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Please note that these academic pathways are sample pathways. Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, will create an individualized degree plan, reflecting their academic preparation, interests and goals. Students are strongly encouraged to develop an individualized degree plan by no later than 45 credits earned and to update the plan regularly, in consultation with an academic advisor.

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Theatre - Design & Production Track - B.A.

Degree Requirements
Total Academic Credits:
120 - 121
Major Credits:
56
Min. Upper-Level Credits:
45
Min. Cumulative GPA:
2.0
§ indicates Benchmark requirements
‡ indicates Gateway courses
Curriculum Notes
  • This sample plan assumes no AP/IB/CLEP or transfer credit and foreign language placement up to the 201 level
  • All students must complete a credit-bearing English and Mathematics course in the first year of study
  • Students interested in majoring or minoring in Theatre should contact Adam Mendelson at am@umbc.edu
Year One
Fall Semester Credits
THTR 100, 104 or 262 (AH GEP) § 3
THTR 115 Theatre Design I § 3
THTR 120 Introduction to Theatre § 3
ENGL GEP 3
AH GEP (not THTR) 3
Total 15
Spring Semester Credits
THTR 100, 104 or 262 (AH GEP) § 3
THTR 110 Introduction to Acting 3
THTR 215 Theatre Design II 3
THTR 261 Theatre Production 2
MATH 120 or STAT 121 (MATH GEP) 3-4
Total 14 - 15
Year Two
Fall Semester Credits
THTR 100, 104 or 262 § 3
THTR 202 Introduction to Dramatic Literature § 3
THTR Design III: Costume or Scenery § 3
THTR 305 Ensemble I § 3
S non-lab GEP 3
SS GEP 3
Total 18
Spring Semester Credits
THTR 344 Script Analysis § 3
THTR Design III: Lighting or Sound § 3
S w/ lab GEP 3
SS GEP 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Total 15
Year Three
Fall Semester Credits
THTR 310 History of Theatre § 3
THTR Design III or D&P Elective § 3
SS GEP 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Total 15
Spring Semester Credits
THTR 411 Modern Theatre (WI) or Upper-Level Elective § 3
THTR Design III or D&P Elective 3
THTR 339, 390, 439 or 490 Performance - Production Assignment 1
C GEP 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Total 16
Year Four
Fall Semester Credits
THTR 460 Theatre Capstone § 3
THTR Design III or D&P Elective § 3
THTR 339, 390, 400, 439 or 490 Performance - Production Assignment § 1
Foreign Language 201 4
C GEP 3
Total 14
Spring Semester Credits
THTR 411 Modern Theatre (WI) or Upper-Level Elective § 3
THTR Design III or D&P Elective § 3
THTR 339, 390, 439 or 490 Performance - Production Assignment § 1
Upper-Level Elective 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Total 13
Advising Coordinator:
Adam Mendelson am@umbc.edu Performing Arts and Humanities Building, Room 116