The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Industry and Entrepreneurship (BATIE) program provides a flexible individualized program of study training students to become industry leaders. BATIE students graduate with the skills they need to succeed in all levels of the field. This program is ideal for young artists and budding artistic leaders interested in pursuing careers as directors, playwrights, dramaturgs, teachers, arts administrators and managers, and more!
The BATIE program allows students to build their own degree within a world-class theatre training program. Students who are interested in more than one area of theatre, or who wish to pair theatre with other disciplines, can design a unique course of study to meet their educational and career goals. BATIE students still have access to all that the School of Theatre offers, including our incredible faculty and robust production program. Many BATIE students graduate with as many credit hours in theatre as our BFA students, but those credits are spread across many areas of theatre rather than focused in one area. We are looking for excellent students who are ready to embark on an individualized program of theatrical study tailored to their unique interests and goals, and who want to build a broad foundation to support multifaceted careers in and outside the theatre. If that’s you, then we want to meet you!
Students in this program will pair the BA core curriculum, which includes a wide variety of classes from many areas of the theatre, with a selection of classes that meet each student’s educational and career goals. Students can choose to complete multiple minors in and outside of the school of theatre, a double major in another area, or select a variety of courses from across campus. Each student’s degree will be different, and each student will work with faculty and their advisor to design a unique program that is tailored to them! The possibilities are endless but see below for some pathways and tracks that a BATIE student might explore.

| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| THRE 1113 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THRE 1403 | Acting I | 3 |
| THRE 1111 | BA First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL 1113 | Composition I | 3 |
| FYE 1000 | First Year Experience | 0 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| THRE 1503 | Acting II | 3 |
| THRE 1303/1703 | Intro to Theatrical Design or Stage/Production Management | 3 |
| ENGL 1213 | Composition II | 3 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |

| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| THRE 3223 | Theatre History and Historiography | 3 |
| THRE xxxx | D&P Sequence #1 | 2 |
| THRE xxxx | D&P Sequence Lab | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Language I | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| THRE 3233 | Seminar in Theatre History Topics | 3 |
| THRE xxxx | D&P Sequence #2 | 2 |
| THRE xxxx | D&P Sequence Lab | 1 |
| THRE | Elective | 3 |
| THRE | Elective | 3 |
| THRE | Language II | 3 |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |

| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| THRE 3523 | Dramaturgy | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |

| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| NONP 4103 | Arts Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| THRE 4583 | BA Capstone Project | 3 |
| THRE 4153 | BA Professional Preparation | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |

Directing
Students interested in directing are encouraged to minor in Directing, Dramaturgy, and when possible, Design and Production. This equips them with a broad foundation for leading theatrical productions and the knowledge and skills to make dynamic production choices. Directing students may have the opportunity to serve as assistant directors on School of Theatre productions, direct productions for the student theatre organizations, direct productions as a part of the Studio Series, and even do internships serving as an assistant director at a professional theatre in Oklahoma City.
Dramaturgy
Students interested in Dramaturgy are encouraged to complete the Dramaturgy minor, the Directing minor, and the Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship. As soon as students take the Dramaturgy course they are eligible to start serving as a dramaturg for productions on campus. Because there are so many productions each year, students may have the opportunity to dramaturg many times during their degree. Opportunities may also exist for students to serve as dramaturgs or assistant dramaturgs for professional productions in Oklahoma City.
Teacher Certification
Students interested in teaching theatre at a public school have the opportunity to double major in Theatre and Education. Students on this track will complete the BA core and the coursework for the Education major. Then, in their final semester, they will complete a semester of student teaching as their capstone. As their schedules allow, students are also encouraged to take classes in the children’s theatre minor. Students in the double major are eligible for the “Inspired to Teach” program, which provides additional funding to future teachers, including scholarship funds that will apply to their degree at Âé¶ą´«Ă˝Ół». For more information,
Teaching Artists
In addition, students who are interested in becoming teaching artists are encouraged to complete the minor in Children’s Theatre, the minor in Directing, and coursework in Design and Production as possible. Students in the Children’s Theatre minor are required to intern with the Oklahoma Children’s Theatre gaining hands-on experience in the field. Students who complete this coursework are ready to work at and even run children’s theatre companies and serve as teaching artists in a variety of capacities.
Playwriting
Students interested in playwriting are encouraged to complete the Scriptwriting Minor, which is jointly taught in Theatre, Film, and English. Students are also advised to complete a Dramaturgy minor in the School of Theatre and to get involved with From Scratch, a student organization dedicated to supporting and producing original student work. There may also be opportunities for writers in the program to have their work read or produced in other capacities on campus and beyond.
Filmmaking
Students interested in filmmaking can either complete a dual BA degree in Film and Theatre or pair a minor in film with other areas of study. Students may have the opportunity to participate in a variety of film projects on campus.” For more information on the Film program at Âé¶ą´«Ă˝Ół» click here.
