Theatre
The mission of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Theatre Program is to provide students with the tools needed for preparation as theatre educators or professional practitioners, or for continuation of their studies on the graduate level.
The goal of the program is to provide students with meaningful experiences that promote an understanding of theatre as a medium of expression and collaboration. Students are given opportunities for creative and critical thinking, problem solving, and exploration in an environment that values artistic integrity, understands failure as well as success, and respects the viewpoints of others in the encouragement of artistic truth. The extensive season of the Theatre Program serves not only as a training lab for the students, but also enhances the cultural and aesthetic experience of the campus and is a major cultural resource for the residents of South Texas.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN THEATRE
Students earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Theatre may concentrate on one of two specialties:
Acting/Directing Focus
Design/Technical Theatre Focus
Theatre majors may also pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Theatre leading to teacher certification. SPECIFIC DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
All theatre majors must meet all general University and College graduation requirements, including Computer Literacy and UCCP First Year Seminars, regardless of the following specific degree requirements, unless specifically exempt. It is critical for all theatre majors to meet with their academic advisor prior to registering each semester.
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Theatre Core Courses: Required for all majors (29 semester hours) |
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THEA 1100 Theatre Practicum: Front of House
THEA 1101 Theatre Practicum: Production
THEA 1351 Acting I
THEA 1371 Costume Construction
THEA 2310 Script Analysis
THEA 2370 Theatre Stagecraft
THEA 3350 Stage Management
THEA 3370 Theatre History I
THEA 3371 Theatre History II
THEA 4100 Senior Seminar
THEA 4200 Senior Capstone
THEA 4360 Stage Direction I
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| ACTING/DIRECTING FOCUS AREA: |
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(25 required credit hour core, 3 credit hours of electives)
The following courses are required as the core in Acting/Directing: |
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THEA 1102 Theatre Practicum: Performance
THEA 1341 Stage Makeup.
THEA 1342 Voice and Diction
THEA 1352 Acting II
THEA 3300 Movement for Actors.
THEA 3340 Audition Preparation
THEA 3375 Acting III: Period Styles
THEA 3385 Musical Theatre
THEA 4361 Stage Direction II
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Required Electives: |
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(3 Credit Hours. Select one from the following three courses)
THEA 4365 Costume Design
THEA 4370 Set Design
THEA 4375 Lighting Design
Total Hours for BA in Theatre: Acting/Directing Focus |
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3 hrs.
3 hrs.
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3 hrs.
57 hrs. |
DESIGN/TECHNICAL THEATRE FOCUS AREA:
(28 credit hour core)
The following courses are required as the core in the Design/Technical Theatre Focus: |
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THEA 1341 Stage Makeup
THEA 2373 Principles of Design
THEA 3165 The Design and Technical Portfolio
THEA 3382 Drafting and Computer Aided Design for the Stage
THEA 4365 Costume Design
THEA 4370 Set Design
THEA 4375 Lighting Design
THEA 4380 Advanced Stage Makeup |
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THEA 4333 Technical Direction
THEA 4513 Theatre Technologies
Total Hours for BA in Theatre: Design/Technical Theatre Focus |
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57 hrs. |
MINOR IN THEATRE.
This minor is designed for students who wish to pursue the study of theatre. It
is also recommended for students who wish to study in the performing arts, but
who plan to major in another field. The Theatre minor consists of a minimum 18
semester hours of Theatre, including 12 upper-level hours.
Students who select this minor must consult with the Faculty Advisor to the Theatre
Minor prior to completing 6 semester hours of course work listed in the program.
The minor plan must be filed with the Academic Advisor in the College of Arts
and Humanities
and certified prior to application for graduation by the Dean of the College
in which the major study is awarded.
Required Courses for the Minor:
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THEA 1100 Theatre Practicum: Front of House
THEA 1101 Theatre Practicum: Production
THEA 1351 Acting I
THEA 2310 Script Analysis
THEA 2370 Stagecraft
THEA 3370 Theatre History I
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THEA 3371 Theatre History II
THEA 4360 Stage Direction I |
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MINOR IN THEATRE FOR YOUTH
The Minor in Theatre for Youth is designed for the emerging theatre professional and for those seeking teacher certification. Those seeking a degree in communication or in theatre will find that a Minor in Theatre for Youth may increase their employment potential in a competitive workplace. The Theatre for Youth minor consists of a minimum 20 semester hours of Theatre, including 12 upper-level hours.
Students who select this minor must consult with the faculty advisor to the Theatre for Youth minor prior to completing 6 semester hours of course work listed in the program. The minor plan must be filed with the Academic Advisor in the College of Arts and Humanities and certified prior to application for graduation by the Dean of the College in which the major study is awarded.
| Required Courses for the Theatre for Youth minor: |
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THEA 1101 Theatre Practicum: Production
THEA 3301 Theatre for Youth.
THEA 3302 Creative Dramatics |
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| Electives: |
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THEA 1342 Voice and Diction
THEA 1351 Acting I
THEA 3300 Movement for Actors
THEA 4323 Oral Interpretation of Children’s Literature
THEA 4360 Stage Direction I
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Recommended Electives:
Choose one of the following: |
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THEA 2370 Theatre Stagecraft
THEA 4365 Costume Design
THEA 4370 Set Design
THEA 4372 Theatre Practicum
THEA 4375 Lighting Design
THEA 4380 Advanced Stage Makeup |
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3 hrs.
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TEACHER CERTIFICATION IN THEATRE ARTS (grades Early Childhood – 12)
All students seeking certification in Theatre Arts should select a Theatre faculty advisor to help them choose appropriate courses and co-curricular activities. Students certifying to teach in Theatre will be required to perform in at least one University Theatre performance and to work design/technical crew in at least one production. A student may receive course credit for working on a University Theatre production.
For information on required professional development courses and other teacher certification requirements, please see the College of Education section of this catalog. Students should also consult the Certification Office of the College of Education for complete and current information about teacher certification requirements.
To qualify to take the TExES (Texas Exams of Educator Standards), in the field of Theatre, students must meet the following criteria:
- Make pre-specified acceptable scores on TExES practice tests, or departmental equivalent, and participate in practice test review and analysis session.
- Provide official permit with signature of Program Coordinator or designated person for each teaching field on the student’s certification plan.
Students must also qualify to take the Professional Development TExES.
| Requirements leading to secondary certification in Theatre Arts are as follows: |
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THEA 1100 Theatre Practicum: Front of House
THEA 1101 Theatre Practicum: Production
THEA 1102 Theatre Practicum: Performance
THEA 1342 Voice and Diction
THEA 1351 Acting I
THEA 1352 Acting II
THEA 1371 Costume Construction
THEA 2310 Script Analysis.
THEA 2370 Stagecraft
THEA 3300 Movement for Actors
THEA 3302 Creative Dramatics
THEA 3303 Theatre in the Public Schools
THEA 3340 Audition Preparation
THEA 3350 Stage Management
THEA 3370 Theatre History I
THEA 3371 Theatre History II
THEA 3375 Acting III: Period Styles
THEA 3385 Musical Theatre
THEA 4360 Stage Direction I
THEA 4361 Stage Direction II |
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THEA 4365 Costume Design
THEA 4370 Set Design
THEA 4375 Lighting Design |
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
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