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

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

Concentration Overview

The Design and Technology Concentration in Theatre Arts prepares students for work in the six areas of their professional career: set design, lighting design, costume design, stage management, and technical director. Students participate in every aspect of 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 and Technology Concentraiton
MAC 150 - Introduction to Live Sound; (3cr)
THR 282 - Theatre Technology Seminar 1; (1cr)
THR 381 - Theatre Technology Seminar 2; (1cr)
THR 482 - Theatre Technology Seminar 3; (1cr)
THR 382 - Computer Assisted Drafting; (3cr)
THR 383 - Advanced Set Design; (3cr)
THR 386 - Costume Construction; (3cr)
THR 481 - Rendering for the Stage; (3cr)
THR 484 - Advanced Stage Lighting; (3cr)
Design/Technology Technique Concentration Elective; (3cr)
Total Concentration Credits: 24

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Course Name
Semester 1		Semester 2
ENG 101 - English Composition 1; (3cr)		ENG 102 - English Composition 2; (3cr)
Oral Communication Competency Elective; (3cr)		MAC 150 - Introduction to Live Sound; (3cr)
THH 191 - Introduction to Theatre; (3cr)		PSY 101 - General Psychology; (3cr)
THR 111 - Introduction to Stagecraft; (3cr)		THR 124 - Acting 2; (3cr)
THR 121 - Acting 1; (3cr)		THR 174 - Production/Rehearsal/Performance 2; (1cr)
THR 171 - Production/Rehearsal/Performance 1; (1cr)
Total 16		Total 16
Semester 3		Semester 4
Quantitative Competency Elective; (3cr)		Scientific Competency Elective; (3cr)
Diversity Competency Elective; (3cr)		THH 392 - Theatre History After 1900; (3cr)
THR 221 - Acting 3; (3cr)		THR 224 - Acting 4; (3cr)
THR 270 - Stage Management; (3cr)		THR 274 - Production/Rehearsal/Performance 4; (1cr)
THR 271 - Production/Rehearsal/Performance 3; (1cr)		THR 380 - Costume Design/Makeup; (3cr)
THR 280 - Set Design; (3cr)		THR 388 - Stage Lighting; (3cr)
Total 16		Total 16
Semester 5		Semester 6
Musical Theatre History Elective; (3cr)		ENG 204 - Script Writing; (3cr)
THR 386 - Costume Construction; (3cr)		THH 391 - Theatre History Before 1900; (3cr)
THR 410 - Theatre Workshop; (1cr)		THR 282 - Theatre Technology Seminar 1; (1cr)
Design/Technology Technique Concentration Elective; (3cr)		THR 370 - Directing; (3cr)
Theatre Arts Program Elective; (4cr)		THR 383 - Advanced Set Design; (3cr)
Total 14		Total 13
Semester 7		Semester 8
General Elective; (3cr)		General Elective; (3cr)
THR 425 - Senior Showcase 1; (3cr)		General Elective; (3cr)
THR 481 - Rendering for the Stage; (3cr)		THR 383 - Advanced Set Design; (3cr)
THR 381 - Theatre Technology Seminar 2; (1cr)		THR 482 - Theatre Technology Seminar 3; (1cr)
THR 484 - Advanced Stage Lighting; (3cr)		THR 426 - Senior Showcase 2; (3cr)
Theatre Arts Program Elective; (3cr)
Total 16		Total 13