Contemporary Theater Studies, B.A.

Shepherd University offers a program in Contemporary Theater Studies leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree.

The purpose of the program is to:

expose students to the significant theories, trends, and principles that contribute to practices in the contemporary theatre field.
teach students to think and work conceptually, while mastering the technical skills necessary to translate those concepts into making, supporting, and enjoying theatre.
prepare students to be empathetic, collaborative, passionate, and transformative art makers, mastering professional practices and sustaining an understanding of needs and trends in theatre and other creative fields.

Curriculum for a Major in Contemporary Theater Studies

In addition to the Core Curriculum and the requirements for the major and minor, students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts must satisfy the B.A. Foreign Language Requirement .

Total Hours required for a Contemporary Theater Studies Major, 58 Hours:

Major Requirements, 37 Hours:

ART 103 - Introduction to the Visual Arts (3 cr)
MUSC 111 - Introduction to Music (3 cr)
OR MUSC 312 - World Music (3 cr)
THEA 100 - Introduction to Contemporary Theater Context (1cr)
THEA 203 - Acting I (3 cr)
THEA 204 - Introduction to Theater (3 cr)
THEA 205 - Theater Technology (3 cr)
THEA 206 - Script Analysis (3cr)
THEA 207 - Theater Practice (3cr) (May present a total of 6 credits to the major).
THEA 309 - Directing I (3 cr)
THEA 312 - Acting Studio I (3 cr)
OR 3 additional credits of THEA 207 .
THEA 341 - History of the Theater (3 cr)
THEA 342 - Contemporary Theater History (3cr)
OR THEA 343 - History of Theater II (3cr)
THEA 490 - Theater Capstone (3cr)

Restricted Elective Courses, 21 Hours:

At least 15 of the required 21 restricted elective credits must be chosen from upper-division (300-400 level) coursework.

ART 115 - Drawing I (3 cr)
ART 230 - Painting I (3 cr)
ART 250 - Sculptural Forms (3cr)
ENGL 363 - Modern Dramatic Literature (3 cr)
ENGL 421 - Shakespeare (3 cr)
ENGL 474 - Creative Writing: Drama (3 cr)
MUSC 360 - Movement for Singers (1cr)
THEA 200 - CATF Internship I (1-6cr) Offered each summer during the CATF season.
THEA 202 - Introduction to Playwriting (3cr)
THEA 300 - CATF Internship II (1-6cr) Offered each summer during the CATF season.
THEA 302 - Playwriting II (3cr)
THEA 303 - Designing New Works (3cr)
THEA 307 - Advanced Theater Practice (1-6cr) Only 3 credits of THEA 307 can be applied to the restricted elective requirement.
THEA 310 - Production (3 cr) - offered each summer for external internship credit.
THEA 311 - Directing II (3 cr)
THEA 312 - Acting Studio I (3 cr)
THEA 314 - Acting II (3 cr)
THEA 316 - Advanced Acting Studio (3 cr)
THEA 324 - Black Theater Survey (3cr)
THEA 326 - Queer Theater Survey (3cr)
THEA 328 - Women in Theater Survey (3cr)
THEA 340 - Stage Management (3 cr)
THEA 342 - Contemporary Theater History (3cr)
THEA 343 - History of Theater II (3cr)
THEA 346 - Theater Design (3 cr)
THEA 360 - Arts Management (3cr)
THEA 480 - Individualized Study in Theater (3cr)
THEA 499 - Special Topics (3cr) - up to 6cr of THEA 499 can be applied to the restricted elective requirement.

Four-Year Course Progression

**Contemporary Theater Studies, B.A. General**
FALL		FIRST YEAR		SPRING		FIRST YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
THEA 100	1	Introduction to Contemporary Theater Context	1	THEA 203		Acting I	3
THEA 204	3	Introduction to Theater	3	THEA 205		Theater Technology	3
ART 103		Introduction to the Visual Arts	3	ENGL 215		The Art of Literature	3
THEA 207		Theater Practice II	1-3	THEA 207		Theater Practice	1-3
Core Curriculum	1	Mathematics (MA)	3	Core Curriculum	1	History	3
Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 101 (or Foreign Language)	3	Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 102 (or Foreign Language)	3
		TOTAL	14-16			TOTAL	16-18

FALL		SECOND YEAR		SPRING		SECOND YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
ART 300		Research Methods for the Arts	3	THEA 309		Directing I	3
MUSC 111 or 312		Introduction to Music or World Music (GL or MD)	3	THEA 341		History of the Theater (writing in the major)	3
THEA Elective		ART, ENGL, or THEA	1-3	THEA Elective		ART, ENGL, or THEA	3
THEA 307		Advanced Theater Practice	3	THEA 307		Advanced Theater Practice	1-3
Core Curriculum	2	Sciences (LS) (or Foreign Language)	3-4	Core Curriculum	2	Sciences (LS) (or Foreign Language)	3-4
		TOTAL	15-16			TOTAL	15-16

FALL		THIRD YEAR		SPRING		THIRD YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
THEA Elective		ART, ENGL, or THEA	3	THEA Elective		ART, ENGL, or THEA	3
THEA Elective		ART, ENGL, or THEA	3	THEA Elective		ART, ENGL, or THEA	3
THEA 310		Production	3	THEA 3xx		Advanced Study Practice	3
Core Curriculum	2	Sciences (LS) (or Foreign Language)	3-4	Core Curriculum	2	Sciences (LS) (or Foreign Language)	3-4
Core Curriculum	2	Social Sciences (GL-MD)	3	Core Curriculum	2	Wellness (WE)	3
		TOTAL	15-16			TOTAL	15-16

FALL		FOURTH YEAR		SPRING		FOURTH YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
THEA Elective		ART, ENGL, or THEA	3	THEA Elective		ART, ENGL, or THEA	1
THEA 3xx		Advanced Study Practice	3	THEA 490		Theater Capstone	3
Core Curriculum	2	Social Sciences (GL, CK or MD)	3	Core Curriculum	2	Social Sciences (GL-CK)	3
Elective		Elective	3	Elective		Elective	3
Elective		Elective	3	Elective		Elective	3
		TOTAL	15			TOTAL	15

September 12, 2017						DEGREE TOTAL	120

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