Theatre, B.F.A

Theatre, B.F.A.


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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


Creative Arts:

THEA 2423 - Dramatic Analysis 

Writing Proficiency Requirement


All students seeking a Bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they have 1) completed 6 hours of Communication Core and 2) earned 60 hours.  Students may meet this requirement by passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, two Writing Intensive Courses (at least one must be outside of the general education core), or ENGL 2113.  If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website or call (940) 397-4131.

A. Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Theatre (Emphasis in Design/Technology)


The purpose of the B.F.A. degree with an emphasis in design/technology is to prepare the student for entry into a graduate program in design and/or technical theatre or for employment with amateur, semi-professional, or professional theatrical-production organizations.

Note:


A grade of D will not be accepted to meet requirements for the Theatre Core or the Design/Technology Emphasis.

Theatre Core Requirements - 40 hours


Design/Technology Emphasis - 36 hours


Nine (9) hours from:


Required Courses:


Selective Courses - 6 hours from:


Department-Approved Electives - 8 hours


Total Semester Hours, including at least 39 upper-level hours - 120 hours


B. Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Theatre (Emphasis in Performance)


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

Note:


A grade of D will not be accepted to meet requirements for the Theatre Core or the Performance Emphasis.

Theatre Core Requirements - 40 hours


Performance Emphasis - 35 hours


Required Courses:


Selective Courses - 12 hours from:


Department-Approved Electives - 8 hours


Total Semester Hours, including at least 39 upper-level hours - 120 hours


C. Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Theatre with Teacher Certification


Requirements are found in Theatre, B.F.A. with (Grades EC-12, All-Level) Teacher Certification

The purpose of the B.F.A. degree with teacher certification is to prepare the student to teach and produce theatre in primary, middle, or secondary school settings.

To be accepted into the teacher education program, a student must (1) complete at least 60 semester hours of credit, (2) file a formal application and three letters of recommendation in the Education Office, (3) earn satisfactory scores on the Texas Higher Education Assessment - or equivalent - in reading, writing, and mathematics, and (4) compile at least a 2.5 grade average in freshman English (excluding developmental courses) and a 2.75 cumulative grade average.

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