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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 (Acting) majors must complete the following courses:

THEA 113Acting I

3
THEA 114Acting II Scene Study

3
THEA 115Introduction to Technical Theatre

3

THEA 202Production Practicum I

1
Or
THEA 302Production Practicum II

1
Or
THEA 401Advanced Production Practicum

1

THEA 206Make-Up for the Theatre

3
THEA 260SIVoice & Diction

3
THEA 312Acting III: Auditioning

3
THEA 313Acting IV: Periods and Styles

3
THEA 320Stage Management

3
THEA 330Script Analysis

3
THEA 350Directing

3
THEA 360Voice and Diction II Dialects

3
THEA 364Shakespeare

3
THEA 375Advanced Acting Studio I

3
THEA 380Advanced Acting Studio II

3
THEA 411WITheatre History I

3
THEA 412WITheatre History II

3
THEA 475Advanced Acting Studio III

3
THEA 480Advanced Acting Studio IV

3
THEA 490Theatre Internship

1-12
Total Credit Hours:65

BFA Theatre Arts (Technical) majors must complete the following courses:

THEA 113Acting I

3
THEA 115Introduction to Technical Theatre

3

THEA 202Production Practicum I

1
Or
THEA 302Production Practicum II

1
Or
THEA 401Advanced Production Practicum

1

THEA 206Make-Up for the Theatre

3
THEA 210Sound for the Stage

3
THEA 215Stagecraft

3
THEA 220Digital Media Design for Theatre

3
THEA 225Property Design and Construction

3
THEA 314Stage Lighting

3
THEA 320Stage Management

3
THEA 325Scene Painting

3
THEA 330Script Analysis

3
THEA 365Advanced Technical Studio I

3
THEA 370Advanced Technical Studio II

3
THEA 411WITheatre History I

3
THEA 412WITheatre History II

3
THEA 465Advanced Technical Studio III

3
THEA 470Advanced Technical Studio IV

3
THEA 490Theatre Internship

1-12
Total Credit Hours:65
*Please note: all BFA Theatre students need 8 hours of production practicum (1 credit-hour per semester to satisfy degree requirements).

Recommended courses:

Additionally, 12 credit hours of electives are required for BFA Theatre majors. 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.
ART 376Special Topics in Studio Art

4
DANC 102Tap Dance I

2; max 4
DANC xxx
Modern Dance

2
DANC xxx
Jazz

2
ENGL ENGL 310Studies in Film

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 Electives
Requirement

6

Total Credit Hours: 120