UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - WHITEWATER
Degree Requirements for
THEATER BA
42 Credits


  1.        133-110 Introduction to the Theatre - 4 credits
    • 133-120 Introduction to Acting - 3 credits
    • 133-251 Introduction to Technical Theatre - 4 credits

  2.        133-204 Practicum - Stagecraft - 1 credit

  3.        133-206 Practicum - Costuming - 1 credit

  4. Practicum 2 - credits from at least 2 different courses
      (NOT 133-200, 133-204, 133-206)

  5. 4 of the 5 Theatre History Courses - 12 credits:
    • 133-346 Survey of Modern Drama
    • 133-369 Multicultural Drama of the United States
    • 133-471 History of Theatre Through 1550 A.D.
    • 133-472 Theatre History and Drama: 1550 to 1830
    • 133-478 Contemporary Drama

  6.        133-332 Directing I - 3 credits

  7.        133-485 Theatre Critique - 3 credits

  8. Select one of the following options - 9 credits:

    1.        133-242 Stage Makeup
      •                 AND
      • 131-141 Contemporary Dance Technique I
      • AND 5 credits of Theatre/Dance Electives
      •                 OR
    2.        133-252 Introduction to Theatrical Design
      • AND 6 credits of Theatre/Dance Electives
      •                 OR
    3.        133-207 Practicum - Theatre Management/Publicity
      •                 OR
      • 133-361 Performing Arts Operations & Management
      •                 OR
      • 133-362 Non-profit Arts Management

  9. Select 5-6 credits of Theatre/Dance Electives, depending upon the options used in #8

    You must complete at least 70 credits outside the Major.
    * An approved Minor is required for this Major *