Degrees Offered
UNA theatre offers a wide range of courses in the Department of Communication and Theatre, beginning with Introduction to theatre. Theatre majors receive instruction in our program's core theatre classes that are constructed to provide a strong base in all areas of theatrical studies. Students then complete more advanced theatre coursework in one of three concentrated areas of study, including acting, design, and directing/management. These courses provide students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and further develop their creative skills for both traditional and nontraditional theatre venues.
UNA theatre students have two degree options to choose from. Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. In addition to coursework for a major, the UNA Theatre Program also offers a minor for students in majoring in other fields.
Department Core Requirements
Orientation to Communications and Theatre (COM/TH 120)
Voice and Diction (COM/TH 200)
Portfolio Preparation (COM/TH 420)
Senior Seminar (COM/TH 450W)
Introduction to Computers (CS 110)
Theatre Core Requirements
Elements of Theatre (TH 100) [3 credits x 4 Semesters]
Stage Make-Up (TH 110)
Introduction to Theatre (TH 210)
Acting I (TH 220)
Theatrical Design (TH 250)
Directing I (TH 370; TH 210, 220, 250 prerequisites)
Dramatic Literature and Criticism I (TH 402)
Dramatic Literature and Criticism II (TH 405)
History of the Theatre I (TH 430)
History of the Theatre II (TH 440)
Arts Management (TH 460)
1 Course from:
Scene Design (TH 340)
Lighting Design (TH 350)
Costume Design (TH 360)
3 Additional Courses from:
Movement for the Stage (TH 320)
Oral Interpretation (TH 330; COM/TH 200 prerequisite)
Scene Design (TH 340)
Lighting Design (TH 350)
Costume Design (TH 360)
Acting II (TH 400)
Directing II (TH 470; TH 370 prerequisite)
Topics in Theatre (TH 480)
Theatre Minor Requirements
Acting I (TH 220)
Theatrical Design (TH 250)
Directing I (TH 370)
3 Courses from:
Movement for the Stage (TH 320)
Scene Design (TH 340)
Lighting Design (TH 350)
Costume Design (TH 360)
Acting II (TH 400)
Dramatic Literature and Criticism I (TH 402)
Dramatic Literature and Criticism II (TH 405)
History of the Theatre I (TH 430)
History of the Theatre II (TH 440)
Arts Management (TH 460)
Directing II (TH 470)
Topics in Theatre (TH 480)
