Theatre Performance, B.F.A.

The B.F.A. is a more intensive program of study for the potential professional. Acceptance into the B.F.A. program is earned through a process of application, interview, and audition (performers) or portfolio submission (design and technology, playwriting, and stage management). The B.F.A. requires active involvement in the department for a minimum of four semesters after acceptance into B.F.A. candidacy. Some exceptions to this residency rule may be made for transfer students.

The B.F.A. requires completion of a common core of courses. Performance students must also complete a track - the options are acting, dance, musical theatre, or playwriting. Theatre design or technology students must complete a track - the options are design or technology, or rock and roll/concert technology. Stage management students complete a track in stage management.

A minor or focus is not required in the B.F.A.

♦ Indicates prerequisite.

Degree Requirements (27 credits)

Acting Track (39 credits)

Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.

TAR 114 Voice Development for the Actor I (3 credits)
TAR 115 Movement for the Actor I (3 credits) ♦
TAR 210 Acting II (3 credits) ♦
TAR 214 Voice Development for the Actor II (3 credits) ♦
TAR 215 Movement for the Actor II (3 credits) ♦
TAR 310 Acting III (3 credits) ♦
TAR 311 Auditions (3 credits) ♦
TAR 314 Voice Development for the Actor III (3 credits) ♦
TAR 315 Movement for the Actor III (3 credits) ♦
TAR 417 Acting Shakespeare (3 credits) ♦
Select 3 TAR\DAN credit hours in groups I , II , III , IV , V , VI , VII (3 credits)

Select two courses from the following (6 credits)

Total Credits 66

Dance Track (42 credits)

Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.

TAR 225 Musical Theatre Performance I (3 credits)
DAN 226 Foundation Seminar (3 credits) ♦
DAN 323 Physiology of Dance (3 credits)
DAN 375 Choreography (3 credits) ♦
DAN 427 Dance History (3 credits) ♦
Select 9 TAR/DAN credit hours from group I, IV, V, VI (9 credits)

Select two courses from the following (6 credits)

Dance Technique Courses (12 credits)

Select four courses from the following (12 hours)

Total Credits 69

Musical Theatre Track (51 credits)

Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.

DAN 120 Ballet Dance I (3 credits) May be substituted with DAN 220 Ballet Dance II (3 credits)
TAR 129 Musical Theatre First Year Seminar (3 credits) ♦
TAR 130 Musical Skills for the Musical Theatre (3 credits)
TAR 210 Acting II (3 credits) ♦
DAN 224 Tap I (3 credits) May be substituted with DAN 324 Tap Dance II (3 credits)
TAR 225 Musical Theatre Performance I (3 credits)
DAN 225 Musical Theatre Dance I (3 credits) ♦ May be substituted by DAN 325 Musical Theatre Dance II (3 credits)
TAR 230 Musical Skills for Musical Theatre Actors II (3 credits) ♦
TAR 235 Vocal Techniques for the Singing Actor I (1 credit) (three semesters for 1 credit per semester)
TAR 310 Acting III (3 credits) ♦
TAR 311 Auditions (3 credits) ♦
TAR 325 Musical Theatre Performance II (3 credits) ♦
DAN 325 Musical Theatre Dance II (3 credits) ♦ May be substituted with any DAN course (3 credits)
TAR 329 Musical Theatre Third Year Seminar (3 credits) ♦
TAR 335 Vocal Techniques for the Singing Actor II (1 credit) (three semesters for 1 credit per semester)
TAR 425 Musical Theatre Performance III (3 credits) ♦
TAR 429 Musical Theatre Fourth Year Seminar (3 credits) ♦

Total Credits 78

Playwriting Track (36 credits)

Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.

ENG 308 Shakespeare I (3 credits) ♦
ENG 309 Shakespeare II (3 credits) ♦
Select one 300/400 level ENG literature or writing course, not to include ENG 308 , or ENG 309 (3 credits)
TAR 370 Directing (3 credits) ♦
TAR 380 Playwriting (3 credits)
TAR 442 Dramatic Theory and Criticism (3 credits) ♦
TAR 481 Special Problems in Theatre: Playwriting/Criticism (3 credits) ♦
TAR 482 Screenwriting (3 credits) ♦
TAR 498 Individual Studies in Theatre (1-3 credits)
Select 6 TAR/DAN credit hours in groups I , II , III , IV , V , VI , VII (6 credits)

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Theatre Performance, B.F.A.

Degree Requirements (27 credits)

Core Courses

Production Credits (3 credits)

Acting Track (39 credits)

Select two courses from the following (6 credits)

Total Credits 66

Dance Track (42 credits)

Select two courses from the following (6 credits)

Dance Technique Courses (12 credits)

Total Credits 69

Musical Theatre Track (51 credits)

Total Credits 78

Playwriting Track (36 credits)

Total Credits 63