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2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Theatre (B.A.)


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Program: B.A.
Department of Theatre
College of Visual and Performing Arts

Williams Theatre 128 ~ 260-481-6551 ~ www.ipfw.edu/vpa/theatre


The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the creative process using the vocabulary of the appropriate discipline.
  • Perform or create a work of personal expression and bring the work to fruition using applicable skills.
  • Articulate a reflective and critical evaluation of their own and other’s efforts using written and/or oral communication.

To earn the B.A. with a major in theatre, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ) and the College of Visual and Performing Arts (see Part 4 ), complete the following courses, earn a grade of C or better in each theatre course, and fulfill additional requirements specified in the theatre student handbook:

IPFW General Education Requirements (36 credits)


See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses 

One of the following Design Courses: Credits: 3


Emphasis Area Credits: 18


Credits from emphasis area below

Elective Courses Credits: 31-45


  • Sufficient elective credits to bring total to 120.

Total Credits: 120


Emphasis Areas


Choose one of the following dance courses


Choose one of the following design courses:


THTR 36000 must be taken here if not taken in the Theatre B.A. Core

Musical Theatre (18 credits)


  • Musical Theatre Performance 1  Cr. 3
  • Musical Theatre Performance 2  Cr. 3
  • Voice Lessions                             Cr. 3
    3  lessons at 1 credit each

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