Requirements for the Major (51 credits)

I. Core (35 credits)

Complete all of the following:

course - The Art of the Play
course - Theatre Technology
course - Introduction to Acting
course - Introduction to Directing
course - Theatre Histories I: Global Perspectives
course - Theatre Design
course - Playwriting
course - Theatre Practice: Shop Technician
course - Theatre History II: Representing Truth on Stage
course - Dramaturgy

II. Theatre & Representation (4 credits)

Complete 4 credits from the selection below:

course - Women in Theatre
course - Special Topics in Dramatic Literature
course - Special Topics in Dramatic Literature
course - Contemporary Performance and Critical Theory
course - Black Theatre
course - Enter Laughing: On Women, Men and Comedy
course - British Political Drama (London)

III. Dance (2 credits)

Complete 2 credits from the selection below:

IV. Concentrations (10 credits)

In addition to the core requirements for the Theatre Major, 10 credits from an area of concentration in the Theatre and Dance curriculum with a minimum of 4 credits at the upper level.

To be selected in consultation with and approved by the major advisor in preparation for the senior capstone.

Students who opt not to pursue a concentration may still earn a BA in Theatre by completing 10 elective credits from any of the following areas comprising 8 credits of coursework and 2 credits of theatre practice.

1. Performance

Complete 8 credits from the selection below:

course - Beginning Movement Studies
course - Beginning Ballet
course - Tap
course - Introduction to Afro Fusion Dance and Culture
course - Intermediate Movement Studies
course - Intermediate Ballet
course - Movement for the Musical Stage
course - Special Topics in Dance
course - Afro Fusion Dance and Culture
course - Choreography and Performance Studies
course - Special Topics in Dance
course - The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Apprenticeship/ Internship
course - Actor’s Lab: Monologues I
course - Actors’ Lab: Scenes I
course - Movement for the Actor
course - The Actor’s Voice
course - Advanced Acting: Technique
course - Actors’ Lab: Scenes II
course - Advanced Acting: Special Topics
course - Theatre Arts Fall: New York City Colloquium
course - Theatre Arts Spring: New York City Performance and Residency
course- Being a Theatre Professional

Plus at least two credits from the following:

course - Theatre Practice: Acting - Sets One or Two
course - Theatre Practice: Dance
course - Theatre Practice: Acting - Sets Three or Four
course - Theatre Practice: Out of the Box Festival

2. Design and Technology

Complete 8 credits from the selection below:

course - Scene Painting
course - Advanced Theatre Technology
course - Historic Research for Theatrical Production
course- Creative Collaboration
course - Graphic Communication for the Theatre
course - Sound Design for the Theatre Arts
course - Advanced Set Design
course - Advanced Lighting Design
course - Advanced Costume Design
course - Advanced Theatre Design
course - Theatre Arts Fall: New York City Colloquium
course - Theatre Arts Spring: New York City Performance and Residency
course- Being a Theatre Professional

Plus at least two credits from the following:

course - Theatre Practice: Shop Technician
course - Theatre Practice: Design - Sets One or Two
course - Theatre Practice: Design for Dance
course - Theatre Practice: Electrician/Technical Director - Sets One or Two
course - Theatre Practice: Run Crew
course - Theatre Practice: Design- Sets Three or Four
course - Theatre Practice: Out of the Box Festival
course - Theatre Practice: Electrician/Technical Director - Sets Three or Four

3. Playwriting & Dramaturgy

Complete 8 credits from the selection below:

course - Show: Business
course - Women in Theatre
course - Special Topics in Dramatic Literature
course - Special Topics in Dramatic Literature
course - Contemporary Performance and Critical Theory
course - Advanced Playwriting
course - Black Theatre
course - Selected Topics in Dramatic Literature
course - Enter Laughing: On Women, Men and Comedy
course - London Semester Interdisciplinary Colloquium
course - British Political Drama
course - Theatre Arts Fall: New York City Colloquium
course - Theatre Arts Spring: New York City Performance and Residency
course- Being a Theatre Professional

Plus at least two credits from the following:

course - Theatre Practice: Playwriting (can be repeated for credit)
course - Theatre Practice: Dramaturgy (can be repeated for credit)
course - Theatre Practice: Out of the Box Festival
course - THEA Practice: Dramaturgy - Sets Three or Four (can be repeated for credit)

4. Directing & Stage Management

Complete 8 credits from the selection below:

course - Introduction to Stage Management - Sets One or Two
course - Introduction to Stage Management - Sets Three or Four
course - Intermediate Directing
course - Performing Arts Administration
course - Choreography and Performance Studies
course - Theatre Arts Fall: New York City Colloquium
course - Theatre Arts Spring: New York City Performance and Residency
course- Being a Theatre Professional

Plus at least two credits from the following:

5. Applied Performance & Community Engagement

Complete all of the following:

course - Theatre Practice: Applied Performance

8 credits from the selection below:

course- Applied Performance: Addressing Sexual Harassment, Violence, and Discrimination through Interactive Performance
course - Theatre in The Community: The Newark Collaboration
course - Theatre Arts Spring: New York City Performance and Residency
course- Being a Theatre Professional

Plus at least one credit from the following:

course - Theatre Practice: Dramaturgy - Sets One or Two
course - Theatre Practice: Out of the Box Festival
course - Theatre Practice: Dramaturgy - Sets Three or Four

THEA - Theatre Arts Major

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