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Drama: Drama, B.A.

The following is a listing of the current requirements for a BA degree in Drama. After the listed Drama core requirements is a course requirement for your degree emphasis program. It is helpful to look this over before advising and pre-registration. The Two-Year Course Schedule is a breakdown of which Drama courses you should be taking for each semester over the four years you are at the University based on your emphasis.

University Core Requirements -- 39 hours

College Requirements, B.A. -- 21-33 hours

Hrs.
3	Effective Communication (CST 100, CST 107, CST 307, ENG 107, or ENG 311)
3	Metaphysics (One course from 331-337)
15	Credits of upper-division hours outside of primary major, 9 of which must come from 3 different disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences. This requirement is not fulfilled by the University core.
0-12	Intermediate level of one language

Major Requirements -- 23 hours

Hrs.
3	DRM 210 - Introduction to Theatre
1	DRM 272 - Production Practicum I
3	DRM 310 - Modern Production Theory
3	DRM 321 - Acting Workshop
3	DRM 350 - Theatre Crafts
1	DRM 372/373 - Production Practicum II
3	DRM 407 - Survey of Theatre History I
3	DRM 408 - Survey of Theatre History II
3	DRM 498 - Senior Capstone

Emphasis Options

Performance Emphasis -- 15 hours
Hrs.
3	DRM 322 - Acting Workshop II
3	DRM 335 - Voice for the Stage
3	DRM 422 - Advanced Acting
3	DRM 337 - Stage Movement & Combat
One design elective selected from:
3	DRM 351 - Stage Lighting and Sound
3	DRM 353 - Stage Design
3	DRM 363 - Costume Design
3	DRM 365 - Theatrical Makeup

Design/Technical Emphasis -- 15 hours
Hrs.
3	DRM 351 - Stage Lighting and Sound
3	DRM 353 - Stage Design
3	DRM 363 - Costume Design
One production elective selected from:
3	DRM 365 - Theatrical Makeup
3	DRM 450 - Production Management
3	DRM 456 - Decorative Arts
3	DRM 467 - Costume Construction
3	DRM 471 - Theatre Management
One advance design elective selected from:
3	DRM 451 - Advanced Lighting and Sound
3	DRM 453 - Advanced Stage Design
3	DRM 463 - Advanced Costume Design

Production Management Emphasis -- 15 hours
Hrs.
3	DRM 333 - Directing for the Theatre
3	DRM 351 - Stage Lighting and Sound
3	DRM 450 - Production Management
3	DRM 471 - Principles of Theatre Management
3	DRM 472 - Managment Internship

Basic Drama Endorsement for Education Certificate -- 21 hours
Hrs.
3	DRM 210 - Introduction to Theatre
3	DRM 321 - Acting Workshop I
3	DRM 333 - Directing for the Theatre
3	DRM 350 - Theatre Crafts
3	DRM 351 - Light and Sound Design
3	DRM 407 - Theatre History I or DRM 408 - Theatre History II
One advance design elective selected from:
3	DRM 353 - Stage Design
3	DRM 363 - Costume Design
3	DRM 365 - Theatrical Makeup

General Electives -- 10-22 hours

Total Credit Hours -- 120

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