Middle Tennessee State University
BS in TheatreMurfreesboro, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
Theatre majors at MTSU take center stage with hands-on production responsibilities in the theatre's main season. Students enter a comprehensive program that includes all areas of performance and design/technology, theatre in education, and dance. Theory and instruction are infused with a carefully crafted progression of hands-on experience and training. The 1,000-seat Tucker Theatre underwent extensive renovation in 2010, and the Anderson Studio Theatre provides space for student-produced performances. Students use state-of-the-art lighting, costuming, and scenery equipment both in and out of the classroom.
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Curriculum
Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.
All students pursuing a major within this department must complete the General Education requirements. The following is a suggested pattern of study; however, consultation with the assigned advisor is necessary before each registration.
Freshman
- ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
- ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
- Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
- Mathematics 3 credit hours
- THEA 1015 - Acting I 3 credit hours
- THEA 2000 - First Year Seminar in Theatre 2 credit hours
- THEA 2100 - Introduction to Production Practices 3 credit hours
- THEA 2900 - Production Practices Lab 1 credit hour
- THEA 3820 - Script Analysis 3 credit hours
- THEA 3050 - Theatrical Design Concepts 3 credit hours or
- THEA 3100 - Make-Up Techniques for Performers 3 credit hours or
- THEA 3200 - Introduction to Costume for Arts and Entertainment 3 credit hours or
- THEA 3400 - Lighting for Arts and Entertainment I 3 credit hours or
- THEA 3810 - Stage Management 3 credit hours
Subtotal: 31 Hours
Sophomore
- ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) or
- ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) or
- HUM 2610 - World Literatures 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
- Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
- Theatre cognate courses 6 credit hours
- COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours (Comm)
- THEA 3700 - Fundamentals of Play Directing 3 credit hours
- THEA 4900 - Production Practicum 1 credit hour
- THEA 3050 - Theatrical Design Concepts 3 credit hours or
- THEA 3100 - Make-Up Techniques for Performers 3 credit hours or
- THEA 3200 - Introduction to Costume for Arts and Entertainment 3 credit hours or
- THEA 3400 - Lighting for Arts and Entertainment I 3 credit hours or
- THEA 3810 - Stage Management 3 credit hours
Choose 6 hours from:
- HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours
- HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours
- HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours
- HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I 3 credit hours
- HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II 3 credit hours
Subtotal: 32 Hours
Junior
- THEA 4800 - Theatre History I: Greek Period to Restoration 3 credit hours
- THEA 4810 - Theatre History II: Restoration to Present 3 credit hours
- Theatre cognate 9 credit hours
- Electives 9 credit hours
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
- Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
Subtotal: 30 Hours
Senior
- THEA 4900 - Production Practicum 1 credit hour
- THEA 4990 - Senior Seminar in Theatre 1 credit hour
- Theatre cognate 9 credit hours
- Electives 16 credit hours
Subtotal: 27 Hours
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Career Opportunities
Theatre majors are well trained for many careers, with graduates finding opportunities in professional or educational theatre, the entertainment industry, and related fields.