Theatre Arts, B.A.

Theatre majors experience a unique combination of classroom and hands-on learning. Every aspect of theatre (acting, directing, lights, set, costumes, props, stage management etc.) is covered in class room content and every student is given the opportunity to put that content into practice in actual theatre production. Theatre students are prepared to work in every aspect of professional, educational and civic theatre.

Program Requirements

Bethel Core

COMM 171Speech Communication

3

ENGL 101Written Communication II

3

ENGL 102Written Communication III

3

PSYC 182General Psychology

3

SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3

BIBL 215Old Testament Literature

3

BIBL 216New Testament Literature

3

 

Foreign Language (two semesters)

6

OR

1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level

3

 

HIST
History Elective

3

MATH
College Level Mathematics

3

Science with Lab

4

LIT
Literature

3

PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3

THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3

PHIL 452Senior Experience

1

KINE 252Fitness/Wellness

1

 

KINE 117On the Ball Training

1

OR

KINE 124Aerobics

1

OR

KINE 128Physical Fitness

1

OR

KINE 135Weight Training

1

Total Credit Hours:46-49

Major

THTR 110Introduction to Theatre

3

THTR 130Acting

3

THTR 125Introduction to Theatre Design

3

THTR 215Portfolio

0.5

THTR 240Stagecraft

2

THTR 241Stage Craft Workshop

1

THTR 260Directing

3

THTR 265Voice for the Stage

2

THTR 290Theatre and Christian World View

1

THTR 325Theatre History I

3

THTR 326Theatre History II

3

THTR 327Theatre History III

3

THTR 451Senior Seminar

2

Total Credit Hours:30.5

Choose 12 credits from the following

THTR 140Basic Ballet Technique

2

THTR 213Stage Management

3

THTR 223The Stratford Experience

1

THTR 225College Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival Experience

1

THTR 234Jazz and Tap Technique

3

THTR 335Costume Construction

3

THTR 343Scene and Light Design

3

THTR 350Sound Design

2

THTR 440Costume History & Design

3

THTR 465Advanced Performance Workshop

3

THTR 474Independent Study in Theatre

1-3

Total Credit Hours:12

Majors are required to enroll in at least one of the following courses for 6 semesters totaling 3 hours:

THTR 170Drama Production I

0-2

THTR 270Stage Performance

0-2

THTR 280Genesians Performance Ensemble

0-2

THTR 370Drama Production II

0-3

Total Credit Hours:3

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:25.5-28.5

Suggested electives to complete the degree

ART 111Drawing I

3

ART 114Art History II

3

ART 262Painting I

3

LIT 325Shakespeare

3

THTR 216Workshop

0.5

WRIT 340Literary Genres

3

Total Credit Hours: 120