Program checklist · B.F.A.

Drama

Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program

Award: B.F.A.
Credential class: ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP: 50.0501
Credits (computed from items): 3297-3463
Catalog edition: 2026-2027
Checklist type: degree-program

Identifiers

IPEDS UNITID: 211440
CourseShelf checklist: CK_211440_675c1dda
CollegeTransfer.Net: Institution Transfer Profile
Source: CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

First Year

17 items

54-011
Introduction to Alexander Technique(mini 1)
Not resolved to a course
1
54-101
Acting I
Not resolved to a course
10
54-103
Speech I
Not resolved to a course
4
54-105
Voice for the Stage I
Not resolved to a course
5
54-107
Movement I
Not resolved to a course
4
54-110
Text for Actors(mini 2)
Not resolved to a course
2
76-101
Interpretation and Argument
Not resolved to a course
or: 76-106& 76-108 Writing about Literature, Art and Cultureand Writing about Public Problems
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
99-101
Core@CMU(section CF)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-102
Acting I
Not resolved to a course
10
54-104
Speech I
Not resolved to a course
6
54-106
Voice for the Stage I
Not resolved to a course
5
54-108
Movement I
Not resolved to a course
4
54-177
Foundations of Drama I
Not resolved to a course
6
54-159
Production Practicum(section A)
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
54-285
Alexander Technique(optional)
Not resolved to a course
1.5

Sophomore Year

22 items

54-201
Acting II
Not resolved to a course
12
54-203
Voice and Speech II
Not resolved to a course
4
54-207
Movement II
Not resolved to a course
4
54-209
Voice and Speech II: Practicums
Not resolved to a course
3
54-211
Actor Dance II
Not resolved to a course
3
54-281
Foundations of Drama II 2
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
62-314
The Art of Personal Finance 3
Not resolved to a course
6
54-285
Alexander Technique
Not resolved to a course
1.5
54-213
Singing for Actors II(optional)
Not resolved to a course
3
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
54-202
Acting II
Not resolved to a course
12
54-204
Voice and Speech II
Not resolved to a course
4
54-208
Movement II
Not resolved to a course
3
54-209
Voice and Speech II: Practicums
Not resolved to a course
3
54-212
Actor Dance II
Not resolved to a course
3
54-242
Improvisation
Not resolved to a course
2
54-381
Special Topics in Drama
Not resolved to a course
or: 54-336 Musical Theater History
6
54-159
Production Practicum(section B) 4
Not resolved to a course
6
54-285
Alexander Technique(optional)
Not resolved to a course
1.5
54-214
Singing for Actors II(optional)
Not resolved to a course
3
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9

Junior Year

19 items

54-301
Acting III(mini 1 & mini 2)
Not resolved to a course
10
54-305
Voice for the Stage III
Not resolved to a course
5
54-311
Rehearsal and Performance III
Not resolved to a course
16
54-307
Movement III
Not resolved to a course
5
54-309
Speech III
Not resolved to a course
4
54-325
Actor Dance III
Not resolved to a course
2
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-317
Singing for Actors III(optional)
Not resolved to a course
2
54-327
Auditioning for TV/Film(optional)
Not resolved to a course
2
54-285
Alexander Technique(optional)
Not resolved to a course
1.5
54-302
Acting III(mini 3 & mini 4)
Not resolved to a course
10
54-306
Applied V&S Techniques III
Not resolved to a course
6
54-308
Movement III
Not resolved to a course
5
54-312
Rehearsal and Performance III
Not resolved to a course
16
54-326
Actor Dance III
Not resolved to a course
2
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-318
Singing for Actors III(optional)
Not resolved to a course
2
54-335
Auditioning for the Stage(optional)
Not resolved to a course
2
54-285
Alexander Technique(optional)
Not resolved to a course
1.5

Senior Year

13 items

54-285
Alexander Technique(optional)
Not resolved to a course
1.5
54-407
Movement IV
Not resolved to a course
6
54-411
Rehearsal and Performance IV
Not resolved to a course
16
54-493
Business of Acting & The Practice
Not resolved to a course
4
54-519
Acting for the Camera
Not resolved to a course
6
54-403
Actor as Artist
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-285
Alexander Technique(optional)
Not resolved to a course
1.5
54-412
Rehearsal and Performance IV
Not resolved to a course
16
54-414
Showcase
Not resolved to a course
9
54-520
Acting for the Camera
Not resolved to a course
8
54-438
Acting IV: Synthesize Elements of the Craft(mini 4)
Not resolved to a course
3
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9

Actors take a minimum of four Non-Drama Electives, 6-9 units each.

electives · 0 items

First Year

17 items

54-151
Stage and Shop Craft
Not resolved to a course
10
54-157
Production Science
Not resolved to a course
6
54-169
Studiocraft: Drafting
Not resolved to a course
9
54-171
Basic Design 1
Not resolved to a course
6
54-177
Foundations of Drama Ior xx-xxx Cultural Competency 1
Not resolved to a course
6
99-101
Core@CMU(section CF)
Not resolved to a course
3
76-101
Interpretation and Argument
Not resolved to a course
9
54-173
Not resolved to a course
2
54-152
Stagecraft
Not resolved to a course
12
54-158
Production Planning
Not resolved to a course
6
54-159
Production Practicum(Section C)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-170
Studiocraft: Drawing
Not resolved to a course
5
54-172
Basic Design 2
Not resolved to a course
6
54-177
Foundations of Drama Ior xx-xxx Cultural Competency 1
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-228
Design and Production Skills: Vectorworks
Not resolved to a course
6

Sophomore Year

40 items

54-231
Design for the Stage
Not resolved to a course
6
54-232
Design for the Stage: Time Based
Not resolved to a course
4
54-249
Stagecraft II
Not resolved to a course
14
54-229
Trial by Combat
Not resolved to a course
6
54-271
Technical Management
Not resolved to a course
6
54-281
Foundations of Drama II(section B, or in the spring) 2
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-284
Fundamentals of Directing
Not resolved to a course
6
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-281
Foundations of Drama II(if not in fall) 2
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6
54-166
Introduction to Sound Design for Theatre
Not resolved to a course
6
54-666
Production Audio
Not resolved to a course
6
54-117
Design Collaboration Project(mini)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-548
Sound Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-344
Not resolved to a course
5
54-162
Introduction to Costume Design
Not resolved to a course
6
54-230
Make-Up for Designers
Not resolved to a course
6
54-346
Introduction to Costume Construction
Not resolved to a course
6
54-447
Figure Drawing(or in a future semester)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-117
Design Collaboration Project(mini)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-320
Costume Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-344
Not resolved to a course
5
54-386
Scenic Design Hand Skils(mini)
Not resolved to a course
4
54-392
Scenic Design Digital Skills(mini)
Not resolved to a course
4
54-350
Scenic Design Forum
Not resolved to a course
2
54-117
Design Collaboration Project
Not resolved to a course
3
54-227
Scenic Design Production Advising(section A or B)
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-344
Not resolved to a course
5
54-304
Production Prep: Properties Shop
Not resolved to a course
4
54-252
Introduction to Lighting Design
Not resolved to a course
6
54-368
Introduction to Lighting Management
Not resolved to a course
6
54-337
Introduction to Lighting Technology
Not resolved to a course
6
54-117
Design Collaboration Project(mini)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-384
Lighting Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-297
VMD Systems Studio
Not resolved to a course
9
60-120
Foundations: Digital Media(This is not a non-drama elective)
Not resolved to a course
10
54-344
Not resolved to a course
5
54-482
VMD Production Forum
Not resolved to a course
1

Junior Year

76 items

54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-381
Special Topics in Drama(if needed) 3
Not resolved to a course
6
54-382
Sustainably Sculpting Space(mini-optional)
Not resolved to a course
4
54-267
Conceptual Sound Design
Not resolved to a course
9
57-152
Harmony I
Not resolved to a course
9
54-548
Sound Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-505
Ear Training
Not resolved to a course
1
54-508
Theatrical Sound System Design 1
Not resolved to a course
9
54-341
Fundamentals of Costume Design
Not resolved to a course
9
54-245
History of Clothing
Not resolved to a course
6
54-441
Costume Design for Dance(mini)
Not resolved to a course
5
54-473
Drawing for Theatrical Designers
Not resolved to a course
9
54-511
Millinery I(or in senior year/every other year or approved 3D sub)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-539
Fabric Dyeing I(optional, every other year)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-373
Draping Fundamentals(mini 1)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-486
Understanding Textiles(mini 2)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-320
Costume Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-237
Scenic Painting I
Not resolved to a course
6
54-473
Drawing for Theatrical Designersor approved sub (or in future semester) 5
Not resolved to a course
9
54-350
Scenic Design Forum
Not resolved to a course
2
54-227
Scenic Design Production Advising
Not resolved to a course
1
54-304
Production Prep: Properties Shop
Not resolved to a course
4
54-239
History of Architecture and Decor
Not resolved to a course
6
54-250
Introduction to Scenic Design(starting in fall 2027)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-525
Concert Lighting Programming
Not resolved to a course
9
54-469
Dance Lighting Design 1(mini 1)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-524
Dance Lighting Design 2(mini 2)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-351
Theatrical Lighting Design-UGrad
Not resolved to a course
9
54-396
Theatrical Lighting Management
Not resolved to a course
4
54-384
Lighting Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-380
Music Reading for Production(mini 1 & 2 based on placement)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-357
Theatrical Lighting Programming
Not resolved to a course
4
54-399
Decoding Media
Not resolved to a course
9
54-476
Specters and Systems: Advanced Horror Experience Studio(A, next offered F27)
Not resolved to a course
9
60-110
Foundations: Time-Based Media
Not resolved to a course
10
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
Var.
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
54-482
VMD Production Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-476
Not resolved to a course
3
54-461
Experimental Capture
Not resolved to a course
12
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
varies
54-381
Special Topics in Drama(if needed) 3
Not resolved to a course
6
54-228
Design and Production Skills: Vectorworks(optional-VMD, Sound, Lighting & Scenic)
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-328
Sound Design Skills
Not resolved to a course
9
54-509
Theatrical Sound System Design 2
Not resolved to a course
9
54-505
Ear Training
Not resolved to a course
1
54-548
Sound Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-389
Composition for Theatrical Sound Design 1
Not resolved to a course
9
54-336
Musical Theater History
Not resolved to a course
6
54-246
History of Clothing II
Not resolved to a course
6
54-450
Painting for the Theatrical Designer& 54-344 Costume Concept Illustration (every other year, required)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-320
Costume Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6
54-444
Advanced Designer Draping(optional)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-516
Fabric Painting(every other year, optional)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-344
Not resolved to a course
5
54-347
Intermediate Photoshop: Focus on Figures
Not resolved to a course
5
54-238
Scenic Painting II
Not resolved to a course
6
54-332
Scenic Design: Boot Camp(mini 3 & mini 4)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-450
Painting for the Theatrical Designer(or approved sub)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-350
Scenic Design Forum
Not resolved to a course
2
54-227
Scenic Design Production Advising(section A or B)
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-331
Scenic Design: Explorations
Not resolved to a course
9
54-240
History of Architecture and Decor 2: Renaissance to the 21st Century
Not resolved to a course
6
54-386
Scenic Design Hand Skils
Not resolved to a course
4
54-392
Scenic Design Digital Skills
Not resolved to a course
4
54-352
Opera Lighting Design
Not resolved to a course
9
54-348
Advanced Vectorworks for Lighting Design
Not resolved to a course
3
54-383
Lighting for Film & TV
Not resolved to a course
3
54-565
Dance/Light(mini 3)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-384
Lighting Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-400
Staging Media
Not resolved to a course
or: 54-490 Special Topics in Media: Mediated Reality
10
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6
54-482
VMD Production Forum
Not resolved to a course
1

Senior Year

14 items

54-381
Special Topics in Drama(if needed) 3
Not resolved to a course
6
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-382
Sustainably Sculpting Space(mini-optional)
Not resolved to a course
4
54-398
Special Topics in Sound Design
Not resolved to a course
9
54-548
Sound Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-505
Ear Training
Not resolved to a course
1
54-390
Composition for Theatrical Sound Design 2
Not resolved to a course
9
54-340
Coding & Control for Theatrical Sound
Not resolved to a course
9
54-498
Expanded Theater(or Scenography in the spring) 6
Not resolved to a course
8
54-447
Figure Drawing
Not resolved to a course
3
54-239
History of Architecture and Decor
Not resolved to a course
6
54-470
Costume Rendering
Not resolved to a course
9
54-511
Millinery I (offered every other year) or approved 3D sub
Not resolved to a course
9
54-539
Fabric Dyeing I
Not resolved to a course
9

54-xxx

30 items

54-320
Costume Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-498
Expanded Theater
Not resolved to a course
8
54-473
Drawing for Theatrical Designersor approved drawing sub (if not taken)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-432
Design for Spaces & Screen(mini 1 & mini 2)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-451
Scenic Design Packet(mini 2)
Not resolved to a course
4
54-350
Scenic Design Forum
Not resolved to a course
2
54-227
Scenic Design Production Advising
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-524
Dance Lighting Design 2(mini 2) (may be repeated)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-491
Concert Lighting Design
Not resolved to a course
9
54-525
Concert Lighting Programming(optional)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-384
Lighting Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
62-661
Not resolved to a course
4
54-498
Expanded Theater
Not resolved to a course
8
54-476
Specters and Systems: Advanced Horror Experience Studio(section A, next offered F27)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-476
Specters and Systems: Advanced Horror Experience StudioLAB (Section B, offered in alternative years)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-482
VMD Production Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-521
Video Media Design Senior Thesisor Advanced VMD course
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-461
Experimental Capture
Not resolved to a course
12
54-381
Special Topics in Drama(if needed) 3
Not resolved to a course
6
54-361
Production Preparation
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-228
Design and Production Skills: Vectorworks(optional -VMD, Sound, Lighting & Scenic)
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-372
Theatre for the Ear
Not resolved to a course
6
54-397
Sound Design For Interactive Environments
Not resolved to a course
9
54-505
Ear Training
Not resolved to a course
1
54-548
Sound Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-431
Scenography(if Expanded Theater not taken in fall) 6
Not resolved to a course
4.5
54-342
Costume Design for TV and Film 6
Not resolved to a course
7
54-450
Painting for the Theatrical Designer& 54-344 Costume Concept Illustration (every other year, required)
Not resolved to a course
9

54-xxx

19 items

54-320
Costume Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-240
History of Architecture and Decor 2: Renaissance to the 21st Century
Not resolved to a course
6
54-344
Not resolved to a course
5
54-347
Intermediate Photoshop: Focus on Figures(optional)
Not resolved to a course
5
54-431
Scenography
Not resolved to a course
4.5
54-450
Painting for the Theatrical Designer(or approved sub, if not taken)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-350
Scenic Design Forum
Not resolved to a course
2
54-227
Scenic Design Production Advising(section A or B)
Not resolved to a course
1
54-386
Scenic Design Hand Skils
Not resolved to a course
4
54-392
Scenic Design Digital Skills
Not resolved to a course
4
54-565
Dance/Light(may be repeated)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-452
Architainment Lighting Design
Not resolved to a course
9
54-427
Musical Lighting Design
Not resolved to a course
9
54-384
Lighting Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-492
Concert Lighting 2(recommended, optional)
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-521
Video Media Design Senior Thesisor Advanced VMD course
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-400
Staging Mediaor VMD: Mediated Reality (if offered)
Not resolved to a course
10
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-482
VMD Production Forum
Not resolved to a course
1

Designers take a minimum of five Non-Drama Electives, 6-9 units each.

electives · 0 items

First Year

8 items

54-121
Directing I: A Director's Mindset
Not resolved to a course
9
54-167
Acting for Directors I
Not resolved to a course
10
54-107
Movement I(section C)
Not resolved to a course
4
54-109
Dramaturgy 1: Approaches to Text
Not resolved to a course
9
54-110
Text for Actors(mini-2, section C)
Not resolved to a course
2
99-101
Core@CMU(section CF)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-517
Directors Common Hour
Not resolved to a course
1
54-159
Production Practicum
Not resolved to a course
6

xx-xxx

6 items

54-122
Directing I: A Director's Preparation
Not resolved to a course
9
54-168
Acting for Directors I
Not resolved to a course
10
54-159
Production Practicum
Not resolved to a course
6
54-184
Dramaturgy 2: Introduction to Production Dramaturgy
Not resolved to a course
9
54-177
Foundations of Drama I
Not resolved to a course
6
76-101
Interpretation and Argument
Not resolved to a course
or: 76-106& 76-108 Writing about Literature, Art and Cultureand Writing about Public Problems
9

Sophomore Year

6 items

54-233
Acting For Directors II
Not resolved to a course
12
54-221
Directing II: In the Studio
Not resolved to a course
9
54-281
Foundations of Drama II(or in the spring)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-271
Technical Management(Optional)
Not resolved to a course
6
62-314
The Art of Personal Finance(mini)
Not resolved to a course
6
76-270
Writing for the Professions(section J)
Not resolved to a course
9

54-xxx

7 items

54-234
Acting For Directors II
Not resolved to a course
12
54-222
Directing II: In The Room
Not resolved to a course
9
54-117
Design Collaboration Project(mini)
Not resolved to a course
3
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6
54-381
Special Topics in Drama(or in a future semester)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-616
MFA Director's Lab
Not resolved to a course
10

Junior Year

5 items

54-322
Directing III: Introduction to TV & Film
Not resolved to a course
9
54-381
Special Topics in Dramaor 54-336 (if needed)
Not resolved to a course
6
85-100
Introduction to Psychology(section F or one that fits)
Not resolved to a course
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-247
Dramaturgy 5: In Company
Not resolved to a course
9

54-xxx

0 items

54-xxx

2 items

54-410
Directors Discourse
Not resolved to a course
2
Tepper Semester courses (register with Syracuse)
Not resolved to a course
36

Senior Year

7 items

54-422
Directing IV: Next Steps
Not resolved to a course
6
54-247
Dramaturgy 5: In Company(if not taken)
Not resolved to a course
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-498
Expanded Theater
Not resolved to a course
8
54-381
Special Topics in Drama(if needed)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-16
54-410
Directors Discourse
Not resolved to a course
2

54-xxx

8 items

54-735
Not resolved to a course
6
54-422
Directing IV: Next Steps
Not resolved to a course
6
54-458
Directing: Production IV(Capstone) **
Not resolved to a course
Var.
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-381
Special Topics in Drama(if needed)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-431
Scenography
Not resolved to a course
4.5
54-330
Introduction to Stage Management(if not taken)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-410
Directors Discourse
Not resolved to a course
2

Directors take a minimum of four Non-Drama Electives, 6-9 units each.

electives · 0 items

First Year

17 items

54-109
Dramaturgy 1: Approaches to Text
Not resolved to a course
9
54-284
Fundamentals of Directing
Not resolved to a course
6
54-177
Foundations of Drama I
Not resolved to a course
6
54-200
Dramaturgy Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
76-101
Interpretation and Argumentor 76-102
Not resolved to a course
or: 76-106& 76-108 Writing about Literature, Art and Cultureand Writing about Public Problems
9
54-159
Production Practicum(Run Crew - section A)
Not resolved to a course
6
82-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9-12
99-101
Core@CMU(section CF)
Not resolved to a course
3
62-314
The Art of Personal Finance
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
54-184
Dramaturgy 2: Introduction to Production Dramaturgy
Not resolved to a course
9
54-281
Foundations of Drama II
Not resolved to a course
6
54-200
Dramaturgy Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-159
Production Practicum(Run Crew - section B)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-117
Design Collaboration Project(mini 4)
Not resolved to a course
3
82-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9-12
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9

Sophomore Year

20 items

54-241
Dramaturgy 3: Dramaturgy in Translation
Not resolved to a course
9
54-299
Dramaturgy Production:Assistant(or in spring)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-245
History of Clothing(or 54-246 in spring) 3
Not resolved to a course
6
54-200
Dramaturgy Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-239
History of Architecture and Decor(fall or spring)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-219
Special Topics: Music Theater History and Repertoire
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
82-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9-12
76-275
Introduction to Critical Writing(or in Jr fall)
Not resolved to a course
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-256
Dramaturgy 4: New Play Dramaturgy
Not resolved to a course
9
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
3
54-246
History of Clothing II(or 54-245 in fall) 3
Not resolved to a course
6
54-240
History of Architecture and Decor 2: Renaissance to the 21st Century(if not in fall)
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
54-200
Dramaturgy Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
82-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9-12

Junior Year

18 items

54-247
Dramaturgy 5: In Company
Not resolved to a course
9
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9/12
54-200
Dramaturgy Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-381
Special Topics in Drama 4
Not resolved to a course
6
54-245
History of Clothing(or 54-246 in spring if needed) 3
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-239
History of Architecture and Decor(fall or spring)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-256
Dramaturgy 4: New Play Dramaturgy(if needed)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9/12
54-200
Dramaturgy Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-381
Special Topics in Drama 4
Not resolved to a course
6
54-246
History of Clothing II(or 54-245 in fall if needed) 3
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-240
History of Architecture and Decor 2: Renaissance to the 21st Century(fall or spring)
Not resolved to a course
6

Senior Year

12 items

54-254
New Work Development
Not resolved to a course
6
54-200
Dramaturgy Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9/12
54-381
Special Topics in Drama 4
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-364
Dramaturgy 7 - Expo Prep
Not resolved to a course
3
54-200
Dramaturgy Forum
Not resolved to a course
1
54-381
Special Topics in Drama(if needed) 4
Not resolved to a course
6
54-587
Dramaturgy Production(if not in fall) or 54-585 Senior Project: Dramaturgy (if approved)
Not resolved to a course
12
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9

Directed Electives

electives · 4 items

All students must complete the minor in Literature and Cultural Studies in the English Department
Not resolved to a course
54
Dramaturgy students take at least 3 History courses (two 200-level and one 300-level). One course must focus on history pre-1900, and one must focus on African, Asian, Latin American, or Caribbean studies.
Not resolved to a course
27
Dramaturgy students take one European Studies course (cannot be an English course, but can be a History course)
Not resolved to a course
9
Dramaturgy students take at least one Foreign Language course at the 200-level or above. Students may test out of this requirement if they can demonstrate 200-level proficiency.
Not resolved to a course
12

Non-Dramaturgy Electives

electives · 0 items

Dramaturgy students take a minimum of seven Non-Dramaturgy Electives, 6-9 units each.

electives · 0 items

First Year

21 items

54-101
Acting I
Not resolved to a course
10
54-011
Introduction to Alexander Technique(mini 1)
Not resolved to a course
1
54-103
Speech I
Not resolved to a course
4
54-105
Voice for the Stage I
Not resolved to a course
5
54-107
Movement I
Not resolved to a course
4
54-110
Text for Actors(mini 2, section B)
Not resolved to a course
2
54-123
Dance I
Not resolved to a course
5
54-125
Music Skills I
Not resolved to a course
4
54-500
Voice Lab
Not resolved to a course
5
99-101
Core@CMU(section CF)
Not resolved to a course
3
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
54-102
Acting I
Not resolved to a course
10
54-104
Speech I
Not resolved to a course
6
54-106
Voice for the Stage I
Not resolved to a course
5
54-108
Movement I
Not resolved to a course
4
54-124
Dance I
Not resolved to a course
5
54-126
Music Skills II
Not resolved to a course
4
54-159
Production Practicum(section A)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-500
Voice Lab
Not resolved to a course
5
54-177
Foundations of Drama I
Not resolved to a course
6
76-101
Interpretation and Argument
Not resolved to a course
or: 76-106& 76-108 Writing about Literature, Art and Cultureand Writing about Public Problems
9

Sophomore Year

24 items

54-201
Acting II
Not resolved to a course
12
54-203
Voice and Speech II
Not resolved to a course
4
54-205
Dance II
Not resolved to a course
3
54-207
Movement II
Not resolved to a course
4
54-209
Voice and Speech II: Practicums
Not resolved to a course
3
54-217
Jazz II
Not resolved to a course
2
54-219
Special Topics: Music Theater History and Repertoire
Not resolved to a course
6
54-223
Tap II - Rhythmic Technique/Foundational to Complex
Not resolved to a course
2
54-500
Voice Lab
Not resolved to a course
5
54-285
Alexander Technique(optional)
Not resolved to a course
1.5
62-314
The Art of Personal Finance 1
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
54-202
Acting II
Not resolved to a course
12
54-204
Voice and Speech II
Not resolved to a course
4
54-206
Dance II
Not resolved to a course
3
54-208
Movement II
Not resolved to a course
3
54-209
Voice and Speech II: Practicums
Not resolved to a course
3
54-218
Jazz II
Not resolved to a course
2
54-224
Tap II: Rhythmic Technique/Foundational to Complex
Not resolved to a course
2
54-220
Acting A Song
Not resolved to a course
4
54-281
Foundations of Drama II 2
Not resolved to a course
6
54-159
Production Practicum(section B)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-500
Voice Lab
Not resolved to a course
5
54-285
Alexander Technique(optional)
Not resolved to a course
1.5

Junior Year

23 items

54-301
Acting III(mini 1 & mini 2)
Not resolved to a course
10
54-305
Voice for the Stage III
Not resolved to a course
5
54-309
Speech III
Not resolved to a course
4
54-311
Rehearsal and Performance III
Not resolved to a course
16
54-313
Dance III
Not resolved to a course
3
54-315
Jazz III
Not resolved to a course
2
54-319
Cabaret
Not resolved to a course
6
54-323
Tap III - Expand Percussive Rhythms
Not resolved to a course
2
54-500
Voice Lab
Not resolved to a course
5
54-285
Alexander Technique(optional)
Not resolved to a course
1.5
54-327
Auditioning for TV/Film(optional)
Not resolved to a course
2
54-387
Choreography & Composition(optional)
Not resolved to a course
2
54-302
Acting III(mini 3 & mini 4)
Not resolved to a course
10
54-306
Applied V&S Techniques III
Not resolved to a course
6
54-312
Rehearsal and Performance III
Not resolved to a course
16
54-314
Dance III
Not resolved to a course
3
54-316
Jazz III
Not resolved to a course
2
54-324
Tap III: Expand Percussive Rhythms
Not resolved to a course
2
54-500
Voice Lab
Not resolved to a course
5
54-374
Musical Theater Audition
Not resolved to a course
5
54-335
Auditioning for the Stage(optional)
Not resolved to a course
2
54-285
Alexander Technique(optional)
Not resolved to a course
1.5
54-388
Choreography & Composition II(optional)
Not resolved to a course
2

Senior Year

16 items

54-403
Actor as Artist
Not resolved to a course
6
54-411
Rehearsal and Performance IV
Not resolved to a course
16
54-415
Broadway Dance Styles
Not resolved to a course
5
54-418
Songs for Showcase(mini 2)
Not resolved to a course
2
54-493
Business of Acting & The Practice
Not resolved to a course
4
54-500
Voice Lab/Senior Coaching
Not resolved to a course
5
54-519
Acting for the Camera
Not resolved to a course
6
54-285
Alexander Technique(optional)
Not resolved to a course
1.5
54-412
Rehearsal and Performance IV
Not resolved to a course
16
54-414
Showcase
Not resolved to a course
9
54-416
Broadway Styles
Not resolved to a course
5
54-418
Songs for Showcase
Not resolved to a course
2
54-438
Acting IV: Synthesize Elements of the Craft(mini 4)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-500
Voice Lab/Senior Coaching
Not resolved to a course
5
54-520
Acting for the Camera
Not resolved to a course
8
54-285
Alexander Technique(optional)
Not resolved to a course
1.5

First Year

17 items

54-151
Stage and Shop Craft
Not resolved to a course
10
54-157
Production Science
Not resolved to a course
6
54-169
Studiocraft: Drafting
Not resolved to a course
9
54-171
Basic Design 1
Not resolved to a course
6
99-101
Core@CMU(section CF)
Not resolved to a course
3
76-101
Interpretation and Argument
Not resolved to a course
or: 76-106& 76-108 Writing about Literature, Art and Cultureand Writing about Public Problems
9
54-177
Foundations of Drama Ior xx-xxx Cultural Competency 1
Not resolved to a course
6
54-173
Not resolved to a course
2
54-170
Studiocraft: Drawing
Not resolved to a course
5
54-158
Production Planning
Not resolved to a course
6
54-172
Basic Design 2
Not resolved to a course
6
54-177
Foundations of Drama Ior xx-xxx Cultural Competency 1
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
9
54-159
Production Practicum(section C)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-152
Stagecraft
Not resolved to a course
12
54-228
Design and Production Skills: Vectorworks
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9

Sophomore Year

27 items

54-231
Design for the Stage
Not resolved to a course
6
54-232
Design for the Stage: Time Based
Not resolved to a course
4
54-271
Technical Management
Not resolved to a course
6
54-249
Stagecraft II
Not resolved to a course
14
54-281
Foundations of Drama II(section B) (or in spring) 2
Not resolved to a course
6
54-284
Fundamentals of Directing
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-229
Trial by Combat
Not resolved to a course
6
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
varies
54-281
Foundations of Drama II(if not in fall) 2
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-228
Design and Production Skills: Vectorworks(required-VMD, Sound, Lighting & Scenic)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-264
Intro to Welding (MIG & TIG)
Not resolved to a course
4
54-265
Advanced Fabrication 1
Not resolved to a course
6
54-330
Introduction to Stage Management
Not resolved to a course
6
54-272
Scenic Fabrication and Installation(mini-3)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-286
Stage Rigging Concepts(mini-4)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-334
Production Resource Management
Not resolved to a course
6
54-666
Production Audio
Not resolved to a course
6
54-330
Introduction to Stage Management
Not resolved to a course
6
54-286
Stage Rigging Concepts(mini-4)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-334
Production Resource Management
Not resolved to a course
6
54-272
Scenic Fabrication and Installation(mini-3)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-286
Stage Rigging Concepts(mini-4)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-355
30 Hour OSHA
Not resolved to a course
2
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6
54-117
Design Collaboration Project
Not resolved to a course
3

AND

3 items

54-252
Introduction to Lighting Designor 54-166 Intro to Sound Design or 54-297 VMD Systems Studio
Not resolved to a course
6
54-368
Introduction to Lighting Managementand 54-337 Intro to Lighting Technology or 54-666 Production Audio (section B)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-330
Introduction to Stage Management
Not resolved to a course
6

Junior Year

33 items

54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
var
54-273
Technical Direction I
Not resolved to a course
6
54-381
Special Topics in Drama 3
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-353
Structural Design I ~
Not resolved to a course
or: 54-366 Physics of Stage Machinery
9
54-295
Advanced Fabrication II
Not resolved to a course
6
54-455
Production Data Manipulation(optional)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-333
Production Personnel Management(optional)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-266
Cue Calling Studio
Not resolved to a course
4
54-339
Stage Management Seminar
Not resolved to a course
3
54-380
Music Reading for Production(mini 1 & 2 based on placement)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-455
Production Data Manipulation
Not resolved to a course
9
54-279
Embedded Electronics
Not resolved to a course
3
54-333
Production Personnel Management
Not resolved to a course
6
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-381
Special Topics in Drama(if needed) 3
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-355
30 Hour OSHA(if offered)
Not resolved to a course
2
54-468
Theater Management(or in senior year)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-354
Structural Design II ~
Not resolved to a course
or: 54-365 Machine Design I
9
54-378
Technical Direction II
Not resolved to a course
6
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6
54-339
Stage Management Seminar
Not resolved to a course
3
54-453
Production Management Workshop
Not resolved to a course
3
54-368
Introduction to Lighting Management
Not resolved to a course
6
54-454
Advanced SM: Actors Equity
Not resolved to a course
6
54-270
Advanced Topics in Stage Management I: Communication
Not resolved to a course
6
54-334
Production Resource Management
Not resolved to a course
6
54-468
Not resolved to a course
6
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
3-12

Senior Year

16 items

54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-381
Special Topics in Drama(if needed) 3
Not resolved to a course
6
xx-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-333
Production Personnel Management(optional for TDs)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-477
Technical Direction III
Not resolved to a course
9
54-353
Structural Design I ~
Not resolved to a course
or: 54-366 Physics of Stage Machinery
9
54-279
Embedded Electronics(if needed)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-455
Production Data Manipulation(optional)
Not resolved to a course
9
54-333
Production Personnel Management(optional)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-339
Stage Management Seminar
Not resolved to a course
3
54-453
Production Management Workshop
Not resolved to a course
3
54-454
Advanced SM: Actors Equity
Not resolved to a course
6
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
3-12
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
3-12
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9

54-xxx

13 items

54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
Var.
54-381
Special Topics in Drama(if needed) 3
Not resolved to a course
6
54-355
30 Hour OSHA(if not taken)
Not resolved to a course
2
54-468
Theater Management(if not taken)
Not resolved to a course
6
54-354
Structural Design II
Not resolved to a course
or: 54-365 Machine Design I
9
54-480
Technical Direction IV
Not resolved to a course
6
54-376
Entertainment Rigging(optional)
Not resolved to a course
3
54-339
Stage Management Seminar
Not resolved to a course
3
54-453
Production Management Workshop
Not resolved to a course
3
54-475
Advanced Topics in Stage Management: Cross-Boundaries
Not resolved to a course
6
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
6-9
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
3-12
54-xxx
Not resolved to a course
3-12

PTM students take a minimum of five Non-Drama Electives, 6-9 units each.

electives · 0 items

SPM Students must complete 4 Directed Drama Electives.

electives · 0 items

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