Theatre, Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre degree program delivers a holistic understanding of theatrical artistry, instilling foundational competencies essential for wide-ranging roles in production, including performance, design, directing, producing, box office management, publicity, and more. Our curriculum strikes a balance between traditional academic coursework and hands-on training, ensuring students receive a comprehensive education. At the heart of our program lies a commitment to nurturing each student's artistic and cultural development. By blending a broad-based liberal arts foundation with focused professional training, the BA in Theatre equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field.
Students may elect to pursue either a General Major or a concentration in Acting/Directing, Musical Theatre, Stage Management, Design, or Technology. Students pursuing a concentration are required to participate in formal juries each semester to receive faculty feedback and evaluation of their progress in the program.
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Theatre, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science – 3 hrs. | ||
Humanities – 3 hrs. | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts – 3 hrs. | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs. | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs. | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 65 Hours Required | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Minimum of “C” required | ||
| All of the following | 29 | |
| THEATRE PRACTICUM (1 credit hour course- 4 credit hours required) | ||
| ACTING I (**) | ||
| FOUNDATIONS OF PRODUCTION DESIGN | ||
| SCRIPT ANALYSIS | ||
| THEATRE PRACTICUM II (^ 2 credit hour course- 4 credit hours required) | ||
| SHAKESPEARE ON FILM: THE ART OF INTERPRETATION (^) | ||
| DIRECTING I (^) | ||
| THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE: CLASSICAL TO 1500 (^) | ||
| ADVANCED PROJECTS - CAPSTONE (^) | ||
| Select two of the following | 6 | |
| FOUNDATIONS OF SCENIC PRODUCTION | ||
| STAGE COSTUME (^) | ||
| STAGE MAKEUP | ||
| STAGE AND TV LIGHTING (^) | ||
| Select two of the following | 6 | |
| THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE: 1960-PRESENT (^) | ||
| THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE:MODERN / 1800-1960 (^) | ||
| THEATRE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE | ||
| THEATRE HISTORY AND DRAMATIC LITERATURE: 1500 TO 1800 (^) | ||
| General Theatre | ||
| Select 8 from the following | 24 | |
| FILM HISTORY AND APPRECIATION (**) | ||
| HISTORY OF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL (**) | ||
| SINGING TECHNIQUE FOR ACTORS | ||
| FOUNDATIONS OF SCENIC PRODUCTION | ||
| STAGE COSTUME (^) | ||
| STAGE MAKEUP | ||
| THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES (^) | ||
| INTERNSHIP I (^) | ||
| THE FILMS OF ALFRED HITCHCOCK | ||
| MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR (^) | ||
| STAGE MANAGEMENT (^) | ||
| DRAWING FOR THE THEATRE (^) | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATRE | ||
| MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE | ||
| AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE REPERTOIRE HISTORY | ||
| MUSICAL THEATRE AND OPERA WORKSHOP | ||
| ACTING II (^) | ||
| VOICE FOR THE ACTOR | ||
| HUMAN DYNAMICS IN THE ARTS (^) | ||
| GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP IN THE ARTS (^) | ||
| COLLABORATIVE DESIGN STUDIES (^) | ||
| STAGE AND TV LIGHTING (^) | ||
| THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE: 1960-PRESENT (^) | ||
| THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE:MODERN / 1800-1960 (^) | ||
| THEATRE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE | ||
| THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE: CONTEMPORARY | ||
| SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOP | ||
| ADVANCED PROJECTS IN THEATRE (^) | ||
| INTERNSHIP II (^) | ||
| ADVANCED ACTING: POST REALISM (^) | ||
| ADVANCED ACTING: GREEKS TO RESTORATION (^) | ||
| ADVANCED ACTING: ENSEMBLE PLAY PRODUCTION (^) | ||
| ADVANCED ACTING: AUDITIONING (^) | ||
| MISSION AND STRATEGY IN ARTS ORGANIZATIONS (^) | ||
| DIRECTING II (^) | ||
| CHALLENGES IN PRODUCTION DESIGN (^) | ||
| PERIOD STYLES IN DRESS AND DECOR (^) | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Theatre, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| THEA 1000 | THEATRE PRACTICUM | 1 |
| THEA 1300 | ACTING I | 3 |
| THEA 1500 | FOUNDATIONS OF PRODUCTION DESIGN | 3 |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 1000 | THEATRE PRACTICUM | 1 |
| THEA 1700 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| THEA 1600 or THEA 3660 | FOUNDATIONS OF SCENIC PRODUCTION or STAGE AND TV LIGHTING | 3 |
| ENGL 1160 | COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | 3 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 1000 | THEATRE PRACTICUM | 1 |
| THEA 1650 | STAGE COSTUME | 3 |
| THEA 4780 | THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE: CLASSICAL TO 1500 | 3 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 1000 | THEATRE PRACTICUM | 1 |
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| THEA 3750 | THEATRE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE | 3 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 2000 | THEATRE PRACTICUM II | 2 |
| THEA 3400 | DIRECTING I | 3 |
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 2000 | THEATRE PRACTICUM II | 2 |
| THEA 4050 | SHAKESPEARE ON FILM: THE ART OF INTERPRETATION | 3 |
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 4900 | ADVANCED PROJECTS - CAPSTONE | 3 |
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| THEA 3760 or THEA 3750 | THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE:MODERN / 1850-2000 or THEATRE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and the curriculum is subject to change
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, and Foreign Languages, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change the suggested plan of study