Theatre Major/Minor

Theatre Major/Minor

Theatre Major Requirements

11 courses (33 credits)

Meet with Prof. Porter for advising.


THTR 1011 Exploring Theatre 

THTR 1030 Acting I   

THTR 1155 Design for Stage & Screen


THTR 1150 Entertainment Technology 

or

THTR 1152 Costume Construction for Stage & Screen


THTR 1111 Great Theatre of the World: Sophocles, Shoguns, and Shakespeare

or

THTR 1112 Great Theatre of the World: Henrik, Hanuman, and Hamilton


THTR 4999 Theatre Capstone 


PLUS five other courses from the following. You may take more than five! 


Performance Courses:

  • THTR 1237  Acting for the Camera
  • THTR 2215 American Musical Theatre 
  • THTR 2230 Advanced Acting
  • THTR 3240 Directing


Design and Technology Courses:

  • THTR 1150 Entertainment Technology
  • THTR 1152 Costume Construction for Stage & Screen
  • THTR 1154 Theatrical Makeup for Stage & Screen 
  • THTR 1158 Scene Painting
  • THTR 2253 Costume Design 
  • THTR 2256 Stage Lighting 
  • THTR 2288 Scene Design 


Theatre History, Literature, and Playwrighting:

  • THTR 1111 Great Theatre of the World: Sophocles, Shoguns, and Shakespeare
  • THTR 1112 Great Theatre of the World: Henrik, Hanuman, and Hamilton
  • THTR 2900 Special Topic: Queer Theatre
  • ENGL/THTR 1250 American Drama 
  • ENGL/THTR 1200 American Women Playwrights 
  • AHST/THTR 2250 Fashion Forward: A History of Dress in Global Context
  • ENGL 2040 Creative Writing: Drama


Arts Administration:

  • THTR 1106 Theatre Management 


For Advanced Students:

  • THTR 2210 Theatre in Production
  • THTR 2900 Special Topics 
  • THTR 3980 Internship
  • THTR 3990 Independent Study

Up to 2 theatre courses in London may be used in this category. Consult with your advisor when choosing your London schedule.


PLUS participation in the majority of Theatre Fairfield productions every season.



Theatre Minor Curriculum

6 courses (18 credits)

Meet with Prof. Porter for advising.


THTR 1011 Exploring Theatre 

THTR 1030 Acting I                                                             

THTR 1155 Design for Stage & Screen                                                      


THTR 1150 Entertainment Technology                               

or

THTR 1153 Costume Construction for Stage & Screen                                       


THTR 1111 Great Theatre of the World: Sophocles, Shoguns, and Shakespeare

or

THTR 1112 Great Theatre of the World: Henrik, Hanuman, and Hamilton


PLUS at least one other course from the following.  You may take more than one!


Performance Courses:

  • THTR 1237  Acting for the Camera
  • THTR 2215 American Musical Theatre 
  • THTR 2230 Advanced Acting
  • THTR 3240 Directing


Design and Technology Courses:

  • THTR 1150 Entertainment Technology
  • THTR 1152 Costume Construction for Stage & Screen
  • THTR 1154 Theatrical Makeup for Stage & Screen 
  • THTR 1158 Scene Painting
  • THTR 2253 Costume Design 
  • THTR 2256 Stage Lighting 
  • THTR 2288 Scene Design 


Theatre History, Literature, and Playwrighting:

  • THTR 1111 Great Theatre of the World: Sophocles, Shoguns, and Shakespeare
  • THTR 1112 Great Theatre of the World: Henrik, Hanuman, and Hamilton
  • THTR 2900 Special Topic: Queer Theatre
  • ENGL/THTR 1250 American Drama 
  • ENGL/THTR 1200 American Women Playwrights 
  • AHST/THTR 2250 Fashion Forward: A History of Dress in Global Context
  • ENGL 2040 Creative Writing: Drama


Arts Administration:

  • THTR 1106 Theatre Management 


For Advanced Students:

  • THTR 2210 Theatre in Production
  • THTR 2900 Special Topics 
  • THTR 3980 Internship
  • THTR 3990 Independent Study


Up to 1 theatre course in London may be used in this category.  Consult with your advisor when choosing your London schedule.


PLUS participation in at least half of Theatre Fairfield productions every season.


Going to Fairfield University
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