Theatre Arts B.A. with a Concentration in Technical/Design

Graduates from the Department of Theatre Arts will be prepared to meet the following learning outcomes:

  1. Evaluate a script or theatrical topic using relevant dramatic theory and criticism; write a new work applying principles of analysis, criticism, theory, and historic/current genres.
  2. Devise and/or implement theatrically relevant outcomes utilizing design and/or management principles, integrating research with creative problem solving.
  3. Collaborate with other members of the production team in generating and implementing creative solutions in direction, performance, design, and construction.
  4. Display professional standards in execution of work.  Ex:  timeliness, follow-through, attention to detail, correct use of written English, etc.
  5. Create meaningful artistic expression utilizing movement, body, voice, and character creation.
Core Curriculum Requirements 150
Theatre Arts Major Core Requirements25
Technical/Design Concentration Requirements31
General Electives 214
Total Units120
1

Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below. 

2

General electives suggested by the department can be found in the concentration requirements below. 

Theatre Arts Major Core Requirements

Select one of the following:1
THEA-106
Set Construction I 1
or THEA-110
 Costume Construction I
or THEA-116
 Scenic Painting I
THEA-200CIntro to Theatre3
THEA-202CHistory of Theatre I3
THEA-204CHistory of Theatre II3
Select one of the following:1
THEA-306
Set Construction II 1
or THEA-316
 Scenic Painting II
or THEA-317
 Costume Construction II
THEA-313Scenic and Lighting Design Fundamentals3
THEA-314Makeup & Costume Design Fundamentals3
THEA-324Theory and Criticism3
THEA-386Junior Project1
THEA-450Theatre Internship2
THEA-495CSenior Project2
Total Units25
1

Technical/Design concentration majors may not use Scenic Painting I and Scenic Painting II to fulfill these requirements.

 Technical/Design Concentration Requirements

THEA-102CIntro to Acting3
Choose six units from the following: 16
THEA-108A/108B
Theatrical Production I
or THEA-208A/208B
 Theatrical Production II
or THEA-308A/308B
 Theatrical Production III
or THEA-408A/408B
 Theatrical Production IV
THEA-116Scenic Painting I1
THEA-316Scenic Painting II (must be taken 2 times at 1 unit each)2
THEA-323Sound Design2
THEA-339Industry Insiders3
THEA-350Stage Management3
THEA-472Portfolio Preparation2
ART-252CHist/Appreciation of Art3
Choice of 6 COMM units,upper division preferred 26
COMM-125
Introduction to Filmmaking
COMM-229
Intermediate Filmmaking Production
COMM-306
Writing for Film and New Media
COMM-376
Communication, Race and Ethnicity
COMM-382
Cinema Technology Series
COMM-386
Music Video Production
COMM-387
Postproduction
COMM-388
Visual Storytelling: Narrative
COMM-458
Alternative Storytelling Techniques
COMM-460
Advanced Filmmaking
Suggested Electives
Select 14 units from the following:14
THEA-121
Movement and Voice
THEA-132A/132B
Theatrical Performance I
THEA-232A/232B
Theatrical Performance II
THEA-332A/332B
Theatrical Performance III
THEA-432A/432B
Theatrical Performance IV
THEA-220
Musical Theatre Vocal Technique I
THEA-244
Musical Theatre Audition I
THEA-272
Playing Shakespeare
THEA-331
Musical Theatre Vocal Technique II
THEA-344
Musical Theatre Audition II
THEA-360
Dramatic Lit: Script Analysis
THEA-442
Playwriting
THEA-451
Theatre Teaching Assistant
Any COMM course listed above not used to fulfill the 6 required units.
Total Units45
1

All Theatrical Production courses must be taken for 1 unit. 

Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Theatre Arts.

Study Abroad Participation: Students interested in participating in the university's Study Abroad programs are encouraged to reach out to the Global Education and Outreach Office for more information and collaboration in their academic course planning. Students using Education and Training Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs are encouraged to also reach out to the School Certifying Official for more information regarding how benefits can be applied.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1 Term 1Units
CORE-100C Cornerstone 1
THEA-PLBCCostume/ Set Or Scenic I 1
THEA-200C Intro to Theatre 3
SOC-PLCRSocial Science Core Curriculum Reqm't 3
ENGL-120C Persuasive Writing 3
THEA-108A Theatrical Production I 0-1
THEO-101C Foundations of Christian Life 3
COMM-125 Introduction to Filmmaking 1
 Units15-16
Year 1 Term 2
THEA-350 Stage Management 3
THEA-116 Scenic Painting I 1
HIST-PLCR1History Core Req (US Hist Or Democracy) 3
ENGL-220 Researched Writing 3
NT-101C New Testament Survey 3
THEA-108B Theatrical Production I 0-1
 Units13-14
Year 2 Term 1
THEA-102C Intro to Acting 3
THEA-202C History of Theatre I 3
THEA-323 Sound Design 2
OT-201C Old Testament Survey 3
THEA-208A Theatrical Production II 0-1
COMM-PLHD3Communication Elective 3 Units 3
 Units14-15
Year 2 Term 2
THEA-314 Makeup & Costume Design Fundamentals 3
THEA-204C History of Theatre II 3
COMM-PLHD3Communication Elective 3 Units 3
THEA-208B Theatrical Production II 0-1
MATH-PLCRMath Core Requirement 3
THEA-PLBC2Costume/ Set Or Scenic II 1
 Units13-14
Year 3 Term 1
THEA-313 Scenic and Lighting Design Fundamentals 3
ENGL-230C Literature and the Human Experience 3
ART-252C Hist/Appreciation of Art 3
THEO-300C Developing a Christian World View 3
THEA-324 Theory and Criticism 3
THEA-PHPR1Scenic Painting II/Junior Project 1
 Units16
Year 3 Term 2
THEA-472 Portfolio Preparation 2
THEA-339 Industry Insiders 3
THEA-PLSAELScript Analysis or Elective 2
THEA-PHPR1Scenic Painting II/Junior Project 1
SOC-PLCRSocial Science Core Curriculum Reqm't 3
THEA-PLSMELStage Combat or Elective 2
 Units13
Year 4 Term 1
THEA-450 Theatre Internship 1-2
COMM-201C Speech Composition and Presentation 3
CHIS-400C Christian Heritage 3
THEA-316 Scenic Painting II 1
THEA-408A Theatrical Production IV 0-1
ELCT-PLHD5Electives 5 Units 5
 Units13-15
Year 4 Term 2
THEA-495C Senior Project 2
NSCI-PLCRScience Lec/Lab Requirement 4
THEA-408B Theatrical Production IV 0-1
KINE-148C Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Lecture 3
HIST-PLCR2History Core Requirement (World Civ) 3
THEA-PLPWELPlaywriting or Elective 2
 Units14-15
 Total Units111-118
1

YEAR ONE TERM TWO ::

  • Technical/Design concentration students may not use THEA-116 Scenic Painting I or THEA-316 Scenic Painting II to fulfill the THEA-PLBC Costume/Set or Scenic I requirement.
2

YEAR TWO TERM ONE ::

COMM-PLHD3 Communication Electives should be chosen from the list under Technical/Design Concentration Requirements.

3

YEAR TWO TERM TWO ::

  • Technical/Design concentration students may not use THEA-116 Scenic Painting I or THEA-316 Scenic Painting II to fulfill the THEA-PLIC Costume/Set or Scenic II requirement.
  • COMM-PLHD3 Communication Electives should be chosen from the list under Technical/Design Concentration Requirements.
4

YEAR THREE TERM ONE ::

  • COMM-201C Speech Composition and Presentation may not be used to fulfill any of the 6 required Communication Elective units.
5

YEAR THREE TERM TWO ::

  • THEA-360 Dramatic Lit: Script Analysis or elective units.