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Program checklist · B.F.A.

Theatre

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington · Abington, PA

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Program
Award
B.F.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Credits (computed from items)
131-142
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
214801
CourseShelf checklist
CK_214801_2530bdef
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)

major core · 0 items

    Prescribed Courses

    0 items

      Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

      16 items
      1. THEA 1S
        First-Year Seminar: Theatre Production Practices
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      2. THEA 100
        The Art of the Theatre
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. THEA 120
        Acting I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. THEA 130
        Introduction to Theatre Scenic and Costume Technology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. THEA 131
        Introduction to Theatre Sound and Lighting Technology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. THEA 150
        Fundamentals of Design for the Theatre
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. THEA 200
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      8. THEA 250
        Introduction to Scene Design
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      9. THEA 251
        Theatre Drafting Techniques
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      10. THEA 260
        Introduction to Costume Design
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      11. THEA 270
        Introduction to Lighting Design
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      12. THEA 280
        Introduction to Technical Direction for the Theatre
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      13. THEA 285
        Introduction to Sound Design
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      14. THEA 289
        Theatre Production Practicum
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      15. THEA 401
        Theatre History I: Ancient to 1700
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      16. THEA 481
        Stage Management
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Requirements for the Option

      0 items

        Requirements for the Option: Require a grade of C or better

        1 item
        1. Select an option
          Not resolved to a course
          28-36

        Requirements for the Option

        0 items

          Prescribed Courses

          0 items

            Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

            4 items
            1. THEA 252
              Design Presentation Techniques
              Not resolved to a course
              1
            2. THEA 434
              Introduction to Directing
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            3. THEA 454
              Period Research for the Theatre
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            4. THEA 459
              Theatre Portfolio & Business Practices II
              Not resolved to a course
              2

            Additional Courses

            0 items

              Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better

              9 items
              1. THEA 464
                History of Fashion
                Not resolved to a course
                or: THEA 465 History of Fashion II
                3
              2. Select 6 credits of the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                6
              3. THEA 456
                Not resolved to a course
              4. THEA 457
                Not resolved to a course
              5. THEA 466
                Not resolved to a course
              6. THEA 467
                Not resolved to a course
              7. THEA 477
                Lighting Design for Production
                Not resolved to a course
              8. THEA 487
                Not resolved to a course
              9. THEA 489
                Theatre Production Practicum
                Not resolved to a course

              Supporting Courses and Related Areas

              0 items

                Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better

                1 item
                1. Select 15-18 credits from one of the following emphases a, b, c, d, or e:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  15-18

                a. Costume Design/Technology

                6 items
                1. THEA 146
                  Basic Theatrical Makeup
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. THEA 253
                  Scene Painting
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. THEA 261
                  Introduction to Costume Construction Techniques
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. THEA 460
                  Advanced Topics in Costume Design
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. THEA 461
                  Advanced Topics in Costume Construction and Technology
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. THEA 464
                  History of Fashion
                  Not resolved to a course
                  or: THEA 465 History of Fashion II

                b. Scene Design

                3 items
                1. THEA 253
                  Scene Painting
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. THEA 450
                  Advanced Topics in Scene Design
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. THEA 453
                  Advanced Scene Painting
                  Not resolved to a course

                Select 3 credits of the following:

                3 items
                1. THEA 460
                  Advanced Topics in Costume Design
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. THEA 470
                  Advanced Topics in Lighting Design
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. THEA 480
                  Advanced Topics in Technical Direction for the Theatre
                  Not resolved to a course

                Select 3 credits of the following:

                8 items
                1. ARTH 111
                  Ancient to Medieval Art
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. ARTH 112
                  Renaissance to Modern Art
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. THEA 451
                  Drafting, Drawing, and Painting for the Theatre
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. THEA 458
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. THEA 460
                  Advanced Topics in Costume Design
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. THEA 470
                  Advanced Topics in Lighting Design
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. THEA 480
                  Advanced Topics in Technical Direction for the Theatre
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. THEA 485
                  Sound for Theatre Production
                  Not resolved to a course

                c. Lighting Design

                5 items
                1. THEA 253
                  Scene Painting
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. THEA 470
                  Advanced Topics in Lighting Design
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. THEA 482
                  Technical Production - Rigging
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. THEA 485
                  Sound for Theatre Production
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. THEA 472
                  Lighting Technology
                  Not resolved to a course

                d. Sound Design

                5 items
                1. INART 50
                  The Science of Music
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. INART 258A
                  Fundamentals of Digital Audio
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. THEA 482
                  Technical Production - Rigging
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. THEA 484
                  Sound Recording Techniques
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. THEA 485
                  Sound for Theatre Production
                  Not resolved to a course

                e. Scenic Technology

                5 items
                1. THEA 253
                  Scene Painting
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. THEA 482
                  Technical Production - Rigging
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. THEA 470
                  Advanced Topics in Lighting Design
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. THEA 480
                  Advanced Topics in Technical Direction for the Theatre
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. THEA 485
                  Sound for Theatre Production
                  Not resolved to a course

                Prescribed Courses

                0 items

                  Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

                  7 items
                  1. THEA 146
                    Basic Theatrical Makeup
                    Not resolved to a course
                    2
                  2. THEA 220
                    Acting II
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  3. THEA 289
                    Theatre Production Practicum
                    Not resolved to a course
                    1
                  4. THEA 322
                    Voice and Speech I
                    Not resolved to a course
                    2
                  5. THEA 324
                    Movement for Actors I
                    Not resolved to a course
                    2
                  6. THEA 486
                    Advanced Topics in Stage Management
                    Not resolved to a course
                    9
                  7. THEA 496
                    Independent Studies
                    Not resolved to a course
                    6

                  Additional Courses

                  0 items

                    Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better

                    7 items
                    1. Select 3 credits of the following:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3
                    2. THEA 405Y
                      Not resolved to a course
                    3. THEA 407W
                      Women and Theatre
                      Not resolved to a course
                    4. THEA 408W
                      History of American Musical Theatre
                      Not resolved to a course
                    5. THEA 412
                      African American Theatre
                      Not resolved to a course
                    6. THEA 464
                      History of Fashion
                      Not resolved to a course
                    7. THEA 465
                      History of Fashion II
                      Not resolved to a course
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