Theater Arts Major Course Sequence

Recommended Sequence of Courses for Theater Arts Major

First Year
Fall TermWinter Term May Term
THEA 1314 Technical Theater or THEA 1001 Theater Practicum 
THEA 1014 Acting Foundations orTHEA 1314 Technical Theater or  
Upper Level Acting Class (recommended for those incoming students with experience) THEA 1014 Acting Foundations or 
 Upper Level Acting Class (recommended for those incoming students with experience)  

Sophomore Year
Fall TermWinter Term May Term
THEA 1001 Theater PracticumTHEA 1001 Theater Practicum 
THEA 2154 Theater Design & Technology A orTHEA 3544 Theater : A Global Perspective or 
THEA 2254 Theater Design & Technology B THEA 3144 Contemporary Theater 
   
   

Junior Year
Fall TermWinter Term May Term
THEA 1001 Theater PracticumTHEA 1001 Theater PracticumApproved Elective
THEA 2154 Theater Design & Technology A orTHEA 3414 Fundamentals of Play Directing 
THEA 2254 Theater Design & Technology B THEA 3544 Theater : A Global Perspective or 
Professional PreparationTHEA 3144 Contemporary Theater 
   

Senior Year
Fall TermWinter Term May Term
Approved ElectiveTHEA-4444 Capstone 

Special Requirements Concerning This Major:

All majors must complete a minimum of 1 course unit of THEA 1001 Theater Practicum

2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students move approved elective slots to MayTerm and engage in internships during summer stock seasons.

The Theater Program aims to offer study abroad every three years during Mayterm for students to learn abroad.

Students who register for Theater Practicum in their first term at Transy will have the opportunity to earn two elective credits through theater practicums 1001 & 2001.