Program Contact: Kevin Daly 203-582-3500
The College of Arts and Sciences is no longer accepting students into the theater major. Students who are interested in studying theater should consider the minor which is open to all students.
Students majoring in Theater must complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum 1 | 46 | |
| Modern Language Requirement | 3-6 | |
| Theater Core Requirements | ||
| DR 140 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| DR 160 | Acting I | 3 |
| DR 230 | Directing I | 3 |
| Select two of: | 6 | |
| World Theater History and Dramatic Literature I | ||
| World Theater History and Dramatic Literature II | ||
| Landscapes and Lenses | ||
| History and Dramatic Literature of the Contemporary Theater | ||
| DR 257 | Design for the Theater | 3 |
| DR 286 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| DR 350 | Playwriting: The Ten-Minute Play | 3 |
| or DR 391 | Playwriting: The Full-Length Play | |
| DR 370 | Internship, Conservatory or Professional Experience | 3 |
| DR 410 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two DR electives: | 6 | |
Any DR Course | ||
Any DR Course 200-level or higher | ||
| Free Electives | 29-32 | |
| Total Credits | 114-120 | |
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All students must complete the University Curriculum requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the BA in Theater, students will demonstrate the following competencies:
- Understanding: Students develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of theater artists: actor, director, scenic/lighting/costume designer, technical director and playwright.
- Conceptual and Critical Thinking: Students develop skills to think conceptually and critically about text, performance and production.
- Self-Appraisal: Students will develop the skills to self-assess, critique and revise their own work.
- Literacy: Students will develop a fundamental knowledge of theatrical history as well as dramatic literature.
- Production Skills and Knowledge: Students will develop the skills and techniques necessary for realizing a variety of theatrical styles.
- Collaboration Skills: Students will develop skills in collective problem solving.
Admission Requirements: College of Arts and Sciences
The requirements for admission into the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences programs are the same as those for admission to Quinnipiac University.
Admission to the university is competitive, and applicants are expected to present a strong college prep program in high school. Prospective first-year students are strongly encouraged to file an application as early in the senior year as possible, and arrange to have first quarter grades sent from their high school counselor as soon as they are available.
For detailed admission requirements, including required documents, please visit the Admissions page of this catalog.
Transfer into the Theater Major
Seamless Transfer Agreement with Gateway Community College (GCC), Housatonic Community College (HCC) and Norwalk Community College (NCC)
Under this Transfer Agreement, GCC, HCC and NCC graduates will be guaranteed admission into a bachelor’s degree program with third year (junior) status at Quinnipiac University on the condition that they:
- Graduate with an associate in arts, an associate in science in business, College of Technology engineering science, nursing or an allied health degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (this may be higher in specific programs).
- Satisfy all other Quinnipiac University transfer admission requirements and requirements for intended major.
Quinnipiac University agrees to accept the general education embedded in these associate degree programs in accordance with Quinnipiac preferred choices for general education as meeting all the requirements of its undergraduate general education except for the Integrative Capstone Experience and where courses are encumbered by the major (e.g., General Chemistry for the Disciplinary Inquiry Natural Science requirement for a Biochemistry major).
Suggested Transfer Curriculum for BA in Theater
A minimum of 60 credits is required for transfer into the BA in Theater program. Below is a recommended plan of study for the first two years prior to matriculation at Quinnipiac University.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| English I | 3 | |
| Theater History I | 3 | |
| Acting I | 3 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| English II | 3 | |
| Stagecraft | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Voice and Diction | 3 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Acting 2 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Students planning to transfer into the BA in Theater program at Quinnipiac University are highly encouraged to contact the Theater program director, Kevin Daly, to discuss ways they can begin preparing for their senior project proposal during their first two years of college.
Shown below is one of many possible paths through the curriculum. Each student's individual academic plan is crafted in consultation with their academic adviser.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| Milestones: Earn 30 credits, meet with your adviser at least once a semester and have a GPA of 2.00 or higher. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| DR 160 | Acting I | 3 |
| DR 286 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| EN 101 | Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| FYS 101 | First-Year Seminar | 3 |
| University Curriculum course | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| DR 140 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| EN 102 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
| Math course. Satisfies UC Foundations Inquiry. | 3 | |
| University Curriculum course | 4 | |
| University Curriculum course | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Milestones: Earn 60 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Meet with your adviser at least once per semester to discuss academic, experiential learning, career and co-curricular opportunities. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| DR 230 | Directing I | 3 |
| DR 270 | World Theater History and Dramatic Literature I | 3 |
| Language at the 101 level | 3 | |
| University Curriculum course | 3 | |
| University Curriculum course | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| DR 257 | Design for the Theater | 3 |
| DR 275 | World Theater History and Dramatic Literature II | 3 |
| Language at the 102 level (Satisfies CAS Language Requirement) | 3 | |
| University Curriculum course | 3 | |
| University Curriculum course | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Milestones: Earn 90 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Meet with your adviser at least once per semester. Participate in study abroad, complete internship or research opportunities. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| DR 350 | Playwriting: The Ten-Minute Play | 3 |
| Theater Elective | 3 | |
| University Curriculum course | 3 | |
| University Curriculum course | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Theater Elective | 3 | |
| University Curriculum course | 3 | |
| University Curriculum course | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Milestones: Earn 120 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Complete possible minor or double major and prepare for graduation. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| DR 370 | Internship, Conservatory or Professional Experience | 3 |
| CAS 420 | CAS Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| DR 410 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |