Area of Study Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts BA degree program in Theater Arts prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program examines relation of the theater to culture in major historical periods and focuses on differing types of plays, significant playwrights, and other theater artists, providing students the opportunity to learn the techniques and skills of all aspects of theater production. Students develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge in theater arts.
Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above within the area of study.
Credit Distribution
Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)
II. Area of Study (33 Credits)
A. Required Courses (12 Credits)
At least one course in each of the following is required:
| -TRSFR REQ. | Acting | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Directing | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Theater History | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Technical Theater Production | 3 |
B. Theater Arts Electives (18 Credits)
C. Capstone
III. Electives (27 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
Total Credit Hours: 120
*TRSFR REQ - These courses are not offered by TESU. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Theatre Arts program will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of the history of theater;
- compare and contrast theatrical techniques and processes such as stagecraft and playwriting; and
- explain the different forms of theater such as stage plays and monologues and theater’s relationship to other arts such as film and opera.