UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2011-2012 CATALOGUE
B. A. Theatre (THR)
College: Arts & Sciences
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) University Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and (3)
sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
(1) UNIVERSITY STUDIES
See University Studies sheet and/or information on the web at http://www.uncw.edu/uc/basic/basic.html
(2) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - THR (Minimum 43 hours)
Core Requirements:
_____ THR 110
_____ THR 165
_____ THR 231
_____ THR 321
_____ THR 322
Performance Option:
_____ THR 301
_____ THR 302
_____ THR 332
_____ THR 333
_____ THR 433
_____ THR 486
Stagecrafts (3) (Meets Applied Learning Requirement)
Script Analysis (3) (Meets Computer Competency Requirement)
Applied Performance I (3) Prerequisite: THR 165 and sophomore standing
Western Theatre History I (3) Prerequisite: THR 165 or consent of instructor
Western Theatre History II (3) Prerequisite: THR 165 or consent of instructor
Voice and Movement I (3) Prerequisites: Theatre majors only and consent of instructor.
Voice and Movement II (3) Prerequisites: Theatre major, THR 301 and consent of instructor.
Applied Performance II (3) Prerequisites: THR 231 and consent of instructor
Applied Performance III (3) Prerequisites: THR 332 and consent of instructor
Applied Performance IV (3) Prerequisites: THR 231, 301, 302, 332, 333 and consent of instructor
Senior Seminar: Performance (3) Prerequisite: Senior standing in theatre
(Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement)
Choose one course from THR 241, 242 or 243
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Choose three of the following courses: THR 335, 355, 369, 370, 401, 402 or 495
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(Note: 401 and 402 require consent of instructor)
NOTE: Students must also audition for all department or university productions and be cast in a departmental production.
Design and Technology Option:
_____ THR 241
Painting and Properties Studio (1) Prerequisite: THR 110
_____ THR 242
Technical Production Studio (1) Prerequisite: THR 110
_____ THR 243
Costume and Makeup Studio (1) Prerequisite: THR 110
_____ THR 395
Applied Studies in Theater (3) Prerequisite: THR 165
_____ THR 487
Senior Seminar: Design and Technology (3) Prerequisite: Senior standing in theatre
(Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement)
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Choose two of the following courses: THR 205, 311, 312, 319, 355, 411, or 495
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Choose two of the following courses: THR 305, 306, 308, or 310
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Choose three of the following courses: THR 201, 202, 207, 208, 211, 369, 370, 395 or 485
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Choose six additional hours of theatre courses at the 200-400 level
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Recommended Electives: THR 205, 309, 312, 355 and 411
Customized Option:
_____THR 369
Seminar in Dramatic Literature and Performance (3)
_____THR 370
Seminar in Performance Theory and History (3)
_____THR 488
Senior Seminar in Customized Option (3) Prereq: Sr. standing (Meets Oral Communication Requirement)
_____THR 316 or 318
THR 316: (CRW 316) Playwriting I (3) Prereq: ENG 201; THR 318: Devising Theatre (3)
_____ THR 241 or 242 or 243
THR 241: Painting and Properties Studio (1); THR 242 Technical Production Studio (1);
THR 243: Costume and Makeup Studio (1) Prerequisite for all three: THR 110
_____ THR 305 or 306 or 308
THR 305: Scenic Design (3); THR 306 Lighting Design (3); THR 308 Costume Design (3); Prereq: THR 165
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Choose twelve additional hours of theatre courses at the 200-400 level
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A “C” (2.00) is required in each course counted toward the major. Recommended Introductory Theatre Electives: THR 130, 134, 234 and 250
(3) ELECTIVES _____ Elective hours to equal a minimum of 124 hours; Requirements to declare THR: Completion of 24 hours
For further information, see the THR website: http://www.uncw.edu/thr and http://uncw.edu/catalogue/undergraduate%201112/Undergraduate%20Catalogue%20Master%20Word.pdf#page=160.
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THEATRE COURSES
THR 110
THR 112
THR 121
THR 130
THR 134
THR 136
THR 165
THR 201
THR 202
THR 205
THR 207
THR 208
THR 211
THR 230
THR 231
THR 234
THR 241
THR 242
THR 243
THR 250
THR 295
THR 301
THR 302
THR 305
THR 306
THR 308
THR 309
THR 310
THR 311
THR 312
THR 316
THR 318
THR 319
THR 321, 322
THR 332
THR 333
THR 334
THR 335
THR 355
THR 365
THR 395
THR 401
THR 402
THR 411
THR 433
THR 445
THR 455
THR 485
THR 486
THR 487
THR 488
THR 491
THR 495
THR 498
THR 499
Stagecrafts (3)
Introduction to Dance (3)
Introduction to the Theatre (3)
Improvisation (3)
(PED 134) Dance I (2)
(PED 136) Movement Exploration (3)
Script Analysis (3)
Technical Graphics (3)
Rendering for Stage Design (3) Prerequisite: THR 201
Stage Make-up (3)
Costume Technology and Production (3)
Costume Crafts (3)
Computer Aided Drafting (3)
Acting for Non-Majors (3)
Applied Performance I (3) Prerequisites: THR 165 and sophomore standing
(PED 234) Dance II (2) Prerequisite: THR 134 or PED 134, or consent of instructor
Painting and Properties Studio (1) Prerequisite: THR 110
Technical Production Studio (1) Prerequisite: THR 110
Costume and Makeup Studio (1) Prerequisite: THR 110
Applied Performance Lab (2) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Topics in Theatre (3) Prerequisite: THR 165 or consent of instructor
Voice and Movement I (3) Prerequisite: Theatre major
Voice and Movement II (3) Prerequisites: Theatre major and THR 301
Scenic Design (3) Prerequisite: THR 165 or consent of instructor
Lighting Design (3) Prerequisite: THR 165 or consent of instructor
Costume Design (3) Prerequisite: THR 165 or consent of instructor
Costume History (3)
Sound Design (3) Prerequisite: THR 165
Costume Histories (3)
Scene Painting (3)
(CRW 316) Playwriting I (3) Prerequisite: ENG 201
Devising Theatre (3)
Stage Management Practicum (3)
Western Theatre History I, II (3, 3) Prerequisite: THR 165 or consent of instructor
Applied Performance II (3) Prerequisite: THR 231 or consent of instructor
Applied Performance III (3) Prerequisite: THR 332 or consent of instructor
Audition Techniques (3) Prerequisites: THR 332 or consent of instructor, and junior or senior standing
(FST 335) Acting for the Camera (3)Prerequisite: THR 231 or 332, or consent of instructor
Directing I (3) Prerequisite: THR 305, 306, 308 or consent of instructor
(ENG 365) Studies in Drama (3) Prerequisite: ENG 103, 201 recommended but not required
Applied Studies in Theatre (3) Prerequisite: THR 165
Advanced Movement (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Advanced Voice (3) Prerequisites: THR 301, 302, theatre major and consent of instructor
Three Dimensional Computer Modeling (3) Prerequisite: THR 211
Applied Performance IV (3) Prerequisites: THR 231, 301, 302, 332, 333 and consent of instructor
(CRW 445) Playwriting II (3) Prerequisite: THR 316 (ENG 316) or consent of instructor
Directing II (3) Prerequisite: THR 355
Senior Project (3)
Senior Seminar: Performance (3) Prerequisite: Senior standing in theatre
Senior Seminar: Design and Technology (3) Prerequisite: Senior standing in theatre
Senior Seminar: Customized Option (3) Prerequisite: Senior standing in theatre
Directed Individual Study (1-3) Prerequisites: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing
and consent of instructor, department chair and dean
Theatre Seminars (1-3)
Internship in Theatre (3 or 6) Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, minimum 3.00 GPA in major, and
consent of chair
Honors Work in Theatre (2-3) Prerequisite: Senior standing
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