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Program checklist · BA

Theatre, BA

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Location(s): Main Campus Close Return to: Academic Degrees and Programs The BA in theatre provides students with the opportunity to take courses in areas such as: acting, directing, dance, design and technical theatre. Our program emphasizes a mix of classroom study with practical, hands-on experience in university productions. Students majoring in theatre will choose from one of three concentrations: Acting/Directing, Dance, and Design/Technical Theatre. The department also offers a Musical Theatre, BFA .
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_40dd010a
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

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    Program Requirements

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      University General Education Requirements

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        Harpur College Requirements

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          Major Requirements

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            A. Core Course Requirements

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              History and Literature Courses: (12 credits)

              4 items
              1. THEA 204
                History of the Theatre
                Not resolved to a course
              2. THEA 306
                World Dramatic Literature
                Not resolved to a course
              3. OR THEA 206
                Intro To World Dramatic Lit *
                Not resolved to a course
              4. Upper-level modern theater history course such as THEA 309 : Performance and Modern Culture.
                Not resolved to a course

              Introductory Acting Course: (4 credits)

              2 items
              1. THEA 207
                Actor Trng I - Basic Processes
                Not resolved to a course
              2. THEA 208
                Acting I - Advanced
                Not resolved to a course

              Technical Courses: (10 credits)

              13 items
              1. Technical Practica (numbered THEP 213-216, 270-276, 370-376, and 470-476):
                Not resolved to a course
              2. Upper-level technical practica in Costume Shop
                Not resolved to a course
                2
              3. Upper-level technical practica in Scene Shop or Lighting Hang/Focus
                Not resolved to a course
                2
              4. Upper-level technical practica in Run Crew
                Not resolved to a course
                2
              5. THEA 203
                Theory of Technical Production
                Not resolved to a course
              6. AND the corequisite course: THEP 216 - Production Lab: Run Crew
                Not resolved to a course
              7. OR One from each of the two groups below:
                Not resolved to a course
              8. THEA 243
                Intro to Costume Technology
                Not resolved to a course
              9. THEA 257
                Intro to Stage Management
                Not resolved to a course
              10. AND
                Not resolved to a course
              11. THEA 241
                Intro to Lighting Technology
                Not resolved to a course
              12. THEA 287B
                Special Topics - Introductory
                Not resolved to a course
              13. THEA 287W
                Special Topics - Introductory
                Not resolved to a course

              B. Emphasis Course Requirements

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                Acting and Directing Emphasis (30 credits)

                8 items
                1. THEA 307
                  Int. Acting II: Meisner Tech.
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. THEA 308
                  Int. Acting I: Scene Study
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. THEA 310
                  Actor Training: Body Work
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. THEA 311
                  Actor Training: Voice Work
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. Four credits of upper-level elective(s) in Acting/Directing
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. Four credits of dramatic literature course(s)***
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. Four credits of music, music theory or dance course(s)
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. Two credits of any other elective THEA or THEP course
                  Not resolved to a course

                Dance Emphasis (30 credits)

                6 items
                1. Six credits of lower-level dance
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. Eight credits of upper-level dance
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. Four credits of dance somatics
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. Four credit upper-level elective in dance theory
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. Four credits in music theory
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. Four credits in introductory music performance/history
                  Not resolved to a course

                Design/Tech Emphasis (30 credits)

                36 items
                1. Additional upper-level Technical Practica course in Scene Shop or Lighting not taken already (2cr)
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. Course in Career Preparation such as:
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. THEA 389M
                  Portfolio Development
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. THEA 240
                  Principles of Design 2D/3D
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. Two credits of intro Design or Tech not already taken, such as:
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. THEA 243
                  Intro to Costume Technology
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. THEA 257
                  Intro to Stage Management
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. THEA 241
                  Intro to Lighting Technology
                  Not resolved to a course
                9. THEA 287B
                  Special Topics - Introductory
                  Not resolved to a course
                10. THEA 287W
                  Special Topics - Introductory
                  Not resolved to a course
                11. Two credits of Skills in Design or Tech such as:
                  Not resolved to a course
                12. THEA 242
                  Foundational Drawing in Design
                  Not resolved to a course
                13. THEA 250
                  Drafting for Lighting & Video
                  Not resolved to a course
                14. Four credits of 400-level Practica or equivalent in student area of specialization from:
                  Not resolved to a course
                15. THEP 470
                  Not resolved to a course
                16. THEA 445
                  Advanced Costume Design Studio (2cr)
                  Not resolved to a course
                17. THEA 439
                  Advanced Scenic Design Studio (2cr)
                  Not resolved to a course
                18. THEA 441
                  Advanced Lighting Design Studio (2cr)
                  Not resolved to a course
                19. THEA 457
                  Stage Management Lab (2cr)
                  Not resolved to a course
                20. Eight credits in Design/Tech supplementary courses such as:
                  Not resolved to a course
                21. History:
                  Not resolved to a course
                22. THEA 202
                  Evolution of Clothing & Style
                  Not resolved to a course
                23. THEA 302
                  Hist - Decorative Arts&Fashion
                  Not resolved to a course
                24. THEA 489D
                  Special Topics - Advanced
                  Not resolved to a course
                25. Skills:
                  Not resolved to a course
                26. THEA 346
                  Scene Painting
                  Not resolved to a course
                27. THEA 348
                  Scenic Rendering
                  Not resolved to a course
                28. THEA 347
                  Drafting for Theatre
                  Not resolved to a course
                29. Design:
                  Not resolved to a course
                30. THEA 340
                  Scene Design
                  Not resolved to a course
                31. THEA 341
                  Stage Lighting Design
                  Not resolved to a course
                32. THEA 342
                  Costume Design
                  Not resolved to a course
                33. Additional Design/Tech course not already taken such as:
                  Not resolved to a course
                34. THEA 343
                  Intermediate CostumeTechnology
                  Not resolved to a course
                35. THEA 344
                  Sound For The Theater
                  Not resolved to a course
                36. THEA 357
                  Stage Management
                  Not resolved to a course

                Notes

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                  Additional Information About the Program

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                    Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2092&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0068.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.