Program: Theatre, B.A. - University of North Carolina Wilmington

Apr 02, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalogue

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in Theatre with an option in performance a student must successfully complete THR 486 . To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in Theatre with an option in design and technology a student must successfully complete THR 487 . To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in Theatre with an option in theatre studies a student must successfully complete THR 355 or THR 486 or THR 487 or meet this requirement from another course.

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. degree in Theatre a student must successfully complete THR 110 .

Requirements for a Major in Theatre for the B.A. Degree:

Students must complete a core curriculum consisting of courses listed below. In addition, a student must complete one of the following options to fulfill degree requirements. In each option, a student must complete at least 18 hours of THR at the 300-400 level. Must have 24 THR hours at UNCW or through an approved study abroad program.

Theatre Core (19 hours):

THR 110 - Introduction to Theatre Technology Credit Hours: 3
THR 125 - Introduction to Design Credit Hours: 3
THR 165 - Playscript Analysis for Production Credit Hours: 3
THR 230 - Acting For Non-Majors Credit Hours: 3
Or
THR 231 - Craft of Acting I - Self-discovery and Truth - Fundamental Techniques of Acting Credit Hours: 3
(preferred for Performance majors)
THR 242 - Production Studio I Credit Hours: 1
THR 321 - A Social History of Western Theatre I Credit Hours: 3
Or
THR 322 - A Social History of Western Theatre II Credit Hours: 3

1 of the following Theatre History/Literature classes: 3 hours

THR 309 - History of Fashion Credit Hours: 3
THR 321 - A Social History of Western Theatre I Credit Hours: 3
THR 322 - A Social History of Western Theatre II Credit Hours: 3
THR 366 - Black American Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THR 367 - Women in Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THR 368 - Contemporary British and Irish Dramatic Literature Credit Hours: 3
THR 369 - The American Canon: Seminar in Dramatic Literature Credit Hours: 3
THR 370 - Theories of Theatre and Performance Credit Hours: 3

Theatre Studies Option: 30 hours

This option allows students to develop individualized plans of study tailored to their specific academic and professional interests as well as career goals. This is the best approach for students who wish to combine multiple subject areas.

1 of the following Theatre History/Literature: 3 hours (must be different from Core choices)

THR 309 - History of Fashion Credit Hours: 3
THR 366 - Black American Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THR 367 - Women in Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THR 368 - Contemporary British and Irish Dramatic Literature Credit Hours: 3
THR 369 - The American Canon: Seminar in Dramatic Literature Credit Hours: 3
THR 370 - Theories of Theatre and Performance Credit Hours: 3

Theatre Electives: 18 hours

18 additional hours of THR courses at the 200-400 level.
9 hours in related courses from other departments may be considered for Theatre electives 200-400 level in consultation with your advisor and approval of Chair.

Performance Option: 30 hours

This option offers students pre-professional training in stage and film performance which prepares them for a pluralistic range of outcomes including professional employment in theatre, film or television, future advanced or graduate study, or skills leading to work in allied performance fields of interest.

To choose this option students must meet with Chair to discuss career goals and determine if performance option is best choice to meet those goals.
Audition for Faculty
Students in the performance option must apply to continue to stay in this option, in the Spring of their first year after completing THR 231, THR 301 and while enrolled in THR 302 and THR 332. The application form will be available online and sent to the Chair by March 1. Decisions will be made by March 20.
Fall semester (THR 231 & THR 301) & Spring semester (THR 302 & THR 332) concurrent in first year of study in this option. Must have B or better in each of these classes to continue in the performance option.

In addition to the core requirements, the student must complete the following.

THR 232 - Improvisation for Theatre Majors Credit Hours: 3
THR 301 - Physical and Vocal Expression for the Performer I Credit Hours: 3
THR 302 - Physical and Vocal Expression for the Performer II Credit Hours: 3
THR 318 - Devising Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THR 332 - Craft of Acting II - Listening and Responding in the Moment Credit Hours: 3
THR 333 - Craft of Acting III - Advanced Scenework Credit Hours: 3
THR 433 - Craft of Acting IV - Verse and Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3
THR 486 - Senior Seminar: Performance Credit Hours: 3

2 of the following courses: 6 hours

THR 334 - Audition Techniques for Stage and Film Credit Hours: 3
THR 335 - Acting for the Camera Credit Hours: 3
THR 336 - Shakespeare and Autism Credit Hours: 3
THR 355 - Directing I Credit Hours: 3
THR 380 - Stage Management Credit Hours: 3
THR 395 - Applied Studies in Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THR 401 - Advanced Movement Credit Hours: 3
THR 402 - Advanced Voice Credit Hours: 3
THR 432 - Acting Technique: Jacobean Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THR 435 - Acting for the Camera II Credit Hours: 3
THR 455 - Directing II Credit Hours: 3
THR 495 - Theatre Seminars Credit Hours: 1 To 3

Design and Technology Option (30 hours):

Students in the production design and technology option will develop the knowledge of all aspects of design including scenic, costume, lighting and sound as well as gain the skill sets to create and realize their work. They will be given the opportunity to collaborate on productions with the assistance of the faculty.

To choose this option students must meet with Chair to discuss career goals and determine if design and technology option is best choice to meet those goals.

In addition to the core requirements, the student must complete:

Design and Technology Core: 6 hours

THR 242 - Production Studio I Credit Hours: 1
THR 242 (1hour) must be taken again in addition to the THR 242 core requirement.
THR 251 - Production Studio II Credit Hours: 2
THR 487 - Senior Seminar: Design and Technology Credit Hours: 3

1 of the following Design courses: 3 hours

THR 305 - Scene Design I Credit Hours: 3
THR 306 - Light Design I Credit Hours: 3
THR 308 - Costume Design I Credit Hours: 3
THR 310 - Sound Design I Credit Hours: 3

6 of the following courses: 18 hours in consultation with Theatre advisor

THR 201 - Drafting for the Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THR 202 - Rendering for Stage Design Credit Hours: 3
THR 205 - Stage Make-Up I Credit Hours: 3
THR 207 - Costume Construction I Credit Hours: 3
THR 208 - Costume Crafts I Credit Hours: 3
THR 211 - Introduction to CAD Credit Hours: 3
THR 295 - Topics in Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THR 305 - Scene Design I Credit Hours: 3
THR 306 - Light Design I Credit Hours: 3
THR 308 - Costume Design I Credit Hours: 3
THR 309 - History of Fashion Credit Hours: 3
THR 310 - Sound Design I Credit Hours: 3
THR 312 - Scene Painting Credit Hours: 3
THR 313 - Properties Design Credit Hours: 3
THR 314 - Set Decorating Credit Hours: 3
THR 325 - Stage Make-up II Credit Hours: 3
THR 327 - Costume Construction II Credit Hours: 3
THR 328 - Puppetry – Design and Fabrication Credit Hours: 3
THR 329 - Materials and Techniques Credit Hours: 3
THR 330 - Audio Engineering I Credit Hours: 3
THR 380 - Stage Management Credit Hours: 3
THR 381 - Theatre Management Credit Hours: 3
THR 395 - Applied Studies in Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THR 405 - Scene Design II Credit Hours: 3
THR 406 - Lighting Design II Credit Hours: 3
THR 408 - Costume Design II Credit Hours: 3
THR 410 - Sound Design II Credit Hours: 3
THR 411 - Three-Dimensional Computer Modeling Credit Hours: 3
THR 412 Production Design Credits / Units: 3
THR 430 - Audio Engineering II Credit Hours: 3
THR 495 - Theatre Seminars Credit Hours: 1 To 3

Theatre Elective: 3 hours

Additional 3 hours of Theatre courses at the 200 - 400 level.

Total 49 hours:

Additional Information:

A “C” (2.00) is required in each course counted toward the major unless noted otherwise.

Double Majors: Students who have selected a primary major in another discipline should request from the Department of Theatre chair an advisor from the option area they have selected.

Theatre, B.A.