The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre is designed for students wishing to prepare for a professional career in theatre. Admission to the program is by audition and portfolio review, which occurs during the spring semester of each academic year. In addition to required theatre education courses, students choose an area of concentration in either acting or design. The concentration provides highly focused course work devoted to professional and practical skill development and production process and collaboration.
Degree Requirements
University Requirements
The University requirements for bachelor’s degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre. The University’s Tier II writing requirement for the Theatre major is met by completing THR 492.
College Requirements
- At least 30 credits in courses at the 300 level and above.
- A student enrolled in the BFA in Theatre may earn a maximum of 70 credits in THR and DAN courses.
Department Requirements
Complete 60 credits from the following courses
Theatre Core (27 credits):
A minimum grade point of 2.00 in each course is required
- THR 101 – Acting I
- THR 110 – Theatrical Play Analysis
- THR 111 – Introduction to Technical Theatre
- THR 111L – Introduction to Technical Theatre Laboratory
- THR 292 – Sophomore Seminar
- THR 300A – Theatre Practicum – Production Emphasis
- THR 300C – Theatre Practicum – Area Emphasis
- THR 331 – Studies in Contemporary Theatre
- THR 341 – Beginning Play Directing
- THR 431 – Studies in Theatre History
- THR 492 – Senior Seminar (W)*
*The completion of Theatre 492 satisfies the department’s capstone course requirement.
Four of the following courses (12 credits):
- THR 211 – Introduction to Lighting Design
- THR 212 – Introduction to Costume Design
- THR 214 – Introduction to Scene Design
- THR 216 – Introduction to Sound Design
- THR 219 – Introduction to Projection Design for the Stage
One of the following courses (3 credits):
- THR 411 – Stage Lighting Design
- THR 412 – Stage Costume Design
- THR 413 – Stage Makeup
- THR 414 – Stage Scene Design
- THR 416 – Stage Sound Design
- THR 419 – Production Design for Live Performance
At least 18 credits from the following courses (18 credits):
- THR 316 – Stage Management
- THR 337 – Motion Graphics for Performance Design
- THR 361 – Topics in Lighting Technology
- THR 362 – Topics in Costume Technology
- THR 364 – Topics in Scenery Technology
- THR 369 – Topics in Digital Technology
- THR 411 – Stage Lighting Design
- THR 412 – Stage Costume Design
- THR 413 – Stage Make-up
- THR 414 – Stage Scene Design
- THR 416 – Stage Sound Design
- THR 419 – Production Design for Live Performance
- THR 493 – Internship in Theatre