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2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theatre, BFA (47-366)


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Major, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

The graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

  • Communicate and collaborate effectively in the interactive and creative process of theatre.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the historical, cultural, and stylistic dimensions of drama and theatre.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills in order to analyze and interpret a script for the purpose of developing a concept and systematic plan for the production of a play.
  • Form, communicate, and defend value judgments about quality and aesthetics in works of theatre.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in the areas of acting and directing in order to create and present theatrical performances.
  • Demonstrate a basic proficiency in the areas of theatre design and technology in order to create and present theatrical productions.
  • Technical direct and direct one-act plays for public performance and successfully fulfill significant production assignments in the department’s mainstage and/or children’s theatre series.

Theatre Major (Area 1: Performance), BFA (47-366) (4 Year Guide)  

Theatre Major (Area 2: Design/Technology), BFA (47-366) (4 Year Guide)  

Major Requirements: 61-65 Sem. Hours


Choose either Performance or Design/Technology: 33-37 Sem. Hours


General Education Requirement: 42 Sem. Hours


All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements  for full listing of requirements. The following general education classes are required by this major:

Free Electives: 13-17 Sem. Hours


Minimum Total: 120 Sem. Hours


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