Theatre Directing
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).
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Theatre Arts Core Requirement |
Credits |
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Required Support Courses in Theatre Arts |
Credits |
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THEA 3 |
Acting I |
3 |
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THEA 4 |
Acting II |
3 |
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THEA 5 |
Readings in Theatre |
3 |
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THEA 15 |
Movement II |
2 |
|
THEA 14 |
Movement |
2 |
|
THEA 21 |
Voice II |
2 |
|
THEA 20 |
Voice I |
2 |
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THEA 55 |
Acting III |
3 |
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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 |
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THEA 160 |
Stage Management |
3 |
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General Electives |
12 minimum |
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THEA 190 |
Senior Capstone |
1 |
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Total |
35 |
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June, July, August: The Office of Admission is open for individual campus visits and tours Monday-Friday.
August 1 - application opens for Fall 2014 admission
August 5-9- Iowa Private College Week
August 21 - First Year Student move-in day
August 26 - First day of fall semester
