The Department of Theatre offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with four different emphasis: Acting, Musical Theatre, Design/Tech, and Stage Management. These programs are intensive individualized training programs that take advantage of experienced faculty that teach students the skills necessary to succeed as working theatrical artists. The BFA programs are intended to prepare students for entry into advanced education at a conservatory and/or graduate school for professional employment.

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BFA PHILOSOPHY

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Core Requirements (47 credits)

SSP 1000 Introduction to College Learning (1)

Th 0901 BFA Qualifying (0)

Th 1112 Acting I (3)

Th 1299 Theatre Marketing and Management Practicum (2)

Th 1301 Stagecraft (5)

Th 1451 Stage Makeup (3)

Th 1501 Stage Lighting (4)

Th 1699 Running Crew Practicum (2)

Th 1801 Elements of Theatre (3)

Th 3201 Stage Direction (3)

Th 3331 Scenic Design (3) or

Th 3441 Costume Design (3)

Th 3801 Drama Titles (1)

Th 4801 History of Theatre I (3)

Th 4802 History of Theatre II (3)

Comp 3110 Advanced Composition: Arts and Letters (3)

Every B.F.A. student is required to complete the core of theatre courses. This core provides a solid foundation of theatre study (and writing) that will enable the student to develop a full theatrical vocabulary, a repertoire of theatre skills and general

knowledge, and hands-on comprehensive training.