Overview
In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to the University of Miami, students seeking admission to the Department of Theatre Arts BFA program must:
- Submit the BFA Application to the Department of Theatre Arts. This application may be found on the "Undergraduate Admissions" page on the University website;
- Schedule an audition or portfolio review by contacting the Department of Theatre Arts office at 305. 284.4474. Auditions and reviews are held on the University of Miami campus as well as in major cities throughout the United States at the National Unified Auditions. Audition dates can be found on the Department of Theatre Arts website on the "Prospective Students" page.
BFA transfer applicants must follow the admission procedures described above and should note that if accepted, class standing in the program (freshman, sophomore, etc.) is determined by the BFA faculty in consultation with Department administration.
Musical Theatre Majors are typically admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in the fall semester of each academic year.
The candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts must satisfy the academic requirements established by the College of Arts and Sciences , including, but not limited to the demonstration of:
- Advanced Writing and Communication Proficiency: Degree candidates must complete at least four writing courses, and at least one writing course must be in the student's major discipline,
- Mathematics Proficiency: Degree candidates must earn at least 3 credit hours in a Mathematics course numbered MTH 108 or higher.
To remain in the program, BFA students in the Department of Theatre Arts must maintain a cumulative 2.7 (B-) grade point average in all theatre courses (and any other courses required in a student's area of specialization) and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) in all courses. Failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing will result in the student being placed on academic probation by the Department and may lead to dismissal from the BFA program.
BFA Theatre Arts courses are progressive in nature and students must successfully complete each course in sequence. Failure to pass the requirements of any particular class in the program may result in the student’s dismissal.
All BFA students are evaluated by the faculty on commitment to training, production work, growth, discipline, and professional potential at the end of each semester.
Departmental production requirements, student responsibilities, and disciplinary policies are detailed in the Student and Production Handbooks, available on the "Current Students" page on the Department's website.
Curriculum Requirements - B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with Concentration in Acting
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| THA 111 | Acting I-A | 2 |
| THA 112 | Acting I-B | 2 |
| THA 113 | Movement I-A | 2 |
| THA 114 | Movement I-B | 2 |
| THA 116 | Dance I-A | 2 |
| THA 117 | Dance I-B | 2 |
| THA 120 | 1-2 | |
| THA 121 | 1-2 | |
| THA 141 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 2 |
| THA 142 | Introduction to Theatre Technology | 2 |
| THA 143 | Backstage Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 144 | Production Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 198 | Voice and Speech I-A | 2 |
| THA 199 | Voice and Speech I-B | 2 |
| THA 211 | Acting II-A | 2 |
| THA 212 | Acting II-B | 2 |
| THA 214 | Movement II | 3 |
| THA 294 | 2 | |
| THA 298 | Voice and Speech II-A | 1 |
| THA 299 | Voice and Speech II-B | 2 |
| THA 311 | Acting III-A | 2 |
| THA 312 | Acting III-B | 2 |
| THA 313 | Movement III | 1 |
| THA 314 | 1 | |
| THA 315 | 2 | |
| THA 356 | Improvisational Acting | 3 |
| THA 364 | 3 | |
| THA 381 | 3 | |
| THA 382 | 3 | |
| THA 398 | Voice and Speech III-A | 1 |
| THA 399 | Voice and Speech III-B | 1 |
| THA 411 | Acting IV-A | 2 |
| THA 412 | Acting IV-B | 2 |
| THA 413 | 3 | |
| THA 416 | Auditioning II | 2 |
| THA 420 | Senior Studio | 3 |
| THA 455 | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| THA 461 | Play Direction I | 3 |
| THA 481 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THA 482 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select six Elective Courses: | 14-18 | |
| Dance I-A (and/or Another approved dance class) 1 | ||
Other approved singing class | ||
| Intermediate Acting I 1 | ||
| Intermediate Acting II 1 | ||
| Singing for the Musical Theater 1 | ||
or THA 431 | Musical Theatre Styles I | |
| Musical Theatre Styles II | ||
| Acting for the Camera | ||
| Play Direction II 1 | ||
THA 466 | ||
| Introduction to Playwriting 1 | ||
THA 365 | ||
OR Other approved courses | ||
| Additional Requirements | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| or WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | |
| or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| UMX 100 | The University of Miami Experience | 0 |
| MTH Requirement | 3 | |
| People and Society Cognate | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123-129 | |
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Curriculum Requirements - B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with Concentration in Design/Technical Production
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theater Courses | ||
| THA 105 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| THA 141 & THA 143 | Introduction to Theatre Design and Backstage Crew Lab | 3 |
| THA 142 & THA 144 | Introduction to Theatre Technology and Production Crew Lab | 3 |
| THA 241 | Basic Costume Sewing and Scenic Painting | 3 |
| THA 242 | Digital Media for the Entertainment Industry | 3 |
| THA 244 | 3D Theatre Design Collaboration | 3 |
| THA 243 | Theatre Design Methods: How to Sketch Your Idea | 3 |
| THA 342 | Advanced Scenic Design | 3 |
| THA 343 | Advanced Costume Design | 3 |
| THA 344 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| THA 364 | 3 | |
| THA 365 | 3 | |
| THA 381 | 3 | |
| THA 382 | 3 | |
| THA 385 | History of Interior Design and Furniture | 3 |
| THA 386 | History of Fashion | 3 |
| THA 401 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 402 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 441 | Advanced Design and Management Practicum I | 3 |
| THA 442 | Advanced Design and Management Practicum II | 6 |
| THA 461 | Play Direction I | 3 |
| THA 481 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THA 482 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| Other Required Courses | ||
| ART 101 | Introduction to Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 105 | Figure Drawing | 3 |
| ART 109 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| BUS 150 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| COS 211 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| or WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | |
| or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| Liberal Arts/ Math | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 15 | |
| Theatre Electives (courses must be at the 200-level or higher) | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 132 | |
Curriculum Requirements - B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with Concentration in Musical Theatre
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| THA 110 | Freshman Performance Laboratory (taken Fall and Spring of Freshman year) | 2 |
| THA 111 | Acting I-A | 2 |
| THA 112 | Acting I-B | 2 |
| THA 113 | Movement I-A | 2 |
| THA 114 | Movement I-B | 2 |
| THA 116 | Dance I-A | 2 |
| THA 117 | Dance I-B | 2 |
| THA 141 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 2 |
| THA 142 | Introduction to Theatre Technology | 2 |
| THA 143 | Backstage Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 144 | Production Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 191 | Introductory Applied Music Theatre Voice I | 1 |
| THA 192 | Introductory Applied Music Theatre Voice II | 1 |
| THA 196 | Singing for the Stage I-A | 1 |
| THA 197 | Singing for the Stage I-B | 1 |
| THA 198 | Voice and Speech I-A | 2 |
| THA 199 | Voice and Speech I-B | 2 |
| THA 210 | Sophomore Performance Laboratory | 2 |
| THA 211 | Acting II-A | 2 |
| THA 212 | Acting II-B | 2 |
| THA 216 | Dance II-A | 1 |
| THA 217 | Dance II-B | 2 |
| THA 231 | Musical Theatre Skills III | 2 |
| THA 232 | Musical Theatre Skills IV | 2 |
| THA 291 | Beginning Applied Music Theatre Voice I | 1 |
| THA 292 | Beginning Applied Music Theatre Voice II | 1 |
| THA 296 | Singing for the Stage II-A | 1 |
| THA 297 | Singing for the Stage II-B | 1 |
| THA 298 | Voice and Speech II-A | 1 |
| THA 299 | Voice and Speech II-B | 2 |
| THA 311 | Acting III-A | 2 |
| THA 312 | Acting III-B | 2 |
| THA 313 | Movement III | 1 |
| THA 316 | Dance III-A | 2 |
| THA 317 | Dance III-B | 2 |
| THA 384 | History of the American Musical Theatre | 3 |
| THA 391 | Intermediate Applied Music Theatre Voice I | 1 |
| THA 392 | Intermediate Applied Music Theatre Voice II | 1 |
| THA 396 | Singing for the Stage III-A | 1 |
| THA 398 | Voice and Speech III-A | 1 |
| THA 399 | Voice and Speech III-B | 1 |
| THA 411 | Acting IV-A | 2 |
| THA 412 | Acting IV-B | 2 |
| THA 416 | Auditioning II | 2 |
| THA 420 | Senior Studio | 3 |
| THA 431 | Musical Theatre Styles I | 3 |
| THA 432 | Musical Theatre Styles II | 3 |
| THA 455 | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| THA 481 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THA 482 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| THA 491 | Advanced Applied Music Theatre Voice I | 1 |
| THA 492 | Advanced Applied Music Theatre Voice II | 1 |
| Additional Dance Course Requirement | 4 | |
| Other Required Courses | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| or WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | |
| or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| MTC 109 | Music Theory Skills I | 3 |
| MTC 110 | Music Theory Skills II | 3 |
| People and Society Cognate | 9 | |
| MTH Requirement | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 128 | |
Curriculum Requirements - B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with Concentration in Stage Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Courses | ||
| THA 105 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| THA 141 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 2 |
| THA 142 | Introduction to Theatre Technology | 2 |
| THA 143 | Backstage Crew Lab 1 | 1 |
| THA 144 | Production Crew Lab 1 | 1 |
| THA 241 | Basic Costume Sewing and Scenic Painting | 3 |
| THA 242 | Digital Media for the Entertainment Industry | 3 |
| THA 243 | Theatre Design Methods: How to Sketch Your Idea | 3 |
| THA 344 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| THA 364 | 3 | |
| THA 365 | 3 | |
| THA 381 | 3 | |
| THA 382 | 3 | |
| THA 401 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 402 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 459 | Stage Management Practicum 2 | 9 |
| THA 461 | Play Direction I | 3 |
| THA 462 | Play Direction II | 3 |
| THA 463 | 3 | |
| THA 464 | 3 | |
| THA 466 | 3 | |
| THA 481 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THA 482 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| THA 487 | Advanced Projects | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| THA 369 | 3 | |
| THA 467 | 3 | |
| THA 469 | 3 | |
| Other Required Courses | ||
| BUS 150 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| COS 112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COS 211 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| or WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | |
| or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| MGT 304 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MTC 109 | Music Theory Skills I | 3 |
| Math 3 | 3 | |
| People and Society Cognate | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate | 9 | |
| Theatre Elective 4 | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 138 | |
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All Stage Management majors are required to fulfill one production assignment each semester.
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THA 459 must be repeated for a minimum of 9 credits. The Stage Management Practicum assignment serves as the production requirement in a given semester.
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3 credit hours in a Mathematics course numbered MTH 108 or higher are required for the BFA degree
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100 Level THA electives must be approved by Stage Managemetn Faculty
Curriculum Requirements - B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with Concentration in Theatre Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Courses | ||
| THA 105 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| THA 141 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 2 |
| THA 142 | Introduction to Theatre Technology | 2 |
| THA 143 | Backstage Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 144 | Production Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 245 | 3 | |
| THA 344 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| THA 364 | 3 | |
| THA 365 | 3 | |
| THA 366 | 3 | |
| THA 369 | 3 | |
| THA 381 | 3 | |
| THA 382 | 3 | |
| THA 401 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 402 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 403 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 461 | Play Direction I | 3 |
| THA 463 | 3 | |
| THA 466 | 3 | |
| THA 467 | 3 | |
| THA 468 | 3 | |
| THA 481 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THA 482 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| Other Required Courses | ||
| ACC 211 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BSL 212 | Introduction to Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| COS 112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COS 211 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COS 333 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ECO 211 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| or WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | |
| or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| MGT 302 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT 304 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 307 | Advanced Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKT 301 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Liberal Arts Electives | 27 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 135 | |
Suggested Plan of Study - B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with Concentration in Acting
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| THA 111 | Acting I-A | 2 |
| THA 113 | Movement I-A | 2 |
| THA 116 | Dance I-A | 2 |
| THA 120 | 2 | |
| THA 141 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 2 |
| THA 143 | Backstage Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 198 | Voice and Speech I-A | 2 |
| THA 294 | 2 | |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 112 | Acting I-B | 2 |
| THA 114 | Movement I-B | 2 |
| THA 117 | Dance I-B | 2 |
| THA 121 | 2 | |
| THA 142 | Introduction to Theatre Technology | 2 |
| THA 144 | Production Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 199 | Voice and Speech I-B | 2 |
| WRS 106, 107, or ENG 106 | First-Year Writing II or First-Year Writing II: STEM or Writing About Literature and Culture | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 211 | Acting II-A | 2 |
| THA 298 | Voice and Speech II-A | 1 |
| THA 381 | 3 | |
| Theatre Elective | 2-3 | |
| People and Society COGNATE | 3 | |
| MTH Math requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 212 | Acting II-B | 2 |
| THA 299 | Voice and Speech II-B | 2 |
| THA 382 | 3 | |
| THA 356 | Improvisational Acting | 3 |
| Theatre Elective | 2-3 | |
| People and Society COGNATE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 311 | Acting III-A | 2 |
| THA 313 | Movement III | 1 |
| THA 398 | Voice and Speech III-A | 1 |
| THA 481 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| Theatre Elective | 2-3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| People and Society COGNATE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 312 | Acting III-B | 2 |
| THA 314 | 1 | |
| THA 399 | Voice and Speech III-B | 1 |
| THA 315 | 2 | |
| THA 482 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| Theatre Elective | 2-3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 364 | 3 | |
| THA 411 | Acting IV-A | 2 |
| THA 413 | 3 | |
| THA 416 | Auditioning II | 2 |
| THA 455 | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| THA 461 | Play Direction I | 3 |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 19 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 214 | Movement II | 3 |
| THA 412 | Acting IV-B | 2 |
| THA 420 | Senior Studio | 3 |
| Theatre Elective | 2-3 | |
| Theatre Elective | 2-3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12-14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123-129 | |
Suggested Plan of Study - B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with Concentration in Design/Technical Production
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| ART 101 | Introduction to Drawing I | 3 |
| BUS 150 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| THA 141 & THA 143 | Introduction to Theatre Design and Backstage Crew Lab | 3 |
| THA 365 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ART 105 | Figure Drawing | 3 |
| WRS 106, 107, or ENG 106 | First-Year Writing II or First-Year Writing II: STEM or Writing About Literature and Culture | 3 |
| THA 105 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| THA 142 & THA 144 | Introduction to Theatre Technology and Production Crew Lab | 3 |
| Math | 3 | |
| THA 364 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COS 211 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| THA 241 | Basic Costume Sewing and Scenic Painting | 3 |
| THA 243 | Theatre Design Methods: How to Sketch Your Idea | 3 |
| THA 381 | 3 | |
| People in Society Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 242 | Digital Media for the Entertainment Industry | 3 |
| THA 244 | 3D Theatre Design Collaboration | 3 |
| THA 382 | 3 | |
| THA 386 | History of Fashion | 3 |
| People in Society Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 343 | Advanced Costume Design | 3 |
| THA 344 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| THA 385 | History of Interior Design and Furniture | 3 |
| THA 481 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| People in Society Cognate | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ART 109 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| THA 342 | Advanced Scenic Design | 3 |
| THA 442 | Advanced Design and Management Practicum II 1 | 3 |
| THA 482 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Theatre Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 401 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 441 | Advanced Design and Management Practicum I 3 | 3 |
| THA 461 | Play Direction I | 3 |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Theatre Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Theatre Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 402 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 442 | Advanced Design and Management Practicum II 2 | 3 |
| Theatre Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Theatre Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Theatre Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 132 | |
Suggested Plan of Study - B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with Concentration in Musical Theatre
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| THA 110 | Freshman Performance Laboratory | 1 |
| THA 111 | Acting I-A | 2 |
| THA 113 | Movement I-A | 2 |
| THA 116 | Dance I-A | 2 |
| THA 141 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 2 |
| THA 143 | Backstage Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 191 | Introductory Applied Music Theatre Voice I | 1 |
| THA 196 | Singing for the Stage I-A | 1 |
| THA 198 | Voice and Speech I-A | 2 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| MTC 109 | Music Theory Skills I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 20 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 110 | Freshman Performance Laboratory | 1 |
| THA 112 | Acting I-B | 2 |
| THA 114 | Movement I-B | 2 |
| THA 117 | Dance I-B | 2 |
| THA 142 | Introduction to Theatre Technology | 2 |
| THA 144 | Production Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 192 | Introductory Applied Music Theatre Voice II | 1 |
| THA 197 | Singing for the Stage I-B | 1 |
| THA 199 | Voice and Speech I-B | 2 |
| WRS 106, 107, or ENG 106 | First-Year Writing II or First-Year Writing II: STEM or Writing About Literature and Culture | 3 |
| MTC 110 | Music Theory Skills II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 20 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 210 | Sophomore Performance Laboratory | 1 |
| THA 211 | Acting II-A | 2 |
| THA 216 | Dance II-A | 1 |
| THA 231 | Musical Theatre Skills III | 2 |
| THA 291 | Beginning Applied Music Theatre Voice I | 1 |
| THA 296 | Singing for the Stage II-A | 1 |
| THA 298 | Voice and Speech II-A | 1 |
| THA 384 | History of the American Musical Theatre | 3 |
| MTH Math requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 210 | Sophomore Performance Laboratory | 1 |
| THA 212 | Acting II-B | 2 |
| THA 214 | Movement II | 1 |
| THA 217 | Dance II-B | 2 |
| THA 232 | Musical Theatre Skills IV | 2 |
| THA 292 | Beginning Applied Music Theatre Voice II | 1 |
| THA 297 | Singing for the Stage II-B | 1 |
| THA 299 | Voice and Speech II-B | 2 |
| People and Society COGNATE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 311 | Acting III-A | 2 |
| THA 313 | Movement III | 1 |
| THA 316 | Dance III-A | 2 |
| THA 391 | Intermediate Applied Music Theatre Voice I | 1 |
| THA 396 | Singing for the Stage III-A | 1 |
| THA 398 | Voice and Speech III-A | 1 |
| THA 481 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| People and Society COGNATE | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 312 | Acting III-B | 2 |
| THA 317 | Dance III-B | 2 |
| THA 392 | Intermediate Applied Music Theatre Voice II | 1 |
| THA 399 | Voice and Speech III-B | 1 |
| THA 482 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| People and Society Cognate | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 316 | Dance III-A | 2 |
| THA 411 | Acting IV-A | 2 |
| THA 416 | Auditioning II | 2 |
| THA 431 | Musical Theatre Styles I | 3 |
| THA 455 | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| THA 491 | Advanced Applied Music Theatre Voice I | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 317 | Dance III-B | 2 |
| THA 412 | Acting IV-B | 2 |
| THA 420 | Senior Studio | 3 |
| THA 432 | Musical Theatre Styles II | 3 |
| THA 492 | Advanced Applied Music Theatre Voice II | 1 |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 129 | |
Suggested Plan of Study - B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with Concentration in Stage Management
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| THA 141 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 2 |
| THA 143 | Backstage Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 365 | 3 | |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| MTC 109 | Music Theory Skills I | 3 |
| Math 108 or higher | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 105 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| THA 142 | Introduction to Theatre Technology | 2 |
| THA 144 | Production Crew Lab | 1 |
| WRS 106, 107, or ENG 106 | First-Year Writing II or First-Year Writing II: STEM or Writing About Literature and Culture | 3 |
| BUS 150 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| Math | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 243 | Theatre Design Methods: How to Sketch Your Idea | 3 |
| THA 364 | 3 | |
| THA 381 | 3 | |
| THA 459 | Stage Management Practicum | 3 |
| People in Society Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 242 | Digital Media for the Entertainment Industry | 3 |
| THA 382 | 3 | |
| THA 463 | 3 | |
| COS 112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| STEM COGNATE | 3 | |
| People in Society Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 241 | Basic Costume Sewing and Scenic Painting | 3 |
| THA 344 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| THA 459 | Stage Management Practicum | 3 |
| THA 461 | Play Direction I | 3 |
| THA 481 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 462 | Play Direction II | 3 |
| THA 464 | 3 | |
| THA 482 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| COS 211 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| THA Management Course (THA 369, THA 467 or THA 469 are recommended) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 459 | Stage Management Practicum | 3 |
| THA 466 | 3 | |
| STEM COGNATE | 6 | |
| THA Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 401 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 402 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 487 | Advanced Projects | 3 |
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| MGT 304 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 129 | |
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All Stage Management majors are required to participate in a production capacity in one show per semester for all eight semesters
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All Stage Management majors are required to stage manage or assistant stage manage one show in their Sophomore, Junior and Senior years. This management assignment doubles as their production assignment for that particular semester.
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THA 459 may be repeated for a maximum of 18 credit hours.
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100 level THA electives must be approved by Stage Management Faculty.
Suggested Plan of Study - B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with Concentration in Theatre Management
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| THA 141 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 2 |
| THA 143 | Backstage Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 364 | 3 | |
| THA 365 | 3 | |
| ACC 211 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 105 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| THA 142 | Introduction to Theatre Technology | 2 |
| THA 144 | Production Crew Lab | 1 |
| THA 245 | 3 | |
| WRS 106, 107, or ENG 106 | First-Year Writing II or First-Year Writing II: STEM or Writing About Literature and Culture | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 366 | 1 | 3 |
| THA 369 | 3 | |
| THA 481 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| MKT 301 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 344 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| THA 466 | 3 | |
| THA 482 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| BSL 212 | Introduction to Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| ECO 211 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 381 | 3 | |
| THA 401 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 461 | Play Direction I | 3 |
| THA 467 | 3 | |
| COS 333 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 382 | 3 | |
| THA 468 | 3 | |
| MGT 307 | Advanced Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THA 403 | Internship | 3 |
| THA 463 | 3 | |
| COS 112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MGT 302 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THA 402 | Internship | 3 |
| COS 211 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MGT 304 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 135 | |
