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Theatre Arts

There are three undergraduate degree programs in theatre. Each is flexible and can be designed to fit the individual student's career goals:

The Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts is a general baccalaureate degree built around a traditional liberal arts curriculum. Within the major field itself, courses are required in technical theatre, performing, and directing, as well as in literature and theatre history. The BA program requires two years' study of a modern language.

The Bachelor of Science degree is an alternative to the Bachelor of Arts. The program for the BS is identical to that for the BA, except that the BS requires a minor in an approved field, in place of study of a modern language.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a professionally-oriented undergraduate degree track which places primary emphasis on performance and studio activity, while also requiring a high level of involvement in the academic curriculum. It can be entered only by faculty permission. This degree track broadens the student's exposure to his/her field--Performance, Design & Tech, Musical Theatre--and considerable study is made of related fine arts fields as well. Admission to the BFA degree program requires consistent involvement in Theatre NDSU productions and projects and demands a high level of commitment on the part of the student.

The Department of Theatre Arts is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The department currently has 52 majors and 14 minors and is continuing to grow.

Minor Requirements

Theatre Arts Minor

Required Credits: 23

Theatre Arts

Theatre Appreciation: Select 2 of the following:6
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Dramatic Literature and Style I
Dramatic Literature & Style II
World Theatre
Theatre Practicum
THEA 205 (take 2 times)2
Electives: Select 15 credits from the following:15
Acting I
Development of Musical Theatre
Acting II
Introduction to Dance
Dance Studio (repeatable up to 6 cr)
Voice and Movement for the Actor
Stagecraft
Costume Craft
Theatrical Makeup Design
Lighting and Sound Design for the Theatre
Costume Design for the Theatre
Introduction to Design: Scenic Design
Scenic Painting
Dance Styles for Theatre (repeatable up to 3 cr)
Directing I
Special Topics: Clown (repeatable up to 3 cr)
Total Credits23

Minor Requirements and Notes

  • A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.

Minor Requirements

Theatre Arts with Dance Minor

Required Credits: 23

Theatre Arts with Dance Emphasis

Theatre Appreciation: Select 2 of the following:6
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Dramatic Literature and Style I
Dramatic Literature & Style II
World Theatre
Theatre Practicum
THEA 205 (take 2 times)2
Electives: Select 15 credits from the following:15
Acting I
Introduction to Dance
Dance Studio (can take up to 6 times)
Dance Styles for Theatre (can take up to 3 times)
Dance Studio II (can take up to 6 times)
Total Credits23

 Minor Requirements and Notes

  • A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.