Program: Theatre Arts, Emphasis in Design and Technology, B.A (2025-2026) - Roadmap - San Diego State University

May 09, 2025

2025-2026 University Catalog

The roadmap outlines a recommended sequence of courses to follow in order to complete your degree in a timely manner. It is designed to take into account General Education courses and major preparation courses that will satisfy multiple requirements with one course. The roadmap suggests sequencing to ensure that you complete prerequisite courses prior to taking the higher-level course.

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

English Composition [1A] Units: 3
Oral Communication [1C] Units: 3
THEA 120 - Heritage of Storytelling Units: 3
º Arts [3A] / Major Prep
TFM 160 - Cinema as Art Units: 3
º Major Prep
Ethnic Studies [6] / American Institutions / Ethnic Studies [Graduation Requirement] Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 units)

Critical Thinking [1B] Units: 3
Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] Units: 3
Elective Units: 3
THEA 100 - The Art of Theatre Units: 3
º Major Prep
THEA 240 - Theatre Design and Technology I Units: 3
º Major Prep

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 units)

Physical Science [5A] Units: 3
Social and Behavioral Science [4] Units: 3
Humanities [3B] Units: 3
THEA 115 - Acting for Nonmajors Units: 3
º Major Prep
or
THEA 130 - Acting I Units: 3
º Major Prep
THEA 325 - Script Analysis Units: 3
º Major

Spring Semester (16 units)

Biological Science [5B] Units: 3
Laboratory [5C] Units: 1

º Must be in the same subject area as the Physical or Biological Science course taken.

Social and Behavioral Science [4] Units: 3
American Institutions Units: 3
THEA 447 - Lighting Design I Units: 3
º Major
Elective Units: 3

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Explorations Units: 3
PSFA 305W - Writing for Careers in Professional Studies and Fine Arts Units: 3
º GWAR: Upper Division Writing Course
or
RWS 305W - Writing in Various Settings Units: 3
º GWAR: Upper Division Writing Course
or
RWS 500W - Advanced Writing Strategies Units: 3
º GWAR: Upper Division Writing Course
THEA 359 - Directing I Units: 3
º Major
THEA 442A - Practicum in Theatrical Production: Scenery Construction Units: 2
º Major
or
THEA 442B - Practicum in Theatrical Production: Costume Construction Units: 2
º Major
or
THEA 442C - Practicum in Theatrical Production: Lighting Units: 2
º Major
Elective Units: 4

Spring Semester (14 units)

THEA 460B - History of the Theatre Units: 3
º GE Explorations Arts and Humanities [UD 3] / Major
THEA 440 - Scene Design I Units: 3
º Major
or
TFM 350 - Staging and Art for Television and Film Units: 3
º Major
THEA 446A - Practicum in Performance: Stage Crew Units: 2
º Major
or
THEA 446B - Practicum in Performance: Costume Crew Units: 2
º Major
or
THEA 446D - Practicum in Performance: Lighting Crew Units: 2
º Major
THEA 452 - Costume Design I Units: 3
º Major
Elective Units: 3

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Explorations / Cultural Diversity
Units: 3
THEA 460A - History of the Theatre Units: 3
º Major
Major Elective Units: 3

º See University Catalog for list of approved courses.

Major Elective Units: 2

º See University Catalog for list of approved courses.

Elective Units: 4

Spring Semester (15 units)

THEA 449 - Portfolio Preparation and Exit Interview Units: 1
º Major
THEA 530A - Period Dress and Decor: Ancient World Through Eighteenth Century Units: 3
º Major
or
THEA 530B - Period Dress and Decor: NeoClassical Through Twentieth Century Units: 3
º Major
Major Elective Units: 3

º See University Catalog for list of approved courses.

Major Elective Units: 2

º See University Catalog for list of approved courses.

Elective Units: 3
Elective Units: 3

Theatre Arts, Emphasis in Design and Technology, B.A (2025-2026) - Roadmap

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 units)

Spring Semester (16 units)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

Spring Semester (14 units)

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

Degree Total (120 units)