Theatre Curriculum
First Year
First Semester
- ENGL 1030 - Composition and Rhetoric 3 Credits
- MUSC 2100 - Music Appreciation: Music in the Western World 3 Credits
- PA 1010 - Introduction to Performing Arts 3 Credits
- PA 2790 - Performing Arts Practicum I 1 Credits
- THEA 2780 - Acting I 3 Credits
- Modern Language Requirement 3 Credits 1
Credit Hours: 16
Second Semester
- PA 2800 - Performing Arts Practicum II 1 Credits
- THEA 2770 - Production Studies in Theatre 3 Credits
- or
- THEA 3770 - Stagecraft 3 Credits
- Mathematics Requirement 3 Credits 2
- Modern Language Requirement 3 Credits 1
- Elective 4 Credits
Credit Hours: 14
Second Year
First Semester
- PA 2010 - Career Planning and Professional Development 3 Credits
- THEA (ENGL) 3470 - The Structure of Drama 3 Credits
- Minor Requirement 3 Credits
- South Carolina REACH Act Requirement 3 Credits 3
- Theatre History and Literature Requirement 3 Credits 4
Credit Hours: 15
Second Semester
- THEA 2790 - Theatre Practicum 1 Credits
- Natural Science Requirement 4 Credits 2
- Social Science Requirement 3 Credits 2
- Theatre History and Literature Requirement 3 Credits 4
- Elective 4 Credits
Credit Hours: 15
Third Year
First Semester
- PA 3010 - Principles of Arts Administration 3 Credits
- THEA 3760 - Stage Directing I 3 Credits
- Advanced Theatre Requirement 3 Credits 5
- Global Challenges Requirement 3 Credits 2
- Social Science Requirement 3 Credits 2
Credit Hours: 15
Second Semester
- Advanced Theatre Requirement 6 Credits 5
- Global Challenges Requirement 3 Credits 2
- Minor Requirement 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
Credit Hours: 15
Fourth Year
First Semester
- COMM 2500 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
- PA 4010 - Capstone Project 3 Credits
- THEA 2790 - Theatre Practicum 1 Credits
- Advanced Theatre Requirement 3 Credits 5
- Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement 3 Credits 2
- Minor Requirement 3 Credits
Credit Hours: 16
Second Semester
- THEA 2790 - Theatre Practicum 1 Credits
- Advanced Theatre Requirement 6 Credits 5
- Minor Requirement 6 Credits
- Elective 2 Credits
Credit Hours: 15
Notes
1 The modern language requirement is a proficiency requirement. Students must complete through 2020 in a modern language. See Modern Languages Requirement at Clemson University statement.
2 See General Education Requirements.
3 See the South Carolina REACH Act Requirement in the Academic Regulations section.
4 Select from ENGL 4100, ENGL 4110, THEA 3150, THEA 3160, THEA 3170, THEA 3180, THEA 4290, or THEA 4300.
5 Select from 3000- or 4000-level courses in THEA. At least six hours must be at the 4000 level.
NOTE: A transfer course may not be used to satisfy the General Education Global Challenges Requirement. While a transfer course may fulfill other degree requirements, students must enroll in a Clemson course(s) on the Global Challenges list to fulfill the Global Challenges Requirement.