Students may:
- Major in Theatre
- Minor in Theatre
- Major in Theatre with Certification to Teach K-12 Students
Theatre Major Requirements
11 courses (33 credits)
Meet with Prof. Lynne Porter or Dr. Sean Edgecomb 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.
Participate in Theatre Fairfield productions, earning at least 8 practicum credits
Theatre Minor Requirements
6 courses (18 credits)
Meet with Prof. Lynne Porter or Dr. Sean Edgecomb 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.
Participate in Theatre Fairfield productions, earning at least 5 practicum credits
Pathway to Certification to Teach Theatre
to K-12 Students
Meet with Prof. Lynne Porter or Dr. Sean Edgecomb for advising.
1. Double-major in a discipline taught in the K-12 system (English, modern language, history, math, etc.)
2. Double-major in theatre, ensuring that you take the following:
At least one acting course:
- THTR 1030 Acting I
- THTR 1137 Acting for the Camera
- THTR 2230 Advanced Acting
At least one theatre technology course:
- THTR 1150 Entertainment Technology
- THTR 1152 Costume Construction
At least one theatre design course:
- THTR 1155 Design for Stage & Screen
- THTR 2253 Costume Design
- THTR 2288 Scene Design
At least one theatre history course:
- THTR 1111 World Theatre I
- THTR 1112 World Theatre II
At least one dramatic literature/theory course:
- THTR 1250 American Drama
- THTR 1200 American Women Playwrights
- THTR XXXX Queer Theatre & Performance
At least one Shakespeare course:
- ENGL 1410 Imagining Shakespeare
- ENGL 2013 Shakespeare I
- ENGL 2014 Shakespeare II
At least one script-writing course:
- ENGL 1804 Creative Writing Drama
- FTMA 1120 Screenwriting
At least one dance course:
- THTR XXXX Exploring Dance
- THTR 1135 Modern & Contemporary Dance
- THTR 1138 Folk & Social Dance
MUSC 3928 Private Lessons: Voice
THTR 2210 Theatre in Production, from Page to Stage
THTR 3240 Directing
THTR 4000 Teaching Methodologies in Theatre Education
THTR 4005 Curriculum Development in Theatre Education
Participate in Theatre Fairfield productions, earning at least 8 practicum credits
3. Minor in Education
4. Study for a fifth year,
culminating in a
Masters in Education degree.
