Apr 10, 2025

2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog

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

Performing Arts, B.F.A., Design/Technology Concentration

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Degree Awarded:	Bachelor of Fine Arts
Total Credit Hours:	120
Career Opportunities:

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 161 - Introduction to Theatre 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.

Freshman Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

ENGL 102 - Writing and Research About Culture 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 253 - Stage Makeup 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 333 - Theatre Workshop 0 Credit Hour(s)
VIAR 111 - Drawing I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 251 - Stagecraft 3 Credit Hour(s)
or
THEA 254 - Costume Technology I 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 220 - Theatre Graphics 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 333 - Theatre Workshop 0 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 375 - Stage Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 201 - Voice for the Actor I 3 Credit Hour(s)
or
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.

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 271 - Play Text Analysis 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 333 - Theatre Workshop 0 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 351 - Lighting for the Stage 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

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.

Design Elective (3 Credits)

Choose from:

THEA 313 - Advanced Training in Technical Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 321 - Costume Crafts 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 323 - Fabric Modification 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 353 - Advanced Stage Makeup 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 355 - Costume Technology II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 370 - Creative Career Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 421 - Wig Making and Styling 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 440G - Special Project 3 Credit Hour(s)
VIAR 112 - Drawing II 3 Credit Hour(s)

Junior Year, First Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

THEA 313 - Advanced Training in Technical Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 357 - History of the Theatre I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 333 - Theatre Workshop 0 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 352 - Scenic Design for the Stage 3 Credit Hour(s)
or
THEA 354 - Costume Design for the Stage 3 Credit Hour(s)

Electives

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)

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

Design Elective (3 Credits)

Choose from:

THEA 313 - Advanced Training in Technical Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 321 - Costume Crafts 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 323 - Fabric Modification 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 353 - Advanced Stage Makeup 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 355 - Costume Technology II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 370 - Creative Career Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 421 - Wig Making and Styling 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 440G - Special Project 3 Credit Hour(s)
VIAR 112 - Drawing II 3 Credit Hour(s)

Junior Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

THEA 358 - History of the Theatre II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 364 - Directing I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 420 - Period Styles 3 Credit Hour(s)

Electives

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)

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

Design Elective (3 Credits)

Choose from:

THEA 313 - Advanced Training in Technical Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 321 - Costume Crafts 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 323 - Fabric Modification 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 353 - Advanced Stage Makeup 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 355 - Costume Technology II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 370 - Creative Career Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 421 - Wig Making and Styling 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 440G - Special Project 3 Credit Hour(s)
VIAR 112 - Drawing II 3 Credit Hour(s)

Senior Year, First Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

THEA 440G - Special Project 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 352 - Scenic Design for the Stage 3 Credit Hour(s)
or
THEA 354 - Costume Design for the Stage 3 Credit Hour(s)

Electives

English Literature (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core Curriculum list of Literature courses in consultation with academic advisor.

Elective (3 Credits)

Choose in consultation with academic advisor.

Design Elective (3 Credits)

Choose from:

THEA 313 - Advanced Training in Technical Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 321 - Costume Crafts 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 323 - Fabric Modification 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 353 - Advanced Stage Makeup 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 355 - Costume Technology II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 370 - Creative Career Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 421 - Wig Making and Styling 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 440G - Special Project 3 Credit Hour(s)
VIAR 112 - Drawing II 3 Credit Hour(s)

Senior Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

THEA 475 - Senior Project 3 Credit Hour(s)

Electives

Communication (3 Credits)

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

History (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core Curriculum list of History courses in consultation with academic advisor.

Elective (3 Credits)

Choose in consultation with academic advisor.

Design Elective (3 Credits)

Choose from:

THEA 313 - Advanced Training in Technical Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 321 - Costume Crafts 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 323 - Fabric Modification 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 353 - Advanced Stage Makeup 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 355 - Costume Technology II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 370 - Creative Career Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 421 - Wig Making and Styling 3 Credit Hour(s)
THEA 440G - Special Project 3 Credit Hour(s)
VIAR 112 - Drawing II 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., Design/Technology 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)

Design Elective (3 Credits)

Junior Year, First Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

Electives

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)

Design Elective (3 Credits)

Junior Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

Electives

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)

Design Elective (3 Credits)

Senior Year, First Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

Electives

English Literature (3 Credits)

Elective (3 Credits)

Design Elective (3 Credits)

Senior Year, Second Semester (15 credit hours)

Required Courses

Electives

Communication (3 Credits)

History (3 Credits)

Elective (3 Credits)

Design Elective (3 Credits)

General Education Core Curriculum