Program Overview

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Degree Major in Theatre

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Degree Major in Theatre requires 80 semester hours.

Concentrations

The program offers concentrations in Acting/Directing, with required courses including:

• THEA 160: Introduction to Theatre (4) or THEA 190: FYEP 190: Inquiry Seminar (4)

Course Requirements

Students must complete 4 semester hours from the following courses:

• DANC 170: Introduction to Dance (4)
• DANC 222: Jazz I (1)
• DANC 251: Ballet I (2)
• DANC 252: Contemporary I (2)
• DANC 254: Tap I (1)
• DANC 255: Hip Hop I (1)
• THEA 215: Voice and Movement I (4)
• THEA 225: Running Crew I (3)
• THEA 250: Acting I Fundamentals (4)
• THEA 255: Theatrical Production (4)
• THEA 290: Stage Management (2)
• THEA 299: The Profession of Theatre (2)
• THEA 300: Improvisation (2)
• THEA 330: Script Analysis (4) or THEA 345: Playwriting (4)
• THEA 346: The Audition (2)
• THEA 350: Scene Study (4)

Theatre History

Students must complete 4 semester hours from the following courses:

• THEA 360: Theatre History I (4)
• THEA 362: Musical Theatre History (4)
• THEA 365: Theatre History II (4)

Design and Production

Students must complete 4 semester hours from the following courses:

• THEA 252: Fundamentals of Scenic Design (4)
• THEA 254: Fundamentals of Lighting Design (4)
• THEA 285: Costume Crafts and Construction (4)
• THEA 351: Stage Makeup (4)
• THEA 355: Lighting Design (4)
• THEA 390: Visual History: Period Costume and Dťcor (4)
• THEA 453: Costume Design (4)
• THEA 455: Scenic Design (4)

Directing and Management

Students must complete courses including:

• THEA 380: Directing I (4)
• THEA 425: Running Crew II (3)
• THEA 450: Styles (4) or THEA 480: Directing II (4)
• THEA 485: Theatre Management (2)
• THEA 499: Capstone (2)

Electives

Students must complete 18 semester hours of electives selected in consultation with their advisor.