Communication Arts Major

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(36 Hours)

Contact the Hall School of Journalism and Communication for information regarding the contract program in performance (speech/broadcast journalism.)

Tracks: Communication Studies and Theatre

Communication Studies Track

Area V Requirements

COM 1101 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 2241 - Fundamentals of Speech 3 Credit Hour(s)
JRN 1100 - Technologies in Journalism 3 Credit Hour(s)
PRJ 2230 - Principles of Public Relations 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
ADJ 2220 - Principles of Advertising 3 Credit Hour(s)
TROY 1101 - The University Experience 1 Credit Hour(s)

Required Courses

COM 2231 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 3326 - Conflict Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 3328 - International/Intercultural Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
COM 3380 - Travel Study in Journalism and Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 3345 - Group Discussion and Leadership 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 4410 - Communication Research 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 4420 - Propaganda and Persuasion 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 4424 - Rhetorical and Communication Theory 3 Credit Hour(s)
JRN 4440 - Advanced Technologies in Journalism 3 Credit Hour(s)
JRN 4495 - Communication Seminar 1 Credit Hour(s)
Select 11 hours including COM 2251 or from the following: ADJ, COM, JRN, or PRJ courses.
Or other approved upper level course electives in journalism, theatre, music industry, art and design, or foreign languages.

Theatre Track

Specialized general studies requirements for the Theatre track:

Area II

THE 1130 - Introduction to Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 2205 - World Literature before 1660 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 2206 - World Literature after 1660 3 Credit Hour(s)

Area V

ART 2208 - Digital Tools 3 Credit Hour(s)
TROY 1101 - The University Experience 1 Credit Hour(s)
THE 1115 - Performance and Production Practicum I 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 1150 - Creative Habit 1 Credit Hour(s)
THE 1160 - Audition and Portfolio Techniques 1 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2211 - Theatre for Youth 1 Credit Hour(s) * (Theatre Ed required)
THE 2291 - Dramatic Literature I 3 Credit Hour(s)
Theatre Majors choose an additional nine (9) hours of electives Theatre Education Majors choose an additional eight (8) hours of electives.

Required Courses (For non-teaching degrees)

THE 2215 - Performance and Production Practicum II 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2216 - Performance and Production Practicum III 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2271 - Fundamentals of Scenery and Lighting 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2272 - Fundamentals of Costumes and Makeup 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3365 - Fundamentals of Design for Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3300 - Fundamentals of Acting 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
THE 3301 - Acting I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3315 - Performance and Production Practicum IV 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4415 - Performance and Production Practicum V 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3350 - Script Analysis 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3370 - The Theatre Professional 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4416 - Performance and Production Practicum VI 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4443 - Theatre History I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4444 - Theatre History II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4451 - Directing I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4454 - Creative Project 2 Credit Hour(s) (non-teaching majors)
THE 4455 - Theatre Senior Capstone 1-2 Credit Hour(s) (non-teaching majors)
Select the remaining seven (7) hours of advisor-approved electives. Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to select THE elective courses to complete the 120 hour degree expectation.

Required Courses (For students seeking P-12 Theatre Education degree)

THE 2215 - Performance and Production Practicum II 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2216 - Performance and Production Practicum III 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2271 - Fundamentals of Scenery and Lighting 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2272 - Fundamentals of Costumes and Makeup 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3301 - Acting I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3313 - Creative Drama 2 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3315 - Performance and Production Practicum IV 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3350 - Script Analysis 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3365 - Fundamentals of Design for Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4441 - Oral Interpretation 2 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4443 - Theatre History I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4444 - Theatre History II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4451 - Directing I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4452 - Directing II 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4456 - Developing an Educational Theatre Program 2 Credit Hour(s)

Professional Studies (For students seeking P-12 Theatre Education degree)

EDU 3310 - Introduction to Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 4400 - Classroom Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 4471 - Curriculum and Instructional Delivery 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 3305 - Teaching with Technology 3 Credit Hour(s)
SPE 3340 - Diverse Learners 3 Credit Hour(s)
RED 4401 - Reading in the Content Areas 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4481 - Methods and Materials for the Theatre Teacher 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3346 - Educational and Psychology Assessment in Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4472 - Internship in Grades P-12 9 Credit Hour(s)
IED 4454 - Internship Seminar for Interdisciplinary Education 3 Credit Hour(s)