Theatre Major, B.A. (Physical Theatre Concentration)

Department Information

Department of Theatre and Dance
PO Box 70626
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: (423) 439-6524
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/theatre/

The Department of Theatre and Dance seeks to enhance the cultural environment by creating challenging and entertaining performances for our students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. The Department produces multiple main-stage productions plus student-directed showcase productions on a yearly basis. Course offerings include concentrations in Acting, Design/Production, General Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Physical Theatre. Through a combination of course work and hands-on experiences the Department of Theatre and Dance prepares students to work successfully in all aspects of theatre. Many of our students choose to pursue advanced study in graduate or professional training programs. Prior to graduation, students must complete a Major Field Test in addition to the standard University exit examination.

Advising

Students with 0-59 earned credits:

Contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit the CASE website www.etsu.edu/cas/case/ and call (423) 439-5602.

Students with 60 or more earned credits:

Contact your faculty advisor for advising. If you have trouble reaching your faculty advisor or are unsure who your advisor is, please call the Department of Theatre and Dance at (423) 439-6524 or Karen Brewster, Department Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance at (423) 439-5827.

Transfer Students

Transfer students majoring in Theatre should contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) for advising as soon as possible. This will ensure that the student’s previous work will be coordinated efficiently with ETSU requirements.

Degree Requirements: 120 credits

Compass Core Curriculum	40-43 credits
Major Total Requirements	41 credits
(Major Core)	(20 credits)
(Concentration)	(18 credits)
(Advisor Approved Electives)	(3 credits)
Foreign Language	3 credits
Dance Minor	21 credits
Free Electives	12-15 credits
TOTAL	120 credits

College of Arts and Sciences : Visit link to view the complete list of B.A. degree requirements.

Completion of a foreign language course numbered 2020 or above with a grade of C- or better. Students may be required to take courses numbered 1010, 1020 and/or 2010 based on a placement test or equivalent.

Compass Core Curriculum

These requirements include earning 40-43 credits in Strengthening Foundations, Understanding Natural and Social Worlds, Exploring Connections, Cultivate Artistic Awareness, and Growing as an Individual and Global Citizen categories.

Theatre Major Core Requirements: 20 credits

THEA 1540 - Introduction to Theatre Production (4 credits)
THEA 1810 - Theatre Foundations (1 credit)
THEA 2420 - Theatre Design Basics (3 credits)
THEA 2510 - Acting I (3 credits)
THEA 2530 - Dramatic Structure (3 credits)
THEA 2800 - Theatre Laboratory (1 credit)
THEA 3600 - Theatre History Survey (4 credits)
THEA 4810 - Senior Theatre Seminar (1 credit)

Physical Theatre Concentration Requirements: 18 credits

THEA 2410 - Physical Theatre I (3 credits)
THEA 3410 - Physical Theatre II (3 credits)
THEA 3412 - Physical Theatre Audition Process (3 credits)
THEA 3415 - Stage Combat (3 credits)
THEA 3515 - Theatre Movement (3 credits)
THEA 4410 - Devised Theatre (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 3 credits

Any course with a THEA prefix (approved by the Theatre and Dance department chair) not taken to fulfill other major requirements. Other courses may apply with advisor approval.

Note: THEA 1030 does not count toward the Theatre major requirements.

Dance Minor: 21 credits

The Dance Minor is required for the Physical Theatre Concentration.

Free Electives: 12-15 credits

Additional Information

Click here to view the Theatre and Dance Student Handbook.

Click here to view Degree and Graduation Requirements for all ETSU students.

CSCI 1100 or Proficiency Exam: Must be completed to meet Bachelor’s Degree Requirements. CSCI 1100 has a required lab course, CSCI 1150 .

Most minors range from 18-24 credits. Those few minors with more than 24 credits may affect the number of free electives allowed.

Licensure Certification: Students interested in pursuing a teacher licensure program for certification should contact the advisor in the Office of Student Services, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall, College of Education. Students will major in the subject they wish to teach and minor in Secondary Education.