This is an unofficial description for this program. For official information check the Academic Catalog.
In addition to developing a foundation in theatre – its history and the process of creating -- this specialization focuses on training students to acquire the necessary technical skills used in theatre production including scenery, costuming, lighting, sound, properties, stage management and technical direction. This tract fosters a passion for design, storytelling, behind-the-scenes experience and collaborative process.
A minor is not required with this major.
The B.F.A. consists of Theatre Core Courses; Technology, Design, & Production Core Courses; and Directed Electives
Requirements (65 credits):
Interview Requirement:
All students choosing to pursue a BFA in Theatre with a Specialization in Design, Technology, and Production must interview for the Department of Theatre to enroll. The interview process is an opportunity to demonstrate an adequate proficiency to craft. For more details about the interview process, please see the Theatre Department website.
If a student chooses to pursue the BFA in Theatre with a Specialization in Design, Technology, and Production, and has not yet successfully competed the interview, their degree program will be listed as pre-BFA Theatre.
Theatre Core (27 credits):
or
TH 147 Theatre Design Fundamentals 3 Credits
TH 260 Directing for the Stage 3 Credits
TH 253 Script Analysis for the Theatre 3 Credits
and 3 credits of:
As part of the core, B.F.A. students will take TH 115 for a total of 3 credits.
TH 115 can be worth 1 or 2 credits, depending on the production role. Whenever possible, students will be assigned to different production roles to gain a well-rounded experience. For example, a student may be assigned to help paint scenery one semester and assist with lighting in another. With each play production, students will learn and refine new skills related to theatre production.
Technology, Design, & Production Core (30 credits):
or
TH 211 Rendering and Drawing for the Theatre 3 Credits
TH 201 Introduction to Sound 3 Credits
or
TH 213 Scene Painting 3 Credits
or
TH 219 Properties Design and Construction 3 Credits
TH 217 Computer Aided Design (CAD) for the Theatre 3 Credits
TH 251 Stage Management 2 Credits
TH 318 Lighting Design 3 Credits
Both TH 117 (Lighting) and TH 121 (Costuming) must be taken as part of the B.F.A. with Specialization in Technology, Design, & Performance.
and 3 credits from the following:
TH 479 Projects: Production Carpenter 3 Credits
TH 480 Projects: Production Electrician 3 Credits
TH 481 Projects: Scenery 3 Credits
TH 482 Projects: Costuming 3 Credits
TH 485 Projects: Lighting 3 Credits
TH 486 Projects: Sound 3 Credits
TH 488 Thesis Project in Acting or Directing 1 Credit
TH 491 Projects: Technical Direction 3 Credits
Directed Electives (8 credits):
Chosen from other theatre courses or from courses in related fields in consultation with faculty advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 65