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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Theatre Arts, BFA - Design and Production Specialization Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Theatre Arts, BFA - Design and Production Specialization

Theatre Arts BFA Core Requirements

Theatre Major, BFA

The BFA program is designed to prepare knowledgeable, skilled graduates who will compete at all levels in an increasingly competitive field. Students will also learn to assess, explain, and interpret the many roles and responsibilities inherent in the world of the professional theatre artist. They will also understand how to use the skills they have developed in other career paths related to their degree.

The BFA theatre program is innovative and interdisciplinary. Students complete a sequence of core foundation courses, gain admission into the program through audition/interview, and focus in a single emphasis-performance, design and production, or musical theatre.

Interdisciplinary course work is integral to the structure and success of the BFA theatre program. All of the required and elective courses for the degree are part of other major programs and are regularly taught. Besides the theatre arts courses, 29 interdisciplinary courses are offered by two colleges from seven other CWU departments: art, communications, dance, English, physical education, family and consumer sciences, industrial engineering, and music.

Admission to the BFA is by audition/interview only. Auditions/interviews begin with an online screening, which is outlined on the department website. Continuing BFA students will sign up for audition/interview appointments as part of the annual BFA juries.

BFA candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in Theatre Arts with a minimum grade of “B-” (2.7) in each course within their specialization. In addition, BFA candidates must earn a grade point average of 2.7 in the department pre-admission requirements courses (TH 107, TH 166, TH 144/244) and must achieve a minimum grade of “C+” (2.3) in any course in their BFA degree plan. The applicant must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all other collegiate study. Meeting this standard is reviewed as part of the annual jury in each specialization.

BFA Core Requirements

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
TH 107 - Introduction to Theatre
General Education Category
AH-Aesthetic Experience (W).		 Credits: (4)
TH 166 - Theory of Play Production Credits: (3)
TH 261 - Costume Technology
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major or apparel design minor.

 Credits: (3)
TH 267 - Scene Technology
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major.

 Credits: (3)
TH 268 - Lighting Technology
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: admission to the theatre arts or film and video studies major.

 Credits: (3)
TH 363 - Theatre History I
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 107.

 Credits: (4)
TH 364 - Theatre History II
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 107.

 Credits: (4)
TH 365 - Theatre History III
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 107.

 Credits: (4)

Lab Component - Credits: 4

Complete 4 credits of TH 393 or TH 493.

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
TH 393 - Theatre Laboratory Credits: (1)
TH 493 - Theatre Laboratory Credits: (1)

Production Component - Credits: 3

Choose one of the following:

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
TH 301 - Production Application
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: admitted to the theatre arts major or dance performance minor.

 Credits: (3)
TH 401 - Production Application
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major.

 Credits: (3)

BFA Core Total Credits: 35

Design and Production Specialization

The design and production specialization builds specific skills in production from a strong foundation of general knowledge of technical theatre and the design aspect of theatre. Students choose from a range of courses, both introductory and advanced from writing and drawing, construction, and sewing.
To help students prepare for future employment or graduate school, all students are strongly encouraged to pursue practical experience through TH 490 - Cooperative Education (internship) as well as the production application courses, designed to put theory into practice as part of Central Theatre Ensemble’s regular on-campus season.

Required Courses

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
TH 144 - Foundations of Acting Credits: (3)
TH 266 - Theatre Drafting
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major.

 Credits: (3)
TH 140 - Introduction to Theatre Design Credits: (3)
TH 360 - Stage Management
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 166.

 Credits: (3)
TH 366 - Theatre Rendering Credits: (3)
TH 489 - Career & Portfolio Preparation
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisites: admission to the theatre arts major and junior standing or above.

 Credits: (3)
TH 495 - Senior Research Project
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: admission to the theatre arts major.

 Credits: (3)

Literature Component Credits: 8

Choose any of the following for a total of 8 credits.

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
TH 375 - Asian Drama
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.


General Education Category
AH-Aesthetic Experience (W)		 Credits: (4)
TH 377 - Staging Gender
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.

 Credits: (4)
TH 382 - Ethnic Drama
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.


General Education Category
AH-Aesthetic Experience (W).		 Credits: (4)

Production Component - Credits: 15

Choose any of the following for a total of 15 credits.

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
FCSA 381 - Fashion Show Production Credits: (2)
TH 201 - Dance Production Application
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major.

 Credits: (1-3)
TH 301 - Production Application
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: admitted to the theatre arts major or dance performance minor.

 Credits: (3)
TH 303 - Management Application
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major.

 Credits: (3)
TH 393 - Theatre Laboratory Credits: (1)
TH 401 - Production Application
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major.

 Credits: (3)
TH 403 - Management Application
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major.

 Credits: (3)
TH 440 - Advance Design Problems Credits: (3)
TH 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12)
TH 492 - Practicum in Devising and Touring Theatre
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

 Credits: (3-12)
TH 493 - Theatre Laboratory Credits: (1)

Core Skills Component Credits: 3

Choose any of the following for a total of 3 credits.

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ART 150 - Drawing I Credits: (5)
TH 215 - Music Fundamentals for Musical Theatre I
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: 1 credit of MUS 154A.

 Credits: (3)
TH 465 - Costume and Fashion Drawing Credits: (3)

Area Skills Component - Credits: 12

Choose from the following for a total of 12 credits.

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
COM 207 - Introduction to Communication Studies Credits: (4)
COM 251 - Small Group Dynamics
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: COM 207.

 Credits: (4)
EMS 245 - First Aid Credits: (3)
FCSA 355 - Consumer Textiles Credits: (4)
IET 160 - Computer-aided Design and Drafting Credits: (4)
IET 161 - Architectural Computer Aided Design Credits: (3)
SHM 201 - Introduction to Safety and Health Management
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: students must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

 Credits: (1)
TH 270 - Stage Makeup
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 166.

 Credits: (3)
TH 353 - Stage Properties
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 267.

 Credits: (3)
TH 354 - Scene Painting Credits: (3)
TH 356 - Stage Sound
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 166.

 Credits: (3)
TH 362 - Costume Crafts
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 261.

 Credits: (3)
TH 384 - Puppetry
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 166.

 Credits: (3)
TH 464 - Wig Creation, Styling, and Maintenance Credits: (3)

History/Writing Component Credits: 6

Choose any of the following for a minimum of 6 credits.

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ADMG 385 - Business Communications and Report Writing
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisites: ENG 102 or a direct transfer degree, and junior standing or above.

 Credits: (5)
ART 235 - Ancient and Medieval Art Credits: (4)
ART 236 - Renaissance through Mid-19th-century Art
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: ART 235.

 Credits: (4)
ART 237 - Impressionism through Postmodernism
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisites: ART 235 and 236.

 Credits: (4)
ENG 310 - Technical Writing
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, and at least junior standing.

 Credits: (4)
FCSA 452 - History of Fashion Credits: (4)
FCSH 366 - History of Housing and Furniture I (On Reserve as of 9/16/14) Credits: (3)
FCSH 465 - History of Housing and Furniture II (On Reserve as of 9/16/14) Credits: (3)
TH 452 - History of Fashion Credits: (4)

Intermediate Skills Component Credits: 6

Choose any of the following for a minimum of 6 credits.

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
HRM 381 - Management of Human Resources Credits: (5)
MGT 380 - Organizational Management
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisites: this course is only available to non-business majors. College of business majors or pre-majors should be enrolling in MGT 382 instead of MGT 380, and MKT 362 instead of MKT 360.

 Credits: (5)
TH 361 - Stage Costuming
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 261.

 Credits: (3)
TH 367 - Stage Scenery
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 267.

 Credits: (3)
TH 368 - Stage Lighting
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisites: TH 266 and TH 268.

 Credits: (3)

Advanced Skills Component Credits: 4

Choose any of the following for a total of 4 credits.

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
TH 456 - Sound Design
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 140 or permission of instructor.

 Credits: (4)
TH 460 - Production Management
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisites: TH 166 and TH 360.

 Credits: (4)
TH 461 - Costume Design
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisites: either TH 361, both FCSA 388 and TH 366, or admission to the apparel design minor.

 Credits: (4)
TH 467 - Scene Design
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisites: TH 266 and TH 340 and TH 366.

 Credits: (4)
TH 468 - Lighting Design
Prerequisites & Notes:

Prerequisite: TH 366 and TH 368.

 Credits: (4)

Total Design and Production Credits: 75

Total Credits: 110

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