Speech (B.A.) Theatre Concentration
The Theatre concentration of the B.A. in Speech is committed to providing students with the fundamental knowledge of communication, performance and design through research and practical application. We encourage the development of student creativity and oral competency in communication while enhancing professional presentation skills. The department fosters a safe, nurturing environment of creativity, collaboration and experimentation, while providing exceptional instruction in communication, technical design and stage performance. We utilize traditional and nontraditional teaching methods, ultimately leading to educational success and personal/professional advancement.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DR 101 | PRODUCTION LABORATORY | 1 |
| DR 102 | PRODUCTION LABORATORY | 1 |
| DR 103 | PRODUCTION LABORATORY | 1-3 |
| DR 104 | PRODUCTION LABORATORY | 1 |
| DR 105 | PRODUCTION LABORATORY | 1 |
| DR 106 | PRODUCTION LABORATORY | 1 |
| DR 201 & DRL 204 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE and INTRO TO TECHNCL PRODUC LAB | 4 |
| DR 204 | INTRO TO TECHNCL PRODUCTION | 3 |
| DR 205 | ADVANCED ACTING | 3 |
| DR 306 | INTRO TO SCENIC DESIGN | 3 |
| DR 310 | DEVLMT OF DRAMATIC ART I | 3 |
| DR 311 | DEV OF DRAMATIC ART II | 3 |
| DR 313 | SUR OF BLK DRAMA&THEATRE | 3 |
| DR 314 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PLAYWRITING | 3 |
| DR 410 | TECHNIQUES IN DIRECTING | 3 |
| DR 416 | INT TO STAGE MKUP & CSTU | 3 |
| DR 421 | CREATIVE DRAMATICS | 3 |
| DR 414 | STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN | 3 |
| DR 419 | DRAMATIC CRITICISM | 3 |
| DR 425 | PLAY PRODUCTION | 6 |
| DR 426 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 |
| PE 113 | BEGINNING MODERN DANCE | 1 |
| SPCH 214 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS | 3 |
| SPCH 215 | TRAINING THE SPEAKING VOICE | 3 |
| SPCH 216 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
| SPCH 499 | SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| Total Hours | 68-70 | |
Curriculum Map
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENG 104 |
COMPOSITION I or English Composition I with Co-requisite Support or COMPOSITION & LITERATURE FOR L |
3 |
| DR 101 | PRODUCTION LABORATORY | 1 |
| DR 201 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 |
| MATH 114 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| UNIV 100 | UNIVERSITY SUCCESS | 2 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| DR 202 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING I | 3 |
| DR 102 | PRODUCTION LABORATORY | 1 |
| ENG 105 or ENG 112 |
COMPOSITION II or COMPOSITION |
3 |
| PE 113 | BEGINNING MODERN DANCE | 1 |
| SPCH 214 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Option | 3 | |
| Pathway Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| DR 103 | PRODUCTION LABORATORY | 2 |
| DR 204 & DRL 204 |
INTRO TO TECHNCL PRODUCTION and INTRO TO TECHNCL PRODUC LAB |
4 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Option | 3 | |
| Natural Science Option | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science Option | 3 | |
| Pathway Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| DR 104 | PRODUCTION LABORATORY | 1 |
| DR 205 | ADVANCED ACTING | 3 |
| UNIV 200 | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | 1 |
| Natural Science Option | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science Option | 3 | |
| Pathway Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| DR 105 | PRODUCTION LABORATORY | 1 |
| DR 306 | INTRO TO SCENIC DESIGN | 3 |
| DR 310 | DEVLMT OF DRAMATIC ART I | 3 |
| DR 410 | TECHNIQUES IN DIRECTING | 3 |
| SPCH 216 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| DR 106 | PRODUCTION LABORATORY | 1 |
| DR 311 | DEV OF DRAMATIC ART II | 3 |
| DR 313 | SUR OF BLK DRAMA&THEATRE | 3 |
| DR 314 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PLAYWRITING | 3 |
| DR 416 | INT TO STAGE MKUP & CSTU | 3 |
| SPCH 215 | TRAINING THE SPEAKING VOICE | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| DR 414 | STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN | 3 |
| DR 421 | CREATIVE DRAMATICS | 3 |
| SPCH 499 | SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| Drama Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| DR 419 | DRAMATIC CRITICISM | 3 |
| DR 425 | PLAY PRODUCTION | 6 |
| DR 426 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 |
| Drama Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Notes:
- Candidates that transfer 12 or more hours of college credit are exempt from UNIV 100 UNIVERSITY SUCCESS; however, the student must take 2 hours of general electives to replace the UNIV course.
- Online Graduation Clearance (to be completed during the graduating semester only).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the application of the specific communication principles of clarity, concision, ability to be compelling, accuracy, and awareness of the audience in professional settings (e.g., community organizations, legal and political environments, cross-cultural exchanges, social movements).
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication for scholarly and creative purposes.
- Students will be able to analyze and apply various acting theories and techniques based on the system of realistic acting to provide proper preparation and character development for professional environments.