Theatre concentration with the focus on design and technical aspects of theatre.
University General Education Program (41 hours)
See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. Note that DANC 1151 or THEA 1030 and THEA 4548 or THEA 4549 will satisfy the General Education Humanities requirement. However, a minimum grade of “C-†is required in all departmental courses applicable to the major. Dance majors are required to take MUS 1030 as a second Humanities/Fine Arts requirement.
The Major (79 hours)
Major Core (12 hours)
Choose two (2) design/tech courses from the following:
THEA 2511 - Intro Theatre Production Credit Hours: (3) THEA 3511 - Stagecraft , THEA 3515 - Costume Construction , THEA 3561 - Principles Scene Design , THEA 3562 - Principles Costume Design, THEA 3563 - Principles of Light & Sound Design or THEA 3620 - Stage Management Skills
Required Courses (6 hours)
THEA 3412 - Directing Experiments Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 4541 - Internship Credit Hours: (1-3)
Note
While not listed within the previous course numbers, please note that DANC 1151, THEA 1030, THEA 4548 and THEA 4549 are courses that are used to satisfy a Humanities/Fine Arts General Education requirement. Transfer students who have completed the Humanities/Fine Arts requirements and have not taken any of these in order to fulfill the requirements of the concentration must do so as a department elective.
Concentration (67 hours)
Design and Technical Production (32 hours)
Choose three (3) additional design/tech courses from the following:
THEA 2511 - Intro Theatre Production Credit Hours: (3) THEA 3511, THEA 3515, THEA 3561, THEA 3562, THEA 3563, or THEA 3620 THEA 3611 Theatre Production Lab (0)
Choose from among to complete 32 hours:
THEA 3601 - Mgmt/Publicity Prod Lab Credit Hours: (1) THEA 3602 - Costumes Production Lab, THEA 3603 - Lighting and Sound Production Lab, THEA 3605 - Scenery Production Lab, THEA 3606 - Props Production Lab, THEA 3608 - Dance Production Lab, THEA 3609 - Stage Management Lab
THEA 4554 - Visual History I Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 4539 - Contemporary Theatre History Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 4558 - Visual History II Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 4582 - Script Interpretation Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 4591 - Professional Theatre Practice Credit Hours: (3)
Technology Courses (10 hours)
Choose 10 hours from the following technical courses. Each course is two (2) credits:
THEA 2514 - Theatre Drafting Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 3611 - Theatre Production Lab Credit Hours: 0-3
THEA 3621 - Introduction to Prop Craft Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4511 - Automation & Mechanization Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4513 - Digital Fabrication Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4516 - Technical Direction Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4555 - Scenic Technology Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4556 - Light & Sound Tech Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4557 - Costume Technology I Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4573 - Costume Technology II Credit Hours: (2)
Design courses (16 hours)
Choose 16 hours from the following design courses. Each course is two (2) credits each:
THEA 4512 - Digital Rendering Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4514 - Theatre Rendering Techniques Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 4515 - Scene Painting I Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4517 - Scene Painting II Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4561 - Scenic Design I Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4562 - Lighting Design I Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4563 - Costume Design I Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4565 - Costume Design II Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4568 - Sound Design II Credit Hours: (2)
THEA 4575 - Scenic Design II Credit Hours: (2)
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
College of Communication and Fine Arts
MEMPHIS,
Tennessee,
38152, United States
All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.
Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.
All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
English proficiency may be satisfied two ways:
A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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