Theatre - Bachelor of Arts (B. A.)

B.A. Theatre Major 40 cr.

The B.A. in Theatre is for students who intend to teach, or to pursue a more diversified liberal arts program.

Pre-requisite courses: 15 cr.

TRE 1310 Introduction to Theatre 3 cr.
TRE 1610 Fundamentals of Acting 3 cr.
TRE 2660 Theatre Crafts 3 cr.
TRE 2680 Acting II 3 cr.
TRE 3500 Scene Study I 3 cr.

Rehearsal and Production 4 cr.
In addition to the above prerequisites, students are required to take a minimum of 4 hours of Rehearsal and Production. Credit may be taken 1 hour at a time.

TRE 1320 Rehearsal and Production 1-2 cr.
TRE 3740 Rehearsal and Production 1-2 cr.

Upper Division Courses: 6 cr.

TRE 4300 History of Theatre I 3 cr., and

One Course from the following

TRE 4310 History of Theatre II 3 cr.
TRE 4650 Fundamentals of Directing 3 cr.

Electives 15 cr.
Courses may be chosen from the upper division course list in the B.A. degree program pending approval of the instructor. Those courses include:

TRE 2540 Movement 3 cr.
TRE 3100 Theatrical Design 3 cr.
TRE 3510 Dynamics I/Modern Acting 3 cr.
TRE 3520 Acting Styles/Improvisation & Low Comedy 3 cr.
TRE 3540 Voice and Diction
TRE 3560 Dynamics II/Acting for the Camera 3 cr.
TRE 3570 Acting Styles II/Classical Technique 3 cr.
TRE 3590 Voice & Diction/I.P.A. 3 cr.
TRE 3600 Non-Profit Management 3 cr.
TRE 4500 Scene Study/Shakespeare 3 cr.
TRE 4510 Dynamics/Audition 3 cr.
TRE 4670 Methods of Teaching High School Drama 3 cr.
TRE 4680 Methods of Production/Perf. Arts in Detroit 3 cr.
TRE 4950 Directed Studies/Readings in Theatre 1-3 cr.
TRE 4970 Directed Studies in Directing 1-3 cr.
TRE 4980 Directed Studies in Design 1-3 cr.

Senior Capstone (3 credits in addition to 40 cr. major)

The Capstone is intended for students who may wish to pursue further education or in preparation for entering the profession. In the fall of the senior year, the student will propose a project developed with the aid of the advisor and a professor in the chosen area of interest.

TRE 4960 Dynamics/Senior Capstone 3 cr.