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Concentration in Design and Theatre Production B.A. Programs
All students seeking a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre design or production must complete the department’s core requirements as well as the requirements for their concentration.

Core Requirements:
THTR 100 Introduction to Scenography [3]
THTR 104 Introduction to Costume [3]
THTR 202 Introduction to Dramatic Literature [3]
THTR 244 Script Analysis [3]
THTR 250 Introduction to Production Techniques [3]
THTR 310 History of Theatre I [3]
THTR 311 History of Theatre II [3]
THTR 410 Modern Theatre I –Social Protest [3]
THTR 411 Modern Theatre II –The Interior World [3]
THTR 460 Theatre Capstone [3]
CORE CREDITS: 28

Note: Stage management of departmental productions may be selected as a substitute for THTR 250, at the discretion of the faculty.

Five areas of design/theatre production are offered: stage management, scenery, costuming, lighting and sound. These majors have numerous opportunities to work as design assistants and, with recommendations, designers on faculty directed productions. Other opportunities include work as a stage manager, master carpenter, master electrician, props master, draper, crafts person, stitcher. Students wishing to pursue the B.A. degree with a concentration in design and theatre production must complete the following additional requirements.

THTR 110 Introduction to Acting [3]
THTR 230 Drawing for the Theatre [3]
THTR 231 Drafting for the Theatre: Hand and CADD [3]
THTR 234 Make-up for the stage
Three 200-level design courses [9]
One 300-level design course [3]

Theatre majors with a theatre production emphasis are strongly advised to consult with their advisor regarding the order in which courses should be taken.

Note: Laboratory assignments on all department productions will be required of all design majors. See the department technical director.

TOTAL CREDITS FOR DESIGN/PRODUCTION: 51

For course descriptions, please visit the online UMBC Undergraduate Catalog.

Top photo: Set design for The Tutor (1992)

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