Theatre for Youth Major (B.F.A.)

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The bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) in theatre for youth (TY) provides a comprehensive training experience including academics, studio training, performance opportunities, and outreach. The Department of Theatre and Dance offers TY students the opportunity to be involved in mainstage productions including an annual TY selection. In addition, TY students are a part of touring performances at local schools and are actively involved in outreach and camp experiences.

Required Courses

General Education - Univ Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education - Distribution Areas: 15 Credits

One course in Mathematics OR Natural and Computational Sciences (4)
Social Sciences: SOCI 100 (4)
Languages (4) (Proficiency through 102 or higher*)
Fine Arts: SOA 250 (3)

Theatre for Youth Major: 88 Credits

School of the Arts Core: 10 Credits

Theatre Core: 32 Credits

Design Course: 3 Credits

(choose one from the following)

Theatre for Youth Core: 36-40 Credits

Acting: 9 Credits

(choose 9 credits from the following)

FLMT 371 - Acting for the Camera (3)
THEA 312 - Acting Methods (3)
THEA 313 - Acting Styles (3)
THEA 375 - Acting Workshop (1) (may be repeated)
THEA 397 - Acting Ensemble (0-1) (may be repeated)

Dance: 4 Credits

(choose two courses from the following)

Music: 2-6 Credits

(choose between MUSA or MUSC)

Education and Sociology: 6 Credits

Dance, Music, and Theatre Electives: 6-10 Credits

(choose 6-10 credits in dance, music, and/or theatre)

General Electives: 3 Credits

Total Required Credits: 128

*Proficiency through 102 can only be met through successful completion of a language course at the 102 or higher level. Some students may need to complete language 101 before taking 102. Credits for 101 will be applied towards General Electives.