Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Major

The BFA in Theatre program at Athens State University is a professional degree program that is designed to offer intense experiential training opportunities in theatre for students wishing to complete their undergraduate education with Athens State University. Students earning a BFA in Theatre will acquire various fundamental performance and production techniques, develop dramaturgical skills by critically analyzing dramatic literature, and gain knowledge of current trends in the performing arts industry. Theatre majors are trained to be desirable employee candidates in a variety of areas such as acting, directing, writing, producing, managing, designing, set construction, teaching, community activism, and arts center management. The required studio training reinforced through practical artistic experience with three annual mainstage productions will allow BFA in Theatre graduates to create a portfolio, which is immediately applicable to entering the professional world or to continue their studies in a Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts program.

EACH STUDENT MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE THAT IS BEING PURSUED.

 

Applicable General University Requirements

General University Requirements for Graduation

Students earning the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a major in Theatre must satisfy all general University requirements and meet all financial obligations before a degree is awarded.

General Education Requirements

Area I - Written Composition

	English Composition I and English Composition II	6
Total Credit Hours:		6

Area II - Humanities/Fine Arts

	Fine Arts Course or Equivalent	3
	At Least One Literature Course	3
	Other Courses in Humanities and Fine Arts	6
Total Credit Hours:		12

At least one literature course: Students must complete a 6 hour sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV).

Area III - Mathematics and Natural Sciences

	Finite Math or Higher Mathematics Course	3
	Natural Sciences	8
Total Credit Hours:		11

Natural sciences: Lab-based.

Area IV - History/Behavioral and Social Sciences

	At Least One History Course	3
	Other Courses in History or Behavioral or Social Science	9
Total Credit Hours:		12

At least one history course: Students must complete a 6 hour sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV).

Total Credit Hours: 41

Area V - Pre-Professionals

Required

	Microcomputer Applications (CIS 146)	3
	And
	Electives	18
Total Credit Hours:		21

Theatre, Music, Dance and Theatre Production Electives Recommended.

Total Credit Hours: 21

Total General Education and Major Prerequisite Requirement Hours: 62

Major Course Requirements

Theatre Core Curriculum

EH 312	Dramatic Literature	3
TH 311	Technical Theatre	3
TH 330	Script Analysis	3
TH 333	Acting: Fundamentals of Technique	3
TH 400	Business of Show Business	3

University Seminar Courses

UNV 300	Pathways to Success	3
UNV 400	Career Seminar	1

Theatre Elective

Choose One Theatre Literature/History Course From:

TH 313/EH 313	Modern American Drama	3
TH 426/EH 426	Renaissance Drama	3
TH 455/EH 455	Theatre for Young Audiences	3
TH 331/EH 331	Dramatic Theory and Criticism	3
TH 310	Film: History, Development and Evaluation	3
TH 315	Musical Theory History	3

 

Total Credit Hours: 22

Additional Program Requirements

In addition to the Professional Courses above, BFA in Theatre majors must complete one of the following concentration curriculums:

• Performance OR
• Production Design and Technology OR
• Musical Theatre.

Concentration in Performance

Required

TH 335	Acting: Movement & Stage Combat	3
TH 337	Acting for the Camera	3
TH 338	Acting: Voice Over Techniques	3
TH 433	Directing	3
TH 461	Practicum in Performance I	3
TH 462	Practicum in Performance II	3
TH 469	Theatre Senior Thesis	3

TH 469 must be taken during semester in which student graduates

Total Credit Hours: 21

Concentration in Production Design and Technology

Required

TH 463	Practicum in Production I	3
TH 464	Practicum in Production II	3
TH 448	Professional Portfolio	1
TH 469	Theatre Senior Thesis	3

Design Electives

Choose two of the following Design courses:

TH 323	Scenic Design	3
	Or
TH 324	Lighting and Projection Design	3
	Or
TH 326	Costume Design	3
	Or
TH 328	Props Design	3

Technology 400 Level Elective

Choose one of the following Technology 400 level courses:

TH 441	Graphics for Production Design	3
	Or
TH 440	Advanced Stage Technology	3
	Or
TH 442	Hand Rendering for the Stage	3
	Or
TH 446	Costume Construction	3

Technology 300 Level Elective

Choose one of the following Technology 300 level courses:

TH 321	Puppetry	3
	Or
TH 322	Scenic Art	3
	Or
TH 336	Stage Management	3

Total Credit Hours: 22

Concentration in Musical Theatre

Required

MUA 310	Studio Instruction - Voice	2
MUA 315	Studio Instruction - Voice	2
TH 467	Musical Theatre Performance	3
TH 461	Practicum in Performance I	3
TH 462	Practicum in Performance II	3
TH 470	Musical Theatre Showcase	3

TH 470 must be taken during semester in which student graduates.

Dance Electives

Choose two of the following Dance courses:

TH 350	Jazz	3
	Or
TH 351	Modern	3
	Or
TH 352	Ballet	3
	Or
TH 353	Tap Techniques	3

Total Credit Hours: 22

General Electives

Elective hours as needed to meet minimum 124-hour requirement and all other general University requirements (Students are encouraged to take electives in Theatre, Dance, Music, Art, English, History and/or Business)

Total Credit Hours: 18-19

Total Credit Hours: 124