1. Theater General

This track will allow students to gain insight into all aspects of Theater, including voice and performance, movement, play analysis, theater history, theatrical design and technology, dramatic literature and more. You will explore the world of Theater for all it has to offer and build your skills across the discipline. Students in the General Theater track go on to form theater companies, become playwrights and directors, attend graduate school, and pursue a host of other opportunities. In this track, you will ... 

• Build skills in acting, dance and music
• Design, create and build sets, props, costumes, hair and make-up
• Analyze theatrical texts
• Learn about the past and present of Theater
• Apply skills learned in the classroom to their practical application in production

Upon completion of the freshman year, students will choose whether to continue with the General Theater specialization, shift their focus to Theater Design/Technology or Theater Management, or audition for the BFA in Acting.

Major Requirements: 28 hours of Theater Core major courses and 24 hours of General Theater Specialization courses.

Electives: 

General Education Requirements: 57 hours of general education courses plus major courses and electives.

View and download the full degree plan for Theater Arts with General Theatre Specialization (PDF).

2.Theater Design and Technology

Theater Design and Technology students will master skills to produce costumes and set pieces as well as lighting at a professional caliber. In this track, you will ...

• Develop costume and tailoring skills
• Gain a knowledge of machinery and technology
• Learn past and current techniques to designing
• Have the ability to work alongside professionals in your chosen field

Theater Design and Technology can take their skills and work not only stage productions, but also in film and television or even in advertising. The skills these students learn are widely applicable within and outside the world of Theater.

Major Requirements: 28 hours of Theater Core major courses and 37 hours of Theater Design/Technology Specialization courses.

Electives: 

General Education Requirements: 57 hours of general education courses plus major courses and electives.

View and download the full degree plan for Theater Arts with Design/Technology Specialization (PDF).

3. Theater Management

The Theater Management specialization will bestow students with the leadership and communication skills necessary to be successful in this field. In this track, you will ...

• Take on leadership roles on a regular basis 
• Analyze interpersonal relationships within productions
• Learn the ethical precautions in running a show
• Gain knowledge applicable to all forms of management in or out of Theater

This track is unique to St. Edward's University as we are one of a few undergraduate theater programs that offer a specialization in Theater Management. 

Major Requirements: 28 hours of Theater Core major courses and 24 hours of Theater Management Specialization courses.

General Education Requirements: 57 hours of general education courses plus major courses and electives.

Electives: 

View and download the full degree plan for Theater Arts with Management Specialization (PDF).

Student Support Services

Along with personal attention and mentorship from their professors, our students have access to offices and programs outside of the classroom that support their success. We encourage students to take advantage these resources that help them thrive and excel:

Learn more about these services.

Guest Artists

Guest artists from the world of professional theater, film and television work with faculty and students in production. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on work in acting, writing, design and directing.

Learn in a City Thriving on Artistic Culture and Creative Expression

In addition, students in the Theater Arts major are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the variety of arts supported by the vibrant culture of Austin. While studying at St. Edward's, you will be connected to the pulse of a cosmopolitan city. Austin is home to a community of people who appreciate the beauty of human expression. Engaging with the local culture will feed your soul. It's also an epicenter to creativity and attracts world class events. Your immersion in such a colorful art scene will enrich your educational experience and connect you to people who share your passion. 

Internships

Many Hilltoppers find internships with local arts agencies during the year or pursue summer programs both in Austin and around the country. Students have interned with:

St. Edward's University Theater Arts graduates are prepared to work in their field or pursue graduate training. When you walk out of our doors with your degree in hand, you will join a network of hard-working, accomplished and caring alumni. Our program graduates are working in film and television, running theaters across the country and working for off-Broadway companies.

Our recent graduates have interned with:

Students are well equipt to work in the field and pursue graduate school, where they may choose to pursue a master of arts, master of fine arts or doctor of philosophy. Recent graduates have attended Harvard, Yale, Penn State and UCLA graduate training programs. St. Edward's University theater alumni are working professionally across the spectrum in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, internationally, and all points in between.

Read about our successful alumni. See what they have to say about life after St. Edward’s.

Would you like to major in something else, but still keep the theater as a core part of your university experience? Consider minoring in Theater Arts. The minor requires 24 hours of coursework.

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Are you a current student? Contact your advisor for next steps on declaring your major or minor.