Production (Theatre), Emphasis
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| Core II Mathematics | 3 | |
| Core II Physical/Natural Science | 4 | |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural/International | 3 | |
| THE 499 | Senior Capstone Project | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| THE 101 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THE 245 | Intro to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THE 240 | Stage Lighting I | 4 |
| THE 250 | Introduction to Costuming | 4 |
| THE 220 | Stage Movement I: Foundations | 3 |
| THE 221 | Stage Voice I: Foundations | 3 |
| THE 222 | Acting I: Foundations | 3 |
| THE 201 | Crit Analysis Theatre Lit | 3 |
| THE 440 | Theatre History To 1660 | 3 |
| THE 441 | Theatre Hist Since 1660 | 3 |
| THE 490 | Professional Theatre Residency | 1-4 |
| THE 499 | Senior Capstone Project | 3 |
| THE 340 | Stage Decor | 3 |
| THE 354 | Stage Make-up | 3 |
| THE 355 | Costume Design | 3 |
| THE 360 | Scene Design I | 3 |
| THE 450 | Stage Lighting II | 3 |
| Elective Inside of Major | 3 | |
| Elective Inside of Major | 3 | |
| Elective Inside of Major | 3 | |
| Elective Inside of Major | 3 | |
| THE 270 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THE 270 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THE 270 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THE 370 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THE 370 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THE 370 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| Elective Outside of Major | 3 | |
| Elective Outside of Major | 3 | |
| Elective Outside of Major | 3 | |
| Elective Outside of Major | 3 | |
Semester Plan
The production program at Marshall University is centered on the belief that the best theatre experiences are based on the collaborative efforts of well-informed theatre artists. Marshall’s production students are presented with a sequential series of courses unique to their chosen discipline. Curricula and carefully crafted production calendars are designed to develop an advanced understanding of the art of theatre, focused study within the discipline and applied production opportunities. The success of this approach is sufficient for us to require that our B.F.A. students apply for, and receive, internships and/or professional contracts in their field of study prior to receiving their degree.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| THE 101 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THE 245 or THE 250 | Intro to Technical Theatre or Introduction to Costuming | 4 |
| THE 221 | Stage Voice I: Foundations | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Core II Mathematics | 3 | |
| THE 270 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| THE 245 or THE 250 | Intro to Technical Theatre or Introduction to Costuming | 4 |
| THE 220 | Stage Movement I: Foundations | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Core II Social Science (MC/I, WI) | 3 | |
| THE 240 | Stage Lighting I | 4 |
| THE 270 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THE 340 | Stage Decor | 3 |
| THE 201 | Crit Analysis Theatre Lit | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Core II Humanities (CT, WI) | 3 | |
| THE 201 | Crit Analysis Theatre Lit | 3 |
| Elective Outside of Major | 3 | |
| Elective In Major | 3 | |
| THE 270 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THE 354 | Stage Make-up | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THE 440 | Theatre History To 1660 | 3 |
| THE 360 | Scene Design I | 3 |
| THE 490 | Professional Theatre Residency | 3 |
| Elective In Major | 3 | |
| THE 370 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THE 355 | Costume Design | 3 |
| Elective Outside of Major | 3 | |
| THE 450 | Stage Lighting II | 3 |
| Elective in Major | 3 | |
| Elective in Major | 3 | |
| THE 370 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THE 441 | Theatre Hist Since 1660 | 3 |
| THE 499 | Senior Capstone Project | 3 |
| Elective Outside of Major | 3 | |
| THE 370 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Elective Outside of Major | 4 | |
| Core II Physical/Natural Science | 4 | |
| Core I Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| THE 450 | Stage Lighting II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |