Stage and Screen, B.A.

Liberal Studies Hours: 42

Liberal Studies Program Requirements 

Foundations Core: (18 hours)

• THEA 131 - Introduction to Professions Credits: (3)
• ENGL 278 - Introduction to Film Studies Credits: (3)
• THEA 400 - History of the Theatre I Credits: (3)
• THEA 495 - B.A. Senior Project Credits: (3)

• 6 hours from:

• THEA 302 - Dramatic Literature and Criticism Credits: (3)
• ENGL 378 - Motion Picture Histories Credits: (3) or any second level critical film course 300/400 (advisor approved).
• THEA 401 - History of the Theatre II Credits: (3)

Skills Core: (27 hours)

• THEA 235 - Stage Management Credits: (3)
• THEA 140 - Acting I Credits: (3)
• MPTP 250 - Basic Production Techniques Credits: (3)
• MPTP 253 - Introduction to Film Directing Credits: (3)
• MPTP 310 - Introduction to Screenwriting Credits: (3)
• THEA 231 - Stagecrafts for Stage and Screen (Scenic/Lighting) Credits: (3)
• THEA 237 - Costume Crafts and Makeup Credits: (3)
• THEA 332 - Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Credits: (3)

Production credits (3 hours):

Must take production hours in BOTH areas.

• THEA 270 - Theatre Arts Workshops I Credits: (1-3, R6)
• THEA 370 - Theatre Arts Workshops II Credits: (1-3, R6)
• MPTP 386 - Production Practicum II Credits: (1, R5)

Electives

6 hours + 6 hours of Modern Foreign Language (any level)

NOTE:  Strongly recommend Internship, Dance, Directing.

Additional Requirements

21 hours in Design/Tech concentration, General concentration, minor, second major or approved program.  A total of 120 hours is required for this major, at least 30 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements..

Visit the department’s website at http://www.wcu.edu/2264.asp to view the 8 semester curriculum guide.

Theatre Concentration: Design/Tech (21 hours)

12 hours must be at junior-senior level.

• THEA 432 - Design I Credits: (3)
• THEA 442 - Design II Credits: (3)
• THEA 270 - Theatre Arts Workshops I Credits: (1-3, R6)
• THEA 370 - Theatre Arts Workshops II Credits: (1-3, R6)
• THEA 438 - Period Styles Credits: (3)

• ART/IDES Elective (3)

• 6 hours from:

• THEA 333 - Scenic Technology Credits: (3)
• THEA 335 - Lighting Technology Credits: (3)
• THEA 337 - Costume Technology Credits: (3)

Stage & Screen Concentration General

Requires 21 hours from the following (12 hours at the junior-senior level):

Note: Intended for students interested in a variety of fields including: stage management, directing, producing, screenwriting, etc.

• THEA 270 - Theatre Arts Workshops I Credits: (1-3, R6)
• THEA 370 - Theatre Arts Workshops II Credits: (1-3, R6)

• or

• MPTP 386 - Production Practicum II Credits: (1, R5)
• THEA 483 - Internship in Theatre Arts Credits: (3, R9)

• or

• MPTP 483 - Internship in Motion Picture/TV Credits: (3, R6)
• THEA 220 - Stage Movement Credits: (3)
• THEA 240 - Voice and Articulation Credits: (3)
• THEA 271 - Theatre in Education Workshop I Credits: (3)
• THEA 310 - World Theatre Credits: (3)
• THEA 330 - Makeup II Credits: (1)
• THEA 333 - Scenic Technology Credits: (3)
• THEA 335 - Lighting Technology Credits: (3)
• THEA 337 - Costume Technology Credits: (3)
• THEA 340 - Acting II Credits: (3)
• THEA 345 - Acting for the Camera I Credits: (3)
• THEA 350 - Directing I Credits: (3)
• THEA 389 - Cooperative Education in Theatre Arts Credits: (1-3, R6)
• THEA 432 - Design I Credits: (3)
• THEA 486 - Theatre Production Credits: (3, R12)
• THEA 493 - Selected Topics in Theatre Studies Credits: (1-3, R9)
• MPTP 335 - Intermediate Cinematography Credits: (3)
• MPTP 357 - Non-Linear Editing Credits: (3)
• MPTP 361 - Intermediate Directing Credits: (3)
• MPTP 365 - Producing Credits: (3)
• MPTP 406 - Screenwriting II Credits: (3)
• MPTP 460 - Directing the Documentary Credits: (3)
• MPTP 493 - Special Topics in Motion Picture Production Credits: (3, R9)
• DA 253 - Social/Ballroom Dance Credits: (1)
• DA 258 - Dance Techniques Credits: (2, R6)
• DA 259 - Dance Appreciation Credits: (3)