Emphasis - Design and Theatre Production
B.F.A. in Theatre Arts
Description
The B.F.A. in theatre arts is intended for individuals who seek a professional career in theatre or who wish preparation for graduate work in the discipline. The B.F.A. must be completed with an emphasis in either acting for stage and screen, design and theatre production, or film production. Students must have a successful audition or portfolio review by theatre arts faculty for admission to the B.F.A. degree program.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120
General Education Requirements
The general education requirements for the B.F.A. in theatre arts include the following courses (33-35 hours):
| Courses | Sem Hours |
|---|---|
| Writ 100 or 101; Writ 102 or Liba 102 | 6 |
| English literature survey (221-226, 22x) | 6 |
| Behavioral/social sciences, Liba 203, 313 | 6 |
| History (Hst 120, 121 preferred) | 6 |
| Natural science with lab, including Liba 150, 151, 205, 205L, 315, 315L | 6-8 |
| Mathematics (from among college algebra, quantitative reasoning, or a more advanced mathematics course) | 3 |
Course Requirements
A major in theatre arts for the B.F.A. degree requires 120 semester hours. Students are required to choose one of two emphases: Acting for Stage and Screen or Design and Theatre Production.
Other Academic Requirements
A grade of C or higher is required on all theatre courses applied toward the B.F.A. degree.
Emphasis - Design and Theatre Production
Description
The emphasis in design/theatre production is a comprehensive design program that allows students to concentrate in stage management or costume, lighting, sound, or scenic design. In addition to rigorous classroom work--in their field of study as well as in theory, history, literature, directing, and business and employment practices--students have individualized instruction and multiple opportunities for realized design projects in main-stage and studio productions and are able to compile portfolios that will help them achieve professional employment or enter graduate school.
Students may opt to pursue the BFA in design/theatre production at any time. Portfolio reviews are held at the end of each semester to ensure that all design and theatre production students are progressing at a satisfactory rate. Success in this review is necessary for continued study in the BFA design and theatre production program.
Course Requirements
The emphasis in design and theatre technology requires 129 total semester hours, including the following theatre arts courses:
| Design and Technology | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thea 150. Introduction to Design for Theatre & Film | 3 |
| Thea 171. Rendering for the Theatre | 3 |
| Thea 192, 291, 292, 391, 392, 491, 492 Production Studies I-VII | 14 |
| Thea 278. Rendering for the Theatre II | 3 |
| Thea 280. Lighting Design I | 3 |
| Thea 281. Scenic Design I | 3 |
| Thea 282. Costume Design I | 3 |
| Thea 287. The Business of Theatre Design | 3 |
| One of the following: Art 201 or Thea 276. Digital Imaging or Drafting I | 3 |
| Two of the following: Thea 370, Thea 372, Thea 375. Scenic Design II, Lighting Design II, Costume Design II. | 6 |
| One of the following: Thea 470, 471, 474. Scenic Design III, Lighting Design III, Costume Design III | 3 |
| Theory, History, and Literature | 12 Hours |
|---|---|
| Thea 226. Script Analysis | 3 |
| Thea 321. Theatre History I | 3 |
| Thea 327. Dramatic Literature II | 3 |
| One of the following: Thea 224, 225. Intro to the History of Dress,Intro to the History of Decor | 3 |
| Other Theatre Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thea 120. Intro to Theatre, Film, and Dance | 3 |
| Thea 121. Creative Thinking | 3 |
| Thea 499. Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Other Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| One of the following: AH 201, 202. Art History I, II | 3 |
| Design and Theatre Production Electives from the Following: | 6 |
| * Thea 185 – Stage Management Practicum I. (1 cr) | |
| * Thea 186 – Stage Management Practicum II (1 cr) | |
| * Thea 224 – Intro to the History of Dress (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 225 – Intro to the History of Décor (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 238 – Technology Lab I (1 cr) | |
| * Thea 239 – Technology Lab II (1 cr) | |
| * Thea 240 – Makeup for Stage & Screen (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 246 – Costume Crafts (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 270 – Basic Lighting & Sound Technology (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 271 – Introduction to Stagecraft (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 272 – Introduction to Costumes for the Stage (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 273 – Costume Construction (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 274 – Theatre Design Graphics (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 275 – Scene Painting I (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 276 – Drafting I (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 277 – Introduction to Patternmaking (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 279 – Costume Design for Film & Television I (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 285 – Stage Management I (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 286 – Stage Management II (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 295 – Theatre Practicum I (1 cr) | |
| * Thea 338 – Technology Lab III (1 cr) | |
| * Thea 339 – Technology Lab IV (1 cr) | |
| * Thea 340 – Color Theory for Designers (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 341 – Property Design & Construction (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 369 – Sound Design I (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 370 – Scenic Design II (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 371 – Period Patternmaking (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 372 – Lighting Design II (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 373 – Advanced Makeup Techniques for the Stage (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 375 – Costume Design II (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 376 – Basic Draping (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 378 – Fabric Dyeing and Modification (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 383 – Production Design I (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 385 – Introduction to Theatre Management (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 386 – Stage Management Practicum III (1 cr) | |
| * Thea 387 – Stage Management Practicum IV (1 cr) | |
| * Thea 389 – Production Management I (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 395 – Theatre Practicum II (1 cr) | |
| * Thea 401 – Directed Study in Community Engagement (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 441 – Costume Shop Management (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 442 – Millinery (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 469 – Sound Design II (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 470 – Scenic Design III (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 471 – Lighting Design III (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 473 – Basic Tailoring (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 474 – Costume Design III (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 475 – CAD Pattern Drafting (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 476 – Scene Painting II (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 478 – Drafting II (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 479 – Costume Design for Film & Television II (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 483 – Production Design II (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 487 – Stage Management Practicum V (1 cr) | |
| * Thea 488 – Stage Management Practicum VI (1 cr) | |
| * Thea 489 – Production Management II (3 cr) | |
| * Thea 495 – Theatre Practicum III (1 cr) |
Other Academic Requirements
A grade of C or higher is required on all theatre courses applied toward the BFA degree.