Theatre Production and Design Major — B.F.A.
This B.F.A. degree requires 30 liberal arts credits out of the 120 credits required for graduation.
The student is admitted to the major in theatre production and design following a successful interview with members of the theatre production and management faculty.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Production and Design B.F.A. Major Requirements | 74-81 | |
| Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements and Electives 1 | 39-44 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | This major is approved to fulfill the Integrative Core Curriculum requirement for the Creative Arts perspective. |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THEATRE FOUNDATION | ||
| THEA 10500 | Introduction to Professional Theatre | 2 |
| THEA 10600 | Race and Theatre in the United States | 2 |
| Select one of the following acting courses: | 2-3 | |
| Acting I | ||
| The Actor's Process | ||
| THEA 24100 | History of Theatre | 4 |
| Dramatic Literature | Select four credits of courses with the attribute "DLIT" | 4 |
| PRODUCTION AND DESIGN CORE | ||
| THEA 11800 | Theatrical Production Foundations | 2 |
| THEA 12000 | Theatrical Design Foundations | 2 |
| THEA 11100 | Studio Foundations for Theatrical Design | 2 |
| THEA 24300 | Cultural Context for Theatre Design I | 2 |
| THEA 24400 | Cultural Context for Theatre Design II | 2 |
| THEA 41200 | Theatre Production and Design Seminar | 2 |
| Select two courses in graphics or musical skills: | 2-8 | |
| Vectorworks for the Theatre | ||
ART 1xxxx | Any 100-level drawing course | |
MUNM or MUMC xxxxx | Any Music Skills or Styles Course | |
| Select six credits in theatre technology | 6 | |
| Scenic Technology | ||
| Costume Technology | ||
| Lighting Technology | ||
| Sound Technology | ||
| Theatrical Properties | ||
| Scenic Art | ||
| Select four credits in theatrical design: | 4 | |
| Scenic Design | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Lighting Design | ||
| Sound Design | ||
| Select two credits in design skills: | 2 | |
| Theatrical Model Building | ||
| Costume Rendering | ||
| Theatrical Lighting Visualization & Documentation | ||
| Theatrical Sound Creation and Editing | ||
| ADVANCED PRODUCTION / DESIGN | ||
| Select four credits of advanced technology: | 4 | |
| Advanced Scenic Technology | ||
| Advanced Costume Construction | ||
| Advanced Lighting Technology | ||
| Advanced Sound Technology | ||
| Advanced Theatrical Properties | ||
| Advanced Scenic Art | ||
| Select two credits of advanced design: | 2 | |
| Advanced Scenic Design | ||
| Advanced Costume Design | ||
| Advanced Lighting Design | ||
| Advanced Sound Design | ||
| Select two credits of advanced design skills: | 2 | |
| Advanced Drafting and Model Building | ||
| Advanced Costume Rendering | ||
| Advanced Lighting Visualization and Documentation | ||
| Theatrical Mixing | ||
| THEATRE PRACTICE | ||
| Select four credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Theatre Administration I | ||
| Theatre Arts Administration II | ||
| Playwriting I | ||
| Directing I | ||
| Dramaturgy I | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| PRODUCTION PRACTICUM | ||
| THEA 11000 | Theatre Production I (must be taken two times) | 4 |
| THEA 21000 | Theatre Production II (must be taken two times) | 6 |
| THEA 31000 | Theatre Production III (must be taken once) | 4 |
| THEA 41000 | Theatre Production IV (must be taken twice) | 8 |
| Total Credits | 74-81 | |