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

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84 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

The B.F.A. Theatre Studies 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 (84 hours)

THEA 131 - Introduction to Acting (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
Or
THEA 231 - Acting I [SGR #4, HSDC] (majors)
THEA 141 - Technical Theatre I
THEA 141L - Technical Theatre I Lab (2 concurrent sections required)
THEA 142 - Technical Theatre II
THEA 142L - Technical Theatre II Lab (2 concurrent sections required)
THEA 181 - Fundamentals of Voice & Movement
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 - Origins to Early Modern
THEA 462 - Early Modern to Melodrama
THEA 463 - Modern Drama & Theatre
THEA 464 - Contemporary Drama & Theatre
THEA 495 - Practicum (C) 4 credits required
Select 2 courses from the following (6cr):
THEA 413 - Shakespeare I
THEA 414 - Shakespeare II
THEA 433 - Studies of Shakespeare
THEA 466 - Dramatic Theory & Criticism
THEA 487 - Aesthetics
THEA 490 - Seminar (C)
Specialization Nondepartmental Requirement (3 hours):
ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
THEA Electives 23cr

Note:

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

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.-Theatre Studies specialization 4-year plan guide

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge and general skill in theatrical production techniques, including:
• Acting
• Scenic Construction
• Costume Construction
• Makeup design and application
• Playscript analysis
• Direction
• Design
Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of western theatre history and literature, including:
• Major periods and styles
• Significant individuals and representative plays
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.
Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference the State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization