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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:

CMTA 130 - Makeup Credits: (1)
CMTA 131 - Introduction to Professions in Theatre Credits: (3)
CMTA 140 - Acting I Credits: (3)
CMTA 170 - Theatre Production Seminar Credits: (1, R4)
CMTA 231 - Stagecrafts for Theatre, Motion Pictures and TV Credits: (3)
CMTA 240 - Voice and Articulation Credits: (3)
CMTA 302 - Dramatic Literature and Criticism Credits: (3)
CMTA 332 - Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Credits: (3)
CMTA 350 - Directing I Credits: (3)
CMTA 400 - History of the Theatre I Credits: (3)
CMTA 401 - History of the Theatre II Credits: (3)
CMTA 496 - Seminar in Professional Development Credits: (1)
CMTA 499 - BFA Thesis Credits: (2)

Performance Emphasis-25 hours

CMTA 220 - Stage Movement Credits: (3)
CMTA 340 - Acting II Credits: (3)
CMTA 341 - Acting III Credits: (3)
DA 258 - Dance Techniques Credits: (2, R6)
DA 260 - Anatomy for Dance Credits: (1)

Additional Requirements

4 hours from:

CMTA 270 - Theatre Arts Workshops I Credits: (1-3, R6)
and
CMTA 370 - Theatre Arts Workshops II Credits: (1-3, R6)
or
MUS 106 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)
and
MUS 206 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)

Additional requirements

8 hours of electives and one of the following concentrations:

Additional Requirements

Select one of the following courses:

CMTA 260 - Dialects Credits: (1)
or
MUS 258 - Diction for Singers I Credits: (1)

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

MUS 108 - Aural Skills I: Fundamentals of Sight Singing Credits: (1)
MUS 118 - Music Theory I: Fundamentals Credits: (3)
MUS 148 - Piano Class I Credits: (1)
MUS 149 - Piano Class II Credits: (1)
MUS 208 - Aural Skills II: Basic Tonal Functions Credits: (1)
MUS 218 - Music Theory II: Tonal Harmony Credits: (3)
MUS 304 - Jazz Appreciation Credits: (3)
MUS 410 - History of American Musical Theatre Credits: (3)

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

ART 131 - Introductory Drawing Credits: (3)
or higher level
HEAL 250 - First Aid and Safety Education Credits: (2)

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

CMTA 483 - Internship in Theatre Arts Credits: (3, R9)
or
CMTA 486 - Theatre Production Credits: (3, R12)
ET 132 - Engineering Graphics Credits: (3)
IDES 251 - Architectural Drafting and Design Credits: (3)

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.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

C1 Writing Credits: (3)
1st Year Seminar Credits: (3)
C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)

CMTA 131 - Introduction to Professions in Theatre Credits: (3)
MUS 106 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

C1 Writing Credits: (3)
C3 Oral Communication Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)

CMTA 140 - Acting I Credits: (3)
CMTA 231 - Stagecrafts for Theatre, Motion Pictures and TV Credits: (3)
MUS 106 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)

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.

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 18)

C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

CMTA 130 - Makeup Credits: (1)
DA 301 - Dance Choreography Credits: (2)
MUS 206 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)
MUS 258 - Diction for Singers I Credits: (1)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)

CMTA 340 - Acting II Credits: (3)
DA 258 - Dance Techniques Credits: (2, R6)
MUS 206 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

CMTA 341 - Acting III Credits: (3)
CMTA 345 - Acting for the Camera I Credits: (3)
CMTA 350 - Directing I Credits: (3)
ENGL 333 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

Elective Credits: (3)

CMTA 346 - Acting for the Camera II Credits: (3)
CMTA 351 - Directing II Credits: (3)
DA 259 - Dance Appreciation 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.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)

CMTA 400 - History of the Theatre I Credits: (3)
CMTA 496 - Seminar in Professional Development Credits: (1)
DA 302 - Choreography Production Credits: (2)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (1)

CMTA 401 - History of the Theatre II Credits: (3)
CMTA 499 - BFA Thesis Credits: (2)

Total Hours for Degree: 128

Curriculum Guide for Theatre (Musical Theatre Concentration) B.F.A.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

C1 Writing Credits: (3)
1st Year Seminar Credits: (3)
C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)

CMTA 131 - Introduction to Professions in Theatre Credits: (3)
MUS 106 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)
MUS 108 - Aural Skills I: Fundamentals of Sight Singing Credits: (1)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

C1 Writing Credits: (3)
C3 Oral Communication Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)

CMTA 140 - Acting I Credits: (3)
CMTA 231 - Stagecrafts for Theatre, Motion Pictures and TV Credits: (3)
MUS 106 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)
MUS 208 - Aural Skills II: Basic Tonal Functions Credits: (1)

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.

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

CMTA 130 - Makeup Credits: (1)
MUS 171 - Chorus Credits: (1, R8)
MUS 206 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)
MUS 258 - Diction for Singers I Credits: (1)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)

CMTA 340 - Acting II Credits: (3)
DA 258 - Dance Techniques Credits: (2, R6)
MUS 171 - Chorus Credits: (1, R8)
MUS 206 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 14)

CMTA 341 - Acting III Credits: (3)
CMTA 350 - Directing I Credits: (3)
MUS 118 - Music Theory I: Fundamentals Credits: (3)
MUS 175 - Ensemble Credits: (1, R12)
MUS 306 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

MUS 370 Mus. Th. Scenes Credits: (1)

DA 301 - Dance Choreography Credits: (2)
MUS 148 - Piano Class I Credits: (1)
MUS 218 - Music Theory II: Tonal Harmony Credits: (3)
MUS 304 - Jazz Appreciation Credits: (3)
MUS 306 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)
MUS 371 - University Chorus Credits: (1, R8)

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.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
MUS 370 Mus. Th. Scenes Credits: (1)

CMTA 400 - History of the Theatre I Credits: (3)
CMTA 496 - Seminar in Professional Development Credits: (1)
MUS 149 - Piano Class II Credits: (1)
MUS 406 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)
MUS 410 - History of American Musical Theatre Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)

CMTA 401 - History of the Theatre II Credits: (3)
CMTA 499 - BFA Thesis Credits: (2)
MUS 406 - Applied Minor Credits: (1, R3)

Total Hours for Degree: 128

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

C1 Writing Credits: (3)
1st Year Seminar Credits: (3)
C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)

CMTA 131 - Introduction to Professions in Theatre Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

C1 Writing Credits: (3)
C3 Oral Communication Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)

CMTA 140 - Acting I Credits: (3)
CMTA 231 - Stagecrafts for Theatre, Motion Pictures and TV 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.

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)

ART 136 - Art History Survey I Credits: (3)
CMTA 130 - Makeup Credits: (1)
ENGL 333 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)

ART 131 - Introductory Drawing Credits: (3)
ART 137 - Art History Survey II Credits: (3)
CMTA 332 - Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Credits: (3)
CMTA 340 - Acting II Credits: (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

CMTA 337 - Costume Technology Credits: (3)
CMTA 350 - Directing I Credits: (3)
HEAL 250 - First Aid and Safety Education Credits: (2)
HIST 221 - European History to 1517 Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

P3 History Credits: (3)

CMTA 437 - Costume Design Credits: (3)
CMTA 438 - Costume and History Credits: (3)
HIST 222 - European History Since 1517 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.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)

CMTA 400 - History of the Theatre I Credits: (3)
CMTA 496 - Seminar in Professional Development Credits: (1)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (2)

CMTA 401 - History of the Theatre II Credits: (3)
CMTA 499 - BFA Thesis Credits: (2)

Total Hours for Degree: 128

Curriculum Guide for Theatre (Lighting Design Concentration) B.F.A.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

C1 Writing Credits: (3)
1st Year Seminar Credits: (3)
C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)

CMTA 131 - Introduction to Professions in Theatre Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

C1 Writing Credits: (3)
C3 Oral Communication Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)

CMTA 140 - Acting I Credits: (3)
CMTA 231 - Stagecrafts for Theatre, Motion Pictures and TV 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.

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)

ART 131 - Introductory Drawing Credits: (3)
ART 136 - Art History Survey I Credits: (3)
CMTA 130 - Makeup Credits: (1)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)

ART 137 - Art History Survey II Credits: (3)
CMTA 332 - Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Credits: (3)
CMTA 340 - Acting II Credits: (3)
ET 132 - Engineering Graphics Credits: (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

CMTA 335 - Lighting Technology Credits: (3)
ENGL 333 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: (3)
HEAL 250 - First Aid and Safety Education Credits: (2)
HIST 221 - European History to 1517 Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

Elective Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)

CMTA 435 - Lighting Design Credits: (3)
HIST 222 - European History Since 1517 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.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)

CMTA 350 - Directing I Credits: (3)
CMTA 400 - History of the Theatre I Credits: (3)
CMTA 496 - Seminar in Professional Development Credits: (1)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (2)

CMTA 401 - History of the Theatre II Credits: (3)
CMTA 499 - BFA Thesis Credits: (2)

Total Hours for Degree: 128

Curriculum Guide for Theatre (Scenic Design Concentration) B.F.A.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

C1 Writing Credits: (3)
1st Year Seminar Credits: (3)
C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)

CMTA 131 - Introduction to Professions in Theatre Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

C1 Writing Credits: (3)
C3 Oral Communication Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)

CMTA 140 - Acting I Credits: (3)
CMTA 231 - Stagecrafts for Theatre, Motion Pictures and TV 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.

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)

ART 131 - Introductory Drawing Credits: (3)
ART 136 - Art History Survey I Credits: (3)
CMTA 130 - Makeup Credits: (1)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)

ART 137 - Art History Survey II Credits: (3)
CMTA 332 - Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Credits: (3)
CMTA 340 - Acting II Credits: (3)
ET 132 - Engineering Graphics Credits: (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

CMTA 333 - Scenic Technology Credits: (3)
ENGL 333 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: (3)
HEAL 250 - First Aid and Safety Education Credits: (2)
HIST 221 - European History to 1517 Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

Elective Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)

CMTA 433 - Scene Design Credits: (3)
HIST 222 - European History Since 1517 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.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)

CMTA 350 - Directing I Credits: (3)
CMTA 400 - History of the Theatre I Credits: (3)
CMTA 496 - Seminar in Professional Development Credits: (1)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (2)

CMTA 401 - History of the Theatre II Credits: (3)
CMTA 499 - BFA Thesis Credits: (2)

Total Hours for Degree: 128

Curriculum Guide for Theatre (Technical Production Concentration) B.F.A.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

C1 Writing Credits: (3)
1st Year Seminar Credits: (3)
C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)

CMTA 131 - Introduction to Professions in Theatre Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

C1 Writing Credits: (3)
C3 Oral Communication Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)

CMTA 140 - Acting I Credits: (3)
CMTA 231 - Stagecrafts for Theatre, Motion Pictures and TV 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.