Major Requirements
Major: Theatre Arts
Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
| College Composition I | |
| College Composition II | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | |
† | |
Total Credits | 39 |
- A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
AHSS Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree – The completion of a minor program of study.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree – Second year language proficiency at college level required.
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences College Requirements
An additional 9 credits are required by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for a student whose primary degree is a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a major from the College of AHSS. These additional 9 credits are not required for the Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree, Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Bachelor of Music degree, for any student whose primary major or degree is not in the College of AHSS, or the student is earning two majors or two different degrees.
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
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Total Credits | 9 |
Major Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
THEA 110 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | 3 |
THEA 161 | Acting I | 3 |
THEA 180 | Dramatic Literature and Style I | 3 |
THEA 270 & THEA 220 | Stagecraft and Stagecraft Lab | 4 |
THEA 271 & THEA 221 | Costume Craft and Costume Craft Lab | 4 |
THEA 280 | World Theatre | 3 |
or THEA 115 | World Film |
THEA 365 | Directing I | 3 |
THEA 450 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
THEA 480 | History and Literature of Theatre I | 3 |
THEA 371 | Introduction to Design: Scenic Design * | 3 |
or THEA 373 | Lighting and Sound Design for the Theatre |
or THEA 375 | Costume Design for the Theatre |
| 8 |
| Theatre Practicum (May be repeated multiple times; 1-2 credits) | |
| Stage Management Practicum and Seminar (May be repeated multiple times; 2 credits) | |
| 15-18 |
Option One: Theatre Generalist
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
| 15 |
| World Film * | |
| World Theatre |
| Storytelling | |
| Introduction to Theatrical Rendering | |
| Introduction to Dance | |
| Voice and Movement for the Actor | |
| Drawing for the Theatre | |
| Theatrical Makeup Design | |
| Scenic Painting | |
| Devising | |
| Acting III: Advanced Realism | |
| Dance Styles for Theatre | |
| Advanced Acting | |
| Acting the Song | |
| Technical Theatre Production | |
| Introduction to Design: Scenic Design * | |
| Lighting and Sound Design for the Theatre |
| Costume Design for the Theatre |
| Study Tour Abroad | |
| Period Style for Performance | |
| Directing II | |
| Shakespeare | |
Total Credits | 15 |
Option Two: Design & Technology
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
| |
THEA 371 | Introduction to Design: Scenic Design * | 3 |
or THEA 373 | Lighting and Sound Design for the Theatre |
or THEA 375 | Costume Design for the Theatre |
| 15 |
| Introduction to Theatrical Rendering | |
| Drawing for the Theatre | |
| Theatrical Makeup Design | |
| Scenic Painting | |
| Technical Theatre Production (May be repeated twice; 3-6 credits) | |
| Introduction to Design: Scenic Design (can take the final course as an elective) | |
| Lighting and Sound Design for the Theatre |
| Costume Design for the Theatre |
| Stage Management | |
| Period Style for Performance | |
| | |
| Shakespeare | |
| Studio Technology Foundations | |
| Graphic Design I | |
| Apparel Construction and Fit | |
| History of Fashion | |
Total Credits | 18 |
Degree Requirements & Notes:
- Students must earn a grade of C or better in all THEA prefix courses.
Major Requirements
Major: Theatre Arts - Design & Tech Theatre Track
Degree Type: B.F.A.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
| College Composition I | |
| College Composition II | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | |
† | |
Total Credits | 39 |
- A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
Major Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
| |
ART 111 | Introduction to Art History (May satisfy general education category A and G) | 3 |
MUSC 100 | Music Appreciation (May satisfy general education category A) | 3 |
or MUSC 103 | Introduction to Music History |
THEA 110 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | 3 |
THEA 161 | Acting I | 3 |
THEA 230 | Introduction to Theatrical Rendering | 3 |
THEA 180 | Dramatic Literature and Style I | 3 |
THEA 270 & THEA 220 | Stagecraft and Stagecraft Lab * | 4 |
THEA 271 & THEA 221 | Costume Craft and Costume Craft Lab * | 4 |
THEA 272 | Drawing for the Theatre * | 3 |
THEA 275 | Theatrical Makeup Design * | 3 |
THEA 279 | Scenic Painting * | 3 |
THEA 280 | World Theatre (May satisfy a general education category D) | 3 |
or THEA 115 | World Film |
THEA 365 | Directing I | 3 |
THEA 370 | Technical Theatre Production (Take 3 credits 2 times) * | 6 |
THEA 371 | Introduction to Design: Scenic Design | 3 |
THEA 373 | Lighting and Sound Design for the Theatre | 3 |
THEA 375 | Costume Design for the Theatre | 3 |
THEA 376 | Theatrical Design Studio I: Theatrical Drawing and Rendering * | 3 |
THEA 377 | Theatrical Design Studio II: Collaboration of the Designer * | 3 |
THEA 385 | Period Style for Performance | 3 |
THEA 450 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
THEA 480 | History and Literature of Theatre I | 3 |
| 8 |
| Theatre Practicum (Repeatable, 1-2 credits) * | |
| Stage Management Practicum and Seminar (2 credits) * | |
| |
ENGL 380 | Shakespeare | 3 |
Total Credits | 82 |
Major Requirements
Major: Theatre Arts - Musical Theatre Track
Degree Type: B.F.A.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
| College Composition I | |
| College Composition II | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | |
† | |
Total Credits | 39 |
- A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
Major Requirements
Students must earn a minimum grade of a ‘C’ in all THEA or MUSC prefix courses.
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
ART 111 | Introduction to Art History | 3 |
MUSC 100 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
or MUSC 103 | Introduction to Music History |
MUSC 130 | Theory and Analysis I | 3 |
MUSC 132 | Ear Training & Sight Singing I | 1 |
MUSC 160 | Piano Class I ((Possible to test out of this requirement)) | 1 |
MUSC 167 | Applied Voice (2 credits in different semesters) | 2 |
MUSC 267 | Applied Voice (2 credits in different semesters) | 2 |
MUSC 367 | Applied Voice (2 credits in different semesters) | 2 |
MUSC 467 | Applied Voice | 1 |
THEA 110 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | 3 |
THEA 161 | Acting I 1 | 3 |
THEA 180 | Dramatic Literature and Style I | 3 |
THEA 228 | Development of Musical Theatre 1 | 3 |
THEA 263 | Dance Studio (take one each of Jazz, Lyrical Ballet, Tap) 1 | 3 |
THEA 364 | Advanced Acting | 3 |
THEA 266 | Voice and Movement for the Actor 1 | 3 |
THEA 270 & THEA 220 | Stagecraft and Stagecraft Lab (Taken with THEA 270 Stagecraft) | 4 |
THEA 271 & THEA 221 | Costume Craft and Costume Craft Lab (Taken with THEA 271 Costume Craft) | 4 |
THEA 275 | Theatrical Makeup Design | 3 |
THEA 280 | World Theatre | 3 |
or THEA 115 | World Film |
THEA 362 | Dance Styles for Theatre (Take 2 times) 1 | 4 |
THEA 365 | Directing I | 3 |
THEA 367 | Acting the Song (Take 3 credits 2 times) | 6 |
THEA 368 | Business of Acting | 3 |
THEA 450 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
THEA 462 | Acting Styles | 3 |
THEA 466 | Advanced Voice for the Actor 1 | 3 |
THEA 467 | Advanced Movement for the Actor 1 | 3 |
THEA 480 | History and Literature of Theatre I | 3 |
| 3 |
| Introduction to Design: Scenic Design | |
| Lighting and Sound Design for the Theatre | |
| Costume Design for the Theatre | |
| 8 |
| Theatre Practicum (Repeatable 1-2 credits) 2 | |
| Stage Management Practicum and Seminar (Repeatable - 2 credits) | |
Total Credits | 95 |
Major Requirements
Major: Theatre Arts - Performance Track
Degree Type: B.F.A.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
| College Composition I | |
| College Composition II | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | |
† | |
Total Credits | 39 |
- A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
Major Requirements
Students must earn a minimum grade of a ‘C’ in all THEA prefix courses.
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
ART 111 | Introduction to Art History | 3 |
ENGL 380 | Shakespeare | 3 |
MUSC 100 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
or MUSC 103 | Introduction to Music History |
THEA 110 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | 3 |
THEA 161 | Acting I * | 3 |
MUSC 162 | Voice Class | 1 |
or MUSC 167 | Applied Voice |
THEA 180 | Dramatic Literature and Style I | 3 |
THEA 262 | Introduction to Dance 1 | 1 |
THEA 263 | Dance Studio (take 2 times) 1 | 2 |
THEA 266 | Voice and Movement for the Actor 1 | 3 |
THEA 270 & THEA 220 | Stagecraft and Stagecraft Lab | 4 |
THEA 271 & THEA 221 | Costume Craft and Costume Craft Lab | 4 |
THEA 275 | Theatrical Makeup Design | 3 |
THEA 280 | World Theatre | 3 |
or THEA 115 | World Film |
THEA 361 | Acting III: Advanced Realism 1 | 3 |
THEA 364 | Advanced Acting | 3 |
THEA 365 | Directing I | 3 |
THEA 368 | Business of Acting 1 | 3 |
THEA 450 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
THEA 461 | Acting Shakespeare 1 | 3 |
THEA 462 | Acting Styles 1 | 3 |
THEA 466 | Advanced Voice for the Actor 1 | 3 |
THEA 467 | Advanced Movement for the Actor 1 | 3 |
THEA 480 | History and Literature of Theatre I | 3 |
| 8 |
| Theatre Practicum (1-2 credits) | |
| Stage Management Practicum and Seminar ( 2 credits) | |
| 6 |
| Storytelling | |
| Development of Musical Theatre 1 | |
| Devising | |
| 3 |
| Introduction to Design: Scenic Design | |
| Lighting and Sound Design for the Theatre | |
| Costume Design for the Theatre | |
Total Credits | 86 |