Dec 11, 2024

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Theatre, Technical Theatre and Design, B.F.A.

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 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 THR 162 , THR 460 and THR 461 .

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

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

Three hours from:

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

Three hours from:

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

Six hours from:

AGN 110 - Crop Science Credit(s): 2
and
AGN 110L - Crop Science Lab Credit(s): 1
AST 105 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIO 121 - Concepts of Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 123 - Human Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 125 - Principles of Ecology and Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIO 225 - Local Flora/Fauna Credit(s): 3
BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CHE 101 - Conceptual Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHE 111 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
ENV 110 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GOL 101 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 132 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 102 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHY 110 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 242 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

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
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

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

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

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. Common Major Courses

THR 127 - Stage Movement I Credit(s): 2
THR 127L - Stage Movement I Lab Credit(s): 0
THR 162 - Play Analysis and Dramatic Literature Credit(s): 3
THR 221 - Beginning Acting Credit(s): 3
THR 221L - Beginning Acting Lab Credit(s): 0
THR 231 - Introduction to Theatre Costume Credit(s): 3
THR 231L - Introduction to Theatre Costume Lab Credit(s): 0
THR 232 - Introduction to Theatre Makeup Credit(s): 2
THR 232L - Introduction to Theatre Makeup Lab Credit(s): 0
THR 241 - Introduction to Stagecraft Credit(s): 3
THR 241L - Introduction to Stagecraft Lab Credit(s): 0
THR 242 - Lighting Technology Credit(s): 3
THR 242L - Lighting Technology Lab Credit(s): 0
THR 360 - Principles of Design Credit(s): 1
THR 421 - Introduction to Play Directing Credit(s): 3
THR 421L - Introduction to Play Directing Lab Credit(s): 0
THR 450 - Theatre Projects Credit(s): 1-3 (1 credit hour required)
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

3. Theatre: Technical Thtr/Design Major

Production Lab

Five hours of production lab are required.

THR 150 - Production Lab I Credit(s): 1 (2-3 credit hours required)
THR 350 - Production Lab II Credit(s): 1 (2-3 credit hours required)

Theatre Production

THR 425 - Repertory Theatre Credit(s): 3 (A or B)
and
THR 450 - Theatre Projects Credit(s): 1-3 (1 credit hour required)

Theatre Electives

Six hours to be chosen from:

THR 301 - Stage Management Credit(s): 3
THR 370 - History of the Cinema I Credit(s): 3
THR 425 - Repertory Theatre Credit(s): 3
THR 429 - Directing Theatre for Youth Credit(s): 3
THR 463 - Playwriting Credit(s): 3
THR 471 - Topics in the Theatre and Drama Credit(s): 3

Design Requirements

THR 243 - Sound Technology Credit(s): 2
THR 462 - Advanced Play Analysis Credit(s): 3
THR 420 - Auditions/Designers Portfolio Credit(s): 1
THR 480 - Design for the Theatre Credit(s): 3 (6 credit hours required)

Design Electives

Nine hours from the following:

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 206L - Fundamentals of Interior Design Lab Credit(s): 2
HMS 212 - History of Interiors Credit(s): 3
HMS 230 - Cultural Aspects of Clothing 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 127 - Stage Movement I Credit(s): 2
THR 127L - Stage Movement I Lab Credit(s): 0
THR 232 - Introduction to Theatre Makeup Credit(s): 2
THR 232L - Introduction to Theatre Makeup Lab Credit(s): 0

Practicum

Nineteen hours (19) from:

THR 451 - Theatre Cooperative - Rose Bruford/ETA Credit(s): 8-24
THR 452 - Practicum (Theatre Internship) Credit(s): 6-19
or the following Cognitive Electives
ART 100 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
MUP 109 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 1
MUP 119 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2
MTC 151 - Aural Skills I Credit(s): 1
MTC 161 - Theory I Credit(s): 2
ART 101 - Drawing II Credit(s): 3
ART 212 - Art Film/Video Production 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 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 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 451 - America Since 1945 Credit(s): 3
MCM 302 - Studio Production Credit(s): 3
SOC 335 - Marriage and Family Life Credit(s): 3
SOC 341 - Sociology of Religion Credit(s): 3
SOC 351 - Globalization Credit(s): 3
SOC 363 - Sociology of Sport, Recreation and Leisure Credit(s): 3
THR 371 - History of the Cinema II Credit(s): 3
ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
SOC 253 - Society and Identity Credit(s): 3

4. Minimum total hours: 125

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENG 131 , ENG 132 )
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.