Theatre Arts (B.F.A.)

Requirements in School (81)

• Theatre Arts Core (see above)

• TH-D 205 - Dance Techniques I Credits: 1
• THEA 214 - Introduction to Performance Credits: 3
• THEA 214A - Introduction to Physical Engagement in Performance Credits: 1
• THEA 217 - BFA1 Studio Premier Credits: 1
• THEA 300 - Script Analysis Credits: 3
• THEA 308 - Acting Technique Credits: 3
• THEA 309 - Voice for the Stage Credits: 2

• Students must take 4 semester hours in this course.

• THEA 310 - Acting Technique: Emotional Preparation Credits: 3
• THEA 311 - Movement for the Stage Credits: 2

• Students must take 4 semester hours in this course.

• THEA 312 - Directing I Credits: 3
• THEA 370 - History of Theatre and Drama I Credits: 3

• Available for general education credit.

• THEA 370 is a writing infused course.

• THEA 371 - History of Theatre and Drama II Credits: 3

• THEA 371 is a writing infused course.

• THEA 377 - Theatre Performance Practicum Credits: 1
• THEA 395 - Production Practicum Credits: 1
• THEA 407 - Period Style for Actors Credits: 2-3 A. Text Analysis Credits: 3

• THEA 407 - Period Style for Actors  Credits: 2  B. Physicality

• THEA 408 - Verse Drama Credits: 3
• THEA 409 - Advanced Vocal Technique Credits: 2 A. Voice Characterization and Dialects
• THEA 410 - Acting Styles: Clarity and Character Credits: 3
• THEA 411 - Advanced Movement for the Stage Credits: 2
• THEA 465 - Managing the Performing Arts Credits: 3
• THEA 466 - The Business of Theatre Credits: 1-3

• Students must take 3 semester hours in this course.

• THEA 491 - Topics in Theatrical Performance Credits: 1-12

• Students must take 6 semester hours in this course.

• Electives by advisement (4)

Special Requirements

Passing an audition and interview is required for preliminary admission to the B.F.A. emphasis in acting. Formal acceptance to the B.F.A. emphasis in acting will be by interview, audition, and review of the student’s work and must be completed before the end of the second semester of the sophomore year. One probationary semester beyond this point may be allowed under extraordinary circumstances or in the case of certain transfer candidates. Students failing to maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA in their acting courses (acting, voice, movement) will not be permitted to perform in any production sponsored by the school. Private individual reviews, followed up by written synopses of such reviews will be held at least once a year to monitor the progress of the student. The performance faculty review committee reserves the right to place on casting probation or discontinue the candidacy of any B.F.A. major in the acting emphasis who shows unsatisfactory progress as determined by the committee.

All students in the acting emphasis are required to do one season of internship or repertory with SummerNITE, the School of Theatre and Dance professional company.

The school also reserves the right to require the passing of an audition and interview if there is doubt about acceptance of transfer credits (in lieu of particular courses in the area of study)

Requirements in School (82)

• Theatre Arts Core (see above)

• THEA 110 - Fundamentals of Acting for the Non-Major Credits: 3
• THEA 220 - Introduction to Design Credits: 3
• THEA 249 - Drafting for the Theatre Credits: 3
• THEA 300 - Script Analysis Credits: 3
• THEA 312 - Directing I Credits: 3
• THEA 320 - Theatre Design II: Costumes Credits: 3
• THEA 321 - Theatre Design III: Scenery Credits: 3
• THEA 322 - Theatre Design IV: Lighting Credits: 3
• THEA 370 - History of Theatre and Drama I Credits: 3

• Available for general education credit.

• THEA 370 is a writing infused course.

• THEA 371 - History of Theatre and Drama II Credits: 3

• THEA 371 is a writing infused course.

• THEA 395 - Production Practicum Credits: 1

• Students must take 3 semester hours in this course.

• THEA 420 - Theatre Design V Credits: 3
• THEA 452 - Drawing for the Theatre Credits: 2

• Students must take 4 semester hours in this course.

• THEA 466 - The Business of Theatre Credits: 1-3

• Students must take 1 semester hour in this course.

• THEA 478 - Period Style for the Theatre I Credits: 3
• THEA 479 - Period Style for the Theatre II Credits: 3

Special Requirements

An interview is required for preliminary admission to the B.F.A. emphasis in design and technology. Portfolio reviews are required for retention in the design and technology emphasis. Reviews will be held each spring semester to monitor the progress of the student. Formal acceptance to the B.F.A. emphasis in design and technology must be completed before the end of the second semester of the sophomore year.

The school also reserves the right to require a portfolio examination if there is doubt about acceptance of transfer credits (in lieu of particular courses in the major area).