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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theatre Major, B.F.A.


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To be admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre degree program, students must demonstrate the capability of developing a high level of skill in music theatre performance by passing the Music and Theatre Departments’ performance auditions for jury panels. Students admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts program are NOT required to complete a minor.

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Theatre Technology and Design degree program, students must demonstrate a high level of skill by submitting an application and a portfolio for a jury panel.

Further information, including examination policies, procedures, and requirements is provided in the department publication regarding Bachelor of Fine Arts admission and completion policies.

Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre major may apply to either of the B.F.A. Theatre degrees by successfully completing the B.F.A. admission requirements.

A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. Theatre majors must have a GPA of 2.0 in their major and an overall GPA of 2.0 to graduate.

Courses Required in addition to the Basic Core Courses


Music Theatre Concentration


Required Courses


Suggested Elective Courses


All courses with a “THE” prefix, except those courses required for the major or concentration, may be selected in consultation with an approved theatre advisor within the Department of Theatre. This can include internship credits beyond the 4 credits required for the BFA core.

Summary of hours required for the B.F.A. in Theatre with a concentration in Music Theatre:




B.F.A. Core41
B.F.A. Required Courses36
B.F.A. Electives3
Total hours for the Major with a Concentration in Music Theatre80



Applied Theatre Technology and Design Concentration


Suggested Elective Courses


All courses with a “THE” prefix, except those courses required for the major or concentration, may be selected in consultation with an approved theatre advisor within the Department of Theatre. This can include internship credits beyond the 4 credits required for the BFA core.

Summary of hours required for the B.F.A. in Theatre with a concentration in Applied Theatre Technology and Design:


   
B.F.A. Core 41
B.F.A. Required Courses 25
B.F.A. Electives 14
Total hours for the Major with a Concentration in ATTD 80
   

Other Graduation Requirements


General Studies and Multicultural 33-36
Electives 4-7
Total for the B.F.A. in Theatre 120

 

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