The B.A. in Theatre prepares students to apply skills in professional, semi-professional, community and recreational theatre and in many related fields including public relations, advertising, media professions, and entertainment.  The degree prepares students in fundamental core coursework and offers flexibility through elective coursework to acquire knowledge and skills in a student’s interest area. Practical work in theatrical production is required to allow students to demonstrate the ability to apply concepts in coursework. Theatre is part of Washburn University’s College of Arts and Sciences and serves students, the University and the community in their scholarly and creative work.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a B.A. in Theatre are expected to have acquired skills in Performance, Theatre Technology, and Theatre history, literature and criticism. Students will be able to:

• Demonstrate acquired skills in vocal expression, interpretation and performance.
• Demonstrate acquired conceptual skills in theatre aesthetics, design/technology, construction and execution.
• Demonstrate content knowledge and the ability to analyze and evaluate dramatic texts.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond critically to dramatic literature and theatre performances.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete 34-35 hours of General Education, all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree, and any additional hours needed to reach the minimum 120 credit hours required for graduation.  Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements.  Please see your advisor for more information.

In addition, all Theatre (BA) majors must complete a complementary minor, certificate, or additional major; students must declare this with the department that grants it.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses Inside Department 1
TH 100 & TH 300	Theatre Practicum and Theatre Practicum 2	4
TH 103	Voice, Diction & Interpretation	3
TH 202	Acting I	3
TH 206	Early Theatre History	3
TH 207	Late Theatre History	3
TH 311	Stagecraft	3
Select one additional tech class from the following:		3
TH 315	Set and Prop Construction
TH 316	Costume Construction
TH 317	Lighting and Sound
TH 319	Stage Makeup
TH 401	Analysis and Directing	3
TH XXX	Theatre Electives 3	15
Total Hours		40

¹

A minimum of 17 credit hours of must be taken at the upper division level in the major.

²

A total of four credit hours must be taken, and a minimum of two credits must be from TH 300.

³

Chosen in consultation with your advisor.