Theatre
Theatre
A college degree in theatre focuses on studying plays and other dramatic works and learning how to produce them.
For this major you’ll take lots of theatre classes. But you’ll also need to take classes in the arts, science, math, and social sciences to earn your bachelor’s degree. These extra courses help make sure that you graduate from college with all of the skills you’ll need to prepare for a successful career.
Sample Courses
Core Theatre Courses:
- Theatre Practicum
- Acting
- Approaching Design
- Script Analysis
- Scenic Production
- Costume Production
- Lighting Production
- Stage Management and Direction
- History of Theatre
Concentration in Performance Courses:
- Advanced Acting
- Beginning Voice and Speech
- Movement
- Musical Performance for Actors
- Acting with an Accent
- Children and Drama
- Audition Techniques
- Acting for the Camera
- Fundamentals of Directing
General Curriculum Requirements:
- Arts Courses: Art, History, Languages, Literature, Music
- Math Courses: Algebra, Calculus, Computer Science, Logic, Statistics
- Natural Sciences Courses: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics
- Social Sciences Courses: Anthropology, Economics, Government, Psychology, Sociology