University General Course Catalog 2013-2014

Dec 21, 2024

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Theatre, B.A.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-46 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

B. Mathematics (3-6 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

Refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

H. Diversity (3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.

A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)

Successful completion of the foreign language requirement may be accomplished through one of five options: 1.) complete a fourth-semester college course in a foreign language; 2.) complete and transfer to UNR a fourth-semester course in American Sign Language; 3.) demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means through the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; 4.) show transcript evidence of successful completion of a fourth-year high school course in foreign language; or 5.) participate in a studies abroad program preapproved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.

B. College Breadth Requirement (6 units)

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the college shall be required to take, within the College of Liberal Arts, two courses that are outside the departments in which they major or minor, and that exclude courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements.

III. Major Requirements (33 units)

A. Required theatre courses (18 units)

THTR 100 - Introduction to the Theatre (3 units)
THTR 105 - Introduction to Acting (3 units)
THTR 204 - Theatre Technology (3 units)
THTR 208B - Backstage Technician Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208C - Costume Construction Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208D - Scenery Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408B - Advanced Backstage Technician Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408C - Advanced Costume Construction Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408D - Advanced Scenery Practicum (1 unit S/U only)

Additional Practicum (3 units):

Select 3 courses (1 unit each) from the following.

THTR 208A - Acting Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208B - Backstage Technician Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208C - Costume Construction Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208D - Scenery Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208E - Special Topics Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408A - Advanced Acting Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408B - Advanced Backstage Technician Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408C - Advanced Costume Construction Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408D - Advanced Scenery Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408E - Advanced Special Topics Practicum (1 unit S/U only)

B. Additional required theatre courses (6 units)

Select two courses (3 units each) from the following.

THTR 473 - Theatrical Periods (3 units)
THTR 481 - History of Theatre I (3 units)
THTR 482 - History of Theatre II (3 units)
THTR 498 - Theatre Field Study (1 to 3 units)

C. Other upper-division theatre courses (9 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)

The Theatre Department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.

V. Electives (0-27 units)

VI. Total Units (120 units)

Forty-two or more units must be in courses numbered 300 - 499.

VII. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

Fall Semester (17 units)

Core Curriculum English (3 units) *
Core Curriculum Math (3 units) *
Foreign Language 111 (4 units)
Core Curriculum Social Science (3 units)
THTR 100 - Introduction to the Theatre (3 units) OR
THTR 105 - Introduction to Acting (3 units)
THTR 208B - Backstage Technician Practicum (1 unit S/U only)

Spring Semester (17-18 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) *
Core Curriculum Natural Science (3-4 units)
Foreign Language 112 (4 units)
THTR 100 - Introduction to the Theatre (3 units) OR
THTR 105 - Introduction to Acting (3 units)
Minor (100-200 level) (3 units)
THTR 208C - Costume Construction Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
* English and Math course placement is based on test scores. Please consult the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (16-17 units)

CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science A (3-4 units)
Foreign Language 211 (3 units)
College Breadth Requirement (100-200 level) (3 units)
THTR 204 - Theatre Technology (3 units)
THTR 208A - Acting Practicum (1 unit S/U only) OR
THTR 208E - Special Topics Practicum (1 unit S/U only)

Spring Semester (14 units)

THTR 208D - Scenery Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208A - Acting Practicum (1 unit S/U only) OR
THTR 208E - Special Topics Practicum (1 unit S/U only) OR
THTR 408B - Advanced Backstage Technician Practicum (1 unit S/U only) OR
THTR 408C - Advanced Costume Construction Practicum (1 unit S/U only) OR
THTR 408D - Advanced Scenery Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
Foreign Language 212 (3 units)
Minor (100-200 level) (3 units)
Core Curriculum Diversity (100-200 level) (3 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (13 units)

THTR 408C - Advanced Costume Construction Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)
CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
Minor (3 units)
College Breadth Requirement (300-400 level) (3 units)

Spring Semester (13 units)

THTR 408D - Advanced Scenery Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 481 - History of Theatre I (3 units) OR
THTR 482 - History of Theatre II (3 units)
THTR Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
General Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (14 units)

THTR Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
General Electives (4 units)

Choose one practicum:
THTR 208A - Acting Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208B - Backstage Technician Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208C - Costume Construction Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208D - Scenery Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208E - Special Topics Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408A - Advanced Acting Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408B - Advanced Backstage Technician Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408C - Advanced Costume Construction Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408D - Advanced Scenery Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408E - Advanced Special Topics Practicum (1 unit S/U only)

Spring Semester (16 units)

THTR Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
General Electives (3 units)

THTR 481 - History of Theatre I (3 units) OR
THTR 482 - History of Theatre II (3 units)
Choose one practicum:
THTR 208A - Acting Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208B - Backstage Technician Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208C - Costume Construction Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208D - Scenery Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 208E - Special Topics Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408A - Advanced Acting Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408B - Advanced Backstage Technician Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408C - Advanced Costume Construction Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408D - Advanced Scenery Practicum (1 unit S/U only)
THTR 408E - Advanced Special Topics Practicum (1 unit S/U only)