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Major in Theatre
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree
CIP50.0501
University Studies Requirements...............................41-47 hrs
Core Courses................................................................34 hrs
THD098 Theatre Attendance and Assembly
THD099 Transitions
THD111 Acting I
THD120 Play Analysis
THD221 Performance Theory
THD240 Theatre Production
THD241 Theatrical Makeup
THD250 Basic Theatre Design
THD310 Acting II
THD392 Professional Theatre Engagement
THD430 Directing I
THD465 Directing II
and one course chosen from the following:
THD341 Advanced Theatrical Makeup
THD350 Scene Design
THD351 Lighting Design
THD352 Costume Design
THD358 Sound Design
Required Limited Electives................................24
Foundation of Theatre
choose six hours from the following:
THD103 Foundations of Theatre
THD220 Creative Dramatics
THD225 Children's Theatre Touring Company
THD260 Music Theatre Dance I
THD262 Jazz Dance I
THD320 Playwriting
THD322 International Studies in Theatre
THD330 Theatre Management and Leadership
THD360 Music Theatre Dance II
THD362 Jazz Dance II
Acting/Directing
choose six hours from the following:
THD110 Movement for the Actor
THD210 Voice for Performance
THD312 Advanced Movement for Actors
THD346 Acting Shakespeare
THD400 Special Topics
THD401 Special Topics in Performance
THD410 Acting III
THD590 Directed Independent Study in Theatre Arts
Design/Technical Theatre
Choose six hours from the following:
THD230 Stage Management
THD341 Advanced Theatrical Makeup*
THD348 Advanced Costume Construction
THD349 Advanced Stagecraft
THD350 Scene Design*
THD351 Lighting Design*
THD352 Costume Design*
THD358 Sound Design*
THD402 Special Topics in Technical Theatre
THD590 Directed Independent Study in Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Literature Courses
choose six hours from the following:
THD420 Theatre History and Literature I
THD421 Theatre History and Literature II
THD422 Contemporary Theatre
THD466 Theatre Literature
Required Minor............................................................21-24 hrs
Total Curriculum Requirements...................................120 hrs
*Choose courses not taken as part of core.
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.