You must complete 58 units of Theatre Courses with at least a 2.0 grade point AVERAGE in all upper division theatre courses. Some of these units will be from a traditional classroom mode of instruction, some will be from studio/laboratory classes, and some will be earned from working on or appearing in Department productions.
Of these 58 units, 37 are in courses known as CORE REQUIREMENTS. These are courses that form the foundation of your theatre education, and are required for every major, no matter what their area of concentration may be.
Of the 37 units of foundation courses, 19 units are LOWER DIVISION CORE REQUIREMENTS. These are Freshman and Sophmore level courses (TH 100 and TH 200 ) and should be taken prior to enrolling in UPPER DIVISION (TH 300 above) classes. The LOWER DIVISION CORE is there to prepare you for the more difficult UPPER DIVISION studies. In fact as you look through the University Catalog you will find that most of the TH 300 and above courses have as a prerequisite, completion of lower division core requirements.
The remaining 18 units of CORE REQUIREMENTS are UPPER DIVISION (TH 300 & above). Even though these are foundation courses, expect them to be more intensive than the lower division courses and when you plan out your semester schedule, plan accordingly!
Subtracting the 37 units of CORE REQUIREMENTS from the total 58 units required for the major, we find 21 units remain. These are "somewhat elective". You will be able to choose specific UPPER DIVISION courses from the different areas of theatre, such as acting, theatre history, theatre design, etc. Your choices should be discussed with your adviser as you map out your plan to graduation. You may select a broader more comprehisive selection for these 21 units, or you may be more interested in a tightly focussed concentration. In either case, your adviser will be able to provide valuable insight that will help in these tough decisions. After all, its only your life, right?