Theatre Design and Technical Production: B.F.A. Major (TDPJ)

The Theatre Design and Technical Production: B.F.A. major cultivates artistic vision and collaboraton in the performing arts. Students gain hands-on experience in their chosen design or production field while honing their creative vision and technical expertise. Through extensive training and interdisciplinary collaboration, graduates emerge prepared for professional careers and advanced study. No minor is required.

Theatre Design and Technical Production Required Core Courses

THEA 1200 - Stagecraft I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1330 - Introduction to Theatre Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1410 - Introduction to Acting Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1700 - Script Analysis Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2320 - Scenic Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2330 - Costume Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2700 - Script Analysis for Production Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2900 - Theatre Practicum Credits: 1 to 8 hours
Credits: 6 semesters at 1 hour (6 hours total) required
THEA 3320 - Lighting and Sound Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3510 - Directing I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3700 - Theatre History I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3710 - Theatre History II Credits: 3 hours
THEA 4700 - Contemporary Theatre Theory and Practice Credits: 3 hours

Required Courses

THEA 1300 - Period Styles of Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1310 - Theatrical Drafting Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2200 - Stagecraft II Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2301 - Computer-Aided Theatre Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2311 - Theatrical Rendering Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3200 - Stagecraft III Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3330 - Advanced Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 4330 - Portfolio Preparation Credits: 3 hours
THEA 4900 - Individualized Study in Theatre Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Credits: 6 hours are required

AND

Students are required to complete two art history courses from this list.

ART 2200 - Caves to Cathedrals Credits: 3 hours
ART 2210 - Modern and Postmodern Credits: 3 hours
ART 2220 - Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas Credits: 3 hours
ART 2230 - Introduction to Asian Art History Credits: 3 hours

Electives

Students must elect six credit hours in a field related to their emphasis, selected in consultation with their faculty/staff member.