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ARCHIVED 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Theatre, B.F.A.
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Admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
Entrance into the program will require the following:
(1) Sophomore standing and the completion of no more than 90 hours;
(2) Minimum overall GPA of 2.5;
(3) Completion of CMTA 131, ENGL 102, a liberal studies course in oral communication, history, and art or music with a grade of “C” or better, and completion of a liberal studies science course and the core mathematics course; and
(4) Resume documenting involvement and/or training in theatre.
(5) Applicants must complete a letter of application and present an audition piece or design/tech portfolio.
Each student will be required, upon admission, to declare an area of emphasis in either Performance or Design/Tech.
Within the area of emphasis, the student will then declare a concentration:
- In Performance, concentrations are Acting or Musical Theatre
- In Design/Tech, concentrations are Design or Technical Production
Early admission into the program by audition is encouraged, but is provisional pending completion of the above. Complete admission procedures and retention policies are outlined in the PROCEDURAL GUIDE FOR THE BFA IN THEATRE located in the Department of Communication, Theatre, and Dance. Major Requirements
The major requires 128 hours as follows:
Liberal Studies, 42 hours
Required Theatre Core Courses, 35 hours
Performance or Design/Tech focus 25 hours, and Concentration, 26 hours
Required Courses:
Required Theatre Core Courses for all B.F.A. students, 35 hours: Performance Emphasis-25 hours
Additional Requirements
4 hours from: Additional requirements
8 hours of electives and one of the following concentrations: Additional Requirements
Select one of the following courses: Acting concentration-26 hours
- 9 hours from CMTA 345, 346, 351, 441
- 8 hours from DA 253, 255, 261, 264, 303, 304, 305, 306, PE 207
- 3 hours from ENGL 333, ENGL 431
- 6 hours of performance credits at the Jr/Sr level
Musical Theatre concentration-26 hours
- 3 hours from MUS 171 or MUS 371
- 3 hours from MUS 175 or MUS 370
- 2 hours of MUS 306
- 2 hours of MUS 406
Additional requirements
Recommend 6 hours of electives be taken in DA (Students in the Musical Theatre Concentration must achieve a level two proficiency in one of the following: Ballet, Tap or Jazz.) Design/Tech Emphasis-25 hours
Additional requirements:
- 6 hours from ART 136, 137, IDES 350, 355
- 6 hours from HIST 221, 222 or higher level
- 3 hours from ENGL 333, 431
Additional requirements
5 hours of electives and one of the following concentrations: Design concentration-26 hours
- 6 hours from CMTA 333, 335, 337, 493 (with advisor approval)
- 6 hours from CMTA 433, 435, 437, 438
- 3 hours from ET 132, IDES 251, ART 132
- 6 hours of production credits from CMTA 370, 483, or 486
- 5 hrs advisor approved electives in concentration
Technical Production concentration-26 hours
- 6 hours from CMTA 333, 335, 337, 438
- 6 hours of production credits–at least 3 must be at the Jr/Sr level
- 5 hours of advisor approved electives in concentration
Total hours required for the B.F.A.
To complete the program, a total of 128 hours are required. A student will have only one concentration in the B.F.A. degree. At least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements. Curriculum Guide for Theatre (Acting Concentration) B.F.A.
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- C1 Writing Credits: (3)
- 1st Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
- C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- C1 Writing Credits: (3)
- C3 Oral Communication Credits: (3)
- C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
Audition
Admission to the program requires an audition/interview with departmental faculty. It will be very difficult to complete this program if a student is not admitted prior to the sophomore year. Fall Semester (Hours 18)
- C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
- P3 History Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (1)
Total Hours for Degree: 128
Curriculum Guide for Theatre (Musical Theatre Concentration) B.F.A.
Fall Semester (Hours 17)
- C1 Writing Credits: (3)
- 1st Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
- C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 17)
- C1 Writing Credits: (3)
- C3 Oral Communication Credits: (3)
- C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
Audition
Admission to the program requires an audition/interview with departmental faculty. It will be very difficult to complete this program if a student is not admitted prior to the sophomore year. Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 17)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
- P3 History Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- MUS 370 Mus. Th. Scenes Credits: (1)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- MUS 370 Mus. Th. Scenes Credits: (1)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
Total Hours for Degree: 128
Fall Semester (Hours 15)
- C1 Writing Credits: (3)
- 1st Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
- C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- C1 Writing Credits: (3)
- C3 Oral Communication Credits: (3)
- C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
Audition
Admission to the program requires an audition/interview with departmental faculty. It will be very difficult to complete this program if a student is not admitted prior to the sophomore year. Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 18)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
Fall Semester (Hours 17)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (2)
Total Hours for Degree: 128
Curriculum Guide for Theatre (Lighting Design Concentration) B.F.A.
Fall Semester (Hours 15)
- C1 Writing Credits: (3)
- 1st Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
- C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- C1 Writing Credits: (3)
- C3 Oral Communication Credits: (3)
- C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
Audition
Admission to the program requires an audition/interview with departmental faculty. It will be very difficult to complete this program if a student is not admitted prior to the sophomore year. Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 18)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
Fall Semester (Hours 17)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- P3 History Credits: (3)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (2)
Total Hours for Degree: 128
Curriculum Guide for Theatre (Scenic Design Concentration) B.F.A.
Fall Semester (Hours 15)
- C1 Writing Credits: (3)
- 1st Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
- C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- C1 Writing Credits: (3)
- C3 Oral Communication Credits: (3)
- C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
Audition
Admission to the program requires an audition/interview with departmental faculty. It will be very difficult to complete this program if a student is not admitted prior to the sophomore year. Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 18)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
Fall Semester (Hours 17)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- P3 History Credits: (3)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (2)
Total Hours for Degree: 128
Curriculum Guide for Theatre (Technical Production Concentration) B.F.A.
Fall Semester (Hours 15)
- C1 Writing Credits: (3)
- 1st Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
- C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- C1 Writing Credits: (3)
- C3 Oral Communication Credits: (3)
- C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
Audition
Admission to the program requires an audition/interview with departmental faculty. It will be very difficult to complete this program if a student is not admitted prior to the sophomore year. Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 18)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- P3 History Credits: (3)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (3)
- Elective Credits: (2)
Total Hours for Degree: 128
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