Theatre Directing
Degree Options
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in theatre directing.
Description of Program
The directing program provides a solid theatre education experience. Directing students serve as assistants to faculty directors and are given the opportunity to direct main stage productions.
Requirements for Major
124 credit hours total. A minimum of 65 credit hours in theatre arts coursework; however, a maximum of 76 theatre credits will be accepted for the degree. Drake Curriculum requirements are also needed (see below).
| Theatre Arts Core Requirement | Credits |
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| THEA 3 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 4 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 5 | Readings in Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 15 | Movement II | 2 |
| THEA 14 | Movement | 2 |
| THEA 21 | Voice II | 2 |
| THEA 20 | Voice I | 2 |
| THEA 55 | Acting III | 3 |
| THEA 30 | Stagecraft I (including lab) | 4 |
| THEA 104 | Directing II | 3 |
| THEA 31 | Costuming (including lab) | 4 |
| THEA 165 | Projects in Theatre | 1-3 |
| THEA 32 | Makeup | 3 |
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| Total | 16 |
| THEA 103 | Directing I | 3 |
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| THEA 120 | Theatre History I | 3 |
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| THEA 121 | Theatre History II | 3 |
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| THEA 124 | Tech Practicum (scene or costume) | 1 |
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| General Theatre Electives | 12 minimum |
| THEA 160 | Stage Management | 3 |
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| General Electives | 12 minimum |
| THEA 190 | Senior Capstone | 1 |
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| Total | 35 |
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