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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Theatre, Specialization in Design/Technical Theatre, BAC
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The theatre program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in Theatre are expected to:
- Critically evaluate theatre as an aesthetic form and cultural text.
- Evaluate production and performance processes, aesthetic properties of style, and the way they shape and are shaped by artistic and cultural forces.
- Justify informed judgments about performance and production.
- Evaluate the social, economic, and technological factors that shape theatre from different historical periods, historically marginalized perspectives, and domestic and international cultural contexts.
- Make aesthetic judgment through interpretation and critical thinking about a variety of theatrical genres, performance broadly defined, and performances of everyday life.
- Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and independence through creative and intellectual engagement.
- Collaborate on specific theatrical production requirements as past of a production team.
Students with specializations in theatre must complete a 21 hour core of coursework.
Professional Seminar Sequence
Theatre Majors participate in a series of three professional development and career preparation seminar courses designed to culminate in the senior year. Students begin with THEA 2980 Theatre Studies in Practice I, where they will explore professional theatre organization and various aspects of theatre-related employment. In this course, they will begin to identify career goals and create a plan to attain those goals. In THEA 3980 Theatre Studies in Practice II, students will build upon work done in THEA 2980 . They will continue to examine the basis of a successful career in theatre and theatre related fields while building and compiling materials to prepare them for the presentation of auditions and portfolios. Juniors will be evaluated by in-hours adjudicators at the culmination of the class and provided feedback for future improvement. THEA 4980 Senior Portfolio Review for Theatre is the final course in the series. In this course, seniors will continue to document the work they have done in their major and present finished portfolios and auditions to external adjudicators as a capstone event.
Theatre Production Program
The Department’s Theatre Production Program serves as a laboratory for University students interested in theatre. Approximately four to six productions are presented each year, representing a wide range of dramatic literature in a variety of production styles, including both drama and musicals. The productions are presented in the Donnell Theatre and the Eva Marie Saint Theatre, both located in the Wolfe Center. Open auditions are held for all productions, and the entire University community is invited to participate. Opportunities are available for students to work in all aspects of theatre production, including acting, directing, designing, and crew work.
Study abroad program
All BGSU undergraduate Theatre and Film majors may apply for participation in the BGSU/University of Wales student exchange program. If accepted into this program, students spend a semester studying theatre and/or film in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies at the University of Wales, located in scenic Aberystwyth. Site of the largest undergraduate theatre program in Great Britain, the University of Wales is also the home of the prestigious Performance Research Centre.
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BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements
Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following: English Composition and Oral Communication _____________________________ ________ Quantitative Literacy _____________________________ ________ Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following: Humanities and the Arts _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ Social and Behavioral Sciences _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories: _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ University Requirements Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements: Cultural Diversity in the US ____________ International Perspective ____________ Composition Requirement: WRIT 1120 Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36 Arts & Sciences Requirements (FL or CT)
Foreign Language (_____ yrs of HS_______) or Culture Track. If you had two (2 ) years of the same foreign language in high school, you may choose a four (4) course culture track. ________1010_________________ ________ ________1020_________________ ________ ________2010_________________ ________ ________2020/2120____________ ________ Lab Science _____________________________ ________ Multidisciplinary Component Select from approved offerings, in consultation with an advisor and a faculty mentor. Four courses total, each with a different subject prefix. At least two courses at 3000/4000 level. Courses applied to the Arts & Sciences MDC may not be used to fulfill other Arts and Sciences degree requirements, nor may they be used to fulfill major, minor, BGP or other program requirements. _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ Core
(21 Hours; Required For All Specializations) Design/Technical Theatre Specialization
Support Field
9 hours outside the Theatre major as approved by your advisor (see THFM for pre-approved list) For Graduation You Will Need:
- University minimum of 120 credit hours.
- Minimum GPA 2.00.
- At least 30 credit hours of BGSU course work.
- A minimum of 40 credit hours at the 3000/4000 level.
- Completion of all degree requirements, including the BG Perspective Core.
- A major, and if required, a minor, specialization or emphasis.
Any substitution or waiver of courses required for your major or minor program must originate in the department/school offering the major or minor and must be approved by the College Office. To ensure a timely graduation, students should monitor their academic progress using degree audit. Students must complete an online Application for Graduation via their MyBGSU Student Center based on the dates posted in the degree audit. After the application deadlines, students must complete an online application located on the College of Arts and Sciences website. Contact the College of Arts and Sciences with questions. |
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