Dec 17, 2024

2018-19 Undergraduate Bulletin

2018-19 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Theatre, Acting and Directing, B.F.A.

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The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in theatre is a pre-professional program designed to prepare the student for entry into the theatre profession or for advanced study. Admission and screening procedures for the B.F.A. program normally take place during the spring of the sophomore year. Transfer students will be screened and admitted by the same process in their first semester.

Each student in the program is subject to an annual review procedure that is required to continue in the program. Jury critiques may be required for the following performance courses: THR 221 , THR 223 , THR 321 , THR 420 , THR 421 , THR 424 , THR 427 , THR 428 . Jury projects are conducted during the final two weeks of a semester for the purpose of assisting the student in his/her overall development of professional skills.

Curriculum (123-124 hours)

1. Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)

A. Communication (6 hours)

Select one:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENG 133H - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Select one:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
COM 215 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics (3 hours)

Select one:

MTH 110 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MTH 127 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MTH 138 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MTH 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Select two from the following three-hour classes:

BIO 225 - Local Flora/Fauna Credit(s): 3
CHE 101 - Conceptual Chemistry Credit(s): 3
ENV 110 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GOL 101 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
or
Provided 2 hours has been made available in your respective degree plan

Select two of the following four-hour classes:

AST 105 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
AST 105L - Classical and Modern Astronomy Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BIO 121 - Concepts of Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 121L - Concepts of Biology Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 123L - Human Biology Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 123 - Human Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 125 - Principles of Ecology and Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIO 125L - Introduction to Ecology and Evolution Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 131L - Principles of Botany Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIO 133L - Principles of Zoology Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CHE 111 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 111L - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133L - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHE 134L - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 131L - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
GOL 132 - The Earth Through Time Credit(s): 3
GOL 132L - The Earth Through Time Lab Credit(s): 1
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 101L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 102 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHY 102L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 110 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHY 131L - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHY 132L - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 241L - Technical Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 242 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHY 242L - Technical Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Select one:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts (3 hours)

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Select one:

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option (6 hours)

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
and either
BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FRE 131 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FRE 132 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GER 131 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GER 132 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
POR 131 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
POR 132 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPH 272 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. The B.F.A. in theatre has three concentrations

Stage management, technical theatre and design, and acting and directing. These have slightly different curricular requirements. Consult your advisor for specific information.

3. Advanced work

(courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), (36 or more hours). At least 36 hours at SFA.

4. A minimum of 42 semester hours

residence (SFA campus) work.

5. The B.F.A. requires 81 to 82 hours

of coursework, including a professional internship or equivalent (not to exceed 19 hours of credit). Must include 18 advanced hours at least 14 of which must be completed in residence. Grades of C or better in THR 162 , THR 460 and THR 461 .

A. Theatre Core: (33 hours)

Two hours from:

THR 127 - Stage Movement I Credit(s): 2

Nine hours from:

THR 162 - Play Analysis and Dramatic Literature Credit(s): 3
THR 221 - Beginning Acting Credit(s): 3
THR 232 - Introduction to Theatre Makeup Credit(s): 2

Two hours from:

THR 232 - Introduction to Theatre Makeup Credit(s): 2

Six hours from:

THR 241 - Introduction to Stagecraft Credit(s): 3
THR 242 - Lighting Technology Credit(s): 3

One hour from:

THR 360 - Principles of Design Credit(s): 1

Three hours from:

THR 421 - Introduction to Play Directing Credit(s): 3

One hour from:

THR 450 - Theatre Projects Credit(s): 1-3

Nine hours from:

THR 460 - History of the Theatre I Credit(s): 3
THR 461 - History of the Theatre II Credit(s): 3
THR 462 - Advanced Play Analysis Credit(s): 3

B. Production: (7- 9 hours)

Tech/design and stage management students:

Five hours of production lab (two to three hours of THR 150 and two to three hours of THR 350 ) are required
and four hours from THR 450 (one to six hours) and THR 425 (three to six hours).

Incoming freshmen (declared majors) are required to complete five semesters of production lab. Transfer students are required to complete four semesters of production lab.

Acting/directing students:

Three hours of production lab (one to two hours of THR 150 and one to two hours of THR 350 ) are required, and four hours from 425 (three to six hours) and THR 450 (one to six hours).

C. Electives: (18-23 hours)

Tech/design students:

Six hours to be chosen from:

THR 301 - Stage Management Credit(s): 3
THR 370 - History of the Cinema I Credit(s): 3
THR 429 - Directing Theatre for Youth Credit(s): 3
THR 471 - Topics in the Theatre and Drama Credit(s): 3

Fourteen hours from:

ART 100 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
ART 110 - Two-D Design Credit(s): 3
ART 130 - Three-D Design Credit(s): 3
ART 210 - Introduction to Painting Credit(s): 3
ART 230 - Sculpture I Credit(s): 3
ART 312 - Photographic Lighting Credit(s): 3
HMS 206 - Fundamentals of Interior Design Credit(s): 1
HMS 212 - History of Interiors Credit(s): 3
HMS 232 - Twentieth Century Costume Credit(s): 3
HMS 233 - Apparel Design Credit(s): 3
HMS 260 - Principles of Textile Science Credit(s): 3
HMS 310 - Interior Graphics I Credit(s): 1
THR 243 - Sound Technology Credit(s): 2 (required)
THR 420 - Auditions/Designers Portfolio Credit(s): 1 (required)
THR 480 - Design for the Theatre Credit(s): 3 (six credit hours required)

Acting/directing students:

Six hours to be chosen from:

THR 301 - Stage Management Credit(s): 3
THR 370 - History of the Cinema I Credit(s): 3
THR 429 - Directing Theatre for Youth Credit(s): 3
THR 463 - Playwriting Credit(s): 3
THR 464 - Screenwriting Credit(s): 3
THR 471 - Topics in the Theatre and Drama Credit(s): 3

Seventeen hours from:

THR 223 - Theatre Speech Credit(s): 3
THR 227 - Costume Technology Credit(s): 2
THR 321 - Intermediate Acting Credit(s): 3
THR 322 - Advanced Theatre Speech Credit(s): 3
THR 420 - Auditions/Designers Portfolio Credit(s): 1
THR 422 - Acting for the Camera Credit(s): 3
THR 424 - Dialects Credit(s): 2
THR 427 - Advanced Acting Credit(s): 3
THR 428 - Advanced Directing Credit(s): 3

Stage management students:

Twelve hours from:

THR 223 - Theatre Speech Credit(s): 3 (required)
THR 243 - Sound Technology Credit(s): 2 (required)
THR 301 - Stage Management Credit(s): 3 (required)
THR 420 - Auditions/Designers Portfolio Credit(s): 1 (required)
THR 429 - Directing Theatre for Youth Credit(s): 3

Nine hours of electives from:

MGT 370 - Management Principles Credit(s): 3
CSC 101 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
CSC 102 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
or
CSC 121 - Introduction to Information Processing Systems Credit(s): 3
THR 321 - Intermediate Acting Credit(s): 3
THR 427 - Advanced Acting Credit(s): 3
THR 428 - Advanced Directing Credit(s): 3
THR 480 - Design for the Theatre Credit(s): 3

D. Practicum: (19 hours)

THR 451 - Theatre Cooperative - Rose Bruford/ETA Credit(s): 8-24
THR 452 - Practicum (Theatre Internship) Credit(s): 6-19

Five to 19 hours from:

* Courses offered in general education requirements may not count in both blocks.

Cognitive electives:

ART 100 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
ART 101 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ART 212 - Art Film/Video Production Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
ART 311 - Watercolor Credit(s): 3
DAN 102L - Ballet I Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 103L - Jazz Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 104L - Modern Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 105L - Tap Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 202L - Ballet II Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 203L - Jazz Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 204L - Modern Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
ENG 300 *
ENG 326 *
ENG 346 - Film Topics: Genre and Auteur Credit(s): 3 *
ENG 361 - Intermediate Fiction Workshop Credit(s): 3 *
HIS 318 - Ancient Rome Credit(s): 3
HIS 341 - Origins of Medieval Britain Credit(s): 3
HIS 324 - Renaissance and Reformation, 1350-1648 Credit(s): 3
HIS 451 - America Since 1945 Credit(s): 3
MCM 302 - Studio Production Credit(s): 3
MTC 151 - Aural Skills I Credit(s): 1
MTC 161 - Theory I Credit(s): 2
MUP 109 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 1
PSY 375 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 253 - Society and Identity Credit(s): 3 *
SOC 335 - Marriage and Family Life Credit(s): 3
SOC 341 - Sociology of Religion Credit(s): 3
SOC 363 - Sociology of Sport, Recreation and Leisure Credit(s): 3
THR 371 - History of the Cinema II Credit(s): 3

6. Enough additional hours to total *123-124

7. A grade of at least C

in each freshman English course, a C average at SFA, a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately, at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan.

8. All students must satisfy provisions

of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Theatre, Acting and Directing, B.F.A.

Curriculum (123-124 hours)

1. Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)

A. Communication (6 hours)

Select one:

Select one:

B. Mathematics (3 hours)

Select one:

C. Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Select two from the following three-hour classes:

Select two of the following four-hour classes:

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Select one:

E. Creative Arts (3 hours)

Select one course outside of your major discipline:

F. American History (6 hours)

G. Government/Political Science (6 hours)

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Select one:

I. Component Area Option (6 hours)

2. The B.F.A. in theatre has three concentrations

3. Advanced work

4. A minimum of 42 semester hours

5. The B.F.A. requires 81 to 82 hours

A. Theatre Core: (33 hours)

Two hours from:

Nine hours from:

Two hours from:

Six hours from:

One hour from:

Three hours from:

One hour from:

Nine hours from:

B. Production: (7- 9 hours)

Tech/design and stage management students:

Acting/directing students:

C. Electives: (18-23 hours)

Tech/design students:

Six hours to be chosen from:

Fourteen hours from:

Acting/directing students:

Six hours to be chosen from:

Seventeen hours from:

Stage management students:

Twelve hours from:

Nine hours of electives from:

D. Practicum: (19 hours)

Five to 19 hours from:

6. Enough additional hours to total *123-124

7. A grade of at least C

8. All students must satisfy provisions