Major in Theatre

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP50.0501

ACCREDITED BY: National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

University Studies Requirements (38-44 hours)

(See Academic Degrees and Programs .)

Core Courses (44 hours)

• THD 100T Transitions
• THD 103 Theatre Foundations
• THD 106 Theatre Attendance and Assembly
• THD 110 Movement for the Actor
• THD 111 Acting I
• THD 120 Play Analysis
• THD 140 Stagecraft
• THD 142 Costume Construction
• THD 210 Voice and Diction
• THD 221 Performance Theory
• THD 250 Basic Theatre Design
• THD 263 Theatre History and Literature I
• THD 264 Theatre History and Literature II
• THD 430 Directing I
• and one course chosen from the following:
  • THD 350 Scene Design
  • THD 351 Lighting Design
  • THD 352 Costume Design

Required THD Electives (11-17 hours)
Choose from the following courses. No more than three hours from the 200-level courses will be counted towards graduation. Courses not chosen from THD 350, 351, or 352 above as Core Courses are eligible for use as THD electives.

• THD 220 Creative Drama
• THD 225 Children’s Theatre Touring Company
• THD 230 Stage Management
• THD 241 Theatrical Makeup
• THD 260 Music Theatre Dance I
• THD 262 Jazz Dance I
• THD 270 Stage Combat
• THD 310 Acting II
• THD 312 Advanced Movement for Actors
• THD 320 Playwriting
• THD 322 International Studies in Theatre
• THD 330 Theatre Management and Leadership
• THD 341 Advanced Theatrical Makeup
• THD 346 Acting Shakespeare
• THD 358 Sound Design for the Theatre
• THD 360 Music Theatre Dance II
• THD 362 Jazz Dance II
• THD 392 Professional Engagement
• THD 400 Special Topics
• THD 410 Acting III
• THD 422 Contemporary Theatre
• THD 465 Directing II
• THD 466 Theatre Literature
• THD 590 Directed Independent Study in Theatre Arts

Required Minor (21 hours)

The requirements listed above are an example of what is applicable to most students entering Murray State University at the present time. Criteria as they may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the Undergraduate Bulletin applicable at the time of the student enrollment.