DISCOVER THE BHSU THEATRE PROGRAM

Discover Theatre at BHSU

Black Hills State University Theatre is a small program with big benefits, where the artistic process is an important as the final product. The program provides a student centered learning environment focusing on cultivating the collaborative skills, creativity and professionalism necessary to pursue a career in theatre. Students build a solid foundation from which they are prepared to attend graduate school or enter the job market.

The Theatre program at BHSU offers:

• Small classes for the necessary close attention and individual instruction
• Student theatre organizations that are open to all students
• Many opportunities during the school year for students to be involved in any and all aspects of play productions
• Special "Summer Stage" productions for the theatre students who wish to further enhance and develop their talents

Theatre Course Requirements

Certificate

• THEA 131 - Introduction to Acting - 3 semester hours
• THEA 241 - Stagecraft - 3 semester hours
• THEA 351 - Directing - 3 semester hours
• THEA 361 - Literature and History of the Theatre I - 3 semester hours

Theatre Major

Major in Communication Studies - Theatre Emphasis - 36 semester hours

• 3 THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre (gen ed)
• 3 THEA 131 Introduction to Acting (gen ed)
• 3 THEA 241 Stagecraft
• 3 THEA 243 Makeup
• 3 THEA 344 Fundamentals of Design
• 3 THEA 351 Directing
• 3 THEA 361 Literature and History of Theatre I
• 3 THEA 364 Literature and History of Theatre II
• 3 THEA 450 Senior Capstone Project
• 3 THEA 495 Practicum
• 6 Electives in THEA, SPCM or MCOM

Gen Ed Requirements - 34 semester hours

• 3 ENGL 101 Composition I
• 3 ENGL 201 Composition II
• 3 MATH Gen Ed - Mathematics
• 6 * Gen Ed - Social Science
• 6 * Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities
• 8 Gen Ed - Natural Science & Lab
• 3 SPCM Speech 101, 215, or 222

* Global Requirement: depending on your selection, this requirement will satisfy 3 hours of either Social Science or Arts & Humanities requirements. Take 1 course from AIS/HIST 257, ANTH 210, ARTH 211/212/251, ENGL 211/212, GEOG 210, HIST 121/122/153, HUM 100, MCOM 151, POLS 141/250

A minor is required with this major plus electives to total 120 hours, of which 36 hours must be 300-400 level courses.

Theatre - Teaching Major

Major in Communication Studies - Teaching Theatre Emphasis - 36 hours

• 3 SEED 424 7-12 Language Arts Methods
• 3 SPCM 222 Argumentation & Debate
• 3 THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre (gen ed)
• 3 THEA 131 Introduction to Acting (gen ed)
• 3 THEA 241 Stagecraft
• 3 THEA 243 Makeup
• 3 THEA 344 Fundamentals of Design
• 3 THEA 351 Directing
• 3 THEA 361 Literature and History of the Theatre I
• 3 THEA 364 Literature and History of the Theatre II
• 3 THEA 450 Senior Capstone Project
• 3 THEA 495 Practicum

Pre-Professional Teaching Core - 18 semester hours

• 1 EDFN 295 Practicum: Pre-Admission Teaching
• 2 EDFN 338 Foundations of American Education
• 3 EPSY 302 Educational Psychology
• 3 EPSY 428 Child & Adolescent Development
• 3 INED 411 South Dakota Indian Studies
• 3 PSYC 101 General Psychology (gen ed)
• 3 SPED 100 - Intro to persons with Exceptionalities

Professional Secondary Ed Teaching Core - 24 semester hours

• 3 EDFN 365 Computer Based Technology & Learning
• 3 EDFN 375 - Methods of Technology Integration
• 3 EDFN 440 - Classroom Management
• 2 MLED 480 Middle Level Methods
• 3 SEED 408 Plan, Manage, & Assess the 7-12 Diverse Classroom
• 3 SEED 450 7-12 Reading and Content Literacy
• 1 SEED 495 Practicum: Pre-Student Teaching
• 3 EDFN 475 Human Relations
• 9 SEED 488 7-12 7-12 Student Teaching

Gen Ed Requirements - 37 semester hours

• 3 ENGL 101 Composition I
• 3 ENGL 201 Composition II
• 2 MATH Gen Ed - Mathematics
• 6 * Gen Ed - Social Science
• 6-9 * Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities
• 8 Gen Ed - Natural Science & Lab

* Global Requirement: depending on your selection, this requirement will satisfy 3 hours of either Social Science or Arts & Humanities requirements. Take 1 course from AIS/HIST 257, ANTH 210, ARTH 211/212/251, ENGL 211/212, GEOG 210, HIST 121/122/153, HUM 100, MCOM 151, POLS 141/250

Minors

Minor in Communication Studies - Emphasis in Theatre

• 3 THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre
• 3 THEA 131 Introduction to acting
• 3 THEA 241 Stagecraft
• 3 THEA 344 Fundamentals of Design
• 3 THEA 351 Directing
• 3 THEA 495 Practicum
• 3 THEA 300/400 level elective

Minor in Communication Studies - Emphasis in Theatre - Teaching

• 3 SPCM 222 Argumentation and Debate
• 3 THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre
• 3 THEA 131 Introduction to Acting
• 3 THEA 241 Stagecraft
• 3 THEA 243 Makeup
• 3 THEA 344 Fundamentals of Design
• 3 THEA 351 Directing
• 3 THEA 495 Practicum
• 3 SEED 424 7-12 Language Arts Methods