Theatre Major, B.F.A.

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To be admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre degree program, students must demonstrate the capability of developing a high level of skill in music theatre performance by passing the Music and Theatre Departments’ performance auditions for jury panels. Students admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts program are NOT required to complete a minor.

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Theatre Technology and Design degree program, students must demonstrate a high level of skill by submitting an application and a portfolio for a jury panel.

Further information, including examination policies, procedures, and requirements is provided in the department publication regarding Bachelor of Fine Arts admission and completion policies.

Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre major may apply to either of the B.F.A. Theatre degrees by successfully completing the B.F.A. admission requirements.

Required Courses for all B.F.A. Theatre Majors:

Subtotal: 47

Music Theatre Concentration

Required Courses:

Note:

Ensembles will be assigned based on auditions.

*Must be taken concurrently.
**Must be taken concurrently.

***Students must enroll during each semester of Private Voice instruction, and complete the requirements with a “Satisfactory” grade in order to be eligible to continue to enroll in Private Voice instruction.

Elective Courses:

Additional Theatre and Arts-related courses, including internships, may be selected in consultation with an approved Theatre advisor within the Department of Theatre.

Total electives for the B.F.A. in Music Theatre: 4

Summary of hours required for the B.F.A. in Theatre with a concentration in Music Theatre:


B.F.A. Core	47
B.F.A. Required Courses	29
B.F.A. Electives	4
Total hours for the Major with a Concentration in Music Theatre	80

Applied Theatre Technology and Design Concentration

Required Courses:

Subtotal: 15

Elective Courses:

(18 credit hours)

Summary of hours required for the B.F.A. in Theatre with a concentration in Applied Theatre Technology and Design:


B.F.A. Core	47
B.F.A. Required Courses	15
B.F.A. Electives	18
Total hours for the Major with a Concentration in ATTD	80

Other Graduation Requirements:

General Studies and Multicultural	33-36
Electives	4-7
Total for the B.F.A. in Theatre	120