2001 - 2002
Undergraduate Catalog
College of Fine Arts
Theatre Production
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.
NOTE: Specialization Areas with P & P Assignments and Electives
Costume: Costume Patterning and Tailoring, Costume Management and Technology, Costume Design II, Advanced Stage Makeup, Advanced Crafts for the Stage, Production Design, Advanced Costume Construction.
Tracking for Theatre Production - Costume
Academic progress of freshmen and sophomores is monitored each semester based on criteria established by the college faculty. These criteria are known as 'Critical Tracking Criteria'. To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria your first fall or spring term of enrollment and each subsequent fall or spring term for a total of 5 semesters.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for sem 1-5
- Complete TPP2202C, THE2020 and TPA2074 with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 2:
- Complete TPA2075 and TPA3214 with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 3:
- Complete TPA2000 and TPP2110 with a grade of "C" or better
- Complete 1 hour of THE4950 - Production and Performance with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 4:
- Complete 1 additional hour of THE4950 - Production and Performance
- Complete TPA4049
NOTE: Listed below is a suggested semester-by-semester plan for enrollment. The critical tracking courses appear in bold.
|
Semester 1 |
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 |
|
|
TPA 2232C Costume & Makeup |
4 |
|
TPA 2075 Scene Painting |
3 |
|
TPA 3214 Introduction to Light/Sound |
4 |
|
<$TKeepNext=Y;KeepPrev=N;>Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
17 |
|
Semester 3 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
TPA 4930 Costume History |
3 |
|
OR History of Architecture & Decoration |
|
|
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 |
- For a B.F.A. in production, complete at least 59 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
@tbl_NORMAL = All design majors must complete TPA4049, TPA4020, and TPA4066 as a requirement or as a theatre elective.
|
Semester 5 |
|
|
TPP 3650 Script Analysis |
3 |
|
THE 4950 Production and Performance |
1 |
|
Design area course second level |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Theatre Electives |
3 |
|
ARH 2050 Art History 1 (GE-HI) |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
|
THE 4950 Production & Performance |
1 |
|
ARH 2051 Art History 2 (GE-HI) |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE-P or B) |
3 |
|
Theatre Electives |
6 |
|
Total |
13 |
- Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
|
Semester 7 |
|
|
THE 4110 Theatre History 1 (GE-HI) |
3 |
|
Theatre Electives |
9 |
|
Total |
12 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
|
THE 4111 Theatre History II (GE-HI) |
3 |
|
THE 4950 Production & Performance |
1 |
|
THE 4959 Senior Project |
2 |
|
Theatre Elective |
6 |
|
Total |
12 |
|
Semester 9 |
|
|
THE 4945 Summer Rep. |
6 |
|
Total Hours for Degree |
124 |
NOTE: Specialization Areas with P & P Assignments and Electives