Theatre: Theatre Specialization (B.F.A.)

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81 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

The B.F.A. Theatre Specialization is intended for those students seeking a comprehensive theatre education or for those who have not yet decided upon an area of specialization; it is recommended for those who may eventually wish to pursue a vocational interest in stage directing.

In addition to the regental and university general education requirements, the following courses are required:

Specialization Requirements (81 hours)

THEA 131 - Introduction to Acting (C) [SGR #4, IGR #2]
Or
THEA 231 - Acting I [SGR #4, IGR #2] (majors)
THEA 141 - Technical Theatre I
THEA 142 - Technical Theatre II
THEA 181 - Fundamentals of Voice & Movement [IGR #2]
THEA 232 - Acting II
THEA 240 - Stage Costuming (C)
THEA 243 - Make-Up (C)
THEA 250 - Play Analysis (C)
THEA 351 - Directing (C)
THEA 441 - Scene Design (C)
THEA 443 - Costume Design (C)
THEA 445 - Lighting (C)
THEA 461 - History of Theatre & Drama: Beginnings to 1600
THEA 462 - History of Theatre & Drama: 1600-1860
THEA 463 - Modern Drama & Theatre
THEA 464 - Contemporary Drama & Theatre [W]
THEA 495 - Practicum (C) 4 credits required
Select 2 courses from the following (6cr):
THEA 413 - Shakespeare I [W]
THEA 414 - Shakespeare II [W]
THEA 433 - Studies of Shakespeare
THEA 469 - Aesthetics
THEA 490 - Seminar (C)
THEA Electives 23cr

Note:

THEA 495 Practicum (C) will be taken over 4 semesters (1cr each).