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 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 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 17cr (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

Location Matters for Non-Licensure Track Programs

This program is not designed or advertised to lead to a professional license or certification required for employment.

USD is permitted to operate under the terms of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) policies and standards in offering online courses/degree programs to residents in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.  Online courses/programs may also be offered to residents of California (a non-SARA state) because it does not regulate out-of-state public institutions.

Additionally, this program is authorized to offer supervised field study experiences (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) in South Dakota. Please be aware that there may be some restrictions on your ability to engage in supervised field study outside of South Dakota. Please contact a program representative if you have questions regarding supervised field study.

Distance education courses or programs will not be offered outside of the United States without prior written approval from the University, which may be withheld for any reason. If you are taking distance courses while physically located outside of the United States, it is your responsibility to confirm the following: (a) if the country will recognize an online degree; (b) the availability of supervised field study opportunities in the country; and (c) if the country charges any additional taxes, withholdings or fees associated with online distance education programs.

For more information, please visit USD’s State Authorization page or contact your admissions counselor.