BFA in Theatre
BFA graduates can find career opportunities as craft or fine artists, multimedia artists, actors, art directors, art teachers, managers, marketing associates, sound and light engineers, carpenters, editors, or writers. The average yearly salary for BFA graduates is $56,063.
Marketable Skills
Students will develop:
- Confidence: Be self-assured through appreciating your own talents, abilities, skills, and qualities
- Global awareness: Understand and appreciate people, cultures, and ideas from around the world that impact our community
- Leadership: Step up, think, and act critically and creatively to bring others together to accomplish a common task
- Social responsibility: Act ethically and responsibly for the benefit of society and the public good
- Teamwork: Participate as an effective, efficient member of a group in order to meet a common goal
- Time management: Prioritize goals and organize time to be more productive and efficient.
Additionally, students will learn:
- Conflict resolution
- Creative problem solving
- Empathy
- Entrepreneurship
- Pedagogy: specifically radical, embodied and empathic pedagogy
Degree Plan
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| BFA Theatre Major | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| THEA 1303 | Voice and Speech I | 3 |
| THEA 2301 | Principles of Scenery | 3 |
| THEA 2303 | Acting Fundamentals | 3 |
| THEA 3305 | Lighting and Sound Principles | 3 |
| THEA 3312 | Performing Arts Management | 3 |
| THEA 3322 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 3323 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THEA 3325 | Directing I | 3 |
| THEA 3341 | Principles of Costuming | 3 |
| THEA 3351 | Theatre Hist and Literature I | 3 |
| Select three hours from the following: | ||
| THEA 2110 | Scenery Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 2111 | Costume Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 2112 | Lighting Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 2113 | Box Office Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 2114 | Dinner Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| Concentration | ||
| Select one of the following concentrations | 45-48 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Concentrations
Design and Technology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| THEA 2302 | Rendering for Theatre Design | 3 |
| THEA 2304 | Theatre Graphics & Technology | 3 |
| THEA 3306 | Scene Design | 3 |
| THEA 3332 | Lighting Programming | 3 |
| THEA 3340 | History of Costume Design | 3 |
| THEA 3342 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| THEA 3344 | Costume Design | 3 |
| THEA 3352 | Theatre Hist and Literature II | 3 |
| THEA 4305 | Arts Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| THEA 4352 | Production Capstone | 3 |
| Concentration Elective | 15 | |
| Select 15 combined credit hours from the following | ||
| Any THEA Upper Division, except 4304 | ||
| Sound Sequence: MUST 1215, MUST 1311, MUST 3315, THEA 3111 | ||
| Non-Theatre Upper Division Elective I | ||
| Non-Theatre Upper Division Elective II | ||
| Non-Theatre Upper Division Elective III | ||
Performance
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| THEA 1304 | Movement I | 3 |
| THEA 3304 | Acting for Majors I | 3 |
| THEA 3307 | Voice and Speech II | 3 |
| THEA 3308 | Movement II | 3 |
| THEA 3313 | Acting for Majors II | 3 |
| THEA 3314 | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| THEA 3316 | Audition Techniques | 3 |
| THEA 3319 | Voice and Speech III | 3 |
| THEA 4307 | Acting for Majors III | 3 |
| THEA 4313 | Acting Shakespeare | 3 |
| THEA 4353 | Performance Capstone | 3 |
| Core Electives: | ||
| Select 12 combined credit hours of the following: | 12 | |
| Any THEA Upper Division Course | ||
| Any Non-THEA Upper Division Elective I, II, III | ||
Musical Theatre
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| DANC 1341 | Ballet I | 3 |
| DANC 1342 | Ballet II | 3 |
| DANC 2345 | Contemporary Foundation 1 | 3 |
| THEA 1100 | Voice for Musical Theatre (Complete three semesters) | 1 |
| THEA 1398 | Keyboard Skills for Actors I | 3 |
| THEA 1399 | Keyboard Skills for Actors II | 3 |
| THEA 3226 | Musical Theatre Workshop I | 2 |
| THEA 3304 | Acting for Majors I | 3 |
| THEA 3314 | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| THEA 3316 | Audition Techniques | 3 |
| THEA 4202 | Musical Theatre Workshop II | 2 |
| THEA 4206 | Musical Theatre Workshop III | 2 |
| THEA 4353 | Performance Capstone | 3 |
| Electives: | ||
| Select 9 combined credits of the following: | ||
| DANC 3348 | American Dance Forms - Jazz | 3 |
| DANC 3349 | American Dance Forms Hip Hop | 3 |
| MUSA 1273 | Voice Class | 2 |
| MUSA 1274 | Voice Class | 2 |
| MUSA 2253 | Opera Workshop | 2 |
| THEA 1304 | Movement I | 3 |
| THEA 3307 | Voice and Speech II | 3 |
| THEA 3308 | Movement II | 3 |
| Any THEA Upper Division Course | ||
| Any Non-THEA Upper Division Elective I, II, III | ||
Stage and Theatre Management
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| THEA 2302 | Rendering for Theatre Design | 3 |
| THEA 2304 | Theatre Graphics & Technology | 3 |
| THEA 3306 | Scene Design | 3 |
| THEA 3332 | Lighting Programming | 3 |
| THEA 3342 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| THEA 3344 | Costume Design | 3 |
| THEA 3352 | Theatre Hist and Literature II | 3 |
| THEA 3387 | Leadership in Perf. Arts Org. | 3 |
| THEA 4305 | Arts Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| THEA 4351 | Management Capstone | 3 |
| Core Elective | ||
| Select 15 combined credit hours from below: | 15 | |
| Any THEA Upper Division, except 4304 | ||
| Sound Sequence: MUST 1215, MUST 1311, MUST 3315, THEA 3111 | ||
| Non-Theatre Upper Division Elective I | ||
| Non-Theatre Upper Division Elective II | ||
| Non-Theatre Upper Division Elective III | ||
University Core Curriculum
The department may make specific suggestions for courses which are most applicable towards your major.
All courses require a C or better
I. Communication (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the communication component is to enable the student to communicate effectively in clear and correct prose or orally in a style appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience. | ||
| Select six hours of the following: | 6 | |
| For students whose secondary education was in English: | ||
| Written and Oral Communication | ||
| Writing About Literature | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition 2 | ||
| Rhetoric, Composition & Comm | ||
| For students whose secondary education was not in English: | ||
| Expos Engl Compos-Spkr Esl | ||
| Res & Crit Writng Spkr Esl | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
II. American History (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objectives of the history component are to expand students’ knowledge of the origin and history of the U.S., their comprehension of the past and current role of the U.S. in the world, and their ability to critically evaluate and analyze historical evidence. U.S. history courses (three hours must be Texas history) include: | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
III. Language, Philosophy & Culture (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the humanities component is to expand students' knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behaviors, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disciplines such as literature and philosophy, students engage in critical analysis and develop an appreciation of the humanities as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-African Amer Studies | ||
| Latina/o Presence in the U.S. | ||
| English Literature | ||
| English Literature | ||
| Intro to American Fiction | ||
| Intro to American Drama | ||
| Intro to American Poetry | ||
| Making of the "Other" Americas | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Introduct to Religious Studies | ||
| Seeing & Naming: Conversations | ||
| Introduction to Womens Studies | ||
| Global Feminisms | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
IV. Mathematics (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the mathematics component is to develop a quantitatively literate college graduate. Every college graduate should be able to apply basic mathematical tools in the solution of real-world problems. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry and Conics | ||
| Math in the Modern World | ||
| Math for Social Sciences I | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Precalculus 1,2 | ||
| Math for Social Sciences II | ||
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Elementary Statistical Methods | ||
| 1 A higher-level course in the calculus sequence can be substituted. | ||
| 2 TCCN MATH 1314 will also satisfy this requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
V. Life & Physical Sciences (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the study of the natural sciences is to enable the student to understand, construct, and evaluate relationships in the natural sciences, and to enable the student to understand the bases for building and testing theories. The courses listed are for non-majors; the major courses in the discipline can be substituted for the non-major sequence. A minimum of two semesters of lecture and one semester of laboratory associated with one of the courses, or two semesters of combined (3 credit) lecture-laboratory courses (Only six hours apply toward the required 42.): | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1-4 | |
| Astronomy Lab I | ||
| Elem Astronomy-Solar System | ||
| Elem Astr Stars & Galaxies | ||
| Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Topics in Study of Life I | ||
| Organismal Biology Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Organismal Biology | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab I | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab II | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology I | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology II | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | ||
| Intro General Chemistry Lab | ||
| Intro Organic & Biochem Lab | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| Intro to General Chemistry | ||
| Intro Organic & Biochemistry | ||
| Environmental Sci. Lab | ||
| Non-major Lab for ESCI 1301 | ||
| Intro to Environment Science 2 | ||
| Intro to Environmental Sci | ||
| Laboratory for GEOG 1306 | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1313 | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1314 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | ||
| Laboratory for Geology 1212 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sciences | ||
| Principles of Earth Science | ||
| The Blue Planet | ||
| Natural Hazards | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology | ||
| Intro to Historical Geol | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | ||
| Wellness Dynamics | ||
| Microorganisms and Disease | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | ||
| Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | ||
| Introductory Mechanics | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
VI. Political Science (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objectives of the political science component are to expand students’ knowledge of the origin and evolution of the U.S. and Texas political systems, focusing on the growth of political institutions, and on the constitutions of Texas and the United States; and to enhance their understanding of federalism, states rights, and individual civil liberties, rights, and responsibilities. | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
VII. Social and Behavioral Sciences (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the social and behavioral science component is to increase students' knowledge of how social and behavioral scientists discover, describe, and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events, and ideas. Such knowledge will better equip students to understand themselves and the roles they play in addressing the issues facing humanity. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-Phys Anth/Archeolog | ||
| Intro-Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Intro to Linguistics | ||
| Econ for Engrs & Scientists | ||
| Asian American Studies | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Ed Psychology | ||
| Action Research in Classrooms | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Community Service | ||
| An Intro. to Linguistics | ||
| Lang. Inside & Out: Sel Topics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
VIII. Creative Arts (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the visual and performing arts component is to expand students' knowledge and appreciation of the human imagination as expressed through works of visual art, dance, music, theatre and film. Through study in these disciplines, students will form aesthetic judgments and develop an appreciation of the arts as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| History of Art I | ||
| History of Art II | ||
| Chicana/o Fine Arts Appreciat | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Intro-Art of Motion Pict. | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Jazz to Rock | ||
| Music, Culture, and Society | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
IX. Component Area Option (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the institutionally designated option component is to develop the critical thinking skills and academic tools required to be an effective learner. Special emphasis is placed on the use of technology in problem-solving, communications, and knowledge acquisition. | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Intro to Global Business | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business/Profession Comm | ||
| Intro-Computational Thinking | ||
| Computer Programming Sci/Engr | ||
| Eng Innovation and Leadership | ||
| Introduction to Leadership | ||
| Inquiry in Math & Science | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
4-Year Sample Degree Plan
Design and Technology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BFA in THEATRE | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| THEA 3305 | Lighting and Sound Principles | 3 |
| or THEA 2301 | Principles of Scenery | |
| THEA 1303 | Voice and Speech I | 3 |
| or THEA 2303 | Acting Fundamentals | |
| Core-Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| THEA 2110 | Scenery Practicum (Choose one of the following: 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114) | 1 |
| THEA 3305 | Lighting and Sound Principles | 3 |
| or THEA 2301 | Principles of Scenery | |
| THEA 1303 | Voice and Speech I | 3 |
| or THEA 2303 | Acting Fundamentals | |
| Core-Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 3341 | Principles of Costuming | 3 |
| THEA 2302 | Rendering for Theatre Design | 3 |
| THEA 3322 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 2110 | Scenery Practicum (Choose one of the following: 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114) | 1 |
| Core-Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Core-Mathematics | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| THEA 2304 | Theatre Graphics & Technology | 3 |
| THEA 3344 | Costume Design | 3 |
| or THEA 3342 | Lighting Design | |
| or THEA 3332 | Lighting Programming | |
| THEA 3351 | Theatre Hist and Literature I | 3 |
| THEA 2110 | Scenery Practicum (Choose one of the following: 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114) | 1 |
| Core-Natural Sciences + Lab | 4 | |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 3306 | Scene Design | 3 |
| THEA 3340 | History of Costume Design | 3 |
| or THEA 3352 | Theatre Hist and Literature II | |
| THEA 4305 | Arts Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| THEA 3325 | Directing I | 3 |
| THEA 3342 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| or THEA 3344 | Costume Design | |
| or THEA 3332 | Lighting Programming | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 3340 | History of Costume Design | 3 |
| or THEA 3352 | Theatre Hist and Literature II | |
| THEA 3312 | Performing Arts Management | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 3323 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THEA 4353 | Performance Capstone | 3 |
| THEA 3344 | Costume Design (If still needed) | 3 |
| or THEA 3342 | Lighting Design | |
| or THEA 3332 | Lighting Programming | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
Performance
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BFA in THEATRE | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| THEA 1303 | Voice and Speech I | 3 |
| or THEA 2303 | Acting Fundamentals | |
| THEA 2303 | Acting Fundamentals | 3 |
| THEA 3305 | Lighting and Sound Principles | 3 |
| THEA 3341 | Principles of Costuming | 3 |
| Core-Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| THEA 2301 | Principles of Scenery | 3 |
| THEA 3304 | Acting for Majors I | 3 |
| THEA 3351 | Theatre Hist and Literature I | 3 |
| Core-Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 1304 | Movement I | 3 |
| THEA 2110 | Scenery Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 3313 | Acting for Majors II | 3 |
| THEA 3322 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| Core-Mathematics | 3 | |
| Core-Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| THEA 3110 | Theatre Practicum II | 1 |
| THEA 3307 | Voice and Speech II | 3 |
| THEA 3308 | Movement II | 3 |
| THEA 3316 | Audition Techniques | 3 |
| Core-Natural Sciences + Lab | 4 | |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| THEA 3325 | Directing I | 3 |
| or THEA 4313 | Acting Shakespeare | |
| THEA 4307 | Acting for Majors III | 3 |
| Core-Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Core-Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| THEA 3308 | Movement II | 3 |
| or THEA 3316 | Audition Techniques | |
| THEA 3319 | Voice and Speech III | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 3305 | Lighting and Sound Principles | 3 |
| or THEA 3341 | Principles of Costuming | |
| THEA 3325 | Directing I | 3 |
| or THEA 4313 | Acting Shakespeare | |
| THEA 4305 | Arts Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| THEA Elective | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 3323 | Stage Management | 3 |
| or THEA UPPER-DIVISION ELECTIVE | ||
| THEA 4353 | Performance Capstone | 3 |
| THEA Elective | 3 | |
| THEA Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Musical Theatre
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BFA in THEATRE | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| DANC 1341 | Ballet I | 3 |
| MUSA 1273 | Voice Class | 2 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| THEA 1303 | Voice and Speech I | 3 |
| or THEA 2303 | Acting Fundamentals | |
| Core-Mathematics | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| THEA 1303 | Voice and Speech I | 3 |
| or THEA 2303 | Acting Fundamentals | |
| THEA 2110 | Scenery Practicum | 1 |
| MUSA 1274 | Voice Class | 2 |
| Core-Creative Arts | 3 | |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| THEA 1398 | Keyboard Skills for Actors I | 3 |
| THEA 3110 | Theatre Practicum II | 1 |
| MUSA 1273 | Voice Class | 2 |
| Core-Natural Sciences + Lab | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| THEA 3226 | Musical Theatre Workshop I | 2 |
| THEA 1100 | Voice for Musical Theatre | 1 |
| THEA 2301 | Principles of Scenery | 3 |
| THEA 4110 | Education Capstone | 1 |
| Core-Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Core-Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| DANC 2345 | Contemporary Foundation 1 | 3 |
| THEA 1100 | Voice for Musical Theatre | 1 |
| THEA 3322 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 3325 | Directing I | 3 |
| or THEA 4313 | Acting Shakespeare | |
| THEA 4202 | Musical Theatre Workshop II | 2 |
| Core-Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| THEA 1399 | Keyboard Skills for Actors II | 3 |
| THEA 3316 | Audition Techniques | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Core-Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 3323 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THEA 3305 | Lighting and Sound Principles | 3 |
| or THEA 3341 | Principles of Costuming | |
| THEA 4305 | Arts Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 1100 | Voice for Musical Theatre | 1 |
| THEA 3304 | Acting for Majors I | 3 |
| THEA 3341 | Principles of Costuming | 3 |
| THEA 3351 | Theatre Hist and Literature I | 3 |
| THEA 4206 | Musical Theatre Workshop III | 2 |
| THEA 4353 | Performance Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Stage and Theatre Management
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BFA in THEATRE | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| THEA 3305 | Lighting and Sound Principles | 3 |
| or THEA 2301 | Principles of Scenery | |
| THEA 1303 | Voice and Speech I | 3 |
| or THEA 2303 | Acting Fundamentals | |
| Core-Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| THEA 2110 | Scenery Practicum (Choose one of the following: 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114) | 1 |
| THEA 3305 | Lighting and Sound Principles | 3 |
| or THEA 2301 | Principles of Scenery | |
| THEA 3323 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THEA 1303 | Voice and Speech I | 3 |
| or THEA 2303 | Acting Fundamentals | |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 2302 | Rendering for Theatre Design | 3 |
| THEA 2110 | Scenery Practicum (Choose one of the following: 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114) | 1 |
| THEA 3322 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| Creative Arts Core | 3 | |
| Core-Mathematics | 3 | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| THEA 2304 | Theatre Graphics & Technology | 3 |
| THEA 3332 | Lighting Programming | 3 |
| or THEA 3342 | Lighting Design | |
| THEA 3351 | Theatre Hist and Literature I | 3 |
| THEA 2110 | Scenery Practicum (Choose one of the following: 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114) | 1 |
| Core-Natural Sciences + Lab | 4 | |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| THEA 3387 | Leadership in Perf. Arts Org. | 3 |
| THEA 3312 | Performing Arts Management | 3 |
| THEA 3352 | Theatre Hist and Literature II | 3 |
| Core-Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Core | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| THEA 3325 | Directing I | 3 |
| THEA 3332 | Lighting Programming | 3 |
| or THEA 3342 | Lighting Design | |
| Core-Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 3306 | Scene Design | 3 |
| THEA 4305 | Arts Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| THEA 3341 | Principles of Costuming | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 3344 | Costume Design | 3 |
| THEA 4351 | Management Capstone | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |