Loyola University Chicago

Theatre

Department of Fine and Performing Arts

Curriculum

The following is the curriculum for the Theatre Major as of the Fall 2017 semester. 

A total of 47 credits are required to receive a B.A. in Theatre. 

Foundation Courses (24)
Course Number
Title
Credits
THTR 203
Dramatic Structure and Theatrical Process
3
THTR 252
Theatrical Design I
3
THTR 261
Acting Theories and Techniques I
3
THTR 364
History and Literature of Theatre I
3
THTR 365
History and Literature of Theatre II
3
THTR 366
History and Literature of Theatre III
3
THTR 367
History and Literature of Theatre IV
3
THTR 375
Play Direction: THTR Capstone
3
Emphasis Course Choice (3)
Course Number
Title
Credits
THTR 267
Acting Theories and Techniques II
3
THTR 352
Theatrical Design II
3
Practicum (8-9)
Course Number
Title
Credits
THTR 321C
Theatre Practicum - Costume Construction
2
THTR 321S
Theatre Practicum - Scenic Construction
2
THTR 321E
Theatre Practicum - Electrics
2
THTR 321R
Theatre Practicum - Run Crew
1
THTR 321P
Theatre Practicum - Production Staff
1
Electives (12 total, 3 of which must be designated Engaged Learning)
Course Number
Title
Credits
 THTR 142  Class Voice for Beginners  3
 THTR 204  Playwriting  3
 THTR 205  Theatre in Chicago  3
 THTR 207  Stage Management  3
 THTR 241  Voice and Diction  3
 THTR 261  Beginning Acting  3
 THTR 305  Theatre of African Studies and the African Diaspora  3
 THTR 331  Movement  3
 THTR 348  Creative Drama  3
 THTR 369  Acting IV  3
 THTR 377  Audition Seminar  3
 THTR 395  Seminar: Sound Design  3

Residency Requirement

Transfer students majoring in theatre are required to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of theatre major requirements at Loyola.