Nov 21, 2024

2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Theatre, BFA

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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 BFA 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 certain courses as determined by the School of Theatre. 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.

The BFA in Theatre has three concentrations: acting and directing, stage management, and technical theatre and design.

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

C. Life and Physical Science

Six hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II 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 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna 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
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1301 - Earth and Society Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1303 - Earth Science Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1304 - Earth Through Time Credit(s): 3
HORT 1231 - Cultivating Plants Credit(s): 2
and
HORT 1131 - Cultivating Plants Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics 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 2309 - Introduction to Mythology 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 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature 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 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

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 I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II 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

Theatre Major

Required Courses

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
DRAM 1330 - Stage Craft Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1030 - Stage Craft Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 1342 - Theatre Costume Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1042 - Theatre Costume Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 1351 - Beginning Acting Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1051 - Beginning Acting Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 1362 - Play Analysis and Dramatic Literature Credit(s): 3
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 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

Theatre Projects

One hour of:

DRAM 4150 - Theatre Projects Credit(s): 1 to 3

Theatre Production

Four hours from:

DRAM 4150 - Theatre Projects Credit(s): 1 to 3
DRAM 4325 - Repertory Theatre - A Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4326 - Repertory Theatre - B Credit(s): 3

Practicum

Nineteen hours, as advised, from:

DRAM 4351 - Theatre Cooperative - Rose Bruford/ETA Credit(s): 8 to 24
DRAM 4352 - Practicum (Theatre Internships) Credit(s): 6 to 19
or the following Cognitive Electives:
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1316 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
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 1244 - Modern Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 1247 - Jazz Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2242 - Ballet II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2245 - Modern Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2248 - Jazz Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DRAM 3371 - History of the Cinema II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
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 - Introduction to Video Production 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 1117 - Aural Skills II Credit(s): 1
SOCI 2326 - Society and Identity 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

Theatre Concentrations

Select one of the following concentrations.

Acting and Directing Concentration

Required Courses

DRAM 2227 - Stage Movement II Credit(s): 2
DRAM 2027 - Stage Movement II Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 2336 - Theatre Speech Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4120 - Audition/Designers Portfolio Credit(s): 1

Production Lab

One hour from each of the following:

DRAM 1120 - Production Lab I Credit(s): 1
DRAM 2120 - Production Lab II Credit(s): 1

Production Studio

One to two hours of:

DRAM 3120 - Theatre and Dance Production Studio Credit(s): 1 to 5

General Theatre Electives

Six hours from:

DRAM 3301 - Stage Management Credit(s): 3
DRAM 3360 - History of the Cinema I Credit(s): 3
DRAM 3060 - History of the Cinema I Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 4325 - Repertory Theatre - A Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4329 - Directing Theatre for Youth Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4363 - Playwriting Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4364 - Screenwriting Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4371 - Topics in the Theatre and Drama Credit(s): 3

Acting and Directing Electives

Eleven hours from:

DRAM 3321 - Intermediate Acting Credit(s): 3
DRAM 3021 - Intermediate Acting Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 3322 - Advanced Theatre Speech Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4224 - Dialects Credit(s): 2
DRAM 4322 - Acting for the Camera Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4022 - Acting for the Camera Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 4327 - Advanced Acting Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4027 - Advance Acting Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 4328 - Advanced Directing Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4372 - Topics in Theatre Performance Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4072 - Topics in Theatre Performance Lab Credit(s): 0

Stage Management Concentration

Required Courses

DRAM 1232 - Stage Makeup Credit(s): 2
DRAM 1032 - Stage Makeup Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 2243 - Sound Technology Credit(s): 2
DRAM 2043 - Sound Technology Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 2336 - Theatre Speech Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4362 - Advanced Play Analysis Credit(s): 3

Production Lab

Five hours with two to three hours from each of the following:

DRAM 1120 - Production Lab I Credit(s): 1
DRAM 2120 - Production Lab II Credit(s): 1

General Theatre Electives

Seven hours from:

DRAM 3301 - Stage Management Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4120 - Audition/Designers Portfolio Credit(s): 1
DRAM 4325 - Repertory Theatre - A Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4329 - Directing Theatre for Youth Credit(s): 3

Stage Management Electives

Nine hours from:

MGMT 3370 - Management Principles Credit(s): 3
COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
or
CSCI 1302 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
or
DRAM 3321 - Intermediate Acting Credit(s): 3
DRAM 3021 - Intermediate Acting Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 4327 - Advanced Acting Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4027 - Advance Acting Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 4328 - Advanced Directing Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4380 - Design Studio Topics Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4080 - Design for the Theatre Lab Credit(s): 0

Technical Theatre and Design Concentration

Required Courses

DRAM 2243 - Sound Technology Credit(s): 2
DRAM 2043 - Sound Technology Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 4362 - Advanced Play Analysis Credit(s): 3

Production Lab

Five hours with two to three hours from each of the following:

DRAM 1120 - Production Lab I Credit(s): 1
DRAM 2120 - Production Lab II Credit(s): 1

General Theatre Electives

Six hours from:

DRAM 3301 - Stage Management Credit(s): 3
DRAM 3360 - History of the Cinema I Credit(s): 3
DRAM 3060 - History of the Cinema I Lab Credit(s): 0
DRAM 4325 - Repertory Theatre - A 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

Technical and Design Requirements

Seven hours from:

DRAM 4120 - Audition/Designers Portfolio Credit(s): 1
DRAM 4380 - Design Studio Topics Credit(s): 3

Technical and Design Electives

Nine hours from:

ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-dimensional) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1316 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 2326 - Sculpture I Credit(s): 3
ARTS 3357 - Photographic Lighting Credit(s): 3
CMGT 1119 - Technical Drawing Credit(s): 1
CMGT 1219 - Technical Drawing Lab Credit(s): 2
INDS 1370 - History of Interiors Credit(s): 3
INDS 2113 - Residential Design Studio Credit(s): 1
INDS 2213 - Residential Design Studio Lab Credit(s): 2
MRCH 1311 - History of Fashion Credit(s): 3
MRCH 2301 - Principles of Textile Science Credit(s): 3
MRCH 2333 - Apparel Design Credit(s): 3
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

Jury Critiques

Jury critiques may be required for the following performance courses:

DRAM 1351 - Beginning Acting Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2336 - Theatre Speech Credit(s): 3
DRAM 3321 - Intermediate Acting Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4120 - Audition/Designers Portfolio Credit(s): 1
DRAM 4224 - Dialects Credit(s): 2
DRAM 4321 - Beginning Directing Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4327 - Advanced Acting Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4328 - Advanced Directing Credit(s): 3

Grade Requirement

A grade of C or better is required for completion of the following courses:

DRAM 1362 - Play Analysis and Dramatic Literature Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4360 - History of Theatre I Credit(s): 3
DRAM 4361 - History of Theatre II Credit(s): 3

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree.

Total Hours: 125

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year 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.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.