B.F.A. in Theatre (Emphasis in Acting/Directing)

The purpose of the B.F.A. Degree with an emphasis in acting/directing is to prepare the student for entry into a graduate program in theatre performance or for employment with amateur, semi-professional, or professional theatrical-production organizations.

Academic Foundations Requirements (33-35 hours)

ENGL   1113   Rhetoric and Composition........................................................................................................................ 3

ENGL   1123   Rhetoric and Composition........................................................................................................................ 3

SPCH:              met by major requirements...................................................................................................................... 0

HIST     1133   American History to 1865........................................................................................................................ 3

HIST     1233   American History from 1865................................................................................................................... 3

POLS    1333   American Government.............................................................................................................................. 3

POLS    1433   American Government............................................................................................................................... 3

Natural Sciences (two laboratory courses, 3-4 hours each).................................................................................... 6-8

MATH  1053   Contemporary Mathematics OR

MATH  1233   College Algebra (Students seeking teacher certification should take this math course.)............. 3

Fine Arts:        met by major requirements........................................................................................................................ 3

SOCL     1133   Introduction to Sociology OR

PSYC     1103   General Psychology.................................................................................................................................... 3

ECON    1333   General Economics OR

ECON    2333   Macroeconomic Principles OR
ECON    2433   Microeconomics Principles...................................................................................................................... 3

HUMN:             met by major requirements........................................................................................................................ 0


 

Computer Competency Requirement (0-3 hours)


Pass department exam OR complete one of the following:  .................................................................................. 0-3

CMPS  1013   Microcomputer Applications for Business

CMPS  1043   Computer Science I

EDUC   1023   Computer Applications for Education (for students seeking teacher certification)



Physical Activity Requirement (2 hours)


Two activity courses OR one semester of MUSC 1041 University Marching Band and one activity course OR two semesters of MUSC 1041........................................................................................................................................................ 2

 


Writing Proficiency Exam


Graduation requirements at Midwestern State University include passage of the Writing

Proficiency Exam, to be taken after the student has completed 60 hours of course work.

Non-passage of the exam necessitates passing ENGL 2113 Composition Skills.

 


Theatre Core Requirements (42 hours)

 

SPCH   1233   Voice and Diction....................................................................................................................................... 3

THEA   1403   Introduction to Acting................................................................................................................................ 3

THEA   2433   Theatre History I.......................................................................................................................................... 3

THEA   2443   Theatre History II........................................................................................................................................ 3

THEA   3003   Contemporary Theatre............................................................................................................................... 3

THEA   3423   Script Analysis............................................................................................................................................. 3

THEA   1513   Stagecraft...................................................................................................................................................... 3

THEA   1613   Performance Makeup................................................................................................................................. 3

THEA   3013   Costume Construction................................................................................................................................ 3

THEA   3433   Principles of Directing................................................................................................................................ 3

THEA   4483   Collaborative Play Production................................................................................................................. 3

THEA   2121   Rehearsal and Production......................................................................................................................... 4

THEA   3121   Advanced Rehearsal and Production...................................................................................................... 3

THEA   3143   Stage Management.......................................................................................................................................3
THEA   4142   Theatre Apprenticeship.............................................................................................................................. 2



Acting/Directing Requirements (32 hours)

 

THEA   2113   Stage Movement.......................................................................................................................................... 3

THEA   2122   Dance for the Theatre................................................................................................................................. 2

THEA   3123   Advanced Movement.................................................................................................................................. 3

THEA   3393   Advanced Acting.......................................................................................................................................... 3

THEA   4213   Voice for the Theatre and Dialects.......................................................................................................... 3

THEA   4223   Period Style and Movement...................................................................................................................... 3

Twelve (12) hours from:

THEA   3353   Theatre Graphics......................................................................................................................................... 3

THEA   4363   Scene Design................................................................................................................................................. 3

THEA   4373   Costume Design............................................................................................................................................ 3

THEA   3473   Performance Lighting.................................................................................................................................. 3

THEA   3493   Performance Sound..................................................................................................................................... 3

THEA   4393   British Theatre: Performance..................................................................................................................... 3
THEA   4493   British Theatre: Production........................................................................................................................ 3
ENGL   3253   Dramatic Literature..................................................................................................................................... 3
ENGL   4773   Shakespeare.................................................................................................................................................. 3
AMUS  1701  Voice for Non-Music Majors/Minors (up to three semesters)............................................................ 3
 

Department-Approved Electives ............................................................................................................................... 6-11


TOTAL HOURS including at least 39 upper-level (3000 or 4000) hours............................................................... 120