The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Theatre Arts offers
comprehensive training in performance, technical theatre and design, and theatre
studies, all intended to prepare students for careers in professional theatre,
teaching, or related fields. The requirements are flexible enough to allow each
student to specialize or generalize as appropriate, and the production program
offers each student virtually limitless opportunities to participate as actor or
crew member in a variety of situations.
Any undergraduate accepted into the University may undertake
this major. Continuance is contingent upon satisfactory progress in all
coursework, both in and out of the major.
Most opportunities are open to all CSUB students regardless of
their declared major. In addition to courses that will satisfy General
Education or Liberal Studies requirements, the department offers the following
curricula:
Students seeking to prepare for teaching careers in Theatre Arts
should consult with the department chair or an appropriate advisor.
Requirements for the
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts
1.
The following core curriculum: THTR 221, 232, 241, 251, 371, 372 and 385.
2.
Six additional five‑quarter‑unit courses in Theatre, at least four of which must
be upper division, selected with the approval of the faculty advisor. 100 level
courses may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
3.
Each student must complete eight production courses; those that satisfy this
requirement are THTR 201, 202, 203, 206, 207, 401, 402, 403, 406, 407.
Of the eight, four must be taken for upper-division credit.
Of the eight, two must be selected from THTR 202 and 402, and two must be
selected from THTR 203 and 403.
Each student must complete at least two production courses during each year in
residence.
4.
Complete THTR 195, 295, 395 or 495, as appropriate, during each quarter in
full-time residence as a Theatre Arts major. Complete the course at least six
times.
5.
THTR 491 and 492.
6.
One of the following options:
a. A special minor.
b. A minor consisting of at least 20 quarter units designated by
another discipline.
c. One of the interdisciplinary concentrations or minors.
Speech
and Theatre Minor
For requirements, see listing under “Interdisciplinary Minors.”
Requirements for the Minor
in Theatre
Four five-unit courses in Theatre at the 200-level or above, at
least two of which must be upper division.
Requirements for the Minor
in Theatre
Technology
A total of 24 units, including the following: THTR 241 and 251;
two courses chosen from THTR 351, 352 and 353; and four units chosen from THTR
202, 402, 203, or 403.
Minor in Children’s Theatre (22
units)
The Children’s Theatre Minor is designed for the general student
who is interested in working with children in a theatrical situation. Anyone
pursuing a career in parks and recreation or in youth group related activities
would find the minor beneficial. These courses could also satisfy the
concentration requirement for the Liberal Studies major.
Theatre
232 Beginning Acting (5)
Theatre
305 Creative Dramatics (5)
Theatre
307 Dramatic Theatre for Children (5)
Theatre
405 Children’s Theatre (5)
and
Theatre
206/406 Children’s Theatre Practicum (2)
Teaching
Credential – Single Subject
Students wishing to teach drama at the high school level must
complete a course of study that will lead to the Single Subject Credential in
English; in most cases, this involves earning the BA degree with a major in
English. However, such students are strongly urged to complete, in addition,
the BA degree with a major in Theatre Arts.
