Bachelor of Theatre Arts at East Carolina University

Study Theatre Arts at East Carolina University, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Greenville , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.

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Program Coordinator: Jennifer-Scott Mobley (101 Messick Building; 252-737-4366; [email protected])

The Theatre Arts, BA is a flexible liberal arts degree in which students study the comprehensive skills required to succeed in the field of theatre as well as related fields that demand superior critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills. It is an ideal degree for students with multiple interests in theatre, a special interest in directing or dramaturgy, as well as students who wish to combine theatre training with other academic disciplines.

In order to be accepted into the Theatre Arts, BA, students must complete an application and interview.

Theatre arts majors must attain a minimum grade of C- (1.7) in all required theatre courses and must maintain a GPA of 2.0 in major coursework. All theatre courses are restricted to declared theatre arts majors.

The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:

1. General education requirements including those listed below - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)

THEA 1010 - Introduction to Acting I
THEA 2015 - Introduction to Voice and Speech
THEA 2235 - Global Theatre

2. Demonstrated foreign language proficiency through level 2004 - 12 s.h.

(For information about the foreign language requirement view Special Requirements for the BA Degree in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section and Placement Testing, Foreign Language in the Admission and Readmission section.)

3. Core - 27 s.h.

THEA 1020 - Introduction to Acting II
THEA 2001 - Theatre Technology
THEA 2002 - Theatre Design
THEA 2011 - Theatre Technology Lab
THEA 2012 - Theatre Design Lab
THEA 2035 - Theatre History-Literature I
THEA 2075 - Script Analysis
THEA 3035 - Theatre History-Literature II
THEA 3125 - Introduction to Dramaturgy
THEA 4040 - Directing I
THEA 4125 - Dramaturgy Capstone

4. Structured core - 15 s.h.

Choose 15 s.h. from the following:

THEA 2017 - Movement for Actors
THEA 3003 - Stage Lighting I
THEA 3004 - Scenery Design I
THEA 3007 - Costume Design I
THEA 3018 - Movement for Actors II: Physical Characterization
THEA 3025 - Voice and Speech for the Actor
THEA 3042 - Teaching Artistry
THEA 3050 - Advanced Acting I
THEA 3060 - Advanced Acting II
THEA 3300 - Playwriting and Dramatic Literature for Young Audiences
THEA 3503 - Independent Study in Theatre
THEA 3604 - Theatre for Social Change
THEA 4031 - Dialects for the Actor
THEA 4036 - Playwriting
THEA 4041 - Directing II
THEA 4065 - Stage Management I
THEA 4066 - Theatre Management

5. Minor and electives to complete requirements for graduation.

For more information about this degree visit the university's academic catalogs.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Theatre Arts at East Carolina University

Entry Requirements

Please select one of the following:

First-Year University Student/Freshman
Less than 24 hours of completed college-level coursework

Official academic records from all secondary schools attended
- These records must be sent directly from the school or an official school representative.

College or University Transfer Students
24 or more hours of completed university-level coursework

All official third-level transcripts
- Transcripts from U.S. colleges or universities (if applicable)
- An official course-by-course evaluation of university-level courses taken outside the U.S. (if applicable).
  - We accept evaluations from agencies that are members of NACES. We have online portals for electronic receipt of the completed evaluation from the following agencies:
    - SpanTran: The Evaluation Company
    - World Education Services (WES)
    - International Education Evaluations (IEE)

or ECU Language Academy (ECULA).

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Theatre Arts

Graduates with this degree are successful in many fields and careers, including the following:

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Actors
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
Producers
Talent Directors
Technical Directors/Managers
Entertainers & Performers, Sports & Related Workers
Communications, Entertainment, and Information
Education and Training

Career Opportunities

ECU has developed resources to help you learn more about career opportunities and job market outlook. In addition, the websites below provide specific information on careers in the various majors from which students may choose:

NC Tower

This website provides graphs and tables of in-depth information on employment rates, wages and ongoing higher education enrollment of graduates from the North Carolina Community College System and from the University of North Carolina system schools. NC Tower includes data on former UNC students who are working in roughly 90% of all jobs in North Carolina. This database excludes information for graduates who are:

Self-employed;
Work for the federal government, including the military: or
Work outside of North Carolina.

US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

This website also provides in-depth information regarding pay, projected new jobs, required education, growth rate and on-the-job training information on various occupations.

Degree-specific internships

For information on internship information for specific majors, go to the home page of the department in which the major is located and, as available, find the link to the information on internships in that major.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Theatre Arts at East Carolina University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Bachelor of Theatre Arts at East Carolina University

Completed online application – ECU Application, CFNC, or Common App
Nonrefundable $75 application fee
Official high school transcript including senior year courses in progress and current grade point average

Note: Please use your full legal name and the same email address throughout the admissions process. If you applied via CFNC or Common App, create an account to view your application status.

Bachelor of Theatre Arts at East Carolina University

East Carolina University

United States of America, Greenville