Theatre Major, B.F.A.

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To be admitted to the bachelor of fine arts in Theatre with a concentration 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 theatre performance audition for a jury panel. 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 Theatre with a concentration in Applied Theatre Technology and Design degree program, students must demonstrate a high level of skill by submitting 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 arts in Theatre major may apply to either of the B.F.A. Theatre majors by successfully completing the B.F.A. admission requirements.

Required Basic Core Courses for all Theatre Majors:

Required Courses:

Pooled Courses from University of Colorado Denver (UCD):

Subtotal: 30

Required Courses for all B.F.A. Theatre Majors:

Subtotal: 47

(B.F.A.) Concentration in Music Theatre (MT):

Required Courses:

Note:

*Must be taken concurrently.

**Must be taken concurrently.

Select 2 hours from the following:

Subtotal: 29

Note:

*Ensembles will be assigned based on auditions.

Elective Courses:

Additional Theatre and Arts-related courses, including internships, may be selected in consultation with an approved Theatre advisor within the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences.

Total electives for the B.F.A. in Music Theatre: 4

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


B.F.A. Core	47
B.F.A. Required Courses	29
B.F.A. Electives	4
Total hours for the Major with a Concentration in Music Theatre	80

(B.F.A.) Concentration in Applied Theatre Technology and Design (ATTD):

Required Courses:

Subtotal: 14

Elective Courses:

(19 credit hours)

Pooled Courses from University of Colorado Denver (UCD):

THTR 2740 Costume Design and Make-Up
THTR 3720 Advanced Lighting Design
THTR 4730 Advanced Scene Design
THTR 4760 Topics in Design

Subtotal of Electives: 19

*Additional Theatre and Arts-related courses including internships may be selected in consultation with an approved Theatre advisor within the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences.

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


B.F.A. Core	47
B.F.A. Required Courses	14
B.F.A. Electives	19
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