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.

Required Basic Core Courses for all Theatre Majors

THE 2201 - The Speaking Voice in Performance Credits: 3
THE 2210 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THE 2220 - Acting I Credits: 3
THE 2240 - Introduction to Stagecraft Credits: 3
THE 2270 - Production Analysis: Process and Technology Credits: 3
THE 2280 - Theatre Career Development I Credits: 3
THE 3200 - Oral Interpretation Credits: 3
THE 3211 - Theatre History, Theory, and Criticism I Credits: 3
THE 3212 - Theatre History, Theory, and Criticism II Credits: 3
THE 3280 - Stage Directing Credits: 3
THE 4200 - Readers Theatre Credits: 3 (Senior Experience)
OR
THE 4202 - Theatre Career Development II Credits: 3 (Senior Experience)
THE 4260 - Theatre: Practicum I Credits: 1

Courses Required in addition to the Basic Core Courses

THE 2242 - Introduction to Stage Makeup Credits: 3
THE 3980 - Professional Internship: Theatre Credits: 1-15
*4 credits of Advanced Internship are required for BFA concentrations. Additional internship credits beyond 4 may be applied to Theatre Electives

Subtotal: 41 credits

Music Theatre Concentration

Required Courses

HPL 1160 - Jazz Level I Credits: 2
HPL 1240 - Tap Dance I Credits: 2
MUS 0020 - Recital Attendance Credits: 0 (two semesters)***
MUS 1110 - Music Theory I Credits: 3 *
MUS 1120 - Music Theory Lab I Credits: 1 *
MUS 1130 - Music Theory II Credits: 3 **
MUS 1140 - Music Theory Lab II Credits: 1 **
MUS 161B - Class Piano I Credits: 1 *
MUS 162B - Class Piano II Credits: 1 ** ++(two semesters)
MUS 1710 - Private Instruction I Credits: 2
MUS 1720 - Private Instruction II Credits: 2
MUS 3820 - Chorale Credits: 1
OR
MUS 3821 - University Treble Choir Credits: 1
OR
MUS 3822 - University Basso Choir Credits: 1
THE 0010 - BFA Music Theatre Coaching Credits: 0 ****
THE 2230 - Acting II Credits: 3
THE 2260 - Music Theatre History and Performance Credits: 3
THE 3220 - Stage Movement Credits: 3
THE 3230 - Acting III: Styles of Acting Credits: 3
THE 4270 - Theatre: Practicum II Credits: 2
THE 4272 - BFA Project: Music Theatre Credits: 2
Subtotal: 36 credits
Note: Ensembles will be assigned based on auditions.

*Must be taken concurrently. **Must be taken concurrently. ***Students must enroll during each semester of Private Voice instruction, and complete the requirements with a “Satisfactory” grade in order to be eligible to continue to enroll in Private Voice instruction. ****Must be taken each semester the student is enrolled in the Music Theatre BFA Program. ++MUS 3820: Chorale or MUS 3821: Women’s Choir or MUS 3822 Men’s Choir are each single-credit, repeatable courses. One of these courses must be taken as a corequisite with each semester of MUS 1717 Private Musical Theatre Voice I and MUS 1727 Private Musical Theatre Voice II.

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.

THE 2290 - Fundamentals of Stage Combat Credits: 3
THE 3230 - Acting III: Styles of Acting Credits: 3
THE 3232 - Acting for the Camera Credits: 3
THE 3240 - Theatre Improvisation Techniques Credits: 3
THE 4210 - Variable Topics in Theatre Credits: 1-3
Subtotal: 3 credits

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


B.F.A. Core	41
B.F.A. Required Courses	36
B.F.A. Electives	3
Total hours for the Major with a Concentration in Music Theatre	80

Applied Theatre Technology and Design Concentration

Required Courses

ARTH 1500 - Art and Visual Literacy Credits: 3
THE 0011 - BFA Applied Technology Coaching Credits: 0 *
THE 2241 - Introduction to Costume Construction Credits: 3
THE 2243 - Graphics for Theatre Credits: 3
THE 2250 - Stage Management Credits: 3
THE 3241 - Computer Aided Drafting for Theatre Credits: 3
THE 3250 - Introduction to Scene Design Credits: 3
THE 3271 - Introduction to Stage Lighting Credits: 3
THE 4270 - Theatre: Practicum II Credits: 2
THE 4271 - BFA Project: Applied Technology Credits: 2
*Must be taken each semester the student is enrolled in the Applied Theatre Technology and Design BFA.
Subtotal: 25 credits

Suggested Elective Courses

THE 3210 - Scene Painting Credits: 3
THE 4210 - Variable Topics in Theatre Credits: 1-3
THE 4240 - Advanced Stagecraft and Applied Scene Technology Credits: 3
THE 4250 - Advanced Scene Design: Applied Technology Credits: 3
THE 4280 - Advanced Lighting: Applied Technology and Design Credits: 3
THE 4290 - Advanced Sound: Applied Technology and Design Credits: 3
Subtotal: 14 credits

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