Theatre (BFA) - Performance Track
Program of Study
This program requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all Theatre Courses. Students must earn at least a C grade in each field course; earn at least a C grade in each professional course; and maintain a total GPA of 2.75 based on the hours attempted, and an institutional GPA of 2.75.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 1 | 4-5 | |
| Choose one of the following communication options | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
Foreign Language Course Options | ||
AMSL, ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002; SWAH - 1001, 1002. | ||
| Take one of the following courses | 1-2 | |
| Scholarship Across the Disciplines | ||
| Introduction to Servant Leadership | ||
| Perspectives 1-hour | ||
| Perspectives 2-hour | ||
| Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 1 | 3-7 | |
| DATA 1501 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| MATH 1001 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH 1101 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1113 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 1125 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1131 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 1132 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 1165 | Computer-Assisted Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATH 1401 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 1501 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2125 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| STAT 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History | 6 | |
| HIST 2111 | U. S. History to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | U. S. History since 1865 | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | 6 | |
| Select one Fine Arts course | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic | ||
| Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Comparative Arts 2 | ||
| Select one Humanities course | 3 | |
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| The Western Intellectual Tradition | ||
| Introduction to Digital Humanities | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Comparative Arts 2 | ||
| Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing | 6 | |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,3 | 7-11 | |
| ANTH 1145 | Human Origins | 3 |
| ASTR 1105 | Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System | 3 |
| ASTR 1106 | Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 3 |
| ASTR 1305 | Descriptive Astronomy Lab | 1 |
| ATSC 1112 | Understanding the Weather | 3 |
| ATSC 1112L | Understanding the Weather Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1125 | Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 1215K | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 1225K | Contemporary Issues in Biology with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1151 & 1151L | Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1152 & 1152L | Survey of Chemistry II and Survey of Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1211 & 1211L | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1212 & 1212L | Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CPSC 1105 | Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology | 3 |
| CPSC 1301K | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ENVS 1105 | Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENVS 1105L | Environmental Studies Laboratory | 1 |
| ENVS 1205K | Sustainability and the Environment | 4 |
| GEOG 2215 | Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEOL 1110 | Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment | 3 |
| GEOL 1121 | Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1121L | Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEOL 1122 | Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1322 | Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEOL 2225 | The Fossil Record | 4 |
| PHYS 1111 & PHYS 1311 | Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics I Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 1112 & PHYS 1312 | Introductory Physics II and Introductory Physics II Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 1125 | Physics of Color and Sound | 3 |
| PHYS 1325 | Physics of Color and Sound Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2211 & PHYS 2311 | Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics I Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 2212 & PHYS 2312 | Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics II Lab | 4 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Select one Behavioral Science course | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Moral Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Select one World Cultures course | 3 | |
| Discovering Archaeology | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Ancient World Civilizations | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History since 1500 | ||
| Understanding Non-Western Cultures | ||
| Core IMPACTS Total Hours | 42 | |
| Health and Wellness | 3 | |
| KINS 1106 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
| or PHED 1205 | Concepts of Fitness | |
| Select one of the following | 1 | |
Any PEDS course | ||
| Body Mapping (Music Majors Only) | ||
- 1
The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours.
- 2
ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once.
- 3
At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Complete the core requirements for this program | 45 | |
| Core Total | 45 | |
| Field of Study Requirements | ||
| Minimum grade of C is required | ||
| THEA 1100 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| THEA 1175 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 1245 | Introduction to Acting & Directing | 3 |
| THEA 2226 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THEA 2255 | Stage Makeup | 2 |
| Select two of the following fundamentals courses: | 2 | |
| Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Scene Shop | ||
| Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Light/Sound | ||
| Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Costume Shop | ||
| Select two of the following theatre practice courses: | 2 | |
| Theatre Practice - Costume Shop | ||
| Theatre Practice-Scenery | ||
| Theatre Practice-Lighting/Sound | ||
| Field of Study RequirementsTotal | 18 | |
| Required for the Major | ||
| Minimum grade of C is required | ||
| THEA 1000 | Theatre Convocation (every semester) | 0 |
| THEA 1105 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| THEA 2000 | Freshman Jury | 0 |
| THEA 2165 | Survey of Design for the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 2325 | Stage Movement | 3 |
| THEA 2335 | Intermediate Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 2346 | Voice Training for the Stage | 3 |
| THEA 3000 | Junior Proficiency | 0 |
| THEA 3175 | Theatre History/Literature I: Origins to Renaissance | 3 |
| THEA 3176 | Theatre History/Literature II: Restoration to 20th Century | 3 |
| THEA 3205 | Advanced Voice and Movement for the Stage | 3 |
| THEA 3335 | Intermediate Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 3345 | Seminar in Auditions | 3 |
| THEA 4205 | Senior Project in Theatre | 2 |
| THEA 4226 | Stage Combat | 2 |
| THEA 4335 | Intermediate Acting 3 | 3 |
| THEA 4345 | Intermediate Acting 4 | 3 |
| THEA 4795 | Senior Seminar in Theatre | 0 |
| THEA 5281U | Stage Directing I | 3 |
| THEA 5245U | Advanced Acting | 3 |
| Select 2 credits from the following: | 2 | |
| Theatre Performance | ||
or THEA 4446 | Musical Theatre Performance | |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Internship | ||
| Summer Theatre Production | ||
| Summer Theatre Performance | ||
| Required for the Major Total | 49 | |
| Major Electives | ||
| Minimum grade of C is required | ||
| Select 8 credits from THEA or DANC. | 8 | |
| Major Electives Total | 8 | |
| General Electives | ||
| Select 3 credits from General Electives | 3 | |
| General Electives Total | 3 | |
| All students must earn at least 39 hours at the 3000 level or higher. | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 1310 | Fundamentals of Dance | 1 |
| DANC 1316 | Pilates | 1 |
| DANC 1325 | Zumba | 1 |
| DANC 1385 | Social Ballroom | 1 |
| DANC 2360 | Theatre Dance I | 1 |
| DANC 2366 | Ballet I | 1 |
| DANC 2367 | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DANC 2368 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DANC 2369 | Tap I | 1 |
| DANC 3135 | Dance History | 3 |
| DANC 3210 | Anatomy for Dance | 2 |
| DANC 3235 | Dance Composition | 2 |
| DANC 3360 | Theatre Dance II | 1 |
| DANC 3366 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DANC 3367 | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
| DANC 3368 | Modern Dance II | 1 |
| DANC 3369 | Tap II | 1 |
| DANC 3411 | Dance Performance | 1 |
| DANC 3555 | Special Topics in Dance | 1-3 |
| DANC 4366 | Ballet III | 1 |
| DANC 4367 | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
| DANC 4368 | Modern Dance III | 1 |
| DANC 4369 | Tap III | 1 |
| THEA 1305 | Class Voice (take 2 times) | 1 |
| THEA 1355 | Basic Design for the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 1375 | Yoga | 1 |
| THEA 2105 | Theatre Outreach | 1-3 |
| THEA 2227 | Drafting and Drawing for the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 2275 | Costume Construction | 3 |
| THEA 2285 | Computer Technology in the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 2365 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 3105 | Children's Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 3106 | Introduction to Dramaturgy | 3 |
| THEA 3107 | Creative Dramatics in the Classroom | 3 |
| THEA 3175 | Theatre History/Literature I: Origins to Renaissance | 3 |
| THEA 3176 | Theatre History/Literature II: Restoration to 20th Century | 3 |
| THEA 3177 | Theatre History/Literature III- Topics in Theatre History | 3 |
| THEA 3225 | Musical Theatre Workshop | 2 |
| THEA 3226 | Arts Management | 2 |
| THEA 3246 | Playwriting | 3 |
| THEA 3250 | Period Styles in Design | 3 |
| THEA 3255 | Stage Properties | 2 |
| THEA 3266 | Sound Design and Technology | 3 |
| THEA 3268 | Scene Painting | 2 |
| THEA 3276 | Costume Crafts | 2 |
| THEA 3277 | Patterning and Draping | 2 |
| THEA 3305 | Children's Theatre Production | 1-3 |
| THEA 3315 | Meditation for the Actor | 1 |
| THEA 3435 | Advanced Theatre Practice | 1 |
| THEA 4225 | Advanced Musical Theatre Performance | 2 |
| THEA 4445 | Theatre Performance | 1 |
| THEA 4446 | Musical Theatre Performance | 1 |
| THEA 4465 | Theatre Production | 1 |
| THEA 4698 | Internship | 1-6 |
| THEA 4899 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| THEA 5283U | Advanced Directing | 3 |
| THEA 5284U | Directing and Collaboration | 3 |
| THEA 5575U | Selected Topics in Theatre Arts | 1-3 |
Program Map
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| THEA 1100 | Theatre Appreciation (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Institutional Priorities | COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 | 3 |
| THEA 1000 | Theatre Convocation | 0 |
| THEA 1245 | Introduction to Acting & Directing (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Select two of the following (minimum grade of C): | 2 | |
| Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Scene Shop | ||
| Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Light/Sound | ||
| Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Costume Shop | ||
| THEA 1105 | First Year Seminar (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| THEA 2255 | Stage Makeup (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MATH 1001 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher) | 3 |
| Institutional Priorities | ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) | 2 |
| THEA 1000 | Theatre Convocation | 0 |
| THEA 2000 | Freshman Jury | 0 |
| THEA 2226 | Stage Management (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| THEA 1175 | Script Analysis (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): | 1 | |
| Theatre Practice - Costume Shop | ||
| Theatre Practice-Scenery | ||
| Theatre Practice-Lighting/Sound | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| THEA 1000 | Theatre Convocation | 0 |
| Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): | 1 | |
| Theatre Practice - Costume Shop | ||
| Theatre Practice-Scenery | ||
| Theatre Practice-Lighting/Sound | ||
| THEA 2346 | Voice Training for the Stage (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| THEA 2325 | Stage Movement (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| THEA 2335 | Intermediate Acting I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| THEA 2165 | Survey of Design for the Theatre (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Technology, Math, and Sciences | Science with Lab | 4 |
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | Art or Music Appreciation | 3 |
| THEA 1000 | Theatre Convocation | 0 |
| THEA 3000 | Junior Proficiency | 0 |
| THEA 3205 | Advanced Voice and Movement for the Stage (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| THEA 3335 | Intermediate Acting II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Program Electives | Theatre Elective (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Technology, Math, and Sciences | Science without Lab | 3 |
| THEA 1000 | Theatre Convocation | 0 |
| THEA 4335 | Intermediate Acting 3 (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| THEA 5281U | Stage Directing I | 3 |
| Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): | 3 | |
| Theatre History/Literature I: Origins to Renaissance | ||
| Theatre History/Literature II: Restoration to 20th Century | ||
| Theatre History/Literature III- Topics in Theatre History | ||
| THEA 5306U or THEA 4698 |
Summer Theatre Performance or Internship |
3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Health and Wellness | KINS1106 Lifetime Wellness or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness | 2 |
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
3 |
| THEA 1000 | Theatre Convocation | 0 |
| THEA 4345 | Intermediate Acting 4 (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| THEA 3345 | Seminar in Auditions (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): | 3 | |
| Theatre History/Literature I: Origins to Renaissance | ||
| Theatre History/Literature II: Restoration to 20th Century | ||
| Theatre History/Literature III- Topics in Theatre History | ||
| THEA 4445 | Theatre Performance (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Social Sciences | Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Social Sciences | World Culture | 3 |
| THEA 1000 | Theatre Convocation | 0 |
| THEA 5245U | Advanced Acting | 3 |
| THEA 4795 | Senior Seminar in Theatre | 0 |
| Program Electives | Theatre Elective (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| THEA 4445 or THEA 4205 |
Theatre Performance (minimum grade of C) or Senior Project in Theatre |
1-2 |
| General Electives | General Elective | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Technology, Math, and Sciences | Science/Math/Tech | 3 |
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | Humanities | 3 |
| THEA 1000 | Theatre Convocation | 0 |
| THEA 4226 | Stage Combat (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| Health and Wellness | PE Activity PEDS | 1 |
| Program Electives | Theatre Elective (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| THEA 4445 or THEA 4205 |
Theatre Performance (minimum grade of C) or Senior Project in Theatre |
2 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Department of Theatre is by audition only. There are a limited number of spaces in the Freshman class each year.
All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships at the time of the audition.
- An accompanist will not be provided during Auditions. If singing, please bring a CD of your music, or you may choose to sing acapella.
Prospective students must submit the following:
- Audition Application
- Headshot (professional grade not necessary) and a Theatre Resumé
- A copy of your most recent transcript, including a cumulative GPA
- Two Letters of Recommendation from teacher/advisor that speak to applicant's academic and artistic abilities
- Interview including presentation of portfolio materials demonstrating previous theatre involvement (may include design/tech, dramaturgy, playwriting, or other supporting materials)
BFA Performance Track and BA acting focus must also prepare the following:
- Presentation of Audition - Two contrasting monologues, or one monologue and 16 bars of music, not to exceed 90 seconds total
If any part of your Audition Packet, (Audition Application, Headshot, Theatre Resume', recent Transcript, and two Recommendation Letters), is missing, it very well could delay a decision on whether or not you are accepted into the department.
Additional Program Requirements
All Theatre Majors are required to maintain a 2.75 GPA in their program of study.