Theatre, B.F.A.

Professors: Scott Grim, David Janoviak, Kent Neely, Michael Phillips
Associate professors: Sandra Hedgepeth

Mission

Provide a solid base in acting, directing, technical theatre and design, performance, history, literature and theory. Students will be prepared for post-graduate opportunities including: graduate programs, teacher licensor programs, internships, professional theatre and participation in the arts in their communities.

Learning Outcomes

Understand processes involved in creating theatre, from script analysis through public performance.
Demonstrate competency in various production processes.
Understand the historical, literary, theoretical, stylistic and cultural dimensions of theatre and how theatrical works exist within societal contexts.

Core Courses

TA 165 Production Dynamics Credits: 3
TA 166 Text Analysis Credits: 3
TA 167 Play Reading Credits: 3
TA 220 Production Participation Credits: 0
TA 244 Technical Theatre: Scenecraft Credits: 2
TA 245 Technical Theatre: Lighting Credits: 2
TA 246 Technical Theatre: Costuming Credits: 2
TA 251 Elements of Acting Credits: 3
or TA 265 Acting I Credits: 4
TA 364 Play Direction Credits: 4
TA 381 Theatre History I Credits: 4
TA 382 Theatre History II Credits: 4
TA 383 Theatre History III Credits: 4
TA 386 International Theatre Credits: 3
TA 395 Special Studies: Plays in Performance Credits: 1
TA 453 Capstone Experience Credits: 3

Choose One Focus Area

Total Credits: 113-115

Note:

A combined total of 12 credit hours in mathematics, computer science or quantitative literacy courses is required for this degree. A minimum of one course in mathematics and one course in computer science is required; any remaining required credit hours may be from either discipline or quantitative literacy courses. CS 101 may not be used to meet any portion of this 12-credit requirement.