Winthrop University: Majors and More - Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Performance Emphasis

Majors and More

Theatre and Dance

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Performance Emphasis

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre-Performance 

General Education

 

Semester Hours

ACAD 101 Principles of the Learning Academy
1
Shared Skills and Proficiencies
   
Writing and Critical Thinking    
WRIT 101 Composition
3
HMXP 102      Human Experience
3
CRTW 201 Critical Reading, Thinking & Writing
3
Oral Communication Met in major with THRA 120
0
Technology See approved list
3
Intensive Writing Met in major with THRT 386 or 442
0
Constitution Requirement See approved list; may be met with another requirement
0-3
Physical Activity Met in major with DANA course
0
Thinking Critically Across Disciplines    
Global Perspectives Met in major with THRT 210
0
Historical Perspectives Met in major with THRT 385
0
Introducing Students to Broad Disciplinary Perspectives

 

Social Science See approved list; must include 2 designators
6
Humanities and Arts See approved list; must include 2 designators
 (3 hours met in major with DANA; cannot use Theatre designators)
3
Quantitative Skills and Natural Science (3 courses)
9-12
Quantitative Skills See approved list
(3-8)
Natural Science See approved list; must include one lab science.  [If 2 courses taken,
must be in 2 different groups:  Life, Physical ,Earth]
(3-8)
Subtotal   31-37
   
Theatre Major Courses (C- or better required in each course.)

50

   THRT 110 Introduction to Design for Theatre
3
   THRT 115A, B, and C Costume, Scenic, and Lighting Production
3
   THRT 210 Script Analysis
3
   THRT 385 Theatre History and Literature I
3
   THRT 386 or 442 Theatre History and Literature II, African American Theatre
3
   THRA 120 Acting I
3
   THRA 121 Improvisation
3
   THRA 160 Stage Make-Up
3
   THRA 173 Tech Theatre Practicum:House Management
1
   THRA 180 Technical Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1
   THRA 255 Movement for the Actor
3
   THRA 265 Voice for the Actor
3
   THRA 320 Acting II
3
   THRA 330 Stage Management
3
   THRA 331 Directing I
3
   THRA 421, 422 Acting Styles I & II
6
Three courses required in dance technique with the DANA designator
3
Minor   15-24
General Electives  

9-24

Total  

120

Not more than 36 hours in any one subject designator may be applied toward the major for a BA degree.

For additional degree requirements, please visit the Degree Requirements page.

Last Updated: 1/9/23