Acting Specialization
(B.F.A. 60 credits min., B.A. 36 credits. min.)
The Acting Specialization offers courses for individuals pursuing work in the theatre, musical theatre, and film or television. With a foundation in both contemporary acting approaches and methodologies, and an overview of historical acting styles, this program combines academic training with performance opportunities in both mainstage and laboratory theatre environments.


| Theatre Core | 18 credits | |
|---|---|---|
| TH 100 | Intro to Theatre | 3 credits |
| TH 105 | Intro to Tech. Theatre | 3 credits |
| TH 111 | Technical Theatre Lab I (min. 2 credits required) | 1 credit |
| TH 155 | Acting I: Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| TH 439 | Theatre History I | 3 credits |
| TH 440 | Theatre History II | 3 credits |
| TH 497 | Senior Seminar | 1 credit |
| Acting Specialization Requirements | 12 credits | |
|---|---|---|
| TH 156 | Voice and Movement | 3 credits |
| TH 255 or TH 256 | Acting 2: Role Analysis Acting 3: Scene Study | 3 credits |
| TH 323 | Play Directing | 3 credits |
| TH 355 | Acting 4: Period Styles | 3 credits |
| Acting Specialization Electives: | BFA: 30 credits min. | |
|---|---|---|
| BA: 6 credits min. | ||
| TH 180 | Theatre Ensemble | 1 credit |
| TH 300 | Special Topics | 3 credits |
| TH 255 | Acting 2: Role Analysis | 3 credits |
| TH 256 | Acting 3: Scene Study | 3 credits |
| TH 295 | Principles of Cost. & Makeup | 3 credits |
| TH 380 | Theatre Ensemble | 3 credits |
| TH 389 | Critical Readings | 3 credits |
| TH 391 | Lighting Design | 3 credits |
| TH 392 | Scene Design | 3 credits |
| TH 441 | Contemporary Theatre | 3 credits |
| TH 455 | Acting 5: Camera | 3 credits |
| TH 459 | Independent Study | 3 credits |
| TH 499 | Internship | 3 credits |
| TH | Any TH elective not listed above | 1-6 credits |
| DAN | Elective | 1-6 credits |
| MUS | Elective | 1-5 credits |