Theatre and Interpretation Major: Design/Technical Theatre 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 Design/Technical Theatre. Students who wish to enter the B.F.A. program must consult with a TID technical theatre advisor.

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

Any student in good academic standing at CMU may declare a major in Theatre and Interpretation: Design/Technical Theatre Concentration. A minimum 2.5 GPA must be earned in the major.

Program Requirements

Core Courses I (31 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 460	BFA Capstone Project	3(0-6)
TAI 476	Lighting Design	3(3-0)
TAI 477	Scene Design	3(3-0)
TAI 574	History of Drama and Theatre I	3(3-0)
TAI 575	History of Drama and Theatre II	3(3-0)
TAI 579	Costume Design and Construction	3(3-0)

Take 3 Studio courses (1 hour each) in consultation with an advisor.

Core Courses II (15 hours)

Select 15 hours of TAI courses in consultation with a TID Technical Theatre Advisor.

Electives (24 hours)

Select 24 hours of elective cognate courses. Cognate courses may be chosen from TAI, ART, BCA, IET, FMD, IND or others. All courses in this section must be selected in consultation with a TID technical theatre advisor.

Total: 70 semester hours