Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Dance, Specialization in Design/Technical
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(4) THEA 150 Scene Design and Construction (FPA)
(3) DANC 114 Movement Fundamentals (BFPA, EH)
(3) ACS 101 Public Speaking or ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
14 - Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(3) THEA 112A Introduction to Acting (BFPA)
(3) THEA 114A Forms of Dramatic Action (FPA)
(3) THEA 170 Introduction to Lighting and Stage Management
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(0) THEA 199 Theater Production
(3) QR 101, MATH 150 or higher (FQR)
15 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(3) THEA 340A Theater Graphics
(4) THEA 160 Costume Design & Construction
(3) THEA 201A History of the Theater
(3) RA 101 Reasoning & Argumentation
(4) FL 101 Elementary Foreign Language I (BICS, EREG)
17 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(3) THEA 312 Multi-Cultural Theater in America
(3) THEA 220 Directing for the Stage
(4) FL 102 Elementary Foreign Language II
(3) Breadth Life Science/Lab Experience (BLS, EL)
(3) ART 112A or ART 112B Foundation Studio (recommended)
(0) THEA 199 Theater Production
16 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(2) THEA 265 Stage Makeup (or THEA 255)
(3) THEA 340B Computers in Theater
(3) ART 225A History of World Art (recommended)
(3) Breadth Social Science (BSS)
(3) Experience U.S. Race, Gender, and Equity (ERGU)
14 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(3) THEA 350 Scenic Design
(3) THEA 275 Sound for the Theater
(3) THEA 392, THEA 396 or THEA 397
(3) ART 225B History of World Art (recommended)
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
(0) THEA 199 Theater Production
15 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) Breadth Physical Science (BPS)
(3) THEA 450, THEA 460, THEA 470 Design Projects
(3) THEA 360 Costume Design
(3) THEA 499B Senior Assignment: Design/Tech
(3) Approved Elective
(0) THEA 199 Theater Production
15- Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(3) THEA 450, THEA 460, THEA 470 Design Projects (or Approved Elective)
(3) THEA 370 Lighting Design
(2) THEA 255 Scene Painting or THEA 265 Stage Makeup (recom)
(3) Approved Elective
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)
14 - Total Credits
Total Hours 120
Notes: While an art minor is not required, it is highly recommended that students wishing to specialize in design/technical theater pursue a strong foundation in art courses, including two-dimension and three-dimension communication.
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bold course requirements pre-transfer and satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If minor requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
