Example Course Plan
Theatre Arts Sample Course Plan
Music Theatre Sample Course Plan
Design & Technology Sample Course Plan
Acting Course Plan (first 3 semesters)
This is an example course plan based on the 2021-2022 University Catalog; your actual
schedule may deviate from this example. Your faculty advisor will work with you to
select appropriate courses.
As an IWU student, it is your responsibility to track your progress each semester
towards completing graduation requirements using the MyIWU degree audit tool.
Fall Semester
- Choose one of the following*:
- THEA 180 Acting I
- THEA 141 Introduction to Theatre Studies
- THEA 105y Theatre Laboratory I
- THEA 106y Theatre Laboratory II
- Gateway Colloquium
- Second Language Course
Spring Semester
- Choose one of the following*:
- THEA 181 Acting II
- THEA 185 Movement for the Actor I
- THEA 105y Theatre Laboratory I
- THEA 106y Theatre Laboratory II
- General Education Course
- Second Language Course
May Term
- Optional
* Students pursing the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) must complete two of the following three courses: THEA 110: Stagecraft, THEA 112: Costume Technology, and THEA 114: Lighting and Sound Technology.
Study Abroad
For students interested in studying abroad, the recommended semester(s) is fall or spring,third year.
Additional Information
- All Theatre Arts majors - BA, BFA Acting, Design & Technology and Music Theatre must take Gateway in the first fall semester.
- The Arts (AR) general education requirement is fulfilled by THEA 241 in the second or third year.
- The Cultural & Historical Change (CHC) general education requirement is fulfilled by THEA 371 or THEA 372 in the third year.
Jean Kerr - Associate Professor, Director of the School of Theatre Arts
Department - School Of Theatre Arts