Mar 02, 2025

2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog

2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Performing Arts, B.F.A., Acting Concentration

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CIP Code:	C094 (500101-01)
Total Credit Hours:	120
Degree Awarded:	Bachelor of Fine Arts
Career Opportunities:	Performance, acting education

Freshman Year, First Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

UNIV 100 - First Year Seminar 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENGL 101 - Introduction to Academic Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 115 - Movement for the Actor I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 262 - Acting I for Majors 3 Credit Hour(s)

Electives

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core Curriculum list of Mathematics courses.

Freshman Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

ENGL 102 - Writing and Research About Culture 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 161 - Introduction to Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 215 - Movement for the Actor II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 265 - Acting II 3 Credit Hour(s)

Electives

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core Curriculum list of Natural Science courses.

Sophomore Year, First Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

THEA 201 - Voice for the Actor I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 361 - Acting III 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 251 - Stagecraft 3 Credit Hour(s)
or
THEA 254 - Costume Technology I 3 Credit Hour(s)

Electives

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core Curriculum list of Mathematics courses.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core Curriculum list of Social/Behavioral Science courses. Three hours must be at the 200-level or above.

Sophomore Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

THEA 202 - Voice for the Actor II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 251 - Stagecraft 3 Credit Hour(s)
or THEA 254 - Costume Technology I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 271 - Play Text Analysis 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 333 - Theatre Workshop 0 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 472 - Acting IV 3 Credit Hour(s)

Electives

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core Curriculum list of Social/Behavioral Science courses. Three hours must be at the 200-level or above.

Junior Year, First Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

THEA 333 - Theatre Workshop 0 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 357 - History of the Theatre I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 375 - Stage Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 481 - Acting V 3 Credit Hour(s)

Electives

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core Curriculum list of Natural Science courses.

Theatre Performance Elective (3 Credits)

Choose from:

THEA 301 - Voice for the Actor III 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 370 - Creative Career Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 392 - Devised Solo Performance 3 Credit Hour(s)

Junior Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

THEA 253 - Stage Makeup 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 333 - Theatre Workshop 0 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 358 - History of the Theatre II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 364 - Directing I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 482 - Acting VI 3 Credit Hour(s)

Electives

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core Curriculum list of Natural Science courses.

Senior Year, First Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

THEA 333 - Theatre Workshop 0 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 372 - Auditioning 3 Credit Hour(s)

Electives

Communication (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core Curriculum list of Communication courses.

English Literature (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core Curriculum list of Literature courses.

Elective (3 Credits)

Choose in consultation with academic advisor.

Theatre Design Elective (3 Credits)

Choose from:

THEA 351 - Lighting for the Stage 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 352 - Scenic Design for the Stage 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 354 - Costume Design for the Stage 3 Credit Hour(s)

Senior Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

THEA 475 - Senior Project 3 Credit Hour(s)
DANC 101 - Introduction to Dance I 3 Credit Hour(s)
or
DANC 102 - Introduction to Dance II 3 Credit Hour(s)

Electives

History (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core Curriculum list of History courses.

Elective (3 Credits)

Choose in consultation with academic advisor.

Theatre Elective (3 Credits)

Choose from:

THEA 301 - Voice for the Actor III 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 351 - Lighting for the Stage 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 352 - Scenic Design for the Stage 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 354 - Costume Design for the Stage 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 370 - Creative Career Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 392 - Devised Solo Performance 3 Credit Hour(s)

General Education Core Curriculum

English (6 cr)	Mathematics (6 cr)	Natural Sciences (9 cr)	Social/Behavioral Sci (6 cr)
ENGL 101 ENGL 102	Choose from the Gen Ed Course List	Choose from the Gen Ed Course List	Choose from the Gen Ed Course List
History (3 cr)	Fine Arts (3 cr)	Communication (3 cr)	Literature (3 cr)
Choose from the Gen Ed Course List	THEA 161	Choose from the Gen Ed Course List	Choose from the Gen Ed Course List

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Performing Arts, B.F.A., Acting Concentration

Freshman Year, First Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

Electives

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Freshman Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

Electives

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)

Sophomore Year, First Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

Electives

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)

Sophomore Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

Electives

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)

Junior Year, First Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

Electives

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)

Theatre Performance Elective (3 Credits)

Junior Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

Electives

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)

Senior Year, First Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

Electives

Communication (3 Credits)

English Literature (3 Credits)

Elective (3 Credits)

Theatre Design Elective (3 Credits)

Senior Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

Electives

History (3 Credits)

Elective (3 Credits)

Theatre Elective (3 Credits)

General Education Core Curriculum