Theatre (BA) 4-Year Plan Acting (Even Years)

Theatre BA with a concentration in Acting entering in an even numbered year. This plan is only an example. Please see your advisor to develop your individualized plan. Course rotation and course offerings are subject to change based on faculty availability and enrollment minimums.

In June 2021, the Purdue University Board of Trustees adopted a Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement for undergraduates, including all transfer students. This requirement applies to all undergraduate students who enter Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fall 2022 or any subsequent semester. There are three different pathways:

Civics Event pathway - Attend four approved civics-related events and pass the required exam; or

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Approved course pathway - Complete any approved course and pass the required exam. The exam is independent of the approved course. Course options include both Gen Ed and Elective offerings.

Fall 1st Year

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Cr. 6

SUGGESTIONS:
ENGL 13100 - Reading, Writing, And Inquiry I Cr. 3. (Fulfills General Education category A1)
STAT 12500 - Communicating With Statistics Cr. 3. OR
MA 14000 - Practical Quantitative Reasoning Cr. 3. (either fulfills General Education category A3)
THTR 13800 - Acting I Cr. 3.
THTR 15800 - Stagecraft Cr. 3.
THTR 20201 - Introduction To Theatre Cr. 3.
Optional - Any dance technique course. Cr. 2 The Acting Concentration requires one dance class, but students are encouraged to take additional dance classes as electives.

Total Credits: 15-17

Spring 1st Year

THTR 16800 - Theatre Production I Cr. 1 or 2.
THTR 21300 - Voice For The Actor Cr. 2.
THTR 23800 - Acting II Cr. 3.
THTR 26500 - Introduction To Stage Management Cr. 3.
THTR 28400 - Textual Analysis Cr. 3.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE Cr. 3

Suggestion: THTR 11400 - Interpretation For Performance And Presentation (fulfills Gen Ed category A2) or any approved A category course.

Total Credits: 15

Fall 2nd Year

THTR 16800 - Theatre Production I Cr. 1 or 2.
THTR 33800 - Acting III Cr. 3.
THTR 41300 - Advanced Voice For The Stage Cr. 3.
THTR 47000 - Theatre And Society I Cr. 3.
A COMBINATION OF GENERAL EDUCATION, MAJOR, CONCENTRATION AND/OR ELECTIVE COURSES Cr. 3-6

SUGGESTIONS:

General Education - any approved B category course Cr. 3

Major - THTR 26200 - Lighting Technology I Cr. 3

Elective - any course of interet to the student across the university curriculum Cr. 3

NB-Theatre BA students are required to take one technology course, either THTR 26200 Lighting Technology I, offered every fall, or THTR 35100 - Costume Techniques I , offered every spring. It is suggested that this requirement be completed for the Acting Concentration students in the sophomore year.

Total Credits: 16

Spring 2nd Year

THTR 47100 - Theatre And Society II Cr. 3.
THTR 26100 - Introduction To Theatrical Design Class Cr. 3.
THTR 16800 - Theatre Production I Cr. 1 or 2.
A COMBINATION OF GENERAL EDUCATION, MAJOR, CONCENTRATION AND/OR ELECTIVE COURSES Cr. 3-6

SUGGESTIONS:

General Education - any approved A or B category course course Cr. 3

Major - THTR 35100 - Costume Techniques I Cr. 3

Elective - any course of interet to the student across the university curriculum Cr. 3

NB-Theatre BA students are required to take one technology course, either THTR 26200 - Lighting Technology I , offered every fall, or THTR 35100 Costume Tecniques I, offered every spring. It is suggested that this requirement be completed for the Acting Concentration students in the sophomore year.

Total Credits: 16

Fall 3rd Year

THTR 32300 - Acting: Movement For The Actor Cr. 3.
THTR 43800 - Acting IV: Professional Issues Cr. 3.
THTR 44000 - Directing: Page To Stage Cr. 3.
A COMBINATION OF CONCENTRATION, MAJOR, GENERAL EDUCATION AND/OR ELECTIVE COURSES Cr. 6-9

SUGGESTIONS:

MAJOR THTR 36100 - Costume Design   Cr. 3.

GENERAL EDUCATION /MAJOR THTR 32510 - History Of Modern Drama   Cr. 3. (NB – Fulfills Gen Ed category B8 course and the major’s writing requirement. If using this course to cover both requirements, student is expected to make up the needed 3 credits in electives.)

ELECTIVES Cr. 3 Student chooses freely across the university offerings.

NB–One design course is required for the major; either THTR 36100 - Costume Design, THTR 36000 - Scenic Design  or THTR 36200 - Light Design . THTR 26100 - Introduction To Theatrical Design Class  is the pre-requisite for these courses.

Total Credits: 15-18

Spring 3rd Year

THTR 16800 - Theatre Production I Cr. 1 or 2.
GENERAL EDUCATION, MAJOR, ELECTIVE OR CONCENTRATION COURSES Cr. 14-15

NB–Student chooses a combination of four to five courses that fulfill remaining requirements in these areas.

Credits 13-16

Fall 4th Year

GENERAL EDUCATION, MAJOR, ELECTIVE OR CONCENTRATION COURSES Cr. 12-15

Major course Suggestion - THTR 36200 - Light Design Cr. 3.

Additional Elective, Concentration or General Education Suggestions - Courses chosen based on student interest and need for graduation requirement completion Cr. 9-12

NB-One design course is required for the major, either THTR 36100 - Costume Design , THTR 36000 - Scenic Design or THTR 36200 - Light Design. NB – THTR 26100 - Introduction To Theatrical Design Class is the pre-requisite for these courses. Student may choose the design course offered this term, if the requirement is not yet completed or as an elective.

Total Credits: 12-15

Spring 4th Year

GENERAL EDUCATION, MAJOR, ELECTIVE OR CONCENTRATION COURSES Cr. 12-15

Major course Suggestion - THTR 36000 - Scenic Design Cr. 3

Additional Elective, Concentration or General Education Suggestions - Courses chosen based on student interest and need for graduation requirement completion Cr. 9-12

NB-One design course is required for the major, eitheTHTR 36100 - Costume Design, THTR 36000 - Scenic Design or THTR 36200 - Light Design. NB – THTR 26100 - Introduction to Theatrical Design Class is the pre-requisite for these courses. Student may choose the design course offered this term, if the requirement is not yet completed or as an elective.

Theatre (BA) 4-Year Plan Acting (Even Years)

Fall 1st Year

Total Credits: 15-17

Spring 1st Year

Total Credits: 15

Fall 2nd Year

Total Credits: 16

Spring 2nd Year

Total Credits: 16

Fall 3rd Year

Total Credits: 15-18

Spring 3rd Year

Credits 13-16

Fall 4th Year

Total Credits: 12-15

Spring 4th Year

Total Credits 12-15

Total Credits: 120