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

THEA 1121 - Rehearsal and Production I 1 semester hour (2 semesters of enrollment)
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 (2 semesters of enrollment)
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 (2 semesters of enrollment)
THEA 3433 - Principles of Directing 3
THEA 4121 - Advanced Rehearsal and Production II 1 semester hour (1 semester of enrollment)
THEA 4483 - Play Production 3

Design/Technology Emphasis - 36 hours

Nine (9) hours from:

Required Courses:

Selective Courses - 6 hours from:

ART 1313 - Drawing I 3
THEA 4393 - British Theatre: Performance 3
THEA 4493 - British Theatre: Production 3
THEA 4523 - Advanced Project in Design/Technology 3 semester hours (a second enrollment with a different project)
ENGL 4773 - Shakespeare 3

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

THEA 1121 - Rehearsal and Production I 1 semester hour (2 semesters of enrollment)
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 (2 semesters of enrollment)
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 (2 semesters of enrollment)
THEA 3433 - Principles of Directing 3
THEA 4121 - Advanced Rehearsal and Production II 1 semester hour (1 semester of enrollment)
THEA 4483 - Play Production 3

Performance Emphasis - 35 hours

Required Courses:

Selective Courses - 12 hours from:

THEA 3353 - Computer Drafting for the Theatre 3
THEA 3473 - Lighting Design 1 3
THEA 3493 - Sound Design 1 3
THEA 4363 - Scene Design 2 3
THEA 4373 - Costume Design 2 3
THEA 4393 - British Theatre: Performance 3
THEA 4493 - British Theatre: Production 3
THEA 4513 - Advanced Project in Performance 3 semester hours (a second enrollment with a different project)
ENGL 4773 - Shakespeare 3

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.