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

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

88 MAJOR HOURS, 130 DEGREE HOURS

The B.F.A. Musical Theatre Specialization prepares students for entry into professional theatre as specialists in performance or for graduate study in the area. Musical Theatre training is process oriented with emphasis placed on developing an expressive vocal/physical/sensory instrument and special skills in dance and singing. These performance skills are integrated with a specific system of text analysis for use in the creation of a role.

In addition to the regental and university general education requirements, the following courses are required:

Specialization Requirements (74 hours)

THEA 140 - Survey of Technical Theatre Production
THEA 150 - Musical Theatre Class Voice I
THEA 151 - Musical Theatre Class Voice II
THEA 181 - Fundamentals of Voice & Movement
THEA 210 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 1
THEA 211 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 2
THEA 231 - Acting I
THEA 232 - Acting II
THEA 243 - Make-Up (C)
THEA 250 - Play Analysis (C)
THEA 280 - Ballet I
THEA 282 - Jazz Dance I
THEA 283 - Voice Dynamics I
THEA 310 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 3
THEA 311 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 4
THEA 331 - Acting III
THEA 335 - Acting: Musical Theatre
THEA 380 - Ballet II
THEA 381 - Tap I
THEA 382 - Jazz Dance II
THEA 385 - Dance-Musical Theatre Styles (2cr/sem x 2 sem) total 4 cr hours required
THEA 410 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 5
THEA 411 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 6
THEA 435 - History of American Musical Theatre (C)
THEA 439 - Auditioning
THEA 463 - Modern Drama & Theatre
THEA 494 - Internship (C) 1 credit hour required
THEA 495 - Practicum (C) (4 semesters required)
THEA 498 - Senior Project (C)
MUAP 115 - Class Instruction-Keyboard (C) 2 credit hours required
MUS 110 - Basic Music Theory I (C) 2 credit hours required
MUS 110L - Basic Music Theory I Laboratory (C) 2 credit hours required

Note:

THEA 385 - Dance-Musical Theatre Styles will be taken over two semesters (2cr each).
THEA 495 Practicum (C) will be taken over 4 semesters (1cr each).

Specialization Electives (14 credit hours)

Select from the following courses:
MUEN 100 - Concert Choir (C)
MUEN 102 - Men’s Chorus (C)
MUEN 103 - Women’s Chorus (C)
MUEN 107 - Opera Workshop (C)
MUEN 300 - Concert Choir (C)
MUEN 302 - Men’s Chorus (C)
MUEN 303 - Women’s Chorus (C)
MUEN 307 - Opera Workshop (C)
MUS 111 - Basic Music Theory II (C)
MUS 111L - Basic Music Theory II Laboratory (C)
MUS 360 - Conducting (C)
THEA XXX Advisor Approved Theatre Elective
MUEN 104 - Chamber Singers (C)
MUEN 304 - Chamber Singers (C)