Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Theatre-Acting and Directing Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major in Theatre - Acting and Directing Emphasis | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 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 | |
| Major | ||
| Major core | ||
| THEA 1115 | Tech Build Crew | 1 |
| THEA 1116 | Costume Crew | 1 |
| THEA 1117 | Management Crew | 1 |
| Select two of the following | 6 | |
| Intro to Scenic Technology | ||
| Intro to Lighting Technology | ||
| Intro to Costume Technology | ||
or THEA 3335 | Costume Construction | |
| THEA 1364 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THEA 2367 | Play Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 3360 | History Of The Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 4360 | History Of The Theatre II | 3 |
| THEA 4366 | Directing I | 3 |
| Select three hours from the following | 3 | |
| Acting In Major Roles | ||
| Theatre Internship | ||
4000 upper level Theatre elective | ||
| Additional required courses | ||
| THEA 2330 | Stage Make Up | 3 |
| THEA 2336 | Voice I for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 2337 | Voice II for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 2360 | Beginning Design | 3 |
| THEA 2368 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THEA 3369 | Advanced Acting: Modern Thtre | 3 |
| THEA 3373 | Stage Movemnt I for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 4332 | Auditioning For Comm Theatre | 3 |
| Select one of the following | 3 | |
| Stage Costume Design | ||
| Scenic Design | ||
| Lighting and Sound Design | ||
| Advanced Scenic Design | ||
| Stage Lighting | ||
| Stage & Theatre Management | ||
| Theatre or Dance Electives | 6 | |
| Advanced Theatre Electives | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | MATH 1332 is recommended. |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area I | 3 | Component Area I | 3 |
| Component Area II1 | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| THEA 1115, 1116, or 1117 | 1 | Component Area IX | 1 |
| THEA 1330, 1331, 1332, or 3335 | 3 | THEA 1115, 1116, or 1117 | 1 |
| THEA 1364 | 3 | THEA 2360 | 3 |
| THEA 2367 | 3 | THEA 3373 | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area VI | 3 | Component Area VI | 3 |
| THEA 1115, 1116, or 1117 | 1 | THEA 2330 | 3 |
| THEA 1331, 1330, 1332, or 3335 | 3 | THEA 2337 | 3 |
| THEA 2336 | 3 | THEA 3360 | 3 |
| THEA 2368 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VII | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | Component Area VII | 3 |
| THEA 3369 | 3 | THEA 3334, 3336, 3362, 3365, 4330, or 4361 | 3 |
| THEA 4366 | 3 | THEA 4360 | 3 |
| Advanced Theatre Elective | 3 | Theatre or Dance Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 3 | THEA 4093 or 3395 (or 4000 upper level Theatre course) | 3 |
| Theatre Electives (Advanced) | 12 | THEA 4332 | 3 |
| Theatre or Dance Electives | 3 | ||
| Theatre Elective (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
| 1 | MATH 1332 is recommended. |
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BFA in Theatre-Acting and Directing Emphasis is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Creative problem solving taking into account history, practical application, and personnel.
- Work as a team member to solve problems.
- Perform under pressure in a public atmosphere.
- Present ideas and solutions verbally to others.
- Time management.
