BA in Theatre with Emphasis in Design/Technical
Degree Program Description
Students in the BA in Theatre with emphasis in Design/Technical study scene design, lighting design, costume design, sound design, theatre technology, and stage management. They further their studies with additional classes in beginning and advanced scenic and costume construction, makeup, stagecraft, costume crafts, pattern making, scene painting, and theatre architecture. Theatre design students sketch design ideas with pencil and paper, and render those design ideas in 3-D in our computer labs, combine traditional stagecraft techniques with state of the art computer technology, digital image projection, and digital sound mixing. Students participate behind the scenes in a variety of productions -- from main stage faculty-directed musicals and plays, to student-directed shows, ensembles and workshops, take on major roles in our production program as scenic designers, lighting designers, costume designers, sound designers, projection designers, and makeup designers, work as stage managers, carpenters, electricians, riggers, stitchers, cutters, drapers, wardrobe supervisors, props supervisors, lighting and sound board operators, followspot operators, stagehands, and crew members. Graduates work in all areas of the entertainment industry as designers, technicians, directors, teachers, Broadway producers and stage managers, theatre managers, casting agents, box office managers, and scenic artists. We have a strong network of alumni who support one another as they design and build scenery, props, and costumes, mix sound, renovate historic theatres, and work professionally backstage, behind the scenes, and behind the camera in theatre, film, and television in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and across the country.
Major Program Requirements
In addition to University, general education, and College of Arts and Science requirements, students must also meet the following major program requirements. All major requirements in the College of Arts and Science must be completed with grades of C- or higher unless otherwise indicated.
| THEATR 2360 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEATR 3310 | Costume Crafts | 3 |
| THEATR 3550 | Sound Design | 3 |
| THEATR 3560 | Scene Design | 3 |
| THEATR 4530 | Stage Lighting Design | 3 |
| THEATR 4570 | Theatrical Costume Design | 3 |
| Performance classes | 3 | |
Semester Plan
See the emphasis for a sample semester plan.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGLSH 1000 | 3 | MATH 1100 | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | Am. Government or History | 3 |
| Second Language | 4 | Second Language II | 4 |
| THEATR 1320 or 1340 | 3 | THEATR 1420 | 3 |
| Behavioral Science | 3 | ||
| 13 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Second Language III | 4 | Humanities | 3 |
| Biological/Physical/Math Science w/ Lab | 4-5 | Biological/Physical/Math Science + | 3 |
| THEATR 2710 | 3 | Social Science | 3 |
| THEATR 2200 or 2920 | 3 | THEATR 2800 or 2800W | 3 |
| THEATR 2330 | 3 | ||
| 14-15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Humanities++ | 3 | Social Science+ | 3 |
| Behavioral Science | 3 | 3000+ level Electives | 6 |
| THEATR 2360 or 3310 | 3 | THEATR 2300 | 1 |
| THEATR 2510 | 3 | THEATR 3550, 3560, 4530, or 4570 | 3 |
| Biological/Physical/Math Science | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| 3000+ Level Writing Intensive | 3 | Humanities++ | 3 |
| THEATR 3550, 3560, 4530, or 4570 | 3 | THEATR 4990 | 1 |
| THEATR 3300 | 1 | 3000+ level Electives | 9 |
| 3000+ level Electives | 6 | Electives | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120-121 | |||
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Writing Intensive
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Math Reasoning Proficiency
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Course numbered 2000 or above
Degree Audit
The degree audit is an automated report reflecting a student’s academic progress toward the completion of a degree.
MU students can request a degree audit by logging in to myDegreePlanner. Students may also access myDegreePlanner via myZou, in the Student Center, click on the Academic Progress Tile, then select Request Degree Audit. The audit automatically pulls in the student’s MU course work, transfer courses and courses in progress. This is available to current students, admitted students, and those who last attended less than three terms ago.
Past MU students can request a degree audit by contacting the Academic Advising Unit of the division in which they were last enrolled at MU. For contact information, go to https://advising.missouri.edu/contact/.
Prospective students, can access a preliminary MU degree audit via https://www.transferology.com. Information on the college credits already earned will have to be manually entered before it can be evaluated against current degree requirements.
For additional details on degree audits, go to https://registrar.missouri.edu/degrees-audits/degree-audits/.
Major and Career Exploration
The University of Missouri has many resources to assist you in exploring majors and career possibilities. For guidance, visit the Majors and Careers website or view specific resources below.
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If you are considering a change of major or are exploring multiple majors, schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Discovery Center by calling (573)884-9700 or through MU Connect Discovery Center service in you success network.
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If you have decided on a major, visit an academic advisor in the School or College that you are interested in to discuss the process of declaring the major.
- If you would like to learn more about your career interests, abilities, values and talents, visit the MU Career Center. No Appointment is necessary to explore career options with one of our staff members.
- If you would like information about MU majors and degree programs, visit:
- the Degrees, Majors (Degree Programs), Emphasis Areas, Minors and Certificates page in the catalog,
- the MU Majors website.
For additional major and career exploration resources, visit Major & Career Exploration in the catalog.