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: Foundation Theatre Acting and Directing Emphasis | ||
| THEA 1115 | Tech Build Crew | 1 |
| THEA 1116 | Costume Crew | 1 |
| THEA 1117 | Management Crew | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro to Scenic Technology | ||
| Intro to Lighting Technology | ||
| Intro to Costume Technology | ||
| 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 2 | 3 |
| Theatre Block Courses | ||
| The following courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition / portfolio and interview process. | ||
| THEA 2330 | Stage Make Up | 3 |
| THEA 2336 | Voice I for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 2337 | Voice II for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 2368 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THEA 3369 | Advanced Acting: Modern Thtre | 3 |
| THEA 3370 | Advanced Acting: Class. Thetre | 3 |
| THEA 3373 | Stage Movemnt I for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 4190 | Senior Showcase | 1 |
| THEA 4332 | Auditioning For Comm Theatre | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Beginning Design | ||
| Stage Costume Design | ||
| Scenic Design | ||
| Lighting and Sound Design | ||
| Stage & Theatre Management | ||
| Advanced Scenic Design | ||
| Stage Lighting | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Realized Performance or Production | ||
| Theatre Internship | ||
| Choose two of the following Advanced Acting/Directing courses: | 6 | |
| Improvisational Techniques | ||
| The Actor & Commedia dell'Arte | ||
| Meisner Technique | ||
| Stage Movemnt II for the Actor | ||
| Stage Combat | ||
| Acting For The Camera | ||
| Directing II | ||
| Repertory Theatre | ||
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Theatre or Dance Electives | 6 | |
| Major: Advanced Prescribed Electives | ||
| Advanced Theatre Electives | 14 | |
| Minor: Not Required 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 2
The following courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition / portfolio and interview process.
- 3
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.5 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.5 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
| 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 23302 | 3 |
| THEA 2367 | 3 | THEA 33732 | 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 |
| Advanced Theatre Elective | 1 | Advanced Theatre Elective | 1 |
| THEA 1115, 1116, or 1117 | 1 | THEA 23372 | 3 |
| THEA 23362 | 3 | THEA 3360 | 3 |
| THEA 23682 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VII | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | Component Area VII | 3 |
| Advanced Theatre Electives | 4 | Advanced Theatre Elective | 1 |
| THEA 33692 | 3 | THEA 2360, 3334, 3336, 3362, 3365, 4330, or 4361 | 3 |
| THEA 4366 | 3 | THEA 4360 | 3 |
| Theatre or Dance Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 3 | Advanced Acting/Directing Course 3 | 3 |
| Advanced Acting/Directing Course3 | 3 | Advanced Theatre Elective | 3 |
| Advanced Theatre Electives | 4 | THEA 3396 or 40932 | 3 |
| THEA 33702 | 3 | THEA 41902 | 1 |
| THEA 43322 | 3 | ||
| Theatre or Dance Elective | 3 | ||
| 13 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 2
The following courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition / portfolio and interview process.
- 3
Select Advanced Acting/Directing Courses from below list.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Acting/Directing Courses 3 | ||
| THEA 3372 | Improvisational Techniques | 3 |
| THEA 3374 | The Actor & Commedia dell'Arte | 3 |
| THEA 3380 | Meisner Technique | 3 |
| THEA 4325 | Stage Movemnt II for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 4326 | Stage Combat | 3 |
| THEA 4331 | Acting For The Camera | 3 |
| THEA 4367 | Directing II | 3 |
| THEA 4389 | Repertory Theatre | 3 |
Notes
Students must earn a 2.5 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.5 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
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.
