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Theatre Arts - Major (BA)

Nazareth University · Rochester, NY

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Program
Award
Theatre Arts - Major (BA)
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The objective of the B.A. in Theatre Arts program is to prepare students for further study of and work toward a career in theatre. Students must study a variety of areas in theatre, from technical and design courses to acting and directing. These courses offer a thorough grounding in the history of theatre and the various philosophies behind theatre works, as well as the ability to analyze plays for production.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193584
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193584_3248da1c
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Core Curriculum Requirements

0 items

    Theatre Arts Core

    16 items
    1. THA 001
      Theatre & Dance Department Forum
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    2. THA 090
      New Student Spotlight
      Not resolved to a course
      0.5
    3. THA.Q 120 - Introduction to Theatre
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. THA 140
      Acting I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. THA 150
      Technical Theatre I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. THA 150L
      Technical Theatre I Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    7. THA 275
      History of the Theatre I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. THA 276
      History of the Theatre II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. THA 351
      Dramatic Literature and Play Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. THA 373
      Method of Dramaturgy
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. THA 375
      Directing for the Stage
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. THA 483
      Internship in Theatre
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    13. Students in teacher certification programs are exempt from the internship requirement.
      Not resolved to a course
    14. Senior Experience Additional detail provided below
      Not resolved to a course
    15. THA 452
      Senior Seminar in Theatre
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    16. THA 499
      Theatre Arts Senior Comprehensive
      Not resolved to a course
      0

    Movement and Dance Courses

    17 items
    1. DAN 101
      Dance Conditioning and Injury Prevention
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    2. DAN 205
      Ballet Barre and Conditioning
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    3. DAN 305
      Open Ballet II
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    4. DAN 208
      Ballet I Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. DAN 308
      Ballet II Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. DAN 209
      Tap I Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    7. DAN 309
      Tap II Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    8. DAN 111
      Introduction to Jazz: Vernacular Jazz
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    9. DAN 211
      Intermediate Jazz: LatinX Styles
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    10. DAN 311
      Intermediate-Advanced Jazz: African Aesthetics and Contemporary Application
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    11. DAN 212
      Introduction to Modern Dance
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. DAN 312
      Modern II Dance Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. DAN 213
      Special Topics in Contemporary Dance Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    14. DAN 307
      Hip Hop - Exploring Vernacular Street Dance
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    15. MTHA 113
      Musical Theatre Dance I
      Not resolved to a course
      1.5
    16. MTHA 213
      Musical Theatre Dance II
      Not resolved to a course
      1.5
    17. MTHA 313
      Musical Theatre Dance III
      Not resolved to a course
      1.5

    Production Labs

    0 items

      Additional Theatre Arts Requirements

      7 items
      1. THA 240
        Acting II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. THA 377
        Creative Writing: Playwriting
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. Plus one of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
      4. THA 280
        Scene Design I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. THA 281
        Lighting Design I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. THA 282
        Costume Design I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. THA 283
        Sound Design
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Required Theatre Arts Elective Courses

      28 items
      1. 200 Level
        Not resolved to a course
      2. THA 203
        Special Topics in Theatre
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. THA 216
        Improvisation for Actors
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. THA 221
        Voice for the Actor
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. THA 233
        Costume Construction
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. THA 235
        Stage Makeup
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. THA 237
        Stage Management
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      8. THA 240
        Acting II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      9. THA 250
        Technical Theatre II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      10. THA 280
        Scene Design I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      11. THA 281
        Lighting Design I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      12. THA 282
        Costume Design I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      13. THA 283
        Sound Design
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      14. 300/400 Level
        Not resolved to a course
      15. DAN 360
        Laban-Based Movement Analysis
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      16. MTHA 370
        Musical Theatre History
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      17. THA 303
        Special Topics in Theatre
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      18. THA 321
        Movement for Actors II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      19. THA 322
        The Art of Film
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      20. THA 332
        Costume Design II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      21. THA 335
        Scene Painting
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      22. THA 340
        Acting III
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      23. THA 371
        History of Fashion
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      24. THA 372
        Styles and Ornamentation
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      25. THA 403
        Special Topics in Theatre - Theatre Business
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      26. THA 454
        BFA in Acting for Stage and Screen Senior Showcase
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      27. THA 485
        Independent Study
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      28. THA 486
        Independent Study
        Not resolved to a course
        1

      Theatre Arts Senior Experience

      2 items
      1. THA 452
        Senior Seminar in Theatre
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. THA 499
        Theatre Arts Senior Comprehensive
        Not resolved to a course
        0

      Sample Program for Theatre Arts - Major

      0 items

        Freshman Year

        15 items
        1. THA 001
          Theatre & Dance Department Forum
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        2. THA 090
          New Student Spotlight
          Not resolved to a course
          0.5
        3. Modern Foreign Language with lab
          Not resolved to a course
          8
        4. Perspectives Enduring Questions (PEQ)
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        5. Math and Science Perspectives Enduring Questions (PEQ)
          Not resolved to a course
          7
        6. Movement or Dance Course
          Not resolved to a course
          0-3
        7. Health/Wellness
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        8. ENGW 101
          Exposition
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        9. ENGW 102
          Argument and Research
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        10. ACS 101
          1
        11. FYS-PEQ course
          Not resolved to a course
        12. THA.Q 120 - Introduction to Theatre
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        13. THA 140
          Acting I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        14. THA 150
          Technical Theatre I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        15. THA 150L
          Technical Theatre I Lab
          Not resolved to a course
          0

        Sophomore Year

        10 items
        1. THA 001
          Theatre & Dance Department Forum
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        2. Perspectives Enduring Questions (PEQ)
          Not resolved to a course
          9
        3. Integrative Studies/DEIB (IS/DEIB)
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. Theatre Arts 200 Level Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        5. Movement or Dance Course
          Not resolved to a course
          0-3
        6. Theatre Arts Labs (2 required)
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        7. THA 240
          Acting II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        8. THA 275
          History of the Theatre I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        9. THA 276
          History of the Theatre II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        10. THA 373
          Method of Dramaturgy
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        Summer After Sophomore or Junior Year

        0 items

          Junior Year

          15 items
          1. THA 001
            Theatre & Dance Department Forum
            Not resolved to a course
            0
          2. Integrative Studies (IS)
            Not resolved to a course
            6
          3. Core Milestone Experience (CME)
            Not resolved to a course
            0
          4. Liberal Arts Electives*
            Not resolved to a course
            9
          5. Theatre Arts 300 Level Electives
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          6. Theatre Arts Labs (2 required)
            Not resolved to a course
            2
          7. THA 373
            Method of Dramaturgy
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          8. THA 377
            Creative Writing: Playwriting
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          9. THA 280
            Scene Design I
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          10. THA 281
            Lighting Design I
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          11. THA 282
            Costume Design I
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          12. THA 283
            Sound Design
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          13. Plus
            Not resolved to a course
          14. THA 351
            Dramatic Literature and Play Analysis
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          15. THA 375
            Directing for the Stage
            Not resolved to a course
            3

          Senior Year

          7 items
          1. THA 001
            Theatre & Dance Department Forum
            Not resolved to a course
            0
          2. Liberal Arts Electives*
            Not resolved to a course
            15
          3. Electives
            Not resolved to a course
            6
          4. Theatre Arts Labs (2 required)
            Not resolved to a course
            2
          5. THA 452
            Senior Seminar in Theatre
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          6. THA 499
            Theatre Arts Senior Comprehensive
            Not resolved to a course
            0
          7. *Student choice of major courses may alter the number of electives which must be taken in the Liberal Arts. Electives in the areas of History, Literature, Business, Psychology, Sociology, Art or Music are recommended.
            Not resolved to a course
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