Acting (GPS)

Term One

• TH 1440 - Acting I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2380 - Movement I Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 2540 - Speech I Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 1150 - Singing for the Actor I Credit Hour(s): 1
• DAN 1110 - Modern Dance I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2140 - Theatre in Western Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Two

• TH 1450 - Acting I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2390 - Movement I Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 2550 - Speech II Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 1160 - Singing for the Actor I Credit Hour(s): 1
• DAN 1120 - Modern Dance I Credit Hour(s): 3
• MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Three

• TH 2440 - Acting II Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2400 - Movement II Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 2150 - Singing for the Actor III Credit Hour(s): 1
• TH 3540 - Speech II Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 1200 - Make-up for the Theatre Credit Hour(s): 1
• Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Four

• TH 2450 - Acting II Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2410 - Movement II Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 2160 - Singing for the Actor IV Credit Hour(s): 1
• TH 2220 - Theatre Production Credit Hour(s): 1
• Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Five

• TH 3450 - Acting III Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3560 - Speech III Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 3800 - Theatre History and Literature I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3150 - Singing for the Actor V Credit Hour(s): 1
• TH 3400 - Movement III Credit Hour(s): 2
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Six

• TH 3450 - Acting III Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 4540 - Speech V Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 3810 - Theatre History and Literature II Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3160 - Singing for the Actor VI Credit Hour(s): 1
• TH 3470 - One Person Shows Credit Hour(s): 2
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Seven

• TH 4440 - Acting IV Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 4400 - Movement IV Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 4150 - Singing for the Actor VII Credit Hour(s): 1
• TH 4130 - Acting Professionally Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 2

Term Eight

• TH 4450 - Acting IV Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 4410 - Movement IV Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 4160 - Singing for the Actor VIII Credit Hour(s): 1
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 2

Program Description

Our Acting program prepares you for life on stage. With training not only in acting but in dance and singing, you’ll hone your talents and become a well-rounded performer. In addition to the practical lessons you’ll learn, you’ll also gain a solid education in theories of acting, helping you understand your art and profession better

Wright State University’s Professional Actor Training Program offers conservatory style training inside a liberal arts setting. The fundamental objective of the program is to prepare student to begin a professional career in theatre, television, and film. Many graduates choose to widen their training and enter M.F.A. and doctoral programs.

Career Opportunities

For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Campus Contact Information

Wright State University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures
T148 Creative Arts Center
Wright State University

theatre_arts@wright.edu
937-775-3072

Additional Comments

Academic success resources (math, writing, tutoring): http://www.wright.edu/uc/success/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/

Transitional Advising WebPage (TAP): http://www.wright.edu/semesters-advising