Theatre - BA

Hunter Core Requirement

Several courses within this major may fulfill parts of the Hunter Core Requirement (CUNY Common Core Requirement[CCCR], Concurrent Requirements). When selecting courses, it may be to a student’s advantage to choose courses that count toward the Hunter Core Requirement and also advance the student on the path to the major. Details on the Hunter Core Requirement can be found here: Hunter Core Requirement .

In the case of the Theatre major, the courses that meet CCC are:

Please note that no more than two courses from any one department will count for the CUNY Common Core Requirement.

Courses Required for the Major (30 credits)

• THEA 10100 - Introduction to Theatre
• THEA 16100 - Acting I: Basic Acting Techniques
• THEA 21100 - World Theatre I (W)
• THEA 21200 - World Theatre II (W)
• THEA 21300 - World Theatre III (W)
• THEA 25100 - Theatre Production
• THEA 26100 - Acting II: American Realism
• THEA 32100 - Play Analysis (W)
• THEA 28100 - Visual Elements of Theatre -or- THEA 28500 Design Concepts for Theatre, Film, and Television  
• Electives chosen from 300-level courses 6 cr.
• 2 production crews (not-for-credit)

Minor

Theatre majors may select a minor from any department or program in the college that offers a program of study leading to a BA degree. Students should consult the departmental adviser regarding appropriate minor choices.

A minor in Theatre requires a minimum of 12 credits in the Department of Theatre at the 200-level or higher of which at least 3 credits must be at the 300-level (these are usually at least 3 credits). Minors are required to take all necessary prerequisites for these courses. Minors have access to all courses offered by the Department of Theatre. Minors are encouraged to participate in departmental and student productions. Interested students must meet with the undergraduate advisor in the Department of Theatre to declare a minor and to define their course of study.

Honors

Open to any qualified junior or senior with a 3.5 GPA in Theatre and an overall minimum GPA of 2.7 and permission of the chair. Individual work under faculty supervision. Departmental honors granted at graduation.

Degree Map

Degree Map for Theatre