Fine Arts (Theatre)
Fine Arts (Theatre)
The bachelor of fine arts (BFA) (theatre) requires 120 credit hours over a four-year period.
The core of the degree consists of:
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75 credit hours in theatre
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18 credit hours in dramatic literature
Students major in acting or stagecraft, but the courses in dramatic literature are common to both areas.
In addition, theatre students are required to take:
- six credit hours in first-year English
- six credit hours in art history
- 15 credit hours in electives in consultation with the program chair
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general academic requirements of the university, applicants for the BFA(theatre) must audition/interview to the satisfaction of the department. Enrolment in the program is limited and selection is competitive. The deadline for applications for this year is March 31.
Students accepted to the BFA (theatre) program will normally take the following courses in their first year:
Sample Program
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Fall Semester |
Winter Semester |
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English 1000 |
English 1001 |
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Theatre 1000 |
Theatre 1001 |
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Theatre 1010 |
Theatre 1110 or 1120 |
|
Theatre 1020 |
Six credit hours in electives |
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Elective |
