Design and Technology for Theatre (B.F.A.)

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The BFA in Design & Technology for Theatre degree program consists of a one hundred twenty (120) semester hour sequence designed to meet the educational employment requirements of workers in theatrical design and the entertainment technology industry (film, dance, TV, etc.). It is a comprehensive degree with 78 credits in design for theatre, theatre history, foundational courses and theatre electives. An additional 42 credits are taken in Areas A-E core curriculum course work. The areas of study for this degree are technical direction, costume technology, stage management, lighting design, costume design, scenic design and sound design. (A minimum of 39 credits in 3000- and 4000-level courses in the major are required)

Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) - 42 hours

Refer to Core Curriculum (Areas A-E)

Area A1: No exceptions

Area A2: No exceptions

Area B: No exceptions

Area C: THEA 1100 recommended

Area D: No exceptions

Area E: No exceptions

Area F: Courses Appropriate to Major - 18 hours

THEA 1100 Theatre Appreciation should be taken in Area C of the CORE Curriculum. If not taken in C, it must be taken as an Area F requirement.

THEA 1500 - Stagecraft
THEA 2070 - Script Analysis
THEA 2150 - Principles of Design
THEA 1010 - Theatre Practicum (6 credit hours) - See Program Completion Requirements, #8
Choose one:
THEA 1021 - Acting I
THEA 1150 - Fundamentals of Acting

Major Course Requirements - 20 hours

THEA 2610 - Theatre History I
THEA 3110 - Directing
THEA 3010 - Advanced Theatre Practicum (6 credit hours) - See Program Completion Requirements, #8
THEA 3900 - Junior Seminar
THEA 4900 - Senior Seminar
Select one:
ART 1010 - Drawing I
THEA 1250 - Drawing for Theatre
Select one:
THEA 2620 - Theatre History II
THEA 3650 - Survey of Theatrical Design

Areas of Focus - 15 hours (minimum)

Choose one (1) Area of Concentration below and complete all required classes listed for that area.

Costume Technology - 15 hours

Technical Direction - 18 hours

Stage Management - 18 hours

Scenic Design - 20 hours

Lighting Design - 18 hours

Costume Design - 20 hours

Sound Design - 15 hours

Electives in Major - 20 hours (minimum)

Choose electives from the classes listed below. No repeats except as noted. Students must have 39 or more hours of upper division coursework (3000+ numbered classes) to graduate.

Program Completion Requirements

Admitted to the program by letter of acceptance from Gainesville Theatre Alliance and Theatre Department at the University of North Georgia.
Successful Completion of courses required in degree program (minimum 120 credit hours).
Successful completion of minimum 42 general education credits (Core Requirements) according to distribution established by UNG.
Successful completion of at least 39 credit hours of upper division coursework (3000 level and higher) in the major.
Successful completion of ALL coursework within the Major with a grade of C or higher.
Successful completion of a Senior Exit Interview (THEA 4900) with a grade of C or higher.
Theatre 1010 is repeatable for up to 12 credit hours. THEA 3010 is repeatable for up to 6 credit hours (3 sections of THEA 1010 prerequisite).
The productions, and all associated work, of the Gainesville Theatre Alliance are an integral part of the educational experience provided by the degree program. THEA 1010 and 3010 classwork is task-driven and time outside of class time may be necessary to accomplish assigned tasks on which the class grade is based. It is expected that all BFA for Design and Technology for Theatre students will spend additional time, outside of class time (THEA1010 & THEA 3010), in production activities.
Meet all other UNG and Department of Theatre graduation requirements.