Theatre: Design Theatre/Technology Specialization (B.F.A.)

84 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

The B.F.A. Design Theatre/Technology specialization prepares students for entry into professional theatre as specialists in design and technology in a variety of areas, or for graduate study in the student’s chosen emphasis.

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]

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• THEA 231 - Acting I [SGR #4, HSDC] (majors)

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• 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 240 - Stage Costuming (C)
• THEA 243 - Make-Up (C)
• THEA 250 - Play Analysis (C)
• THEA 351 - Directing (C)
• THEA 403 - Design/Technical Theatre Studio (C): Period Styles
• THEA 441 - Scene Design (C)
• THEA 443 - Costume Design (C)
• THEA 445 - Lighting (C)
• THEA 449 - Portfolio Preparation
• THEA 494 - Internship (C) 1 credit required
• THEA 495 - Practicum (C) 4 credits required
• THEA 498 - Senior Project (C) 1 credit required

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• Select 3 courses from the following (9 cr)

• THEA 403 - Design/Technical Theatre Studio (C) *
• THEA 442 - Advanced Scene Design
• THEA 444 - Advanced Costume Design
• THEA 446 - Advanced Lighting Design
• THEA 490 - Seminar (C)

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• Select 2 courses from the following (6 cr):

• THEA 461 - Origins to Early Modern
• THEA 462 - Early Modern to Melodrama
• THEA 463 - Modern Drama & Theatre
• THEA 464 - Contemporary Drama & Theatre

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• Specialization Nondepartmental Support Course Requirements-(9 hours):

• ART 111 - Drawing I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
• ARTH 211 - History of World Art I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
• ARTH 212 - History of World Art II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]

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• THEA Electives 18cr (Electives are used to create an area of emphasis through consultation with an advisor.)

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.-Design Theatre/Technology 4-year plan guide  

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 USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization