University of Montana Catalog 2023-2024

Theatre B.A.

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

General Education Requirements

Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog. 

Summary

Lower-Division Core22
Upper-Division Core10
Additional Requirements12
Total Hours44

Degree Specific Credits: 44

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Lower-Division Core

Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 22 total credits required.

Complete all of the following courses:
THTR 102AIntroduction to Theatre Design3
THTR 103Introduction to House Management1
THTR 106Theater Production I: Run Crew1
THTR 194Seminar/ Workshop1
THTR 202Stagecraft I3
THTR 206Theatre Production II: Run Crew1
THTR 220Acting I3
THTR 235LDramatic Literature3
Total Hours16

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Shop Experience I

Note: Students may select one of the following sections:

  •  Scene Shop 
  •  Costume Shop 
  •  Light Shop 
Complete the following course:
THTR 107ATheater Production I: Construction Crew3
Total Hours3

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Shop Experience II

Notes: Students must take different shop section than the one taken for Shop Experience I.

  • Students may select one of the following sections:
    •  Scene Shop 
    •  Costume Shop 
    •  Light Shop 
Complete the following course:
THTR 107ATheater Production I: Construction Crew3
Total Hours3

Minimum Required Grade: C-


Upper-Division Core

Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 10 total credits required.

Complete all of the following courses:
THTR 330HTheatre History I3
THTR 331Theatre History II3
THTR 375Directing I3
Total Hours9

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Senior Project

Note: This course must be taken during student's final semester.

Complete the following course:
THTR 499Senior Project (take during final semester)1
Total Hours1

Minimum Required Grade: C-


Additional Requirements (Acting, Costumes, Literature/History, Scenery, etc.)

Note: Art, Dance, Media Arts, Music, and/or Theatre courses may count toward these required electives with approval from advisor.

Complete 12 credits in the following areas: 12
Art (ART)
Art History (ARTH)
Dance (DANC)
Media Arts (MAR or MART)
Music (MUSI, MUSE, or MUST)
Theatre (THTR)
Total Hours12

Minimum Required Grade: C-