The theatre program offers a full range of courses plus extensive applied experiences both on and off stage. Students prepare for professional, community and educational theatre positions. A special audition class has helped ensure 90 percent placement of theatre students over the past decade.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Communication and Performance Studies department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos093.htm
| Total Credits Required | 128 |
| Liberal Studies |
30-40
|
| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Required Courses in Major | 48 |
| Core | 27 |
| TH 131 Stagecraft | 4 |
| TH 132 Acting I | 4 |
| TH 245 Voice and Diction | 4 |
| TH 352 Directing Theory | 4 |
| TH 358 Directing Practicum | 1 |
| TH 360 History of Theatre [Div IV] | 4 |
| TH 361 Modern Drama [Div IV] | 4 |
| TH 432 Audition | 1 |
| TH 493 Field Studies | 1 |
| Theatre Electives | 6-8 |
| Choose from the following: | |
| TH 141 Methods of Design Presentation | 4 |
| TH 232 Stage Costume | 3 |
| TH 234 Stage Makeup | 3 |
| TH 241 Stage Design | 3 |
| TH 340 Stage Lighting | 3 |
| TH 341 Stage Properties | 4 |
| TH 456 Theatre Management | 4 |
| Theatre Electives | 13-15 |
| Minor | 20 |
This major is being revised and students should check with the department regarding anticipated changes to take effect in the 2012-2013 academic year.
Bulletin Year:
2011 - 2012 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.