Theatre B.F.A. - Design & Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre; Design & Technology Concentration
College of the Arts and Media
Catalog Year: 2022-23
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Core | 15 | |
| Upper-Division Core | 6 | |
| Design & Technology Concentration | 55 | |
| Total Hours | 76 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 76
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Note: Students who intend to pursue the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre in the Acting, Design & Technology, or Musical Theatre Performance concentrations will normally enter the University as Bachelor of Arts students in Theatre.
Lower-Division Core
Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 15 total credits required.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| THTR 103 | Introduction to House Management | 1 |
| THTR 106 | Theater Production I: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 202 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| THTR 220 | Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 235L | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Shop Experience I
Note: Students may select one of the following shop sections:
- Scene Shop
- Costume Shop
- Light Shop
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| THTR 107A | Theater Production I: Construction Crew | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
First-Year Seminar
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 1 | |
| Seminar/Workshop | ||
| Seminar: First Year | ||
| Seminar/ Workshop | ||
| Total Hours | 1 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Core
Theatre History
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| THTR 330H | Theatre History I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced Writing
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Topics in Music History | ||
| Cultural Studies in Music | ||
| Theatre History II | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Design & Technology Concentration
Note: 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.
Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 55 total credits required.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| THTR 102A | Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 155 | Drawing Fundamentals for Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 206 | Theatre Production II: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 255 | Drafting for Theatre I | 3 |
| THTR 370 | Stage Management I | 2 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Shop Experiences
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following courses: | ||
Shop Experience II and III - Complete 2 of the following: Scene Shop, Costume Shop, or Light Shop | ||
| THTR 107A | Theater Production I: Construction Crew | 6 |
Shop Experience IV - Select shop in primary area of emphasis after completing Shop Experiences I-III. | ||
| THTR 307 | Production Construction I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Drafting Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Flat Pattern Design & Drafting | ||
| Computer Aid Draft & Applications | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Junior Project
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 2 | |
| Production Team I | ||
| Production Design I | ||
| Total Hours | 2 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Senior Project
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Production Team II | ||
| Production Design II | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Design & Technology Electives
Notes:
- Courses should be selected based on primary and secondary areas of interest in consultation with an advisor.
- A minimum of 12 credits must be upper-division.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 26 elective credits in consultation with an advisor. 12 credits must be upper-division. | 26 | |
| Total Hours | 26 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-