Musical Theatre, B.F.A.

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The purpose of the B.F.A. degree with a major in Musical Theatre is to prepare the student for entry into a graduate program in musical theatre or for employment with amateur, semi-professional, or professional theatrical-production organizations.

General

(See General Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees)

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours

(See Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours)

Core Curriculum Specifics

• THEA 2423 - Dramatic Analysis 3

Major - 40 semester hours

• THEA 1121 - Rehearsal and Production I 1 semester hour (must take this course twice)
• THEA 1233 - Voice and Diction for Theatre 3
• THEA 1403 - Acting 1: Fundamentals of Acting 3
• THEA 1513 - Stagecraft 3
• THEA 1613 - Performance Makeup 1 3
• THEA 2121 - Rehearsal and Production II 1 semester hour (must take this course twice)
• THEA 2423 - Dramatic Analysis 3
• THEA 2433 - Theatre History I 3
• THEA 2443 - Theatre History II 3
• THEA 3003 - Theatre History III 3
• THEA 3013 - Costume Construction 3
• THEA 3121 - Advanced Rehearsal and Production I 1 semester hour (must take this course twice)
• THEA 3433 - Principles of Directing 3
• THEA 4121 - Advanced Rehearsal and Production II 1 semester hour
• THEA 4483 - Play Production 3

Additional Requirements - 35 semester hours

• THEA 1011 - Singing for the Actor 1
• THEA 2011 - Singing for the Actor 1
• THEA 2113 - Movement 1: Physical Training for the Actor 3
• THEA 3011 - Singing for the Actor 1 (must take this course twice)
• THEA 3023 - History of Musical Theatre 3
• THEA 3393 - Acting 2: Advanced Scene Work 3
• THEA 4011 - Singing for the Actor 1 (must take this course twice)
• THEA 4153 - Dance for Theatre: Choreography 3
• THEA 4223 - Acting 3: Period Acting Styles 3
• THEA 4233 - Musical Theatre Acting 3
• MUSC 1111 - Piano Class 1 1
• MUSC 1503 - Basic Music 3
• MUSC 1601 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training I 1

Six hours from (courses are repeatable):

• THEA 2122 - Dance for the Theatre: Jazz 2
• THEA 2132 - Dance for Theatre: Tap 2
• THEA 2142 - Dance for Theatre: Ballet 2

Department Approved Advanced Electives - 6 semester hours

Total - 120 semester hours