Theatre Courses
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
All candidates for the Theatre major must complete a series of general education requirements as well as the 36 credit hour core curriculum in theatre.
Theatre Major -- 39 hrs.
Meredith's 39 hour theatre major allows students to study all aspects of theatrical production, with the opportunity to customize a course of study in consultation with her major advisor toward a greater overview or toward a focus on performance or production.
THE 114 Introduction to Theatre (3 hrs.)
THE 224 Acting I (3 hrs.)
THE 245 Stagecraft (3 hrs.)
THE 316 Theatre History I (3 hrs.)
THE 317 Theatre History II (3 hrs.)
THE 350, ENG 355, or 356 Modern Drama/Shakespeare (3 hrs.)
THE 425 Directing (3 hrs.)
THE 490 Area of Specialization (1-3 hrs.)
THE 130-142 Theatre Practicum (3 hrs.)
Electives (Choose 12 hrs. from the following list.)
- THE 150 Voice and Articulation (3 hrs.)
- THE 214 Creative Dramatics (3 hrs.)
- THE 246 Lighting and Sound (3 hrs.)
- THE 247 Costume and Makeup (3 hrs.)
- THE 299 Research in Theatre (1-3 hrs.)
- THE 320 Puppetry (3 hrs.)
- THE 324 Acting II (3 hrs.)
- THE 335 Scenic Design and Painting (3 hrs.)
- THE 370 Playwriting (3 hrs.)
- THE 480 Internship: Area of Specialization (1-3 hrs.)
- THE /MUS 496 Seminar in Musical Theatre (3 hrs.)
- THE 498 Honors Thesis (3 hrs.)
- THE 499 Research in Theatre (1-3 hrs.)
- THE 130-142 Theatre Practicum (1-3 hrs.)
- DAT 430 Selected Topics in Dance and Theatre
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K-12 Teacher Licensure--80 hours
The K-12 Teaching Licensure in Theatre is designed for those students who wish to pursue the teaching of theatre as a profession. This program prepares students for licensure by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to teach theatre in grades K-12.
PSY 210/310 Developmental Psychology (3 hrs.)
PSY 312 Psychology of Exceptional Individuals (3 hrs.)
SOC 335 American Ethnic Relations (3 hrs.)
THE 114 Introduction to Theatre (3 hrs.)
THE 224 Acting I (3 hrs.)
THE 245 Stagecrafts (3 hrs.)
THE 214 Creative Dramatics (3 hrs.)
THE 246 Lighting and Sound (3 hrs.)
THE 247 Costume and Makeup (3 hrs.)
THE 316 Theatre History I (3 hrs.)
THE 317 Theatre History II (3 hrs.)
THE 370 Playwriting (3 hrs.)
THE 350, ENG 355, or 356 Modern Drama/Shakespeare (3 hrs.)
THE 425 Directing (3 hrs.)
THE 490 Project: Area of Specialization (1-3 hrs.)
THE /MUS 496 Seminar in Musical Theatre (3 hrs.)
THE 150 Voice and Articulation (3 hrs.)
COM 330 Introduction to Video Production (3 hrs.)
DAN 159 Movement Improvisation (2 hrs.)
THE 137 Stage Management Practicum (1 hr.)
THE 130 Performance Practicum (1 hr.)
THE 141 Publicity & Box Office Practicum (1 hr.)
EDU 232 Foundations of American Education (3 hrs.)
EDU 234 Educational Psychology (3 hrs.)
EDU 467 The Secondary School (3 hrs.)
EDU 450 Reading in the Content Area ( 1 hr.)
EDU 241 Intro to Instructional Media ( 1 hr.)
EDU 255 Literature in Elementary School (2 hrs.)
EDU 438 Field Exp. Middle & Secondary ( 1 hr.)
EDU 490 Observation & Directed Teaching (6 hrs.)
THE 735 Methods of Teaching Theatre K-12 (3 hrs.)
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Musical Theatre Concentration-- Core theatre major +18 hrs.
The Concentration in Musical Theatre is designed to develop the range of knowledge and skills expected of those working towards an interdisciplinary focus in musical theatre. In addition to the 39 hour core requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in theatre, students who complete the Musical Theatre concentration will take 18 additional credit hours.
MUS 100, 101 Theory (6 hrs.)
MUS 150, 151 Ear-training (2 hrs.)
MUS 154, 254 Voice (6 hrs.)
MUS 040, 140 or MUA 044, 144 Piano (1 hr.)
DAN 251, 351, or 451 DAN 251, 351,or 451 (1 hr.)
DAN 253, 353, or 453 Modern, II, III, IV (1 hr.)
DAN 254, 354, or 454 Jazz II, III, or IV (1 hr.)
MUS/THE 496 Musical Theatre Seminar (3 hrs.)
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THE 114 Introduction to Theatre (3 hrs.)
Approved Courses in Theatre (15 hrs.)
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For specific information on theatre courses offered at Meredith, visit our academic catalogue.
