Theatre Arts, Theatrical Design and Technology Concentration, B.F.A.

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Theatre Arts Program

Theatrical Design/Technology Concentration

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Degree

HEGIS Code: 1007.00

Inventory of Registered Program Code: 22134

Overview

The Design and Technology Concentration in Theatre Arts prepares students for work in the five areas of their professional career: set design, lighting design, costume design, stage management, and technical director. Students participate in every aspect for set, light, and costume construction, as well as designing in areas of interest. Students also participate in United States Institute of Technology and Stage Source in Boston, showcasing their work to industry professionals.

Theatrical Design/Technology Concentration

MAC 150 - Introduction to Live Sound; Credits: 3

THR 383 - Advanced Set Design; Credits: 3

THR 481 - Rendering for the Stage; Credits: 3

THR 484 - Advanced Stage Lighting; Credits: 3

THR ___ - Design/Technology Technique Elective (1); Credits: 3

THR ___ - Design/Technology Technique Elective (2); Credits: 3

THR ___ - Design/Technology Technique Elective (3); Credits: 3

THR ___ - Design/Technology Technique Elective (4); Credits: 3

Total Concentration Credits: 24

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
	Semester 1
ENG 101	English Composition 1	3
SPE ___	Oral Communication Competency Elective	3
THH 191	Introduction to Theatre	3
THR 111	Introduction to Stagecraft	3
THR 121	Acting 1	3
THR 171	Production/Rehearsal/Performance 1	1
	Total	16
	Semester 2
ENG 102	English Composition 2	3
MAC 150	Introduction to Live Sound	3
PSY 101	General Psychology	3
THR 124	Acting 2	3
THR 174	Production/Rehearsal/Performance 2	1
THR ___	Theatre Arts Program Elective (1)	1
THR ___	Theatre Arts Program Elective (2)	1
THR ___	Theatre Arts Program Elective (3)	1
	Total	16
	Semester 3
MAT ___	Quantitative Competency Elective	3
SOC ___	Diversity Competency Elective	3
THR 221	Acting 3	3
THR 270	Stage Management	3
THR 271	Production/Rehearsal/Performance 3	1
THR 280	Set Design	3
	Total	16
	Semester 4
SCI ___	Scientific Competency Elective	3
THH 392	Theatre History After 1900	3
THR 224	Acting 4	3
THR 274	Production/Rehearsal/Performance 4	1
THR 388	Stage Lighting	3
THR ___	Design/Technology Technique Elective (1)	3
	Total	16
	Semester 5
THH ___	Musical Theatre History Elective (1)	3
THR 371	Production/Rehearsal/Performance 5	1
THR 380	Costume Design/Makeup	3
THR ___	Design/Technology Technique Elective (2)	3
THR ___	Theatre Arts Program Elective (4)	1
THR ___	Theatre Arts Program Elective (5)	1
THR ___	Theatre Arts Program Elective (6)	1
	Total	13
	Semester 6
ENG 204	Script Writing	3
THR 370	Directing	3
THH 391	Theatre History Before 1900	3
THR ___	Design/Technology Technique Elective (3)	3
THR ___	Theatre Arts Program Elective (7)	1
THR ___	Theatre Arts Program Elective (8)	1
THR ___	Theatre Arts Program Elective (9)	1
	Total	15
	Semester 7
ELECT ___	3 Credit Elective (1)	3
THR 425	Senior Showcase 1	3
THR 481	Rendering for the Stage	3
THR 484	Advanced Stage Lighting	3
THR ___	Design/Technology Technique Elective (4)	3
THR ___	Theatre Arts Program Elective (10)	1
	Total	16
	Semester 8
ELECT ___	3 Credit Elective (2)	3
ELECT ___	3 Credit Elective (3)	3
THR 383	Advanced Set Design	3
THR 426	Senior Showcase 2	3
	Total	12
	Total Program	120

Theatre Arts, Theatrical Design and Technology Concentration, B.F.A.

Overview

Theatrical Design/Technology Concentration

Total Concentration Credits: 24

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Semester 7

Semester 8

Total Program

120