Carthage offers several theatre major and minor programs. Please note: Admission to the program is contingent on an audition.
Current students: You should follow the official College Catalog from the year you entered Carthage and work with your advisors and the department chair to ensure all requirements are met.
The Theatre Major
Teaching Licensure
The Theatre Minor
The Theatre Major in Performance
The Theatre Major in Technical Production and Design
The Dance Minor
Honors in the Major
The Theatre Major
Core: 20 credits
THR 2110 Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting (4 cr.)
THR 2900 Play Reading and Analysis (4 cr.)
THR 2910 Play Production I: Stagecraft (4 cr.)
THR 2920 Play Production II: Costumes and Makeup (4 cr.)
THR 4010 Senior Seminar in Theatre (4 cr.)
THR 4990 Senior Thesis Completion (0 cr.)
THR 0100 Theatre Service and Practice - 2 sections (0 cr.)
Eight credits from the following:
THR 3260 Premodern Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
THR 3270 Classical Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
THR 3280 Modern Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
Two credits of the following:
THR 2940 Play Production IV: Scenic Painting (2 cr.)
THR 2950 Play Production V: Advanced Makeup Techniques (2 cr.)
THR 2960 Play Production VI: Draping and Pattern Making (2 cr.)
Two credits of the following (any combination/repeatable):
THR 0200 Applied Technology Production (1 cr.)
THR 0300 Applied Acting and Directing (1 cr.)
THR 1200 Advanced Theatre Lab (1 cr.)
twelve additional THR credits at or above the 2000 level
Teaching Licensure
Students pursuing teacher licensure in theatre must declare a general theatre major and a secondary education minor, and fulfill all requirements for acceptance into the Teacher Education Program (TEP). In addition to fulfilling all secondary education minor requirements, the student must also take:
THR 2180 Theatre for Children (4 cr.)
THR 4200 Methods and Materials in Teaching Theatre (4 cr.)
THR 4550 Directing (4 cr.)
Students should consult with their advisor on the exact sequence of courses.
The Theatre Minor
Core
THR 2110 Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting (4 cr.)
THR 2900 Play Reading and Analysis (4 cr.)
Four credits from the following:
THR 3260 Premodern Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
THR 3270 Classical Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
THR 3280 Modern Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
Four credits of the following:
THR 2910 Play Production I: Stagecraft (4 cr.)
THR 2920 Play Production II: Costumes and Makeup (4 cr.)
And eight additional THR credits and/or DNC credits.
Theatre Major in Performance
Core (20 credits)
THR 2110 Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting (4 cr.)
THR 2900 Play Reading and Analysis (4 cr.)
THR 2910 Play Production I: Stagecraft (4 cr.)
THR 2920 Play Production II: Costumes and Make-Up (4 cr.)
THR 4010 Senior Seminar in Theatre (4 cr.)
THR 4990 Senior Thesis Completion (0 cr.)
THR 0100 Theatre Service and Practice (two sections) (0 cr.)
30 additional credits:
THR 0300 Applied Acting and Directing (two classes) (1 cr. ea.)
THR 2630 Movement Techniques for Performers (2 cr.)
THR 3280 Modern Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
THR 3100 Voice for the Stage (4 cr.)
THR 3110 Acting II: Character and Scene Study (4 cr.)
THR 4110 Acting III: Periods and Styles (4 cr.)
THR 4550 Directing (4 cr.)
ENG 3110 Shakespeare (4 cr.)
DNC Applied Dance (choose two 1-credit dance techniques)
Two credits of the following:
THR 2620 Music Theatre Workshop (1 or 2 cr.)
MUS 0200 Class Voice (1 cr. repeatable)
Technical Direction
Core (20 credits)
THR 2110 Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting (4 cr.)
THR 2900 Play Reading and Analysis (4 cr.)
THR 2910 Play Production I: Stagecraft (4 cr.)
THR 2920 Play Production II: Costumes and Makeup (4 cr.)
THR 4010 Senior Seminar (4 cr.)
THR 4990 Senior Thesis Completion (0 cr.)
THR 0100 Theatre Service and Practice (two sections) (0 cr.)
28 additional credits
THR 0200 Applied Technical Production (two one credit sections) (2 cr.)
THR 1200 Advanced Theatre Lab (two one credit sections) (2 cr.)
THR 2390 Theatrical Lighting and Sound (4 cr.)
THR 2600 Theatrical Drafting Methods (4 cr.)
THR 2940 Play Production IV: Scenic Painting (2 cr.)
THR 3910 Advanced Play Production (2 cr.)
THR 4600 Scenic Design (4 cr.)
ART 1071 Foundations, Material: Objects + Spaces (4 cr.)
ART 2000 Drawing I (4 cr.)
Chose one of the following four credits:
THR 3260 Premodern Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
THR 3280 Modern Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
THR 3600 History of Scenic and Lighting Design (4 cr.)
THR 400T Topics in Theatre (approved topic) (4 cr.)
CHOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR CREDITS:
ENG 3110 Shakespeare (4 cr.)
THR/ENG 400T Topics Course (approved topic) (4 cr.)
Theatrical Costume Design
Core: 20 credits
THR 2110 Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting (4 cr.)
THR 2900 Play Reading and Analysis (4 cr.)
THR 2910 Play Production I: Stagecraft (4 cr.)
THR 2920 Play Production II: Costumes and Makeup (4 cr.)
THR 4010 Senior Seminar (4 cr.)
THR 4990 Senior Thesis Completion (0 cr.)
THR 0100 Theatre Service and Practice (two sections) (0 cr.)
28 additional credits
THR 0200 Applied Technical Production (two 1-credit sections) (2 cr.)
THR 1200 Advanced Theatre Lab (two one credit sections) (2 cr.)
THR 2950 Play Production V: Advanced Makeup Techniques (2 cr.)
THR 2960 Play Production VI: Draping and Patternmaking (2 cr.)
THR 3610 History of Clothing: Ancient Egypt to Modern (4 cr.)
THR 4610 Costume Design (4 cr.)
ART 1070 Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design (4 cr.)
ART 1071 Introduction to Three-Dimensional Design (4 cr.)
ART 2000 Drawing I (4 cr.)
Eight credits from the following:
THR 3260 Premodern Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
THR 3270 Classical Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
THR 3280 Modern Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
Theatrical Stage Management
Core (20 credits)
THR 2110 Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting (4 cr.)
THR 2900 Play Reading and Analysis (4 cr.)
THR 2910 Play Production I: Stagecraft (4 cr.)
THR 2920 Play Production II: Costumes and Makeup (4 cr.)
THR 4010 Senior Seminar in Theatre (4 cr.)
THR 4990 Senior Thesis Completion (0 cr.)
THR 0100 Theatre Service and Practice (two sections)(0 cr.)
20 additional credits
THR 0200 Applied Technical Production (two 1-credit sections) (2 cr.)
THR 1200 Advanced Theatre Lab (two one credit sections) (2 cr.)
THR 3010 Stage Management (4 cr.)
THR 4550 Directing (4 cr.)
BUS 1110 Introduction To Business and Technology (4 cr.)
CDM 1150 Human Communication (4 cr.)
Four credits from the following:
THR 400T Advanced Topic in Theatre (4 cr.)
THR 2390 Theatrical Lighting and Sound (4 cr.)
THR 2940 Play Production IV: Scenic Painting (2 cr.)
THR 2950 Play Production V: Advanced Makeup Techniques (2 cr.)
THR 2960 Play Production VI: Draping and Patternmaking (2 cr.)
Eight credits from the following:
THR 3260 Premodern Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
THR 3270 Classical Theatre Survey (4 cr.)
THR 3280 Modern Theatre Survey (4 cr.)The Dance Minor
Applied Dance (6 credits)
DNC 1041 Applied Dance: Ballet I (1 cr.)
DNC 1043 Applied Dance: Tap I (1 cr.)
DNC 1044 Applied Dance: Jazz I (1 cr.)
DNC 1047 Applied Dance: Modern (1 cr.)
DNC 1050 Pilates (1 cr.)
DNC 2041 Applied Dance: Ballet II (1 cr.)
DNC 2043 Applied Dance: Tap II (1 cr.)
DNC 2044 Applied Dance: Jazz II (1 cr.)
DNC 2047 Applied Dance: Modern II (1 cr.)
DNC 2051 Applied Dance Styles (1 cr.)
DNC 3041 Advanced Ballet (1 cr.)
DNC 3044 Advanced Jazz (1 cr.)
Foundation Credits (10 credits)
DNC 1120 Dance Theory and Practices (2 cr.)
DNC 2060 Dance Theory and Composition I (2 cr.)
DNC 2070 Dance Choreography and Repertory (2 cr.)
DNC 3050 Dance History (4 cr.)
Eight additional credits from the following:
DNC 200T Topics in Dance
BIO 1040 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 cr.)
MUS 1150 Exploring Music (4 cr.)
Or any THR courses at the 2000 level or above
Honors in the Major
Please see department chair for details. Basic requirements are listed under All-College Programs in the catalog.
Current students, remember: You should follow the official College Catalog from the year you entered Carthage and work with your advisors and the department chair to ensure all requirements are met.