Requirements for the Theatre Major
Students majoring in Theatre are required to take the Core Courses (16 semester hours) plus 24-30 additional semester hours within the THTR designation).
Core courses
- THTR 140 Acting I (4)
- THTR 150 Voice for the Stage (2)
- THTR 155 Stagecraft I (4)
- THTR 380 Applied Research (4)
- Two credits of a movement-based course, as approved by advisor (2)
Acting Emphasis (30 additional semester hours; 46 semester hours total)
- THTR 141 Acting II (4)
- THTR 151 Voice and Speech (2)
- THTR 340 Acting Studio I (4)
- THTR 341 Acting Studio II (4)
- Eight additional semester hours in performance-based disciplines, as approved by advisor (8)
- Eight additional semester hours in THTR (8)
Design and Technology Emphasis (28 additional semester hours; 44 semester hours total)
- THTR 251 Computer Assisted Design (4)
- Eight semester hours in two different theatre design courses (8)
- Eight semester hours working in Design/Assistant Design/Assistant Technical Director for Theatre productions (8)
- Assistant Tech. Direct two productions if Tech focus
- Assistant Design two productions if Design focus
- Eight additional semester hours in technology/design, as approved by advisor (8)
Stage Management Emphasis (24 additional semester hours; 40 semester hours total)
- THTR 251 Computer Assisted Design (4)
- THTR 379 Directing I (4)
- THTR 356 Lighting Design or THTR 250 Sound Design (4)
- THTR 355 Scenic or THTR 233 Costume Design (4)
- Stage Manage two productions
Directing Emphasis (30 additional semester hours; 46 semester hours total)
- THTR 318W Performance in the 20th Century (4)
- THTR 379 Directing I (4)
- Advanced Topics course (as approved by advisor) (2)
- Acting Studio I (4) or Acting Studio II (4)
- Eight additional semester hours in Design (from THTR 233, THTR 355, or THTR 356) (8)
- Assistant Direct two productions (8)
Requirements for the Theatre Minor (20 semester hours)
- THTR 140 Acting I (4)
- THTR 150 Voice for the Stage (2)
- THTR 155 Stagecraft I (4)
- THTR 380 Applied Research (4)
- Two credits of a movement-based course, as approved by advisor (2)
- Four credits of design (4)
Production Credit Requirements for the Theatre Major
Majors, minors, and theatre scholarship holders are required to earn credits for significant involvements within the Theatre Department production program prior to graduation.
For students in residence at Willamette University for four full years, it is expected that those students will earn 12 practicum roles, of which 6 are full (4.0) credit or "above the bar" involvements (24 credits). Students must have completed at least 8 practicum roles prior to graduation.
For transfer students, it is expected that those students will earn 6 practicum roles, of which 3 are full (4.0) credit or "above the bar" involvements. Students must have completed at least 3 practicum roles prior to graduation. Transfer students should work with their transfer advisor to find transfer production substitutions, if necessary.
For Theatre minors, it is expected that 6 practicum roles are earned, of which 3 are full (4.0) credit or “above the bar.” Minor students must have completed at least 3 practicum roles prior to graduation.
Theatre Capstone
The Theatre Capstone consists of three parts: (1) Theatre major will have senior standing and be within two semesters of graduation; (2) Theatre major will have completed all production credits; and (3) Theatre major will have successfully completed a departmental portfolio review and/or departmental audition within two semesters prior to graduation.