Theatre Arts, BFA

Dance (17 s.h.)

Students must complete a minimum of two courses in tap, two courses in ballet, and three courses in jazz. 

Music (7 s.h.)

• MUSC 1008 - Fundamentals of Music Theory
• MUSC 1018 - Fundamentals of Music I

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• MUSC 1105 - Beginning Group Piano

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• MUSC 1208 - Non-music Major Group Piano *

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• MUSC 1176 - Basic Musicianship I Laboratory

Theatre theory and practice (42 s.h.)

• THEA 1020 - Introduction to Acting II
• THEA 1027 - Musical Theatre Fundamentals I
• THEA 1037 - Musical Theatre Fundamentals II
• THEA 1061 - Musical Theatre Private Voice (Repeat for a total of 6 s.h.)
• THEA 1108 - Introduction to Musical Theatre Voice I
• THEA 1118 - Introduction to Musical Theatre Voice II
• THEA 2006 - The Art of Make-up

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• THEA 2010 - Professional Acting Technique I

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• THEA 3050 - Advanced Acting I

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• THEA 2016 - Vocal Production for the Actor

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• THEA 2020 - Professional Acting Technique II

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• THEA 3060 - Advanced Acting II

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• THEA 3055 - History of the American Musical Theatre
• THEA 3090 - Musical Theatre Performance Techniques I
• THEA 3095 - Musical Theatre Performance Techniques II
• THEA 4000 - Special Theatre Projects
• THEA 4028 - Vocal Production Laboratory III
• THEA 4080 - Musical Theatre Practicum
• THEA 4090 - Musical Theatre Performance Technique III
• THEA 4095 - Musical Theatre Performance Technique IV

Theatre theory and practice (52 s.h.)

• THEA 1020 - Introduction to Acting II
• THEA 2006 - The Art of Make-up
• THEA 2010 - Professional Acting Technique I
• THEA 2016 - Vocal Production for the Actor
• THEA 2017 - Movement for Actors
• THEA 2018 - Stage Combat: Unarmed
• THEA 2020 - Professional Acting Technique II
• THEA 3010 - Professional Acting Technique III
• THEA 3015 - Oral Interpretation
• THEA 3018 - Movement for Actors II: Physical Characterization
• THEA 3020 - Professional Acting Technique IV
• THEA 3025 - Intermediate Voice and Articulation

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• THEA 3035 - Theatre History-Literature II

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• THEA 3055 - History of the American Musical Theatre

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• THEA 4025 - Television and Film Practicum for the Actor I
• THEA 4031 - Dialects for the Stage
• THEA 4040 - Directing I
• THEA 4041 - Directing II
• THEA 4070 - Professional Preparation and Audition Technique for Actors

Theatre and dance electives (12 s.h.)

Choose 12 s.h. of THEA or DNCE courses.

Dance (2 s.h.)

Choose 2 s.h. of ballet, tap, jazz, or contemporary techniques.

Theatre theory and practice (45 s.h.)

• THEA 1020 - Introduction to Acting II
• THEA 2004 - Introduction to Theatrical Properties
• THEA 2006 - The Art of Make-up

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• THEA 2017 - Movement for Actors

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• THEA 2018 - Stage Combat: Unarmed

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• THEA 2235 - Global Theatre
• THEA 3003 - Stage Lighting I
• THEA 3004 - Scenery Design I
• THEA 3006 - Sound Design for the Stage
• THEA 3007 - Costume Design I
• THEA 3035 - Theatre History-Literature II
• THEA 4040 - Directing I
• THEA 4041 - Directing II
• THEA 4065 - Stage Management I
• THEA 4066 - Theatre Management
• THEA 4099 - Design and Production Portfolio
• THEA 4165 - Stage Management II

Production practicum (13 s.h.)

• Take the following courses twice:

• THEA 1111 - Apprentice Level Production
• THEA 2222 - Intern Level Production

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• Take the following courses once:

• THEA 3333 - Journeyman Level Production
• THEA 4444 - Master Level Production

Theatre dance electives (8 s.h.)

Choose 8 s.h. of THEA or DNCE courses.

Art history (3 s.h.)

• ARTH 1906 - Art History Survey

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• ARTH 1907 - Art History Survey

Theatre theory and practice (36 s.h.)

• THEA 2003 - Scene Painting
• THEA 2006 - The Art of Make-up
• THEA 3002 - Advanced Theatrical Drafting
• THEA 3003 - Stage Lighting I
• THEA 3004 - Scenery Design I
• THEA 3005 - Scenery Design II
• THEA 3006 - Sound Design for the Stage
• THEA 3007 - Costume Design I
• THEA 3008 - Costume Design II
• THEA 3035 - Theatre History-Literature II
• THEA 4003 - Stage Lighting II
• THEA 4065 - Stage Management I
• THEA 4099 - Design and Production Portfolio

Production practicum (16 s.h.)

• Take each of the following courses twice:

• THEA 1111 - Apprentice Level Production
• THEA 2222 - Intern Level Production
• THEA 3333 - Journeyman Level Production

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• Take the following course once:

• THEA 4444 - Master Level Production

Theatre and dance electives (6 s.h.)

Choose 6 s.h. of THEA and DNCE courses.

Theatre theory and practice (53 s.h.)

• THEA 1020 - Introduction to Acting II
• THEA 2003 - Scene Painting
• THEA 2006 - The Art of Make-up
• THEA 2017 - Movement for Actors
• THEA 2018 - Stage Combat: Unarmed
• THEA 3015 - Oral Interpretation
• THEA 3030 - Youth Theatre I
• THEA 3031 - Youth Theatre II
• THEA 3032 - Constructing Performance Projects in Theatre for Youth
• THEA 3300 - Playwriting and Dramatic Literature for Children and Youth
• THEA 4030 - Creative Dramatics
• THEA 4066 - Theatre Management
• THEA 4140 - Internship in Production and Performance in Theatre for Youth I
• THEA 4141 - Internship in Production and Performance in Theatre for Youth II

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• Choose 12 s.h. from the following:

• THEA 2010 - Professional Acting Technique I
• THEA 2020 - Professional Acting Technique II
• THEA 3010 - Professional Acting Technique III
• THEA 3018 - Movement for Actors II: Physical Characterization
• THEA 3019 - Stage Combat: Rapier and Dagger
• THEA 3020 - Professional Acting Technique IV
• THEA 3050 - Advanced Acting I
• THEA 4018 - Stage Combat: Broadsword and Quarterstaff
• THEA 4040 - Directing I
• THEA 4065 - Stage Management I

Theatre and dance electives (12 s.h.)

Choose 12 s.h. of THEA or DNCE courses.