Example Course Plan
Theatre Arts Sample Course Plan
Music Theatre Sample Course Plan
Design & Technology Sample Course Plan
Acting Course Plan (first 3 semesters)
This is an example course plan based on the 2021-2022 University Catalog; your actual
schedule may deviate from this example. Your faculty advisor will work with you to
select appropriate courses.
As an Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ student, it is your responsibility to track your progress each semester
towards completing graduation requirements using the degree audit tool.
Fall Semester
- Choose one of the following*:
- THEA 180 Acting I
- THEA 141 Introduction to Theatre Studies
- THEA 105y Theatre Laboratory I
- THEA 106y Theatre Laboratory II
- Gateway Colloquium
- Second Language Course
Spring Semester
- Choose one of the following*:
- THEA 181 Acting II
- THEA 185 Movement for the Actor I
- THEA 105y Theatre Laboratory I
- THEA 106y Theatre Laboratory II
- General Education Course
- Second Language Course
May Term
- Optional
* Students pursing the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) must complete two of the following three courses: THEA 110: Stagecraft, THEA 112: Costume Technology, and THEA 114: Lighting and Sound Technology.
Study Abroad
For students interested in studying abroad, the recommended semester(s) is fall or spring,third year.
Additional Information
- All Theatre Arts majors - BA, BFA Acting, Design & Technology and Music Theatre must take Gateway in the first fall semester.
- The Arts (AR) general education requirement is fulfilled by THEA 241 in the second or third year.
- The Cultural & Historical Change (CHC) general education requirement is fulfilled by THEA 371 or THEA 372 in the third year.

RJ Hodde - Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts
Department - School Of Theatre Arts