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

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.