BFA in Theatre Production
B.A. in General Theatre
Elective Requirement
B.A. in Theatre: Drama Education
Students enrolled in theatre production: costume design, lighting design and scene design will complete course work in all three areas. Selected independent study, advanced electives and production assignments in THE 4950 focus on the specialization.
Today's theatre design and production depend heavily on complex electronic mechanical systems used in professional theatres, film and TV productions. A portfolio is required. For more information consult the department handbook or an adviser.
FRESHMAN YEAR
|
Semester 1 - Fall |
Credits |
|
TPA 2202C Stagecraft |
4 |
|
THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
|
TPA 2074 Drawing and Rendering |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 2 - Spring |
|
|
TPA 2232C Costume & Makeup |
4 |
|
TPA 2075 Scene Painting |
3 |
|
TPA 3214 Introduction to Light/Sound |
4 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
17 |
Critical tracking criteria: complete 6 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the freshman year.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
|
Semester 3 - Fall |
Credits |
|
TPA 2000 Fundamental Design |
3 |
|
TPP 2110 Acting 1 |
3 |
|
THE 4950 Production & Performance |
1 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE-P or B) |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 4 - Spring |
|
|
TPA 4930 Costume History |
3 |
|
THE 4950 Production and Performance |
1 |
|
Theatre Elective |
3 |
|
TPA 4049 Costume Design Or TPA 4020 Light Design Or TPA 4066 Scene Design |
3 |
|
TPA 3208 Drafting for Stage |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE-P or B) |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
Critical tracking criteria: complete 12 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the sophomore year.
JUNIOR YEAR
|
Semester 5 - Fall |
Credits |
|
TPP 3310 Script Analysis |
3 |
|
THE 4950 Production and Performance |
1 |
|
TPA 3238 Adv. Costume Construction Or TPA 4076 Adv. Theatre Graphics Or TPA 4271 Adv. Sound & Light Or TPA 4281 Advanced Stagecraft |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Theatre Electives |
3 |
|
ARH 2050 Art History 1 |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 6 - Spring |
|
|
THE 4950 Production & Performance |
1 |
|
ARH 2051 Art History 2 (GE-H) |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE-P or B) |
3 |
|
Theatre Electives |
6 |
|
Total |
13 |
Critical tracking criteria: complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
SENIOR YEAR
|
Semester 7 - Fall |
Credits |
|
THE 4110 Theatre History 1 (GE-H) |
3 |
|
Theatre Electives |
9 |
|
Total |
12 |
|
Semester 8 - Spring |
|
|
THE 4111 Theatre History II (GE-H) |
3 |
|
THE 4950 Production & Performance |
1 |
|
THE 4959 Senior Project |
2 |
|
Theatre Elective |
6 |
|
Total |
12 |
|
Semester 9 - Summer |
|
|
THE 4945 Summer Rep. |
6 |
Total Hours for Degree 124
Specialization Areas with P & P Assignments and Electives
Costume: Costume Patterning and Tailoring, Costume Management and Technology, Costume Design II, Advanced Stage Makeup, Advance Crafts for the Stage, Production Design
Scene: Theatre Graphics and/or Scene Design II, Production Design
Lighting: Advanced Light and Sound, Lighting Design II, Production Design
Technology: Stage and Theatre Management, Advanced Tool Utilization, Computer Design & Drafting 2D
The B.A. curriculum provides a liberal arts education with an emphasis in theatre. Transfer students with an A.A. must complete additional courses in the basic distribution, which includes general education requirements. Students must earn a grade of C or better in each of these courses. They may not be taken S-U.
FRESHMAN YEAR
|
Semester 1 - Fall |
Credits |
|
THE 2110 Acting I |
3 |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
THE 2020 Intro to Theatre |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 2 - Spring |
|
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
TPA 2202C Stagecraft |
4 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
13 |
Critical tracking criteria: complete 6 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the freshman year.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
|
Semester 3 - Fall |
Credits |
|
DAN 2100 Dance Appreciation |
3 |
|
TPA 2232C Costume and Makeup |
4 |
|
TPP 3310 Script Analysis |
3 |
|
Foreign Language |
5 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 4 - Spring |
|
|
Physical or Biological Science |
3 |
|
Foreign Language |
5 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
TPP 3111 Acting 2 |
3 |
|
THE 2950 or 4950 Production & Performance |
1 |
|
Total |
15 |
Critical tracking criteria: complete 12 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the sophomore year.
JUNIOR YEAR
|
Semester 5 - Fall |
Credits |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
TPA 2000 Fundamentals of Design |
3 |
|
THE 4950 Production & Performance |
1 |
|
THE 4110 History of Theatre 1 (GE-H/I) |
3 |
|
CFA/CLAS Electives3 |
6 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 6 - Spring |
|
|
THE 4111 History of Theatre 2 (GE-H/I) |
3 |
|
TPP 3311 Directing |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Science and Lab |
4 |
|
CFA/CLAS Electives3 |
6 |
|
Total |
16 |
Critical tracking criteria: complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
SENIOR YEAR
|
Semester 7 - Fall |
Credits |
|
THE 3234 Theatre & Cultural Diversity (GE-H,I) |
3 |
|
Theatre Elective Sequence2 |
3 |
|
Theatre Elective |
3 |
|
CFA/CLAS Electives3 |
6 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 8 - Spring |
|
|
THE 4481 Dramaturgy Or TPP 4600 Playwriting or approved elect |
3 |
|
Theatre Elective Sequence2 |
3 |
|
Theatre Elective |
2 |
|
THE 4970 Senior Project for BA Majors |
1 |
|
CFA/CLAS Electives3 |
6 |
|
Total |
15 |
Total Hours for Degree 120
A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for a B.A. An elective is any course taken outside of the major. Unless an approved minor is included, electives must be chosen from 3000-4000 level courses in this college, outside the Department of Theatre and Dance or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Students must take 10 hours of foreign language or show a minimum proficiency in a single foreign language by taking a placement test. If the proficiency is met, it does not reduce the number of credit hours required for the degree. Foreign language may be taken S-U or for a letter grade, and the minimum grade is C; no credit is given through CLEP examinations. A student may select up to nine hours of 3000-4000 level electives as credit from colleges other than CLAS and CFA.
All students pursuing the B.A. degree must consult the department adviser and get approval before attempting the elective portion of this program.
The B.A. curriculum with an emphasis in drama education is for students who want to pursue careers teaching drama performance and production in secondary school, grades 6-12. In conjunction with the College of Education, this program prepares students for state certification in drama education.
Requirements include a minimum 960 SAT score or a 20 ACT score and an overall 2.50 GPA with a 2.50 in all junior and senior level CFA and College of Education course work.
Transfer students with A.A. degrees must complete additional courses in the basic distribution, which includes general education courses. Students must earn grades of C in these courses and they cannot be taken S-U.
The speech requirement is met with TPP 2110 and 3111. The reading requirement is met with RED 3312. The introductory education and technology courses are EDF 1005 and EME 2040.
Critical tracking criteria appears in bold. These courses must be completed in the term specified to remain on track.
FRESHMAN YEAR
|
Semester 1 - Fall |
Credits |
|
EDF 1005 Intro to Education |
3 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
PSY 2013 General Psychology |
3 |
|
THE 2020 Intro to Theatre |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 2- Spring |
|
|
TPP 2110 Acting 1 |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Science (GE) |
3 |
|
TPA 2202C Stagecraft |
4 |
|
DAA 2000 Fund. of Dance Technique |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
Critical tracking criteria: complete 6 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.50 GPA by the end of the freshman year.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
|
Semester 3 - Fall |
Credits |
|
TPA 2074 Drawing and Rendering |
3 |
|
RED 3312 Reading Education |
3 |
|
EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations |
3 |
|
SPC 2600 Intro. to Public Speaking |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Science (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 4 - Spring |
|
|
TPA 2232C Costume and Makeup |
4 |
|
TPP 2282 Fundamentals of Voice and Movement Or TPP Elective |
3 |
|
EME 2040 Intro to Educational Technology |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Science (GE) |
3 |
|
TPA 3208 Drafting for the Stage |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
Critical tracking criteria: complete 12 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.50 GPA by the end of the sophomore year.
JUNIOR YEAR
|
Semester 5 - Fall |
Credits |
|
THE 4760 Teaching Drama in the Secondary Grades (6-12) |
4 |
|
TPA 2000 Fundamentals of Design |
3 |
|
THE 4110 History of Theatre 1 (GE-H,I) |
3 |
|
TPP 3111 Acting 2 |
3 |
|
TPP 3124 Improv. & Social Issues |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 6 - Spring |
|
|
THE 3760 Teaching Creative Dramatics |
3 |
|
THE 4111 History of Theatre 2 (GE-H,I) |
3 |
|
EDF 3604 Social Foundations of Education Or EDF 3514 or 3609 or 4532 |
3 |
|
EDF 3210 Educational Psychology Or EDF 3110 (GE-S) |
3 |
|
TPA 2075 Scene Painting |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
Critical tracking criteria: complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.50 GPA by the end of the junior year.
SENIOR YEAR
|
Semester 7 - Fall |
Credits |
|
THE 4724 Play Production in the Secondary School |
4 |
|
TPP 3310 Script Analysis |
3 |
|
TPP 4950 Production and Performance |
1 |
|
EDG 4203 Elementary & Secondary Curric |
3 |
|
TPA 3214 Intro. to Lighting and Sound |
4 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 8 - Spring |
|
|
THE 4940 Internship |
10 |
|
THE 4935 Seminar in Student Teaching |
2 |
|
Total |
12 |
Total Hours for Degree 120