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Computer Science and Theatre, BS

2021-2022 Edition

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        • Computer Science and Environmental and Sustainability Sciences, BS
        • Computer Science and Game Development, BS
        • Computer Science and History, BS
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        • Computer Science and Linguistics, BS
        • Computer Science and Mathematics, BS
        • Computer Science and Media Arts, BS
        • Computer Science and Music with Concentration in Music Technology, BS
        • Computer Science and Philosophy, BS
        • Computer Science and Physics, BS
        • Computer Science and Political Science, BS
        • Computer Science and Sociology, BS
        • Computer Science and Theatre, BS
        • Cybersecurity and Business Administration, BS
        • Cybersecurity and Criminal Justice, BS
        • Cybersecurity and Economics, BS
        • Data Science and Biochemistry, BS
        • Data Science and Biology, BS
        • Data Science and Behavioral Neuroscience, BS
        • Data Science and Business Administration, BS
        • Data Science and Chemistry, BS
        • Data Science and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, BS
        • Data Science and Economics, BS
        • Data Science and Environmental and Sustainability Sciences, BS
        • Data Science and Health Science, BS
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The computer science and theatre combined major is ideal for creative students who love technology as a means to expand what is possible in the performing arts. This major combines a strong foundation in computing with the opportunity to acquire a deep knowledge of theatre through curriculum that spans design, performance, and the production of innovative forms of theatre, including interactive media, computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and more.

It offers both classroom and experiential learning on the creative, social, and technological relationship between theatre and computing.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.

University-Wide Requirements

All undergraduate students are required to complete the University-Wide Requirements.

NUpath Requirements

All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.

Computer Science Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
Required Courses
CS 1200First Year Seminar1
CS 1210Professional Development for Khoury Co-op1
CS 1800
and CS 1802
Discrete Structures
and Seminar for CS 1800
5
CS 2500
and CS 2501
Fundamentals of Computer Science 1
and Lab for CS 2500
5
CS 2510
and CS 2511
Fundamentals of Computer Science 2
and Lab for CS 2510
5
CS 3000Algorithms and Data4
CS 3200Database Design4
CS 3500
and CS 3501
Object-Oriented Design
and Lab for CS 3500
5
CS 4500Software Development4
or CS 4530 Fundamentals of Software Engineering
CS 4550Web Development4
IS 4300Human Computer Interaction4
Khoury Elective Courses
Complete 8 credits of CS, CY, DS, or IS classes that are not already required. Choose courses within the following ranges:8
CS 2500 or higher, except CS 5010
CY 2000 or higher, except CY 4930
DS 2500 or higher, except DS 4900
IS 2000 or higher, except IS 4900

Theatre Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
Theatre
A grade of C or higher is required for all theatre courses.
Foundational Stages
THTR 1101Introduction to Theatre4
THTR 1120Acting 14
THTR 1131Technical Theatre 14
THTR 1270Introduction to Theatrical Design4
THTR 2325From Script to Stage4
Theatre Texts and Context
Complete two of the following:8
THTR 1220
Race, Power, and Performance
THTR 2300
Classics of Global Theatre
THTR 2315
Rebels of Modern Drama
THTR 2320
Classics of 20th-Century American Drama
THTR 2500
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
THTR 3200
Queer Theatre and Performance
Making Theatre
THTR 1100Production Experience 11
THTR 2000Production Experience 21
THTR 4702Capstone Rehearsal and Performance4
Intermediate or Advanced Technique
Complete one of the following:4
THTR 2300
Classics of Global Theatre
THTR 2310
History of Musical Theatre
THTR 2315
Rebels of Modern Drama
THTR 2330
Playwriting
THTR 2335
Boston Theatre Experience
THTR 2340
Theatre and Society
THTR 2342
Acting 2
THTR 2345
Acting for the Camera
THTR 2346
Viewpoints
THTR 2380
Costume Design
THTR 2400
Scenic Design
THTR 3100
Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
THTR 3200
Queer Theatre and Performance
THTR 3300
Devised Theatre Project: Collaborative Performance
THTR 3400
Designing Combat for the Stage
THTR 3450
Acting 3
THTR 3550
Directing for the Stage
THTR 3570
Musical Theatre Performance 2

Integrative Requirement

Course List
Code Title Hours
THTR 2370Lighting Design4

Supporting Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
Mathematics
MATH 1341Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering4
Computing and Social Issues
Complete one of the following: 4
AFAM 2600
Issues in Race, Science, and Technology
CY 4170
The Law, Ethics, and Policy of Data and Digital Technologies
CY 5240
Cyberlaw: Privacy, Ethics, and Digital Rights
ENGL 2150
Literature and Digital Diversity
HIST 2220
History of Technology
INSH 2102
Bostonography: The City through Data, Texts, Maps, and Networks
IS 1300
Knowledge in a Digital World
or PHIL 1300
Knowledge in a Digital World
PHIL 1145
Technology and Human Values
SOCL 1280
The Twenty-First-Century Workplace
SOCL 2485
Environment, Technology, and Society
SOCL 4528
Computers and Society

Computer Science Writing Requirement

Course List
Code Title Hours
College Writing
ENGW 1111First-Year Writing4
Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
ENGW 3302Advanced Writing in the Technical Professions4
or ENGW 3315 Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines

Required General Electives

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete 28 credits of general electives.28

Computer Science and Theatre Combined Major Credit Requirement

A minimum of 89 semester hours is required in the major.

Combined Major GPA Requirement

Minimum 2.000 GPA in all CS, CY, DS, IS courses

Program Requirement

133 semester hours required

Sample Pattern, Four Years, Two Co-ops in Spring/Summer 1 

Year 1
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
CS 12001CS 2510
and CS 2511
5CS 3500
and CS 3501
5Vacation0
CS 1800
and CS 1802
5CS 32004MATH 13414 
CS 2500
and CS 2501
5THTR 11314  
THTR 11014ENGW 11114  
THTR 11204   
 19 17 9 0
Year 2
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
CS 12101Co-opCo-opElective4
CS 30004  Elective4
Khoury elective (1/2)4   
THTR 12704   
THTR 11001   
Elective4   
 18 0 0 8
Year 3
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
CS 45504Co-opCo-opENGW 33024
Khoury elective (2/2)4  Elective4
THTR 23254   
Texts and contexts (1/2)4   
THTR 20001   
 17 0 0 8
Year 4
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
CS 4500 or 45304THTR 47024Elective4
IS 43004Computing and social issues4Elective4
Intermediate/advanced technique4Elective4  
Texts and contexts (2/2)4Integrative requirement4  
 16 16 8 0
Total Hours: 136
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