Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Musical Theatre with Music Emphasis
A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre is available with an emphasis in theatre, music, or dance. This is a 138 hour degree.
Entry into the musical theatre program is by audition only, and those auditions are scheduled toward the end of every semester. Contact the Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre for information.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Fine arts- Major in Musical Theatre with Music Emphasis | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Musical Theatre Major Core | ||
| Theatre Course Requirements | ||
| Select two of the following: | 2 | |
| Tech Build Crew | ||
| Costume Crew | ||
| Management Crew | ||
| Advanced Tech Build Crew | ||
| Advanced Costume Crew | ||
| Advanced Theatre Mgmt. Crew | ||
| Select one of the following | 3 | |
| Intro to Scenic Technology | ||
| Intro to Lighting Technology | ||
| Intro to Costume Technology | ||
| THEA 1364 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THEA 2330 | Stage Make Up | 3 |
| THEA 2336 | Voice I for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 2367 | Play Analysis | 3 |
| Select one of the following | 3 | |
| Intermediate Acting | ||
| Improvisational Techniques | ||
| THEA 3117 | Musical Theatre Workshop (8 semesters) | 8 |
| THEA 3369 | Advanced Acting: Modern Thtre | 3 |
| THEA 4331 | Acting For The Camera | 3 |
| THEA 4332 | Auditioning For Comm Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 4366 | Directing I | 3 |
| THEA 4371 | The American Musical Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 4190 | Senior Showcase | 1 |
| Dance Course Requirements | ||
| Dance Electives (8 semesters) | 16 | |
| Music Course Requirements | ||
| MTVO 1201 | Musical Theatre Applied Voice (4 semesters) | 8 |
| MTVO 3100 | Platform Performances (2 semesters) | 2 |
| MTVO 3201 | Musical Theatre Applied Voice (4 semesters) | 8 |
| MUSI 1115 | Keyboard Harmony I | 1 |
| MUSI 1116 | Keyboard Harmony II | 1 |
| MUSI 1226 | Practical Theory I | 2 |
| MUSI 1227 | Practical Theory II | 2 |
| Music Emphasis--Musical Theatre Major | ||
| THEA 2337 | Voice II for the Actor | 3 |
| Choose one of the following | 3 | |
| Acting In Major Roles | ||
Upper level Theatre course | ||
| Choose two of the following | 6 | |
| Survey of World Music Cultures 1 | ||
| Hist Rock Jazz Popular Music 2 | ||
| Psychology Of Music | ||
| Total Hours | 138 | |
| 1 | Course will also complete Component Area IV in the Core Curriculum. If the course is taken and utilized for this purpose, three additional hours of theatre, dance, or music electives may be taken to complete the 138 hours required for the degree. |
| 2 | Course will also complete Component Area V in the Core Curriculum. If the course is taken and utilized for this purpose, three additional hours of theatre, dance, or music electives may be taken to complete the 138 hours required for the degree. |
Notes:
- Students should use dance and/or music electives to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.
- Sophomore Gate: In conjunction with classes in acting, dance and voice, musical theatre majors will participate in an assessment interview at the conclusion of the sophomore year (or end of first year for transfer students) with musical theatre faculty to determine the student’s progress and potential for completion of the BFA in Musical Theatre degree.
| 1 | Taken for 8 semesters |
| 2 | Taken for 4 semesters |
| 3 | Taken for 2 semesters |
| 4 | MUSI 1379 will complete Component Area IV in the Core Curriculum. MUSI 1310 will complete Component Area V in the Core Curriculum. If a course is utilized for this purpose, additional theatre, dance, or music electives may be taken to complete the 138 hours required for the degree. |
| 5 | Two courses |
Notes:
- Students should use dance and/or music electives to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.
