Theatre B.F.A. - Musical Theatre Performance
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre; Musical Theatre Performance 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 | |
| Musical Theatre Performance Concentration | 65-69 | |
| Total Hours | 86-90 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 86-90
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-
Musical Theatre Performance Concentration
Notes:
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Students who intend to pursue the Musical Theatre Performance concentration will normally enter the University as Bachelor of Arts students in theatre with a focus in pre-Musical Theatre performance. They should declare intent to pursue the BFA degree no later than the middle of the second semester of the four-year program. Admission is granted by audition at the end of the first year.
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In order to maintain healthy practice, students must take at least one singing and one dance technique course each semester in the program. Introductory courses will include an initial skill assessment to determine the appropriate placement level.
Rule: Complete the following subcategories.
Theatre Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| THTR 210 | Voice & Speech I | 2 |
| THTR 221 | Acting II | 3 |
| THTR 249 | Stage Makeup I | 1 |
| THTR 320 | Acting III | 3 |
| THTR 321 | Advanced Acting: Practitioners | 3 |
| THTR 322 | Musical Theatre Audition Techniques | 2 |
| THTR 323 | Auditioning | 1 |
| THTR 410 | Advanced Acting: Musical Theatre | 2 |
| THTR 484 | Advanced Acting: Professional Skills | 1 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Music Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| MUSI 105 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUSI 106 | Music Theory II | 2 |
| MUSI 112A | Choir | 2 |
| MUSI 135A | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 136A | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 140 | Aural Perception I | 2 |
| MUSI 141 | Aural Perception II | 2 |
| MUSI 362 | Chamber Ensemble III: UM | 1 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
Music Applied Study
Note: Students must take two credits of Applied Study each semester.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| MUSI 195 | Applied Study I | 4 |
| MUSI 295 | Applied Study II | 4 |
| MUSI 395 | Applied Study III | 4 |
| MUSI 495 | Applied Study IV | 4 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Dance Courses
Modern Experience I
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Modern Dance | ||
| Contemporary Modern II | ||
| Contemporary Modern III | ||
| Contemporary Modern IV | ||
| Advanced Contemporary Modern | ||
| Total Hours | 2-3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Modern Experience II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 2-3 | |
| Contemporary Modern II | ||
| Contemporary Modern III | ||
| Contemporary Modern IV | ||
| Advanced Contemporary Modern | ||
| Total Hours | 2-3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Ballet Experience
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Ballet | ||
| Ballet II | ||
| Ballet III | ||
| Ballet IV | ||
| Total Hours | 2-3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Jazz Experience
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Jazz Dance | ||
| Jazz Dance II | ||
| Jazz III | ||
| Total Hours | 2-3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Technique Experiences
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| DANC 108A | Dance Forms (Tap) | 1 |
| DANC 217 | Musical Theatre Styles | 2 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Dance Electives
Note: Course should be selected based on primary and secondary areas of interest in consultation with an advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 4 elective DANC credits in consultation with an advisor. | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Production Experience
Note: Registration based on casting for Theatre & Dance productions.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three credits of the following course: | ||
| THTR 395 | Practicum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-