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

87 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

The B.F.A. Musical Theatre Specialization prepares students for entry into professional theatre as specialists in performance or for graduate study in the area. Musical Theatre training is process oriented with emphasis placed on developing an expressive vocal/physical/sensory instrument and special skills in dance and singing. These performance skills are integrated with a specific system of text analysis for use in the creation of a role.

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

Specialization Requirements (87 hours)

THEA 131 - Introduction to Acting (C) [SGR #4] 3 cr
Or
THEA 231 - Acting I [SGR #4] 3 cr (majors)
THEA 140 - Survey of Technical Theatre Production 3 cr
THEA 140L - Survey of Technical Theatre Production Lab 0 cr
THEA 150 - Musical Theatre Class Voice 3 cr
THEA 161 - Introduction to Musical Theatre Applied Voice 1 cr
THEA 181 - Fundamentals of Voice & Movement 3 cr
THEA 210 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 1 1 cr
THEA 211 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 2 1 cr
THEA 232 - Acting II 3 cr
THEA 239 - Auditioning 3 cr
THEA 243 - Make-Up (C) 3 cr
THEA 250 - Play Analysis (C) 3 cr
THEA 280 - Ballet I 2 cr
THEA 282 - Jazz Dance I (C) 2 cr
THEA 283 - Voice Dynamics 3 cr
THEA 310 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 3 1 cr
THEA 311 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 4 1 cr
THEA 331 - Acting III 3 cr
THEA 335 - Acting: Musical Theatre 3 cr
THEA 380 - Ballet II 2 cr
THEA 381 - Tap Dance I (C) 2 cr
THEA 382 - Jazz Dance II 2 cr
THEA 385 - Dance-Musical Theatre Styles (C) 2 cr
THEA 410 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 5 1 cr
THEA 411 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 6 1 cr
THEA 421 - Tap Dance II 2 cr
THEA 435 - History of American Musical Theatre (C) 3 cr
THEA 440 - Business of the Performance Profession 3 cr
THEA 483 - Ballet III 2 cr
THEA 494 - Internship (C) 1-16 cr 1 credit required
THEA 495 - Practicum (C) 1 cr 4 credits required
THEA 498 - Senior Project (C) 1 cr 1 credit required
Select 1 course from the following:
THEA 461 - History of Theatre & Drama: Beginnings to 1600 3 cr
THEA 462 - History of Theatre & Drama: 1600-1860 3 cr
THEA 463 - Modern Drama & Theatre 3 cr
THEA 464 - Contemporary Drama & Theatre 3 cr
THEA Electives 7cr

Note:

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

Specialization Nondepartmental Supportive Course Requirements (9 hours)

Select 6 hours from MUAP and MUS plus ENGL 210 for 3 hours

ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature (C) [SGR #4] 3 cr
Music Theory Requirement (6 credits):
MUAP 115 - Class Instruction-Keyboard (C) 1-2 cr (2 hours required)
No Prior Music Theory Experience (4cr)*
MUS 100 - Music Appreciation (C) [SGR #4] 3 cr (3 credit hours required)
MUS 110L - Basic Music Theory I Laboratory (C) 0-2 cr (1 credit hour required)
OR
Prior Music Theory Experience (4cr)*
MUS 110 - Basic Music Theory I (C) 2-4 cr (2 credit hours required)
MUS 110L - Basic Music Theory I Laboratory (C) (2 credit hours required)

Secondary Education/Theatre Education B.F.A.

Students who complete the B.F.A. in Theatre (any specialization: Acting, Design/Technology, Musical Theatre, Theatre) may also pursue Secondary Education Certification.

Students must have a CGPA of 2.6 to co-register for EDFN 338 and SEED 296 and to be admitted to Teacher Education. Beginning Summer 2015, students must have a CGPA of 2.7 to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.

Theatre, B.F.A.-Musical Theatre specialization 4-year plan guide

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