Theatre B.F.A. - Design & Technology
General Degree Requirements
To earn a baccalaureate degree, all students must complete successfully, in addition to any other requirements, the University of Montana General Education Requirements. Please refer to the General Education Requirements page for more information.
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre; Design and Technology Concentration
Students who intend to pursue the Design & Technology concentration will normally enter the University as Bachelor of Arts students in Theatre with a focus in pre-Design & Technology. They should then declare intent to pursue the BFA degree no later than the middle of the second semester of a four-year program. Students wishing to pursue a BFA in Theatre in the Design & Technology concentration must:
- Complete a one-year residency at the UM-Missoula campus which includes a minimum of 12 credits in Design & Technology.
- Attain a cumulative 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in Design & Technology coursework.
- Present a theatre resume and portfolio consisting of class and production work.
- Prepare a written statement explaining their educational and professional goals.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| THTR 103 | Introduction to House Management | 1 |
| THTR 106 | Theatre Production I: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 202 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| THTR 220 | Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 235L | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| Shop Experience 1 | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| THTR 107A | Theatre Production I: Construction Crew | 3 |
| First-Year Seminar | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 1 | |
| Seminar/Workshop | ||
| Seminar: First Year | ||
| Seminar/ Workshop | ||
| Theatre History | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| THTR 330H | Theatre History I | 3 |
| Advanced Writing | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Topics in Film & Media Studies | ||
| Topics in Music History | ||
| Cultural Studies in Music | ||
| Theatre History II | ||
| Design & Technology Concentration Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ARTZ 105A | Visual Language - Drawing | 3 |
| THTR 102A | Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 206 | Theatre Production II: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 255 | Drafting for Theatre I | 3 |
| THTR 370 | Stage Management I | 3 |
| Shop Experiences 2 | ||
| Complete the following courses: | ||
| THTR 107A | Theatre Production I: Construction Crew | 6 |
| THTR 307 | Production Construction I | 3 |
| Upper-Division Drafting Requirement | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Pattern Making I | ||
| Computer Aid Draft & Applications | ||
| Junior Project | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| THTR 308 | Production Team I | 2 |
| Senior Project | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| THTR 408 | Production Team II | 3 |
| Design & Technology Electives 3 | ||
| Complete 26 elective credits in consultation with an advisor. 12 credits must be upper-division. | 26 | |
| Total Hours | 77 | |
- 1
Students may select sections in the Scene Shop, Costume Shop, or Light Shop.
- 2
Students complete two sections in the Scene Shop, Costume Shop, or Light Shop.
- 3
Courses should be selected based on primary and secondary areas of interest in consultation with an advisor.
Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Hours | |
| THTR 102A | Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 103 | Introduction to House Management (last name M-Z) | 1 (0) |
| THTR 106 | Theatre Production I: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A | Theatre Production I: Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 194 | Seminar: First Year | 1 |
| THTR 202 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| WRIT 101 (last name A-L) or Elective (M-Z) | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 14-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective (last name A-L) or WRIT 101 (M-Z) | 3-4 | |
| ARTZ 105A | Visual Language - Drawing | 3 |
| THTR 103 | Introduction to House Management (last name A-L) | 1 (0) |
| THTR 206 | Theatre Production II: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A | Theatre Production I: Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 255 | Drafting for Theatre I | 3 |
| THTR 245 |
Int Costume Construction 1 or Advanced Electrics or Intermediate Scenery Construction |
3 |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Autumn | ||
| THTR 107A | Theatre Production I: Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 220 | Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 3xx - Design course in primary area | 3 | |
| THTR 3xx - Design course by advisement | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Theatre Elective in primary area | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| THTR 235L | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| THTR 307 | Production Construction I | 3 |
| General Education Requirement | 6 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| THTR 245 or THTR 460 |
Int Costume Construction (or scenery elective (Scenery majors)) 2 or Theatre Lighting II |
3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Junior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| THTR 308 | Production Team I (by advisement) | 1-12 |
| THTR 330H | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 370 | Stage Management I | 3 |
| Upper Division Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16-27 | |
| Spring | ||
| THTR 331 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| General Education Requirement | 6 | |
| Upper Division Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Senior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| THTR 408 | Production Team II (by advisement) | 1-12 |
| Upper Division Theatre Elective | 6 | |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 13-24 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper Division Theatre Elective | 6 | |
| Elective | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 128-154 | |
Last updated Autumn 2024