Academic Catalog

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

Theatre Production and Design B.F.A. Major Requirements74-81
Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements and Electives 139-44
Total Credits120

Degree Requirements 

THEATRE FOUNDATION
THEA 10500Introduction to Professional Theatre2
THEA 10600Race and Theatre in the United States2
Select one of the following acting courses:2-3
Acting I
The Actor's Process
THEA 24100History of Theatre4
Dramatic LiteratureSelect four credits of courses with the attribute "DLIT"4
PRODUCTION AND DESIGN CORE
THEA 11800Theatrical Production Foundations2
THEA 12000Theatrical Design Foundations2
THEA 11100Studio Foundations for Theatrical Design2
THEA 24300Cultural Context for Theatre Design I2
THEA 24400Cultural Context for Theatre Design II2
THEA 41200Theatre Production and Design Seminar2
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 technology6
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 11000Theatre Production I (must be taken two times)4
THEA 21000Theatre Production II (must be taken two times)6
THEA 31000Theatre Production III (must be taken once)4
THEA 41000Theatre Production IV (must be taken twice)8
Total Credits74-81