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.
Degree Requirements
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
B.F.A. in Theatre Arts
General Education
| Requirement | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Writing I | 3 | Complete Hon 101, Writ 100 or Writ 101 with a passing grade. |
| First Year Writing II | 3 | Complete one of the following courses with a passing grade: Liba 102, Writ 102 or Hon 102. |
| 3 hrs math | 3 | Successfully complete 3 hours of Math except for Math 245 and Math 246. |
| 6 hrs literature survey | 6 | Complete 6 hours of literature survey with a passing grade. Choose from the following courses: Engl 221, Engl 222, Engl 223, Engl 224, Engl 225, or Engl 226. |
| 6 hrs history | 6 | Complete 6 hours of History coursework with a passing grade. |
| 6 hrs behavioral/social sciences | 6 | Successfully complete 6 semester hours in anthropology, economics, political science, psychology or sociology. |
| 6-8 hrs science | 6 | Complete 6-8 hours of natural science courses with labs from the following areas: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, or astronomy. |
| 2 associated science labs | 2 | Successfully complete at least two science laboratory courses. |
Major Requirements
| Requirement | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Select an emphasis | Select an emphasis area within the B.F.A. Theatre program. | |
| Theatre residency hrs | 12 | Student must earn at least 12 hours of their major courses in residence. A grade of C or better is required on all theatre courses applied toward the major. |
| Resident Major GPA | Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements. | |
| Overall Major GPA | Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements. |
Emphasis - Design and Theatre Production
| Requirement | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Thea 150 - C min | 3 | Complete Thea 150 with a grade of C or better. |
| Thea 171 - C min | 3 | Complete Thea 171 with a grade of C or better. |
| 14 hrs Thea 192,291 etc | 14 | Complete fourteen hours of the following courses with a grade of C or better: Thea 192,291,292,391,392,491,492. |
| Thea 278 - C min | 3 | Complete Thea 278 with a grade of C or better. |
| Thea 280 - C Min | 3 | Complete Thea 280 with a grade of C or better. |
| Thea 281 - C Min | 3 | Complete Thea 281 with a grade of C or better. |
| Thea 282 - C Min | 3 | Complete Thea 282 with a grade of C or better. |
| Thea 276 or Art 201 - C min | 3 | Complete Thea 276 with a grade of C or better or Art 201 with a passing grade. |
| Thea 287 - C min | 3 | Complete Thea 287 with a grade of C or better. |
| 6 hrs of Thea 370, 372 or375 C Min | 6 | Complete 6 hrs with a grade of C or better chosen from: Thea 370, 372, and 375. |
| 3 hrs Thea 470,471,474 - C min | 3 | Complete one of the following courses with a grade of C or better: Thea 470,471,474. |
| Thea 226 - C min | 3 | Complete Thea 226 with a grade of C or better. |
| Thea 321 - C min | 3 | Complete Thea 321 with a grade of C or better. |
| Thea 327 - C min | 3 | Complete Thea 327 with a grade of C or better. |
| Thea 224 or 225 - C min | 3 | Complete Thea 224 or 225 with a grade of C or better. |
| Thea 120 - C min | 3 | Complete Thea 120 with a grade of C or better. |
| Thea 121 - C min | 3 | Complete Thea 121 with a grade of C or better. |
| Thea 499 - C min | 2 | Complete Thea 499 with a grade of C or better. |
| AH 201 or 202 - C Min | 3 | Complete one of the following courses with a grade of C or better: AH 201,202. |
| 6 hrs of Des & Thtr Prod Elect | 6 | Complete 6 hrs of Design and Theatre Production Electives chosen from the following: Thea 185, 186, 224, 225, 238, 239, 240, 246, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 279, 285, 286, 295, 338, 339, 340, 341, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 375, 376, 378, 383, 385, 386, 387, 389, 395, 401, 441, 442, 469, 470, 471, 473, 474, 475, 476, 478, 479, 483, 487, 488, 489, and Thea 495. |