Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Theatre-Theatre Studies Emphasis
The BFA in Theatre—Theatre Studies Emphasis provides students with professional training in two student-selected areas of theatre to prepare them to enter the work force in either area by providing a foundation in general theatre studies and production development along with specialized professional training.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Theatre-Theatre Studies 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-Theatre Studies Emphasis | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 2360 | Beginning Design | 3 |
| THEA 2368 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THEA 3365 | Stage & Theatre Management | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| History Of Costume | ||
| Dramaturgy | ||
| Dramatic Theory & Criticism | ||
| The American Musical Theatre | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Special Topics | ||
| Playwriting | ||
| Experimental Theatre Productio | ||
| Worksp Chldrns Creative Drama | ||
| Theatre Production for Youth | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Theatre Workshop | ||
| Realized Performance or Production | ||
| Theatre Internship | ||
| Portfolio Development | ||
| Repertory Theatre | ||
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Theatre Electives 3 | 21 | |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Analog Photography | ||
| Digital Photography and Media | ||
| Photographic Concepts | ||
| Humor in Communication | ||
| Dance History | ||
| Literature and Film | ||
| Modern Drama | ||
| Intro Creative Writing:Fiction | ||
| Intro Creative Writing: Poetry | ||
| Shakespeare: Tragedies & Hist | ||
| Shakespeare:Comedies & Romance | ||
| Basic Principles of Design | ||
| Introduction To Textiles | ||
| History of Furnishings I | ||
| Fashion in Society | ||
| Design for PR & Advertising | ||
| Principles Of Marketing | ||
| Principles Of Management | ||
| Minor: Not Required 4 | ||
| 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
Theatre Electives (A minimum of 15 advanced hours selected with departmental approval and corresponding to a balance of coursework between the student’s areas of professional emphasis.)
- 4
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 will 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.
As early as the sophomore year, and not later than the beginning of the junior year, each student, working with the student’s academic advisor, will complete and sign a Declaration of Professional Emphases form. Students will indicate two professional areas in which they desire to specialize. This selection will guide both the student and the academic advisor(s) throughout the student’s remaining study, with the advisor ensuring that the student’s course selection is appropriate for thorough preparation and is balanced between the chosen areas.
- 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
Theatre Electives (A minimum of 15 advanced hours selected with departmental approval and corresponding to a balance of coursework between the student’s areas of professional emphasis.)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Elective Courses | ||
| ARTS 2365 | Analog Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 2370 | Digital Photography and Media | 3 |
| ARTS 2375 | Photographic Concepts | 3 |
| COMS 3365 | Humor in Communication | 3 |
| DANC 3372 | Dance History | 3 |
| ENGL 3334 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENGL 3370 | Modern Drama | 3 |
| ENGL 3381 | Intro Creative Writing:Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 3382 | Intro Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 3391 | Shakespeare: Tragedies & Hist | 3 |
| ENGL 3392 | Shakespeare:Comedies & Romance | 3 |
| FACS 1360 | Basic Principles of Design | 3 |
| FACS 1369 | Introduction To Textiles | 3 |
| FACS 2361 | History of Furnishings I | 3 |
| FACS 2366 | Fashion in Society | 3 |
| MCPA 2382 | Design for PR & Advertising | 3 |
| MGMT 3310 | Principles Of Management | 3 |
| MKTG 3310 | Principles Of Marketing | 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.
As early as the sophomore year, and not later than the beginning of the junior year, each student, working with the student’s academic advisor, will complete and sign a Declaration of Professional Emphases form. Students will indicate two professional areas in which they desire to specialize. This selection will guide both the student and the academic advisor(s) throughout the student’s remaining study, with the advisor ensuring that the student’s course selection is appropriate for thorough preparation and is balanced between the chosen areas.
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-Theatre Studies Emphasis is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Work as a team member to solve a variety of problems.
- Creative problem solving taking into account history, practical application, time, and available personnel
- Present ideas and solutions verbally and in written form to others.
- Understand the need to produce a finished product on reasonable deadlines.
