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Theatre B.A.

Theatre
School of Fine Arts
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2012
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
  • Required credits within the major: 51
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts
The B.A. in Theatre offers broad, liberal arts study in theatre arts complemented by courses from across the University curriculum. Required courses in the major give students a strong core of theatre knowledge and experience. Students are urged to broaden their study by selecting a minor or second major in literature, culture, language, the social sciences, or the arts as appropriate to their career goals and in consultation with their academic adviser.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
General Requirements
  1. Students must meet all course and credit requirements of the departments and colleges or schools in which they are enrolled including an advanced writing course. Students seeking two degrees must fulfill the requirements of both degrees. However, two degrees cannot be awarded for the same major.
  2. Students must complete all requirements of the Liberal Education Program or its approved equivalent.
  3. Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credits completed in compliance with University of Minnesota Duluth academic policies with credit limits (e.g., Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory Grading Policy, Credit for Prior Learning, etc).
  4. At least 30 semester credits must be earned through UMD, and 15 of the last 30 credits earned immediately before graduation must be awarded by UMD.
  5. At least half of upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits that satisfy major requirements (major requirements includes all courses required for the major, including courses in a subplan) through UMD.
  6. If a minor is required, students must take at least three upper division credits in their minor field from UMD.
  7. For certificate programs, at least 3 upper-division credits that satisfy requirements for the certificate must be taken through UMD. If the program does not require upper division credits students must take at least one course from the certificate program from UMD.
  8. The minimum cumulative University of Minnesota (UMN) GPA required for graduation is 2.00 and includes only University of Minnesota coursework. A minimum UMN GPA of 2.00 is required in each UMD undergraduate major, minor, and certificate. No academic unit may impose a higher GPA standard to graduate.
  9. Diploma, transcripts, licensure, and certification will be withheld until all financial obligations to the University have been met.
Program Requirements
Requirements for the B.A. in Theatre include: * Minor or a second major in another field of study.
Introductory Course (1 cr)
UST 1000 - Learning in Community (1.0-2.0 cr)
SFA Additional Liberal Education Requirement (3 cr)
One SFA course from outside the student's chosen major. MU 1xxx ensemble must be repeated once each semester for a total of 3 cr (ensemble may require audition).
Take 1 or more course(s) totaling 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
· ART 1001 - Art Today [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ART 1002 - Introduction to Art [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ARTH 1303 - History of World Art I [LE CAT, HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER] (3.0 cr)
· ARTH 1304 - History of World Art II [LE CAT, HUMANITIES] (3.0 cr)
· FA 1102 - Creating Art [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· MU 1001 - Introduction to Music [LE CAT, FINE ARTS, GLOBAL PER] (3.0 cr)
· MU 1xxx
· MU 2003 - Survey of American Music [LE CAT, FINE ARTS, CDIVERSITY] (3.0 cr)
Major Courses (32 cr)
TH 1301 - Stagecraft (3.0 cr)
TH 1401 - Costume Construction I (3.0 cr)
TH 1501 - Introduction to Lighting and Sound (3.0 cr)
TH 2801 - Play Analysis: Dramatic Theory and Theatre Research (3.0 cr)
TH 3201 - Stage Direction (3.0 cr)
TH 4801 - History of the Theatre I [HUMANITIES] (3.0 cr)
TH 4802 - History of the Theatre II (3.0 cr)
TH 1001 - Introduction to Theatre Arts [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
or TH 1801 - Elements of Theatre (3.0 cr)
TH 1111 - Introduction to Acting [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
or TH 1112 - Acting I (3.0 cr)
Theatre Electives (12 cr)
Elective courses should be taken to create a concentration or to round out individual theatre training.
Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
· TH 1xxx
· TH 2xxx
· TH 3xxx
· TH 4xxx
· TH 5xxx
Advanced Writing (3 cr)
WRIT 3110 - Advanced Writing: Arts and Letters (3.0 cr)
 
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UST 1000 - Learning in Community
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Facilitates the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD. Credit will not be granted if already received for EHS 1000.
ART 1001 - Art Today (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Summer
Introductory survey of influence of art and roles of artists in varied sociocultural contexts, emphasizing recent art and its historical sources.
ART 1002 - Introduction to Art (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: ART 1002/FORS 1000/FORS 1001
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Studio course with strong lecture component for those with little or no creative experience in art, introducing various materials, techniques, and concepts. Studio work, lectures, class discussions, viewing artworks, and outside reading. prereq: Not for art majors or minors except those in art history
ARTH 1303 - History of World Art I (LE CAT, HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Development of world art and architecture from prehistory through Middle Ages.
ARTH 1304 - History of World Art II (LE CAT, HUMANITIES)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Development of world art and architecture from Renaissance to present.
FA 1102 - Creating Art (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Fall Odd Year
Discussion/direct experience of settings/ways in which art (including aesthetic philosophy and other creative work) arises. prereq: Credit will not be granted if already received for 1101
MU 1001 - Introduction to Music (LE CAT, FINE ARTS, GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
The course aims to allow students to develop life-long skills of focused listening with an emphasis on the appreciation of music that reflects the underlying social and geo-political situations of composers from around the world in both today's world and previous eras. prereq: Not for music majors or minors
MU 2003 - Survey of American Music (LE CAT, FINE ARTS, CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Examines the history and evolution of musical cultures in the United States. Music, as well as other artistic traditions and social customs, of Native Americans, African Americans, European Americans, and Mexican Americans will be studied throughout the course.
TH 1301 - Stagecraft
Credits: 3.0 [max 5.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Introduction to methods of planning, constructing, painting, rigging, and shifting stage scenery. pre-req: TH 1041 or instructor consent
TH 1401 - Costume Construction I
Credits: 3.0 [max 5.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Introduction to study and practice of methods and materials used in building costumes for theatrical productions. pre-req: TH 1041 or instructor consent
TH 1501 - Introduction to Lighting and Sound
Credits: 3.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
The study of the methods and practices used in the design, installation, and implementation of lighting and sound for theatrical productions. pre-req: TH 1041 or instructor consent
TH 2801 - Play Analysis: Dramatic Theory and Theatre Research
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Exploring how to analyze a play from the perspective of those preparing for the production process. Beginning with play structure and theory, the course will examine plays form various periods and styles, using different perspectives to frame the analysis. Student will write analysis papers, learn to do research on various topics from several creative perspectives, and engage in classroom discussions. prereq: 1001 or 1801
TH 3201 - Stage Direction
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Comprehensive, portfolio approach focusing on interpretive role of director in contemporary theatre. Major tasks facing director as collaborator; lecture, written assignments, workshops, and projects. prereq: 1111 or 1112, 60 cr, Th major or minor or instructor consent
TH 4801 - History of the Theatre I (HUMANITIES)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Survey of selected styles, theories, performance, and production techniques of world theatre from theoretical origins to the present. prereq: TH 2801 or instructor consent
TH 4802 - History of the Theatre II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Seminar exploring the style, theory, performance, and production techniques of selected eras or traditions in world theatre from theoretical origins to present. prereq: 4801 or instructor consent
TH 1001 - Introduction to Theatre Arts (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Appreciation of theatre arts. Developing sensitivity and critical sophistication as articulate, discriminating theatregoers. Play viewing, play reading, critiques, and term projects.
TH 1801 - Elements of Theatre
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Intensive study in rudimentary theatre vocabulary, research methods, principles of play production, preproduction script analyses, performance criticism, and postproduction assessment. Play viewing, play reading, critiques, and term projects. prereq: th major
TH 1111 - Introduction to Acting (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Developing the ability to respond to imaginative situations with sincerity, individuality, and effectiveness; projects in elementary acting techniques.
TH 1112 - Acting I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Introduction to fundamental skills of acting: objectives, actions, given circumstances, activities. Focus on freeing natural impulses through imagination and improvisation. prereq: TH 1118 or instructor consent
WRIT 3110 - Advanced Writing: Arts and Letters
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Study of writing for those invested in the disciplines of art, design, and performing arts. Exploration of academic and professional rhetorical situations. Practice with research methods, document design, editing, effective collaboration, and ethical issues in the production of documents in multiple genres for multiple audiences. pre-req: 1) WRIT 1120 or MNTC or AA completed 2) minimum 60 credits earned or in progress