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Theatre and Interpretation Major: Design/Technical Theatre Concentration, B.F.A.

B.F.A. degree

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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

Admission to the BFA Design/Technical Theatre program requires a formal interview with Theatre Design and Technical Theatre Advisors. Contact the department regarding criteria and information about the interview process.

A minimum 2.5 GPA must be earned in the major. Students enrolled in the BFA Design/Technical Theatre concentration will have a portfolio review with the TAD Design and Technical Theatre advisors at the end of each spring semester in order to continue the program. The student is required to demonstrate proficiency in the field of specialization prior to graduation. 

Program Requirements

Core Courses I (36 hours)

TAI 177Stagecraft and Stage Lighting

3(0-6)

TAI 180First-Year Theatre Seminar

2(2-0)

TAI 182Acting I

3(3-0)

TAI 278Stage Makeup

3(2-2)

TAI 280Script Analysis

3(3-0)

TAI 350QRCostume Fundamentals

3(3-0)

TAI 460BFA Capstone Project

3(0-6)

TAI 476Lighting Design

3-6(Spec)

TAI 477Scene Design

3-6(Spec)

TAI 499Senior Theatre Seminar

1(1-0)

TAI 574History of Drama and Theatre I

3(3-0)

TAI 575History of Drama and Theatre II

3(3-0)

TAI 579Costume Design and Construction

3(3-0)

 

Core Courses II (4 hours)

Select 4 hours from the following:
TAI 309Studio: Stage Management

1-4(Spec)

TAI 310Studio: Sound

1-4(Spec)

TAI 311Studio: Properties

1-4(Spec)

TAI 312Studio: Scenery Construction and Rigging

1-4(Spec)

TAI 313Studio: Scenery Design

1-4(Spec)

TAI 314Studio: Lighting

1-4(Spec)

TAI 315Studio: Lighting Design

1-4(Spec)

TAI 316Studio: Technical Direction

1-4(Spec)

TAI 317Studio: Costuming

1-4(Spec)

TAI 318Studio: Wardrobe Management

1-4(Spec)

TAI 319Studio: Makeup

1-4(Spec)

TAI 322Studio: Costume Design

1-4(Spec)

Core Courses III (15 hours)

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

Electives (15 hours)

Select 15 hours of elective cognate courses. Cognate courses may be chosen from TAI, ART, IET, FMD, IND, MCA, or others. All courses in this section must be selected in consultation with a TID technical theatre advisor.

Total: 70 semester hours