Degree Requirements
Acting Model Program 2002-03 & 2003-04
The Theater Department recommends that you plan your program of study around the following sequence. A dash indicates that the course is not recommended to be taken that semester.
Current students should refer to the model program that was in effect for the year and term of their entrance to the College. Model Program List »
| Theater | 94 | |
| Humanities & Sciences | 30 | |
| Arts elective outside the major | 6 | |
| Total credits for a BFA Degree in Theater | 130 | |
| First Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| PP 101 Production for Actors* | 2 | -- |
| TH 101 - 102 Movement for Actors I - II | 2 | 2 |
| TH 111 - 112 Acting: Improv to text | 2 | 2 |
| TH 121 - 122 Voice and Speech I - II | 2 | 2 |
| TH 161 - 162 Literature of Theater | 2 | 2 |
| TH 171 - 172 Text Analysis for Actors I - II | 2 | 2 |
| H&S Integrated Studies | 6 | 6 |
| Arts Elective | -- | 2 |
| Total Credits | 18 | 18 |
| Second Year | Fall | Spring |
| TH 201 - 202 Physical Technique I - II | 2 | 2 |
| TH 211 - 212 Acting Fundamentals I - II | 3 | 3 |
| TH 221 - 222 Voice and Speech III - IV | 2 | 2 |
| TH 241 Auto-Cours | 1 | -- |
| TH 242 Ensemble Creation Project | -- | 2 |
| TH 244 Audition Workshop | -- | 1 |
| TH 247-248 Studio | 0 | 0 |
| TH 245 Stage Management* | 1 | -- |
| TH 261 - 262 Theater History | 3 | 3 |
| Arts Elective | 2 | -- |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 | 16 |
| Third Year | Fall | Spring |
| TH 311 - 312 Acting Workshop I - II | 3 | 2 |
| TH 321 - 322 Advanced Vocal Technique | 2 | 2 |
| TH 331 - 332 Dance for Actors | 2 | 2 |
| TH 343 Rehearsal/Performance | 2 | -- |
| TH 348 Studio: Text into Performance | -- | 2 |
| TH 352 Audition Workshop | -- | 1 |
| TH 361 Contemporary Theater Studies | 2 | -- |
| TH 371 - 372 Acting Classical Texts | 3 | 2 |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 | 14 |
| Fourth Year | Fall | Spring |
| TH 401 Stage Combat I | 2 | -- |
| TH 411 Advanced Acting Workshop | 3 | -- |
| TH 421 Vocal Skills | 2 | -- |
| TH 440 Senior Performance | -- | 3 |
| TH 443 Rehearsal/Performance | 2 | -- |
| TH 447 - 448 Senior Project | 1 | 1 |
| TH 451 Audition Techniques | 2 | -- |
| TH 483 Intro. to Playwriting & Directing | 2 | -- |
| Theater Elective | -- | 4 |
| Arts Elective | -- | 2 |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 | 13 |
* Courses may be taken in semesters other than indicated.
The Schedule of Classes, including a complete list of electives and course descriptions, can be found via the menu on the left side of this page.