Theatre and Journalism, BA (Boston)
Undergraduatemajor2027 catalogArts Media DesignBoston131 semester hours totalunverified parse — check the source
Official catalog page for this program
BA Language Requirements
12 semester hours.
From the catalog
All BA students are required to complete the BA degree language requirements, for a total of 12 semester hours of language study or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, as described in Additional Requirements for BA students. Successful demonstration of proficiency does not reduce total minimum semester hours of study required to earn the BA degree.
Foundational Courses
- THTR 1101 — Introduction to Theatre
- THTR 1120 — Acting 1
- THTR 1131 — Introduction to Technical Theatre
- THTR 1270 — Introduction to Theatrical Design
- THTR 3325 — Dramaturgical Inquiry
Making Theatre
Texts, Community, & Social Context
From the catalog
Complete one of the following:
- One of:
- All of:
- THTR 1215 — Activism and Performance
- THTR 1220 — Race, Power, and Performance
- THTR 1400 — Documentary Theatre Project
- THTR 2200 — The American Black Theatre Experience
- THTR 2340 — Theatre and Society
- THTR 2500 — Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
- THTR 2983 — Topics in Theatre History and Culture
- THTR 3100 — Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
- THTR 3200 — Queer Theatre and Performance
- THTR 3650 — Performing Theory
Electives
From the catalog
Complete two of the following:
- Choose 8 semester hours from:
- THTR 2200 — The American Black Theatre Experience
- THTR 2310 — History of Musical Theatre
- THTR 2330 — Playwriting
- THTR 2335 — Boston Theatre Experience
- THTR 2340 — Theatre and Society
- THTR 2342 — Acting 2
- THTR 2345 — Acting for the Camera
- THTR 2346 — Viewpoints
- THTR 2370 — Lighting Design
- THTR 2380 — Costume Design
- THTR 2385 — Fashion Construction and Pattern Making
- THTR 2400 — Scenic Design
- THTR 2500 — Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
- THTR 2600 — Voice and Speech Training
- THTR 2983 — Topics in Theatre History and Culture
- THTR 2993 — Topics in Dance
- THTR 3100 — Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
- THTR 3200 — Queer Theatre and Performance
- THTR 3400 — Stage Combat
- THTR 3550 — Directing for the Stage
- THTR 3650 — Performing Theory
- THTR 3670 — Mixed-Media Performance Lab
- THTR 3973 — Topics in Performance Studies
- THTR 4345 — Advanced Acting for the Camera
- THTR 5300 — Devised Theatre Project
- THTR 5450 — Acting 3
- THTR 5700 — Design for Immersive Performance
Journalism Introductory Course
- JRNL 1150 — Understanding Today’s News
Journalism Foundations
From the catalog
Complete each of the following with a grade of C or better:
- All of:
- JRNL 2201 — Journalism 2: Intermediate Reporting
Visual Storytelling
From the catalog
Complete two of the following:
- Choose 8 semester hours from:
Law and Ethics
From the catalog
Complete one of the following:
- One of:
Electives (2)
16 semester hours.
From the catalog
Complete four electives in JRNL; two must be at the 3000-level or above.
Integrative Requirements
- INAM 2000 — Ethics in Creativity
- THTR 3100 — Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
- THTR 4702 — Capstone: Creative Practice Research Project
Supplemental Requirements
- One of:
- ENGW 1111 — First-Year Writing
Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
From the catalog
Complete one of the following:
If considering co-op, complete the following:
- One of:
- EEAM 2000 — Professional Development for Co-op
- ENGW 3307 — Advanced Writing in the Sciences
- ENGW 3308 — Advanced Writing in the Social Sciences
- ENGW 3314 — Advanced Writing in the Arts, Media, and Design
- ENGW 3315 — Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
- JRNL 2301 — Visual Storytelling in Journalism
Substitutions
Stated by the catalog on this program's requirements:
- Complete Visual Storytelling in Journalism (JRNL 2301) with a grade of C or better.
- Visual Storytelling in Journalism (JRNL 2301) may count for both the Visual Storytelling requirement and as the Advanced Writing in the Disciplines option.
Possible equivalents for this program beyond the above — dashed means a suggestion, not a rule, and every substitution needs your advisor's approval:
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