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

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 119 - First Year Experience (or THEA 192 with the same title) (C)

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• 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 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 452 - Stage Management (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

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• 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)
• THEA 492 - Topics (C)

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• Specialization Nondepartmental Requirement (3 hours):

• ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]

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• THEA Electives  19cr

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

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