Undergraduate majors accepted into the Depart-ment of Theatre and Dance are able to earn the Bache-lor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in either theatre or dance. The B.F.A. curricula are intended for students who plan to enter professional careers, allied fields or graduate study in either theatre or dance.
Areas of specialization in the B.F.A. in theatre in-clude performance: acting or music theatre; and pro-duction: costume design, lighting design or scene de-sign. The B.F.A. in theatre performance is also offered at the New World School of the Arts in Miami.
In addition to the B.F.A., the Department of Thea-tre and Dance offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in general theatre.
For all majors in theatre, students should consult an adviser as early as possible.
Admission
Admission to the Department of Theatre and Dance is selective. Before admission to the B.F.A. program, students must audition successfully for the acting or music theatre major, or present a portfolio for the production major in scene, costume or lighting design. Resumé is also required. Video audition tapes will be considered.
Performance audition or design
portfolio review ratings can establish the student’s placement level in
studio course sequences. Students must consult the department adviser for
admission audition/portfolio requirements and deadlines.
Students seeking admission to the B.A. program must schedule an admission
interview with the theatre adviser before starting the pre-professional
courses.
Satisfactory Progress
Students must receive a grade of C in all courses in the major and stand for periodic academic and artistic reviews. All majors are guaranteed participation in the production program through the production and performance laboratory course and are expected to attend scheduled departmentals.
Theatre Performance
Students enrolled in theatre performance: acting or music theatre will proceed through studio course work by demonstrated proficiency. Placement is determined by audition.
BFA in Theatre Performance: Acting
BFA in Theatre Performance: Music Theatre
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.
B.A. in Theatre: Drama Education