Theatre B.A.
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
College of Arts and Media
Degree Specific Credits: 43-45
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2019-2020
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Core | 18 | |
Required Courses | ||
Shop Experience I | ||
| Upper-Division Core | 10 | |
Required Courses | ||
Senior Project | ||
| Advising Tracks | 15-17 | |
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Track | ||
Theatre Education Endorsement Preparation Track | ||
| Total Hours | 43-45 | |
Lower-Division Core
Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 18 total credits required.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| THTR 102A | Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 103 | Introd to House Management | 1 |
| THTR 106 | Theat Prod I: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 202 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| THTR 206 | Theat Prod II: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 220 | Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 235L | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Shop Experience I
Note: Students may select one of the following sections:
- Scene Shop
- Costume Shop
- Light Shop
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| THTR 107A | Theat Prod I: Constr Crew | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Core
Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 10 total credits required.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| THTR 330H | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 331Y | Theatre History II | 3 |
| THTR 375 | Directing I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Senior Project
Note: This course must be taken during student's final semester.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| THTR 499 | Senior Project (take during final semester) | 1 |
| Total Hours | 1 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Track
Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 15 total credits required.
Shop Experience II
- Students may select one of the following sections:
- Scene Shop
- Costume Shop
- Light Shop
- Students must take different shop section than the one taken for the lower-division core requirement.
- This is an advising track only and not an official program as recognized by the University of Montana (UM) or the Montana University System. This information will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publication. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| THTR 107A | Theat Prod I: Constr Crew | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Focus Area (acting, costumes, literature/history, scenery, etc.)
Note: Art, Dance, Media Arts, Music, and/or Theatre courses may count toward these required electives with approval from advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 12 credits in the following areas: | 12 | |
Art (ART) | ||
Art History (ARTH) | ||
Dance (DANC) | ||
Media Arts (MAR or MART) | ||
Music (MUSI, MUSE, or MUST) | ||
Theatre (THTR) | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Theatre Education Endorsement Track
Notes:
- This teaching track contains different/additional course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete the teaching track of a major in a teaching content area plus the Teacher Education Program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of the teaching track of a major or minor in that content area.
- To complete this teaching track, you need to contact the Teaching and Learning Department. You do not fill out a major/minor form for graduation or the major/minor/concentration section of the major change form. Approvals for this track must come from the Teaching and Learning Department.
- Tracks will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publications. They are used for advising purposes only. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
- This major does not qualify as a single field endorsement. Individuals must complete the teaching track of a second major or minor in another teaching content area. The demand in Montana high schools for teaching of courses in this field is limited. The required second endorsement should be in a field in high demand.
Theatre Education Endorsement Track Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| THTR 210 | Voice & Speech I | 3 |
| THTR 221 | Acting II | 3 |
| THTR 320 | Acting III | 3 |
| THTR 370 | Stage Management I | 2 |
| THTR 371 | Stage Mgmt Pract I | 1-3 |
| THTR 439 | Methods of Teaching Theatre | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15-17 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Secondary Teaching Licensure
Note: For endorsement to teach Theatre, a student also must gain admission to the Teacher Education Program and meet all the requirements for secondary teaching licensure. For more information, see the Teaching and Learning Department.