Ball State University's acting option requires 64 credit hours. The program requires the following sequence of acting classes: Acting 1 and 2, Voice Studio 1 and 2, Movement Studio 1 and 2, Acting for the Camera 1 and 2, and Acting 3. After completing these courses, students may choose two or three courses in advanced performance areas as determined by individual career goals.

Core Curriculum (32 Credit Hours)

Required Courses: 

• THEAT 102: Computers in Theatre and Dance (3)
• THEAT 103: Aesthetics of the Theatre 1 (3)
• THEAT 104: Aesthetics of the Theatre 2 (3)
• THEAT 105/405: Freshman/Senior Experience (0)
• THEAT 107: Design Awareness for Theatre and Dance (3)
• THEAT 220: Stagecraft (3)
• THEAT 232: Acting 1 (3)
• THEAT 250: Directing 1 (3)
• THEAT 280: Theatre Practicum (2)
• THEAT 317: History of Theatre 1 (3)
• THEAT 319: History of Theatre 2 (3)
• THEAT 435: Shakespeare (3)

Acting Option (28 Credit Hours)     

Directed Electives (22 Credit Hours):

• THEAT 229: Principles of Stage Makeup (2)
• THEAT 233: Acting 2 (3)
• THEAT 332: Audition (2)
• THEAT 333: Movement Studio 1 (3)
• THEAT 334: Movement Studio 2 (3)
• THEAT 335: Act Camera 1 (3)
• THEAT 336: Act Camera 2 (3)
• THEAT 337: Voice Studio 1 (3)
• THEAT 338: Voice Studio 2 (3)
• THEAT 432: Acting 3 (3)
  

Electives (Choose 4 Credit Hours):

• THEAT 299X: Exp Dev Tpcs (1-3)
• THEAT 380: Adv Practice (1-3)
• THEAT 433: Styles (3)
• THEAT 496: Dr Std Thea (1-4)

Up to one other Theatre course approved by PDA or Chair (3)

Acting Option students are selected for this option only by audition. In addition, Acting Option students must pass an acting jury and participate in a meeting with the Acting faculty at the end of their freshman, sophomore, and junior years to continue in the option. Seniors not participating in the Chicago, New York and/or Los Angeles showcases will be required to perform in an exit jury to complete the option. Students failing to pass a jury at the end of each year are considered on probationary status for the option; those failing to pass a jury at the end of the succeding semester will be dropped from the option.

Students not admitted to the Acting Option may declare a Theatre major with a Theatrical Studies Option and re-audition after completing at least one semester on campus.

More Information 
For complete information on program requirements, please consult the Ball State University Undergraduate Catalog or contact the Department of Theatre and Dance.