Theatre and Interpretation Major: Acting/Directing Concentration, B.F.A.

B.F.A. degree

The curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is designed for individuals who qualify for and are admitted to intensive specialization in Acting/Directing. Students who wish to enter the B.F.A. program must consult with a TID advisor.

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

Admission to the BFA Acting program is by audition only. Criteria and information about the audition process may be found at www.cmich.edu/colleges/CCFA/CCFADeptofCommunicationand-DramaticArts/TheatreInterpretationandDance/DOCDATIDCurriculum/Pages/default.aspx.

A minimum 2.5 GPA must be earned in the major. The student is also required to demonstrate proficiency in the field of specialization prior to graduation.

Program Requirements

Core Courses I (45 hours)

TAI 177	Stagecraft and Stage Lighting	4(4-0)
TAI 182	Acting I	3(3-0)
TAI 278	Stage Makeup	3(2-2)
TAI 282	Acting II	3(3-0)
TAI 300	Improvisation	3(2-2)
TAI 302	Voice and Diction	3(3-0)
TAI 371	Readers Theatre	3(3-0)
TAI 376	Interpretation of Drama	3(3-0)
TAI 377	Costuming I	3(3-0)
TAI 378	Stage Combat	3(2-2)
TAI 382	Acting III	3(3-0)
TAI 460	BFA Capstone Project	3(0-6)
TAI 481	Directing	3(3-0)
TAI 581	Advanced Directing	3(3-0)

In addition, 2 studio courses (1 hour each) must be taken. One studio must be in technical theatre.

Core Courses II (6 hours)

TAI 574	History of Drama and Theatre I	3(3-0)
TAI 575	History of Drama and Theatre II	3(3-0)

Core Courses III (3 hours)

Select one of the following:

TAI 380	Musical Theatre History	3(3-0)
TAI 399	Theatre and the Holocaust	3(3-0)
TAI 569	History of American Theatre	3(3-0)
TAI 578	Special Topics in Theatre	1-9(Spec)
TAI 580	Dramatic Theory and Criticism	3(3-0)
TAI 583	Women in the Contemporary American Theatre	3(3-0)
TAI 587	Irish Theatre and Drama	3(3-0)
TAI 588	Contemporary Theatre	3(3-0)

Electives (16 hours)

Select an additional 16 hours of approved cognate classes approved by the student’s TID advisor.

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