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 faculty.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Production and Design B.F.A. Major Requirements | 84-98 | |
| Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements and Electives 1 | 22-36 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION COURSES | ||
| THEA 13000 | Script Analysis for the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 13100 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 24100 | History of Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 24200 | History of Theatre II | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Shakespeare | ||
| Dramatic Literature I | ||
| Dramatic Literature II | ||
| London Theatre Immersion | ||
| PRODUCTION AND DESIGN COURSES | ||
| THEA 11000 | Theatre Production I (must be taken for two semesters) | 2 |
| THEA 11100 | Theatrical Drafting and Model Building | 3 |
| THEA 11200 | Production and Scenic Technology | 3 |
| THEA 11300 | Costume Technology | 3 |
| THEA 11400 | Lighting and Sound Technology | 3 |
| THEA 11600 | Theatrical Properties and Scenic Art | 3 |
| THEA 12000 | Theatrical Design Foundations | 3 |
| THEA 21000 | Theatre Production II (must be taken for two semesters) | 4 |
| THEA 31000 | Theatre Production III | 3 |
| THEA 34300 | History of Costume and Decor I | 3 |
| THEA 34400 | History of Costume and Decor II | 3 |
| THEA 41000 | Theatre Production IV (must be taken for two semesters) | 6 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Scenic Design | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Lighting Design | ||
| Sound Design | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Scenic Design | ||
| Advanced Costume Design | ||
| Advanced Lighting Design | ||
| Advanced Sound Design | ||
| CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Students must select a concentration in Design or in Technology (requirements listed below) | 18-32 | |
| Total Credits | 84-98 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Concentration Requirements | ||
| THEA 41100 | Technical Seminar | 3 |
| Select a total of three credits of the following: | 3 | |
| Software for the Theatre | ||
| Vectorworks for the Theatre | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Advanced Scenic Technology | ||
| Advanced Costume Construction | ||
| Advanced Lighting Technology | ||
| Advanced Sound Technology | ||
| Advanced Theatrical Properties | ||
| Advanced Scenic Art | ||
| Technical Direction for the Theatre | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Design Concentration Requirements | ||
| THEA 35500 | Directing I | 3 |
| THEA 41200 | Design Seminar | 3 |
| Select one course not taken as part of the Production and Design requirements: | 3 | |
| Scenic Design | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Lighting Design | ||
| Sound Design | ||
| BASIC SKILLS | ||
| Select 6-7 credits from the following: | 6-7 | |
ART 11xxx | Any 100-level Drawing course | |
| Figure Drawing | ||
| Introduction to Electroacoustic Music | ||
| Digital Sound Production | ||
| Digital Recording and Editing | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship I for the Non-Music Major | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship II for the Non-Music Major | ||
| COMPLEMENTARY SKILLS | ||
| Select at least three credits from the following: | 3 | |
ART xxxxx | Advanced Art Studio | |
| Software for the Theatre (may be taken up to two times) | ||
| Vectorworks for the Theatre | ||
| ADVANCED DESIGN | ||
| Select one course not taken as part of the Production and Design requirements: | 3 | |
| Advanced Scenic Design | ||
| Advanced Costume Design | ||
| Advanced Lighting Design | ||
| Advanced Sound Design | ||
| INTERDISCIPLINARY VISUAL AND AURAL HISTORY | ||
| Select 6-7 credits of the following: | 6-7 | |
ARTH xxxxx | Any course in art history | |
| Introduction to Musical Styles | ||
| Survey of Jazz History | ||
| Music in Society | ||
| Rock Styles Since 1955 | ||
| Worlds of Music | ||
| Music in London | ||
| Music and the Media | ||
| Involvement with Music | ||
| Women in Music | ||
| Women in Popular Music: From Bessie Smith to MTV | ||
| History of American Popular Song | ||
| Music of Latin America | ||
| African American Popular Music: Blues to Hip Hop | ||
| American Musical Theater: History and Analysis | ||
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Scenic Technology | ||
| Advanced Costume Construction | ||
| Advanced Lighting Technology | ||
| Advanced Sound Technology | ||
| Advanced Theatrical Properties | ||
| Advanced Scenic Art | ||
| Total Credits | 30-32 | |