Jan 15, 2026

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Theatre Arts: Drama - Design/Technology, B.F.A.

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This major is administered by the School of Performing Arts .

Choose this option if you wish to pursue intensive training in design/technology in order to become a theatre professional.

Consists of 78 credits.

General courses

THEA 146 - Introduction to Theatre Technology 3 cr.
THEA 160 - Introduction to Acting 3 cr.
THEA 162 - Script Analysis 3 cr.
THEA 375 - Directing I 3 cr.

Design/Tech required

THEA 149 - Introduction to Theatrical Design 3 cr.
THEA 241 - Scene Design I 3 cr.
THEA 242 - Lighting Design I 3 cr.
THEA 243 - Costume Design I 3 cr.
THEA 244 - Makeup Design 3 cr.
THEA 345 - Theatrical Rendering 3 cr.
THEA 347 - Computer-Aided Design for the Stage 3 cr.
THEA 445 - Scene Painting 3 cr.
THEA 448 - Costume Crafts 3 cr.

Design/Tech structured electives, 15 credits

Choose from:

THEA 245 - Properties Design 3 cr.
THEA 248 - Costume Construction Techniques 3 cr.
THEA 341 - Scene Design II 3 cr.
THEA 342 - Lighting Design II 3 cr.
THEA 343 - Costume Design II 3 cr.
THEA 346 - Stage Management 3 cr.
THEA 348 - Pattern Drafting 3 cr.
THEA 349 - Theatrical Sound Design 3 cr.
THEA 399 - Directed Study 1-6 cr.
THEA 446 - Technical Production 3 cr.
THEA 449 - Seminar in Technical Theatre 3 cr.
THEA 492 - Theatre Internship 1-6 cr.

Electives, 12 credits

12 credits approved by your adviser. Up to 3 elective credits may be from:

THEA 226 - Theatre Practicum I 0-1 cr.
THEA 426 - Theatre Practicum II 0-1 cr.

Practicum

See description .

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