Our
Program
Our mission is to
provide students with the tools necessary to prepare
for careers as theatre educators, professional practitioners,
or to continue their studies on the graduate level.
Our goal is to provide
our students with meaningful experiences that promote
the understanding of theatre as medium of expression
and collaboration. We give students the opportunity
for creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
and exploration in an environment that values artistic
integrity, understands failure as well as success,
and respects the viewpoints of others in the encouragement
of artistic truth. Our extensive season serves not
only as a training lab for our students, but also
enhances the cultural and aesthetic experience of
our campus and is a major cultural resource for
the residents of south Texas.
General
Requirements
Theatre majors must meet
all general University and College Graduation requirements,
including Computer Literature and University Core
Curriculum Program First Year Seminars, unless specifically
exempt. It is critical for all Theatre majors to
meet with their academic advisor prior to registering
each semester.
TAMU-CC
Degree Requirements - 2004-2005 Catalog
TAMU-CC
Core Curriculum Program
Theatre Core Courses: Required for all Majors
| THEA 1100 |
Theatre Practicum: Front of House |
1 hr. |
| THEA 1101 |
Theatre Practicum: Production |
1 hr. |
| THEA 1371 |
Costume Construction |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 1352 |
Acting I |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 2310 |
Script Analysis |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 2370 |
Theatre Stagecraft |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3350 |
Stage Management |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3370 |
Theatre History I |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3371 |
Theatre History II |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4100 |
Senior Seminar |
1 hr. |
| THEA 4200 |
Senior Capstone |
2 hr. |
| THEA 4360 |
Stage Direction 1 |
3 hrs. |
| |
|
29 hrs. |
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B.A.
in Theatre: Acting/Directing Focus - Degree Requirements
(25 required credit hour core, 3 credit hours in
electives)
The following courses are required as the core in
Acting/Directing:
| THEA 1102 |
Theatre Practicum: Performance |
1 hr. |
| THEA 1342 |
Voice and Diction |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 1370 |
Stage Makeup |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 2352 |
Acting II |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3340 |
Audition Preparation |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3300 |
Movement for Actors |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3375 |
Acting III: Period Styles |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3385 |
Musical Theatre |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4361 |
Directing II |
3 hrs. |
| |
|
25 hrs. |
Required Electives - select one of the following -
3 hrs.:
| THEA 4365 |
Costume Design |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4370 |
Set Design |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4375 |
Lighting Design |
3 hrs. |
| |
|
3 hrs. |
Total Hours for B.A. in Theatre: Acting?direction
Focus: 57
hrs.
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B.A. in Theatre: Design/Tech
Focus - Degree Requirements
(22 required credit hour core, 6credit hours in
electives)
The following courses are required as the core in
Design/Tech:
| THEA 1370 |
Stage Makeup |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 2373 |
Principles of Design |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3365 |
The Design and Technical Portfolio |
1 hr. |
| THEA 3382 |
Drafting and Computer Aided Design
for the Stage |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4365 |
Costume Design |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4370 |
Set Design |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4375 |
Lighting Design |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4380 |
Advanced Stage Makeup |
3 hrs. |
| |
|
22 hrs. |
Required Electives - select two of the following -
6 hrs.:
| THEA 4333 |
Technical Direction |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3532 |
Stage Rendering/Drafting |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4515 |
Theatre Technologies |
3 hrs. |
| |
|
6 hrs. |
Total Hours for B.A. in Theatre: Acting?direction
Focus: 57
hrs.
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Teacher Certification in
Theatre Arts Requirements
All students seeking
certification in Theatre Arts should select a Theatre
faculty advisor to help them choose appropriate courses
and co-curricular activities. Students certifying
to teach in Theatre will be required to perform in
at least one University Theatre performance and to
work design/technical crew in at least one production.
A student may receive course credit for working on
a University Theatre production.
For information on required
professional development courses and other teacher
certification requirements, please see the College
of Education section of this catalog. Students should
also consult the Certification Office of the College
of Education for complete and current information
about teacher certification requirements.
To qualify to take the
TExES (Texas Exams of Educator Standards), in the
field of Theatre, students must meet the following
criteria:
-
Make pre-specified acceptable scores on TExES practice
tests,
or departmental equivalent, and participate in practice
test review
and analysis session.
-
Provide official permit with signature of Program
Coordinator or
designated person for each teaching field on the student’s
certification plan. Students must also qualify to
take the
Professional Development TExES.
Requirements leading to teacher certification
in Theatre Arts:
| THEA 1100 |
Theatre Practicum: Front of House |
1 hr. |
| THEA 1101 |
Theatre Practicum: Production |
1 hr. |
| THEA 1102 |
Theatre Practicum: Performance |
1 hr. |
| THEA 1342 |
Voice and Diction |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 1352 |
Acting I |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 1372 |
Costume Construction |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 2310 |
Script Analysis |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 2352 |
Acting II |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 2370 |
Stagecraft |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3300 |
Movement for Actors |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3302 |
Creative Dramatics |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3303 |
Theatre in Public Schools |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3340 |
Audition Preparation |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3350 |
Stage Management |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3370 |
Theatre History I |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3371 |
Theatre History II |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3375 |
Acting III: Period Styles |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3385 |
Musical Theatre |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4360 |
Stage Direction I |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4361 |
Stage Direction II |
3 hrs. |
Choose any one course from the following:
| THEA 4365 |
Costume Design |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4370 |
Set Design |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4375 |
Lighting Design |
3 hrs. |
| |
|
3 hrs. |
Total Hours for Teacher Certification in Theatre Arts: 57
hrs.
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Minor in Theatre
The minor is designed
for students who wish to pursue the study of theatre.
It is also recommended for students who wish to study
in the performing arts, but who plan to major in another
field. The Theatre minor consists of a minimum 20
semester hours of Theatre, including 12 upper-level
hours.
Students who select
this minor must consult with the Faculty Advisor to
the Theatre Minor prior to completing 6 semester hours
of course work listed in the program. The minor plan
must be filed with the Academic Advisor in the College
of Arts and Humanities and certified prior to application
for graduation by the Dean of the College in which
the major study is awarded.
Required Courses for the Minor:
| THEA 1100 |
Theatre Practicum: Front of House |
1 hr. |
| THEA 1101 |
Theatre Practicum: Production |
1 hr. |
| THEA 1352 |
Acting I |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 2310 |
Script Analysis |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 2370 |
Theatre Stagecraft |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3350 |
Stage Management |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3370 |
Theatre History I |
3 hrs. |
| OR |
|
|
| THEA 3371 |
Theatre History II |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4360 |
Stage Direction 1 |
3 hrs. |
| |
|
20 hrs. |
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Minor in
Theatre for Youth
The
Minor in Theatre for Youth is designed for the emerging
theatre professional and for those seeking teacher
certification. Those seeking a degree in communication
or in theatre will find that a Minor in Theatre
for Youth may increase their employment potential
in a competitive workplace. The Theatre for Youth
minor consists of a minimum 20 semester hours of
Theatre, including 12 upper-level hours.
Students who select
this minor must consult with the faculty advisor
to the Theatre for Youth minor prior to completing
6 semester hours of course work listed in the program.
The minor plan must be filed with the Academic Advisor
in the College of Arts and Humanities and certified
prior to application for graduation by the Dean
of the College in which the major study is awarded.
Required Courses for the Theatre for Youth
minor:
| THEA 1101 |
Theatre Practicum: Production |
1 hr. |
| THEA 3301 |
Theatre for Youth |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3302 |
Creative Dramatics |
3 hrs. |
| |
|
7 hrs. |
Electives - Choose 4 courses from the following:
| THEA 1352 |
Fundamentals of Acting |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 1342 |
Costume Design |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 3300 |
Movement for Actors |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4323 |
Oral Interpretation of Children's Lit. |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4360 |
Stage Direction I |
3 hrs. |
| |
|
12 hrs. |
Recommended Electives - Choose 1 of the following:
| THEA 2370 |
Theatre Stagecraft |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4365 |
Costume Design |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4370 |
Set Design |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4372 |
Theatre Practicum |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4375 |
Lighting Design |
3 hrs. |
| THEA 4380 |
Advanced Stage Makeup |
3 hrs. |
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