University of Montana Catalog 2023-2024

Theatre B.F.A. - Design & Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre; Design & Technology Concentration

General Education Requirements

Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog. 

Summary

Lower-Division Core15
Upper-Division Core6
Design & Technology Concentration55
Total Hours76

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 for Film & Theatre, 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

Complete all of the following courses:
THTR 103Introduction to House Management1
THTR 106Theater Production I: Run Crew1
THTR 202Stagecraft I3
THTR 220Acting I3
THTR 235LDramatic Literature3
Total Hours11

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Shop Experience I

Note: Students may select one of the following shop sections:

  • Scene Shop  
  • Costume Shop  
  • Light Shop  
Complete the following course:
THTR 107ATheater Production I: Construction Crew3
Total Hours3

Minimum Required Grade: C-

First-Year Seminar

Complete one of the following courses:1
Seminar/Workshop
Seminar: First Year
Seminar/ Workshop
Total Hours1

Minimum Required Grade: C-


Upper-Division Core

Theatre History

Complete the following course:
THTR 330HTheatre History I3
Total Hours3

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Advanced Writing

Complete one of the following courses:3
Topics in Music History
Cultural Studies in Music
Theatre History II
Total Hours3

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

Complete all of the following courses:
THTR 102AIntroduction to Theatre Design3
THTR 155Drawing Fundamentals for Theatre3
THTR 206Theatre Production II: Run Crew1
THTR 255Drafting for Theatre I3
THTR 370Stage Management I2
Total Hours12

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Shop Experiences

Complete the following courses:
Shop Experience II and III - Complete 2 of the following: Scene Shop, Costume Shop, or Light Shop
THTR 107ATheater Production I: Construction Crew6
Shop Experience IV - Select shop in primary area of emphasis after completing Shop Experiences I-III.
THTR 307Production Construction I3
Total Hours9

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Upper-Division Drafting Requirement

Complete one of the following courses:3
Flat Pattern Design & Drafting
Computer Aid Draft & Applications
Total Hours3
Minimum Required Grade: C-

Junior Project

Complete one of the following courses:2
Production Team I
Production Design I
Total Hours2

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Senior Project

Complete one of the following courses:3
Production Team II
Production Design II
Total Hours3

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.
Complete 26 elective credits in consultation with an advisor. 12 credits must be upper-division.26
Total Hours26

Minimum Required Grade: C-