Advanced Scene Study Credits: 3
THEA 478 - Costume Design Credits: 3
THEA 480 - Scene Design Credits: 3

Select a minimum of six credits from the following courses:

ENG 315 - Studies in Shakespeare Credits: 4
THEA 359 - Acting III: Lyric Performance Credits: 3
THEA 374 - History and Literature of the Theatre IV Credits: 3
THEA 420 - Playwriting Credits: 3
THEA 478 - Costume Design Credits: 3
THEA 480 - Scene Design Credits: 3
THEA 481 - Advanced Studies and Projects in Theatre Credits: 1 to 3 (may be repeated)