Theatre, BFA

Total number of hours for the program: 120.

For acceptance into the BFA program in Acting for Stage and Screen, Musical Theatre, or Entertainment Design, and Technology, students must be extended an invitation into the program after a live audition or interview process. Students are then evaluated artistically and academically each year through the Program Continuation Policy and must successfully complete 120 hours of coursework as outlined in the program's eight-semester plan to be granted a degree.

A minimum GPA of 2.50 is required for graduation with the BFA degree.

Admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Acting for Stage and Screen, Musical Theatre, or Entertainment Design and Technology

Admission requirements include the standard undergraduate admissions process for the University as well as a live audition or interview through the School of Stage and Screen.

Note: Entrance into each program in the School of Stage and Screen in competitive. Please refer to the school’s website for details on the admission process and live audition requirements for individual programs.

Admission to the university does not guarantee admission into the School of Stage and Screen.

Major Requirements

The BFA requires 120 hours as follows:

Entertainment Design and Technology Concentration

Liberal Studies: 42 hours
Electives: 9 hours
Stage and Screen Core BFA Courses: 24 hours
EDT Concentration Courses: 45 hours

Acting Concentration:

Liberal Studies: 42 hours
Electives: 9 hours
Stage and Screen Core BFA Courses: 24 hours
Acting Concentration Courses: 45 hours

Musical Theatre Concentration:

Liberal Studies: 42 hours
Electives: 9 hours
Stage and Screen Core BFA Courses: 24 hours
Musical Theatre Concentration Courses: 45 hours

Liberal Studies Hours (42 hours)

Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Stage and Screen Core BFA Courses:

Required Stage and Screen Core Courses for all BFA students, 24 hours.

Note: THEA 270 must be taken every semester for 1 credit for a total of 4 credits. THEA 371 must be taken every semester for 1 credit for a total of 4 credits, at the Junior/Senior level.

THEA 124 - Stage and Film Makeup Credits: 3
THEA 145 - Foundations of Stage and Screen Credits: 3
THEA 180 - Acting I Credits: 3
THEA 270 - Theatre Arts Workshops I Credits: 1, R12
THEA 303 - Script Analysis Credits: 3
THEA 371 - Theatre Arts Workshops II Credits: 1, R4
THEA 400 - History of Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 496 - Seminar in Professional Development Credits: 1

Acting for Stage and Screen Concentration Courses

In addition to the Liberal Studies, Electives, and Stage and Screen Core BFA Courses, students in the Acting Concentration will complete the following courses:

THEA 110 - Stage and Film Crafts I Credits: 3
THEA 185 - Acting for the Camera I Credits: 3
THEA 220 - Stage Movement Credits: 3
THEA 240 - Voice and Articulation Credits: 3
THEA 260 - Dialects Credits: 1
THEA 280 - Acting for the Camera II Credits: 3
THEA 285 - Acting II Credits: 3
THEA 300 - Improv Credits: 3
THEA 320 - Stage Movement II Credits: 3, R2
THEA 341 - Acting III Credits: 3
THEA 350 - Directing I Credits: 3
THEA 385 - Acting for the Camera III Credits: 3
THEA 440 - Voice and Articulation II Credits: 3
THEA 478 - Acting for the Camera IV Credits: 3
THEA 485 - Acting IV Credits: 3
THEA 499 - BFA Thesis/Senior Showcase Credits: 2

Musical Theatre Concentration Courses

In addition to the Liberal Studies, Electives, and Stage and Screen Core BFA Courses, students in the Musical Theatre Concentration will complete the following courses:

THEA 106 - Applied Voice I Credits: 1, R3
THEA 148 - Musicianship for Musical Theatre I Credits: 3
THEA 149 - Musicianship for Musical Theatre II Credits: 3
THEA 206 - Applied Voice II Credits: 1, R3
THEA 208 - Song Study Credits: 1
THEA 209 - Musical Theatre Ensembles Credits: 1
THEA 220 - Stage Movement Credits: 3
THEA 240 - Voice and Articulation Credits: 3
THEA 260 - Dialects Credits: 1
THEA 285 - Acting II Credits: 3
THEA 306 - Applied Voice III Credits: 1, R3
THEA 341 - Acting III Credits: 3
THEA 406 - Applied Voice IV Credits: 1, R3
THEA 499 - BFA Thesis/Senior Showcase Credits: 2
DA 255 - Tap I Credits: 2
DA 261 - Ballet I Credits: 2, R4
DA 303 - Ballet II Credits: 2, R4
DA 305 - Jazz II Credits: 2, R4
DA 264 - Jazz I Credits: 2, R4
DA 402 - Musical Theatre Song & Dance Credits: 2

Entertainment Design and Technology Concentration Courses

In addition to the Liberal Studies, Electives, and Stage and Screen Core BFA Courses, students in the Entertainment Design and Technology Concentration will complete the following courses:

FTP 251 - Lighting for Film and Television Credits: 3
THEA 110 - Stage and Film Crafts I Credits: 3
THEA 111 - Stage and Film Crafts II Credits: 3
THEA 122 - Design Basics Credits: 3
THEA 123 - Presentation Media Credits: 3
THEA 235 - Stage Management Credits: 3
THEA 237 - Costume Crafts and Makeup Credits: 3
THEA 239 - Sound Technology Credits: 3
THEA 305 - Properties Design Credits: 3
THEA 308 - Lighting Design Credits: 3
THEA 311 - Costume Design Credits: 3
THEA 312 - Scenic Design Credits: 3
THEA 322 - Period Styles Credits: 3
THEA 337 - Costume Technology Credits: 3
THEA 497 - Design/Tech Capstone Credits: 3

Electives for Theatre BFA

Students may take any other courses offered by the university as major electives totaling nine credit hours.

Entertainment Design and Technology: Nine credit hours.

Acting for Stage and Screen: Nine credit hours.

Musical Theatre: Nine credit hours.