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Office of the University Registrar

2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog

Majors

Theatre Performance
College: Fine Arts
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Hours for the Degree: 124
Specializations: Performance - Acting or Musical Theatre;
Production - Costume Design, Lighting Design or Scene Design
Minor: Production Only
Combined-Degree Program: No
Website: www.arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddance

The B.F.A. in theatre performance is also offered at the New World School of the Arts in Miami.

Placement in the BFA theatre program is determined by audition or portfolio interview. Students enrolled in theatre performance: acting or music theatre will proceed through studio coursework by demonstrated proficiency.

Transfer students entering the BFA music theatre program may be required to take a placement exam by the School of Music for placement in music courses. If a student has earned college credit with a grade of C or better for music courses taken at another SUS institution with course prefixes and the last three digits matching a UF music course, it is usually granted as transfer credit when evaluated by the music faculty.

For all majors in theatre, students should consult an adviser as early as possible.

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.

Specialization: Performance - Acting
Specialization: Performance - Musical Theatre
Theatre Production
Specialization: Production - Costume Design
Specialization: Production - Lighting Design
Specialization: Production - Scene Design

Specialization: Performance - Acting

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete 2 of 10 critical-tracking courses with grade of C or better: THE 2020, TPA 2202C, TPA 2232C, TPP 2110, TPP 2282, TPP 3111, TPP 3113, TPP 3283,
    TPP 3650, TPP 4114

Semester 2:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a grade of C or better

Semester 3:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a grade of C or better

Semester 4:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking courses with a grade of C or better

Semester 5:

  • Complete all critical-tracking courses with a grade of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
DAA 1000 Fundamentals of Dance Technique3
THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre for Majors3
TPA 2202C Stagecraft4
TPP 2110 Acting 1: Instrument and Discipline3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 16
Semester 2Credits
TPA 2120C Beginning Makeup1
TPA 2232C Beginning Costume3
TPP 3111 Acting 2: Analysis and Application3
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 13
Semester 3Credits
TPA 3214 Introduction to Lighting and Sound4
TPP 2282 Movement Training for the Actor 13
TPP 3113 Acting 33
TPP 3650 Script Analysis3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Total 16
Semester 4Credits
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPP 3283 Movement Training for the Actor 23
TPP 4114 Acting 43
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Theatre elective3
Total 16

For a B.F.A. in acting, complete at least 53 credits at the 3000/4000- levels.

Semester 5Credits
THE 3231 African American Theatre History and Practice or
THE 3234 Diversity and Multiculturalism in American Theatre (GE-S, D)
3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPP 4140 Acting: Shakespeare and Period Styles3
TPP 4287 Voice, Speech and Body Training for the Actor 13
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 13
Semester 6Credits
TPP 4144 Acting Style: 18th Century to Post Modernism3
TPP 4288 Voice, Speech and Body Training for the Actor 23
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Theatre elective3
Total 15

Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.

Summer SemesterCredits
THE 4945 Summer Repertory Theatre6
Total 6
Semester 7Credits
THE 4110 History of Theatre on Stage 1 (GE-H)3
TPP 3251 Fundamentals of Music Theatre Acting3
TPP 4221 Acting: Audition Workshop and Synthesis3
Theatre electives6
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
THE 4111 History of Theatre on Stage 2 (GE-H)3
THE 4959 Senior Project2
Theatre electives9
Total 14

Recommended Electives: THE 4481, THE 4930, TPA 2248, TPA 4601, TPP 2260, TPP 3124, TPP 3311, TPP 4531, TPP 4600

Specialization: Performance - Musical Theatre

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete 2 of 10 critical-tracking courses with a grade of C or better: MUT 1001, two MVV 1411, THE 2020, TPA 2202C, TPP 2110, TPP 2282, TPP 3111, TPP 3113, TPP 4114

Semester 2:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a grade of C or better

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better

Semester 4:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better

Semester 5:

  • Complete all critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
DAA 1000 Fundamentals of Dance Technique3
THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre for Majors3
TPP 2110 Acting 1: Instrument and Discipline3
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 16
Semester 2Credits
DAA 2204 Basic Ballet2
MVV 1411 Voice **2
TPP 2250 Song and Dance for Theatre1
TPP 3111 Acting 2: Analysis and Application3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 14
Semester 3Credits
DAA ____ Dance *2
MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments2
TPA 2120C Beginning Makeup1
TPA 2232C Beginning Costume3
TPP 2250 Song and Dance for Theatre1
TPP 2282 Fundamentals of Voice Production1
TPP 3113 Acting 33
Total 15
Semester 4Credits
DAA ____ Dance *2
MVV 1411 Voice **2
TPA 2202C Stagecraft4
TPP 2250 Song and Dance for Theatre1
TPP 4114 Acting 43
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 17

For the B.F.A. in music theatre, complete at least 36 credits at the 3000-/4000- levels.

Semester 5Credits
DAA ____ Dance *2
MUS 2211 English Diction1
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 13
MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 11
MVV 1411 Voice **2
TPP or MUN Ensemble1
TPP 2250 Song and Dance for Theatre1
TPP 3251 Fundamentals of Music Theatre Acting3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 17
Semester 6Credits
DAA ____ Dance *2
MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 21
MVV 1411 Voice **2
TPA 2120C Beginning Makeup1
TPP 2250 Song and Dance for Theatre1
TPP 3252 Music Theatre Acting Styles3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16

Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.

Semester 7Credits
MVV 1411 Voice **2
THE 4110 History of Theatre on Stage 1 (GE-H)3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPP 3253 Advanced Studies in Music Theatre Acting3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Electives4
Total 14
Semester 8Credits
THE 4111 History of Theatre on Stage 2 (GE-H)3
THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage or
THE 4285 History of Décor and Architecture for the Stage
3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
THE 4959 Senior Project2
TPP 2250 Song and Dance for Theatre1
Electives3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Total 16

* Approved courses based on technical level
** Minimum of 12 credits of voice required

Theatre Production

Students enrolled in theatre production: costume design, lighting design and scene design will complete coursework 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.

Specialization Areas with P and P Assignments and Electives: Costume: Costume Patterning and Tailoring, Costume Management and Technology, Costume Design 2, Advanced Stage Makeup, Advanced Crafts for the Stage, Production Design, Advanced Costume Construction.

Specialization: Production - Costume Design

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete 2 of 12 critical-tracking courses with a grade of C or better: THE 2020, one THE 4950, TPA 2074, TPA 2075, TPA 2120C, TPA 2202C, TPA 2232C, TPA 3214, TPA 3238, TPA 4239, TPP 2110, TPP 3650

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better

Semester 3:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a grade of C or better

Semester 4:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better

Semester 5:

  • Complete 5 additional critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
TPA 2074 Drawing and Rendering3
TPA 2202C Stagecraft4
THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre for Majors3
TPP 2110 Acting 1: Instrument and Discipline3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 16
Semester 2Credits
TPA 2075 Scene Painting3
TPA 2120C Beginning Makeup1
TPA 2232C Beginning Costume3
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16
Semester 3Credits
TPA 3238 Advanced Costume Construction3
TPA 4239 Costume Patterning and Tailoring3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPP 3650 Script Analysis3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16
Semester 4Credits
TPA 4049 Costume Design or
THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage
3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
Electives6
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Theatre elective3
Total 16

For a B.F.A. in production, complete at least 59 credits at the 3000-/4000- levels.

Semester 5Credits
ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 (GE-H, N)3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPA 3214 Introduction to Lighting and Sound4
TPA 4066 Scene Design3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 14
Semester 6Credits
ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 (GE-H, N)3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPA 4049 Costume Design or
THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage
3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Theatre electives6
Total 16

Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.

Summer Semester Credits
THE 4945 Summer Repertory Theatre6
Total 6
Semester 7Credits
THE 4110 History of Theatre on Stage 1 (GE-H, N)3
THE 4285 History of Decor and Architecture for the Stage3
TPA 4020 Lighting Design3
TPA 4930 Advanced Costume Design3
Total 12
Semester 8Credits
THE 4111 History of Theatre on Stage 2 (GE-H, N)3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
THE 4959 Senior Project2
TPA ____ Costume techniques elective3
Elective3
Total 12

Specialization: Production - Lighting Design

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete 2 of 11 critical-tracking courses with a grade of C or better: THE 2020, one THE 4950, TPA 2074, TPP 2110, TPA 2120C, TPA 2202C, TPA 2232C,
    TPA 3208, TPA 3214, TPA 4020, TPP 3650

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better

Semester 3:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a grade of C or better

Semester 4:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a grade of C or better

Semester 5:

  • Complete 5 additional critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
TPA 2074 Drawing and Rendering3
TPA 2202C Stagecraft4
THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre for Majors3
TPP 2110 Acting 1: Instrument and Discipline3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 16
Semester 2Credits
TPA 3208 Drawing and Drafting for the Stage3
TPA 3214 Introduction to Lighting and Sound4
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16
Semester 3Credits
TPA 4020 Lighting Design3
THE 4285 History of Decor and Architecture for the Stage3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPP 3650 Script Analysis3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16
Semester 4Credits
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPA 2120C Beginning Makeup1
TPA 2232C Beginning Costume3
TPA 4049 Costume Design or
THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage
3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Theatre elective3
Total 14

For a B.F.A. in production, complete at least 59 credits at the 3000/4000-levels.

Semester 5Credits
ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 (GE-H, N)3
TPA 4021 Lighting Design 23
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
Elective3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Theatre elective3
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 (GE-H, N)3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPA 4049 Costume Design or
THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage
3
Elective3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Theatre elective3
Total 16

Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.

Summer Semester Credits
THE 4945 Summer Repertory Theatre6
Total 6
Semester 7Credits
THE 4110 History of Theatre on Stage 1 (GE-H, N)3
TPA 4066 Scene Design3
Electives6
Total 12
Semester 8Credits
THE 4111 History of Theatre on Stage 2 (GE-H, N)3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
THE 4959 Senior Project2
Elective3
Theatre elective3
Total 12

TPA 3947 and TPA 4946 are recommended electives, each course repeatable up to 18 hours for scene, lighting and costume design majors.

Specialization: Production - Scene Design

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete 2 of 12 critical-tracking courses with a grade of C or better:
    THE 2020, one THE 4950, TPA 2074, TPA 2075, TPP 2110, TPA 2202C,
    TPA 2232C, TPA 2120C, TPA 3208, TPA 3214, TPA 4066, TPP 3650

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better

Semester 3:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with grades of C or better

Semester 4:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better

Semester 5:

  • Complete 5 additional critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
TPA 2074 Drawing and Rendering3
TPA 2202C Stagecraft4
THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre for Majors3
TPP 2110 Acting 1: Instrument and Discipline3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 16
Semester 2Credits
TPA 2075 Scene Painting3
TPA 3208 Drawing and Drafting for the Stage3
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 15
Semester 3Credits
TPA 4066 Scene Design3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPP 3650 Script Analysis3
Elective3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16
Semester 4Credits
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPA 2120C Beginning Makeup1
TPA 2232C Beginning Costume3
TPA 3214 Introduction to Lighting and Sound4
TPA 4049 Costume Design or
THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage
3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Total 15

For a B.F.A. in production, complete at least 59 credits at the 3000/4000- levels.

Semester 5Credits
ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 (GE-H, N)3
THE 4285 History of Decor and Architecture for the Stage3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPA 4076 Advanced Theatre Graphics3
Elective3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 (GE-H, N)3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
TPA 4049 Costume Design or
THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage
3
TPA 4930 Scene Design 23
Elective3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Total 16

Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.

Summer Semester Credits
THE 4945 Summer Repertory Theatre6
Total 6
Semester 7Credits
THE 4110 History of Theatre on Stage 1 (GE-H, N)3
TPA 4020 Lighting Design3
TPA 4206 Advanced Crafts for the Stage3
Elective3
Total 12
Semester 8Credits
THE 4111 History of Theatre on Stage 2 (GE-H, N)3
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
THE 4959 Senior Project2
Elective3
Theatre elective3
Total 12

Specialization Areas with P and P Assignments and Electives: TPA 3947 and TPA 4946 are recommended electives, each course repeatable up to 18 hours for majors in scene, lighting and costume design.