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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts

Major Requirements

University Core

Core University Core Requirements

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BFA Theatre Arts majors must complete the following courses:

THEA 113Acting I

3
THEA 202Production Practicum I

1
THEA 215Stagecraft

3
THEA 302Production Practicum II

1
THEA 314Stage Lighting

3
THEA 320Stage Management

3
THEA 330Playscript Fundamentals

3
THEA 411WITheatre History I

3
THEA 412WITheatre History II

3
THEA 490Theatre Internship

1-12
Total Credit Hours:32

Additionally, students must select 16 credit hours from the following courses:

THEA 114Acting II Scene Study

3
THEA 260SIVoice & Diction

3
THEA 312Acting III: Auditioning

3
THEA 313Acting IV: Periods and Styles

3
THEA 325Scene Painting

3
THEA 360Voice and Diction II Dialects

3
THEA 376Special Topics

3
THEA 389SITheatrical Design

3
THEA 401Advanced Production Practicum

1
THEA 405Acting V: Film and Media

3
THEA 414Advanced Stage Lighting

3
THEA 415Advanced Stagecraft

3
THEA 476Special Topics

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Note : at least one (1) Speech-Intensive (SI) course is required to satisfy degree requirements:

Additionally, 12 credit hours of electives are required. These courses are designed to meet the student’s personal and professional goals. The Theatre faculty suggest choosing courses from the list below, however students may elect to take other courses in Art, Art History, Dance, English, Film, or Music.

Recommended courses:

ART 376Special Topics in Studio Art

4
DANC 102Tap Dance I

2; max 4
DANC xxxModern Dance

2
DANC xxxJazz

2
ENGL ENGL 310Studies in Film

3
ENGL ENGL 316Studies in Drama

3
ENGL 326Renaissance Literature

3
MUS 111Essential Keyboard Skills

1
MUS 112Advanced Keyboard Skills

1
MUS 150Introduction to Music Technology

3
MUS 212Class Voice I

1
MUS 328Music Theater Or Opera Workshop

1
Total Credit Hours:12

General Electives

General ElectivesRequirement

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Total Credit Hours: 120