Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Theatre-Theatre Studies Emphasis

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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Theatre-Theatre Studies 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 Sciences3
Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences4
Major Core
THEA 1115Tech Build Crew1
THEA 1116Costume Crew1
THEA 1117Management Crew1
Select two of the following:6
Intro to Scenic Technology
Intro to Lighting Technology
Intro to Costume Technology
THEA 1364Beginning Acting3
THEA 2367Play Analysis3
THEA 3360History Of The Theatre I3
THEA 4360History Of The Theatre II3
THEA 4366Directing I3
THEA 4093Theatre Internship3
Additional Required Courses
THEA 2330Stage Make Up3
THEA 2360Beginning Design3
THEA 2368Intermediate Acting3
THEA 3365Stage & Theatre Management3
Select two of the following:6
History Of Costume
Dramaturgy
Dramatic Theory & Criticism
The American Musical Theatre
Select two of the following:6
Experimental Theatre Productio
Worksp Chldrns Creative Drama
Repertory Theatre
Select one of the following:3
Acting In Major Roles
Theatre Internship
Portfolio Development
Theatre Electives (A minimum of 12 advanced hours) 18
Select two of the following:6
Photographic Visualization
Digital Photography I
Photographic Concepts
Communication and Pop Culture
Humor in Communication
World Dance:Exploring Cultures
Dance History
Literature And Film
Modern Drama
Intro Creative Writing:Fiction
Intro Creative Writing: Poetry
Shakespeare: Tragedies & Hist
Shakespeare:Comedies & Romance
Intro Soft Textiles Constructn
Basic Principles of Design
History of Furnishings I
Fashion In Society
Introduction To Textiles
Design for PR & Advertising
Total Hours120
First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area I3Component Area I3
Component Area II3Component Area III4
THEA 1115, 1116, or 11171Component Area IX1
THEA 1330, 1331, or 13323THEA 1115, 1116, or 11171
THEA 13643THEA 53603
THEA 23673THEA Electives 3
 16 15
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area IV3Component Area III4
Component Area VI3Component Area VI3
THEA 1331, 1330, or 13323THEA 23303
THEA 23683THEA 33603
THEA Electives3THEA 33653
 15 16
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area VII3Component Area V3
Component Area VIII3Component Area VII3
THEA 1115, 1116, or 11171THEA 3374 or 43713
THEA 3337 or 43633THEA 43603
THEA 43663THEA 43683
THEA Advanced Elective3 
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area IX3MCOM, FINC, DANC Elective 3
THEA 3395 or 43653THEA 43893
ARTS< COMS, ENGL Elective3THEA Advanced Elective 6
THEA Advanced Elective6 
 15 12
Total Hours: 120