B.F.A Theatre Specialization
Students exploring career paths other than acting or design/production may choose a specialization. In the Directing track, for example, students work with a mentor to select specialized advised electives in performance skills and styles, as well as in different areas of theatre design, building towards assistant directing and directing full productions. Playwriting includes a focus on writing studies courses, and the Dramaturgy track offers a foundation in literature and history. Each specialist creates a two-semester Senior Seminar project, tailored to their interests.
Graduates may pursue entry level positions in the professional theatre or may continue theatre related studies for careers in education.
BFA - Theatre Specializations Degree Requirements *NEW*
General Education Requirements
- See General Education
- Foundation Courses 9
- Distribution Courses 11
Departmental Core Requirements
- THR 103 - Introduction to the Theatre
- THR 104 - Fundamentals of Production
- THR 411, 412 - History and Literature of Theatre I and II
Theatre Specialization Emphasis
- THR 101-102 - Performance Technique I & II
- THR 362 - Dramatic Theory and Criticism
- THR 413 - History and Literature of Theatre - or - THR 425 - Directing
- Five Specialized Advised electives
- THR 430 - Senior Seminar I
- THR 431 - Senior Seminar II
- Two advised electives
- Eight practicums (one credit each)