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 hours
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 130–142 Theatre Practica (at least three different areas) (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 Modern Drama or ENG 355 or 356 Shakespeare (3 hrs.)
THE 425 Directing (3 hrs.)
THE 490 Area of Specialization (1–3 hrs.)
Electives (choose 12 hrs. from the following list)
- DAT 430 Selected Topics in Dance and Theatre (3 hrs.)
- THE 130-142 Theatre Practica (areas of study to be determined in consultation with major advisor) (1–3 hrs.)
- 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 496 Seminar in Musical Theatre (3 hrs.)
- THE 498 Honors Thesis (3 hrs.)
- THE 499 Research in Theatre (1–3 hrs.)
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K–12 Licensure in Theatre—77–80 hrs.
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 will result in licensure by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to teach theatre in grades K–12.
The general education requirements of the College which must include these specific courses in the following areas:
Behavioral and Social Sciences 9 hours
PSY 210 Developmental Psychology (3 hrs.) or
PSY 310 Child and Adolescent Development (3 hrs.)
PSY 312 Psychology of Exceptional Individuals (3 hrs.)
SOC 335 American Ethnic Relations (3 hrs.)
Theatre Licensure Requirements (K–12) 48–50 hours
DAN 159 Movement Improvisation (2 hrs.)
THE 114 Introduction to Theatre (3 hrs.)
THE 130 Performance Practicum (1 hr.)
THE 137 Stage Management Practicum (1 hr.)
THE 141 Publicity & Box Office Practicum (1 hr.)
THE 150 Voice and Articulation (3 hrs.)
THE 214 Creative Dramatics (3 hrs.)
THE 224 Acting I (3 hrs.)
THE 245 Stagecraft (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 350 Modern Drama or ENG 355 or 356 Shakespeare (3 hrs.)
THE 370 Playwriting (3 hrs.)
THE 425 Directing (3 hrs.)
THE 490 Project: Area of Specialization (1–3 hrs.)
THE 496 Seminar in Musical Theatre (3 hrs.)
Professional Education Courses 24 hours
EDU 232 Foundations of American Education (3 hrs.)
EDU 234 Educational Psychology (3 hrs.)
EDU 241 Intro to Instructional Media Materials (1 hr.)
EDU 255 Literature Literature for Children and Early Adolescents (2 hrs.)
EDU 440 Seminar in Education (1 hr.)
EDU 450 Reading in the Content Area (1 hr.)
EDU 467 The Secondary School (3 hrs.)
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 hours
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.
DAN 251, 351, or 451 (Ballet II, III, or IV) (1 hr.)
DAN 253, 353, or 453 (Modern II, III or IV) (1 hr.)
DAN 254, 354, or 454 (Jazz II, III, or IV) (1 hr.)
MUS 100, 101 Theory (6 hrs.)
MUS 150, 151 Ear-Training (2 hrs.)
MUS 154, 254 Voice (6 hrs.)
Piano study chosen from the following (1 hr.)
MUA 040 Beginning Class Piano (1 hr.)
MUA 140 Elementary Key Board (1 hr.)
MUA 044 Preparatory Piano (1–4 hrs.)
MUA 144 Piano I (1–4 hrs.)
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THE 114 Introduction to Theatre (3 hrs.)
Approved Courses in Theatre (15 hrs.)
For specific information on theatre courses offered at Meredith, visit our academic catalogue.
Meredith College also offers an interdisciplinary minor in Arts Management.
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