Musical Theatre
B.F.A. in Musical Theatre with a Major in Theatre Arts
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| THEA 110 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | 3 |
| THEA 120 | Voice and Movement I | 3 |
| THEA 201 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 245 | Dance Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUSC 101 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUSC 154 | Individual Lessons | 1 |
| Essential Studies courses | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEA 161 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 220 | Voice and Movement II | 3 |
| MUSC 155 | Individual Lessons | 2 |
| Essential Studies courses | 7 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THEA 201 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 204 | Musical Theatre Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 225 | Makeup for the Stage | 3 |
| THEA 270 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 345 | Dance Special Topics | 3 |
| MUSC 254 | Individual Lessons | 1 |
| Essential Studies Courses | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEA 230 | Text Analysis | 3 |
| MUSC 255 | Individual Lessons | 2 |
| Essential Studies/MUSC Elective courses/THEA Elective courses | 10 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THEA 201 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 271 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 300 | Play Direction I | 3 |
| THEA 344 | Musical Theatre Dance Style | 3 |
| MUSC 355 | Individual Lessons | 4 |
| Essential Studies/MUSC Elective courses/THEA Elective courses | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEA 371 | Advanced Acting: Advanced Scene Study | 3 |
| MUSC 355 | Individual Lessons | 4 |
| Essential Studies/MUSC Elective courses/THEA Elective courses | 8 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THEA 201 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 423 | History of the Theatre: Classical, Medieval and Renaissance | 3 |
| THEA 450 | Musical Theatre History | 3 |
| MUSC 455 | Individual Lessons | 4 |
| Essential Studies/MUSC Elective course/THEA Elective course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEA 242 | Tap Dance | 3 |
| THEA 404 | Musical Theatre Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 424 | History of the Theatre: Seventeenth Century to the Present | 3 |
| THEA 494 | Senior Project | 1 |
| MUSC 455 | Individual Lessons | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |
This is an example only. Note that some courses are offered every other semester, so this plan may vary depending on the exact year the student enrolls. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their adviser before registering for classes to ensure proper course sequencing and progress toward their degree.
Students must complete enough electives to bring total credit hours up to the 120. Please Note: Every student must fulfill all University, Departmental, and Essential Studies requirements.