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2010-2011 University Catalog 
    
2010-2011 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Theater Design and Technology - Bachelor of Fine Arts


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Program Total Credits: 124

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theater Design and Technology provides education and broad training in the full range of theatrical design and technical areas followed by more concentrated study and practical work in a chosen area of focus. The program foundation includes art history, theater history, theater studies and script analysis, fine arts classes, and a sampling of acting, stage management, and directing classes. Students are exposed to each of the five core areas: Technical Direction, Set, Costume, Lighting, and Sound Design.

 The choice of focus area affects the production work assignments given and the coursework taken, in the third and fourth years. Upper-level studies include: Realized designs or technical direction assignments; a significant professional-theater internship; and the development of professional-grade display and interview portfolio. Students design for all Brind School production levels, including the main stage. Students frequently work alongside faculty and guest professional artists on productions.  Students completing this program are prepared to enter the theater industry or to pursue further studies at the graduate level.

Freshman Year Credits: 33


Fall Credits: 16.5


Spring Credits: 16.5


Sophomore Year Credits: 33


Fall Credits: 16


Spring Credits: 17


Junior Year Credits: 29


Fall Credits: 16


Spring Credits: 13


Senior Year Credits: 29


Fall Credits: 15


Spring Credits: 14


  • THXX XXX - Theater Electives Credits: 4 cr (by advisement)

Liberal Arts Distribution


Note all liberal arts courses are 3 credits.

*LAPI courses may be taken in any term, but are recommended for Juniors and Seniors.

Theater Design and Technology Major Courses


To remain in good standing for casting consideration or production assignments in the Ira Brind School of Theater Arts, a student must receive a grade of C+ or better in the core courses listed below. In the view of the faculty, a student whose work fails to meet this level of achievement will be considered non-competitive by professional standards.

Review Minimum Grade Requirements  within the Brind School.

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