Theatre - Directing Emphasis
Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
Degree:  Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Theatre - Directing Emphasis
2006-2007
Students requiring developmental course work based on low entrance exam scores (ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS) may not be able to complete this program of study in eight (8) semesters.  Developmental courses do not count toward total degree hours.  Students having completed college level courses prior to enrollment will be assisted by their advisor in making appropriate substitutions.   In most cases, general education courses may be interchanged between semesters.    A minimum of 45 hours of upper division credit (3000-4000 level) is required for this degree.  Mandatory state and institutional assessment exams will be required during your degree program.  Failure to participate in required assessments may delay graduation.
Year 1					Year 1
Fall Semester -Even year					Spring Semester - Odd year
Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed		Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed
ENG 1003	Composition I	3	X		ENG 1013	Composition II	3	X
MUS 2503	Fine Arts Music	3	X		THEA 1223	Principles of Design	3
BIOL 1003	Biological Science	3	X		PHSC 1003	Physical Science	3	X
BIOL 1001	Biological Science  Lab	1	X		PHSC 1001	Physical Science Lab	1	X
THEA 1203	Intro. To Theatre (FYE)	3			MATH 1023	College Algebra	3	X
THEA 2203	Voice Tech I	3			THEA 1213	Beginning Acting	3
Total Hours		16			Total Hours		16
Year 2					Year 2
Fall Semester - Odd year					Spring Semester- Even year
Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed		Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed
SCOM 1203	Oral Communications	3	X		HIST 2763	U.S. to 1876	3	X
HIST 1013	World Civilization to 1660	3	X		THEA 2253	Stage Management	3
PE 1002	Concepts of Fitness	2	X		THEA 3243	Stage Combat	3
THEA 3213	Auditions	3			THEA 2223	Stagecraft	3
THEA 2243	Costume Construction	3			THEA 2233	Makeup	3
THEA 3252	Theatre Lab	2			THEA 3252	Theatre Lab	2
Total Hours		16			Total Hours		17
Year 3					Year 3
Fall Semester- Even year					Spring Semester- Odd year
Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed		Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed
SOC 2213	Intro to Sociology	3	X		ART 2503	Fine Arts Visual	3	X
PSY 2013	Intro to Psychology	3	X		THEA 4323	Directing II	3
THEA 3223	Dramatic Literature	3			ENG 2003	Intro to Literature I	3	X
THEA 4203	Directing I	3			THEA 4253	Theatre Management	3
THEA3252	Theatre Lab	2			THEA3252	Theatre Lab	2
THEA	Elective	2
Total Hours		16			Total Hours	(Additional electives may be needed to fulfill scholarship requirements)	14
Year 4					Year 4
Fall Semester- Odd year					Spring Semester- Even year
Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed		Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed
THEA4263	Theatre Hist. I	3			THEA4413	Sound Design	3
PHIL1102	Intro. To Philo	3	x		THEA4273	Theatre Hist. II	3
THEA4283	Period Style	3			THEA3233	Play Analysis	3
THEA3252	Theatre Lab	2