Courses | B.A. in Theatre
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, visit Biola's academic catalog.
Writing Competency Requirement
Every Biola student must fulfill the Writing Competency Requirement (WCR). Students fulfill the WCR by passing ENGL 313 with a C+ or better. If they fail to meet this requirement, they must consult with their major advisor for an alternative WCR pathway. For more information, see the section titled "Writing Competency Requirement" under the Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements section.
Curriculum Requirements
Under this major, students may choose from the four concentrations detailed below.
Acting for Stage and Screen
Students may choose a concentration in Acting for Stage and Screen with the completion of 62 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students in the Acting for Stage and Screen concentration meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 12 credits in behavioral science, fine arts, literature, and philosophy within the concentration. | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CNMA 104 | History of Cinema | 3 |
| ENGL 230 | Topics in Diverse Literatures 1 | 3 |
| or ENGL 283 | Race and Ethnicity in American Literature | |
| or ENGL 290 | World Literature | |
| PHIL 216 | Introduction to Philosophy and Aesthetics 2 | 3 |
| PSYC 200 | Introduction to Psychology 3 | 3 |
| THTR 110 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 112 | Production Lab I | 1 |
| THTR 160 | Theatre Appreciation 4 | 3 |
| THTR 162 | Voice and Speech for the Actor | 3 |
| THTR 212 | Production Lab II | 1 |
| THTR 241 | Intro to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THTR 264 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THTR 312 | Production Lab III | 1 |
| THTR 350 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| THTR 353 | Textual Analysis | 3 |
| THTR 360 | Screen Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 362 | Movement for the Actor | 3 |
| THTR 369 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THTR 412 | Production Lab IV | 1 |
| THTR 460 | Screen Acting II | 3 |
| THTR 463 | Advanced Acting Workshop | 3 |
| Elective Courses: Select 9 credits from the following: (3 lower-division, 6 upper-division) 5 | 9 | |
| Makeup for Stage and Screen | ||
| Topics in Theatre | ||
| Costume Study and Construction | ||
| Stage Managing or Directing Practicum | ||
| Lighting and Sound for Theatre | ||
| Stage Managing and Directing Theatre | ||
| Dramatic Theory and Criticism | ||
| Advanced Topics in Theatre | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Playwriting for Performance | ||
| Theatre Internship | ||
| Theatre Teaching Assistant | ||
| Drama for Christian Ministry | ||
| London Theatre Study Tour | ||
| Concentration Course Requirements: 62 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 6 | 62 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |
- 1
ENGL 230, ENGL 283, or ENGL 290 fulfills the Literature Core Curriculum requirement.
- 2
PHIL 216 fulfills the Philosophy Core Curriculum requirement.
- 3
PSYC 200 fulfills the Behavioral Science Core Curriculum requirement.
- 4
THTR 160 fulfills the Fine Arts Core Curriculum requirement.
- 5
Additional electives from CNMA, JOUR, PREL, COMM, and THTR by arrangement. Contact the Theatre department for advising.
- 6
See Core Curriculum Program section for details.
Musical Theatre
Students may choose a concentration in Musical Theatre with the completion of 57 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students in the Musical Theatre concentration meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in fine arts within the concentration. | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| MUSC 002 | Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 145 | Applied Music 1 | 4 |
| MUSC 154 | Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 153 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUSC 445 | Applied Music 2 | 4 |
| THTR 110 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 112 | Production Lab I | 1 |
| THTR 160 | Theatre Appreciation 3 | 3 |
| THTR 162 | Voice and Speech for the Actor | 3 |
| THTR 212 | Production Lab II | 1 |
| THTR 241 | Intro to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THTR 264 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THTR 312 | Production Lab III | 1 |
| THTR 320 | Dance for Musical Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 350 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| THTR 353 | Textual Analysis | 3 |
| THTR 362 | Movement for the Actor | 3 |
| THTR 369 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THTR 412 | Production Lab IV | 1 |
| THTR 463 | Advanced Acting Workshop | 3 |
| Elective Courses: Select 6 credits from the following: (3 lower-division, 3 upper-division) 4 | 6 | |
| Opera and Musical Production | ||
| Makeup for Stage and Screen | ||
| Topics in Theatre | ||
| Costume Study and Construction | ||
| Stage Managing or Directing Practicum | ||
| Lighting and Sound for Theatre | ||
| Stage Managing and Directing Theatre | ||
| Dramatic Theory and Criticism | ||
| Advanced Topics in Theatre | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Playwriting for Performance | ||
| Theatre Internship | ||
| Theatre Teaching Assistant | ||
| Drama for Christian Ministry | ||
| London Theatre Study Tour | ||
| Concentration Course Requirements: 57 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 5 | 71 | |
| Total Credits | 128 | |
- 1
Must be taken for a total of 4 credits through proficiency: level 224.
- 2
Must be taken for a total of 4 credits through proficiency: level 428.
- 3
THTR 160 fulfills the Fine Arts Core Curriculum requirement.
- 4
Additional electives from CNMA, JOUR, PREL, COMM, and THTR by arrangement. Contact the Theatre department for advising.
- 5
See Core Curriculum Program section for details.
Production
Students may choose a concentration in Production with the completion of 47 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students in the Production concentration meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in fine arts within the concentration and are recommended to take PHIL 215 and PSYC 200. | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| THTR 109 | Production Practicum | 1 |
| THTR 110 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 160 | Theatre Appreciation 1 | 3 |
| THTR 209 | Production Practicum II | 1 |
| THTR 241 | Intro to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THTR 264 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THTR 309 | Production Practicum III | 1 |
| THTR 350 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| THTR 353 | Textual Analysis | 3 |
| THTR 369 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THTR 391 | Stage Managing and Directing Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 405 | Dramatic Theory and Criticism | 3 |
| THTR 409 | Production Practicum IV | 1 |
| THTR 468 | Drama for Christian Ministry | 3 |
| Elective Courses: Select 12 credits from the following (6 lower-division, 6 upper-division) 2 | 12 | |
| Voice and Speech for the Actor | ||
| Makeup for Stage and Screen | ||
| Topics in Theatre | ||
| Costume Study and Construction | ||
| Stage Managing or Directing Practicum | ||
| Lighting and Sound for Theatre | ||
| Movement for the Actor | ||
| Advanced Topics in Theatre | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Playwriting for Performance | ||
| Theatre Internship | ||
| Theatre Teaching Assistant | ||
| Advanced Acting Workshop | ||
| London Theatre Study Tour | ||
| Concentration Course Requirements: 47 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 3 | 71 | |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
THTR 160 fulfills the Fine Arts Core Curriculum requirement.
- 2
Additional electives from CNMA, JOUR, PREL, COMM, and THTR by arrangement. Contact the Theatre department for advising.
- 3
See Core Curriculum Program section for details.
Theatre Design and Technology
Students may choose a concentration in Theatre Design and Technology with the completion of 47 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students in the Theatre Design and Technology concentration meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in fine arts within the concentration and are recommended to take PHIL 215 and PSYC 200. | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| THTR 109 | Production Practicum | 1 |
| THTR 110 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 160 | Theatre Appreciation 1 | 3 |
| THTR 209 | Production Practicum II | 1 |
| THTR 215 | Makeup for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THTR 232 | Costume Study and Construction | 3 |
| THTR 241 | Intro to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THTR 309 | Production Practicum III | 1 |
| THTR 345 | Lighting and Sound for Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 350 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| THTR 353 | Textual Analysis | 3 |
| THTR 391 | Stage Managing and Directing Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 405 | Dramatic Theory and Criticism | 3 |
| THTR 409 | Production Practicum IV | 1 |
| THTR 419 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| Elective Courses: Select 9 credits from the following (3 lower-division, 6 upper-division) 2 | 9 | |
| Topics in Theatre | ||
| Beginning Acting | ||
| Stage Managing or Directing Practicum | ||
| Intermediate Acting | ||
| Advanced Topics in Theatre | ||
| Playwriting for Performance | ||
| Theatre Internship | ||
| Theatre Teaching Assistant | ||
| Advanced Acting Workshop | ||
| London Theatre Study Tour | ||
| Concentration Course Requirements: 47 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 3 | 71 | |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
THTR 160 fulfills the Fine Arts Core Curriculum requirement.
- 2
Additional electives from CNMA, JOUR, PREL, COMM, and THTR by arrangement. Contact the Theatre department for advising.
- 3
See Core Curriculum Program section for details.