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Theatre, Film and Dance Department - Cornell University

Theatre Major Requirements

Theatre Major Requirements

The theatre major offers studies in the history of theatre, dramatic theory and criticism, playwriting, acting, directing, design/technology, and stage management. Students interested in the theatre arts major should consult with Alison Van Dyke (Director of Undergraduate Studies for Theatre) avd3@cornell.edu.

Requirements for the Major: Credits
THETR 2400 Introduction to World Theatre I 4
THETR 2410 Introduction to World Theatre II 4
THETR 2500 Fundamentals of Theatre Design and Technology 4
THETR 2800 Introduction to Acting 3

Four Laboratory courses distributed as follows:

  • THETR 1510 Production Lab I
  • THETR 1530 ,2530 or 3530 Stage Management Lab I, II or III
  • THETR 1550 Rehearsal and Performance or;
  • THETR 1510 in a different area
  • THETR 2510 or THETR 3510 Production Lab II or III

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Three courses in the area of Theatre Studies chosen in the following manner:

  • ONE course must be at the 3000 level
  • ONE course must be at the 4000 level
  • ONE additional course at the 3000 or above level
  • ONE of the three courses must be pre-20th century
  
Three courses (at least 9 credits) in other theatre courses chosen in consultation with the faculty adviser. Courses taken to qualify for admission to the Advanced Undergraduate Theatre Program may also be used to fulfill this requirement. 9
Courses in which a student receives a grade below C cannot be used to fulfill the requirements for a Theatre major.