Dec 03, 2024

2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin

2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Theatre, Technical Theatre and Design, 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: DRAM 1351 , DRAM 2336 , DRAM 3321 , DRAM 4120 , DRAM 4321 , DRAM 4224 , DRAM 4327 , DRAM 4328 . Jury projects are conducted during the final two weeks of a semester for the purpose of assisting the student in her/his overall development of professional skills.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in theatre has three concentrations: acting and directing, stage management and technical theatre and design. These have slightly different curricular requirements. This program defines the technical theatre and design concentration.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in theatre requires a minimum of 42 semester hours of residence (SFA campus) work. At least 36 of those hours must be in advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive).

The major in theatre for the Bachelor of Fine Arts includes a professional internship or equivalent that is not to exceed 19 hours of credit. At least 18 hours of the major coursework must be advanced work, 14 hours of which must be completed in residence. A grade of C or better is required for DRAM 1362 , DRAM 4360 and DRAM 4361 .

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

HORT 1231 - Cultivating Plants Credit(s): 2
and
HORT 1131 - Cultivating Plants Lab Credit(s): 1
ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1313 - General Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Conceptual Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1301 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2301 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2302 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. Common Major Courses

DRAM 1227 - Stage Movement I Credit(s): 2
DRAM 1027 - Stage Movement I Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 1362 - Play Analysis and Dramatic Literature Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1351 - Beginning Acting Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1051 - Beginning Acting Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 1342 - Theatre Costume Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1042 - Theatre Costume Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 1232 - Stage Makeup Credit(s): 2
DRAM 1032 - Stage Makeup Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 1330 - Stage Craft Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1030 - Stage Craft Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 2342 - Lighting Technology Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2042 - Lighting Technology Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 3160 - Principles of Design Credit(s): 1
DRAM 4321 - Beginning Directing Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4021 - Beginning Directing Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 4150 - Theatre Projects Credit(s): 1-3 (1 credit hour required)
DRAM 4360 - History of Theatre I Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4361 - History of Theatre II Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4362 - Advanced Play Analysis Credit(s): 3

3. Theatre: Technical Thtr/Design Major

Production Lab

Five hours of production lab are required.

DRAM 1120 - Production Lab I Credit(s): 1 (2-3 credit hours required)
DRAM 2120 - Production Lab II Credit(s): 1 (2-3 credit hours required)

Theatre Production

DRAM 4325 - Repertory Theatre Credit(s): 3 (A or B)
and
DRAM 4150 - Theatre Projects Credit(s): 1-3 (1 credit hour required)

Theatre Electives

Six hours to be chosen from:

DRAM 3301 - Stage Management Credit(s): 3
DRAM 3360 - History of the Cinema I Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4325 - Repertory Theatre Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4329 - Directing Theatre for Youth Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4363 - Playwriting Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4371 - Topics in the Theatre and Drama Credit(s): 3

Design Requirements

DRAM 2243 - Sound Technology Credit(s): 2
DRAM 4362 - Advanced Play Analysis Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4120 - Audition/Designers Portfolio Credit(s): 1
DRAM 4380 - Design for the Theatre Credit(s): 3 (6 credit hours required)

Design Electives

Nine hours from the following:

ARTS 1316 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2316 - Painting I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2326 - Sculpture I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3357 - Photographic Lighting Credit(s): 3
INDS 2106 - Fundamentals of Interior Design Studio Credit(s): 1
INDS 2206 - Fundamentals of Interior Design Studio Lab Credit(s): 2
INDS 1370 - History of Interiors Credit(s): 3
MRCH 1311 - History of Fashion Credit(s): 3
MRCH 2333 - Apparel Design Credit(s): 3
MRCH 2301 - Principles of Textile Science Credit(s): 3
INDS 2113 - Residential Design Studio Credit(s): 1
DRAM 1227 - Stage Movement I Credit(s): 2
DRAM 1027 - Stage Movement I Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 1232 - Stage Makeup Credit(s): 2
DRAM 1032 - Stage Makeup Lab Credit(s): 0

Practicum

Nineteen hours (19) from:

DRAM 4351 - Theatre Cooperative - Rose Bruford/ETA Credit(s): 8-24
DRAM 4352 - Practicum (Theatre Internships) Credit(s): 6-19
or the following Cognitive Electives
ARTS 1316 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
MUAP 1109 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 1
MUAP 1219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2
MUTC 1116 - Aural Skills I Credit(s): 1
MUTC 1211 - Theory I Credit(s): 2
ARTS 1317 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2352 - Art Film/Video Production I Credit(s): 3
DANC 1241 - Ballet I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 1247 - Jazz Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 1244 - Modern Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2242 - Ballet II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2248 - Jazz Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2245 - Modern Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
ENGL 3346 - Film Topics: Genre and Auteur Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3361 - Intermediate Fiction Workshop Credit(s): 3
HIST 3318 - Ancient Rome Credit(s): 3
HIST 3341 - Origins of Medieval Britain Credit(s): 3
HIST 4351 - America Since 1945 Credit(s): 3
MCOM 1336 - Studio Production Credit(s): 3
SOCI 3335 - Marriage and Family Life Credit(s): 3
SOCI 3341 - Sociology of Religion Credit(s): 3
SOCI 3351 - Social Class Credit(s): 3
SOCI 3363 - Sociology of Sport, Recreation and Leisure Credit(s): 3
DRAM 3371 - History of the Cinema II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
SOCI 2326 - Society and Identity Credit(s): 3

4. Minimum total hours: 125

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.