Theatre Arts - Theatre Design and Production Emphasis, B.F.A.
The BFA Theatre Production and Design Emphasis provides conservatory-style training that allows greater depth of focus in costume, lighting, scenic design and construction, sound design, stage management, and technical direction. It requires portfolio submission and interview prior to admission. The degree includes hands-on, intensive work in theatre design, culminating in designing for a main season department production. The emphasis prepares students for professional careers as designers and technicians.
Matriculation Requirements
Admission is competitive and based on successful evaluation of student's performance audition or production portfolio.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 126 | |
| Theatre Arts Requirements | 63 Credits | |
| Complete the requirements | 63 | |
| Emphasis Requirements | 30 Credits | |
| ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF Students in the Sound track should take MUSC 1100; students in other tracks should take ARTH 2720 | 3 |
| or MUSC 1100 | Fundamentals of Music FF | |
| THEA 2203 | Costume Construction I | 3 |
| THEA 2204 | Costume Construction I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 2513 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 2514 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Lab | 1 |
| THEA 2515 | Rendering for Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 2517 | Visual Concepts in Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 3531 | Lighting Design I | 3 |
| THEA 3541 | Costume Design I | 3 |
| THEA 3571 | Scenic Design I | 3 |
| THEA 4981 | Portfolio | 1 |
| THEA 4995 | Senior Project in Design | 3 |
| EMPHASIS ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT: | 9 Credits | |
| Complete 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Digital Audio Essentials and Digital Audio Essentials Lab (4) | ||
| Aesthetics (3) | ||
or HUM 3800 | Aesthetics | |
| Introduction to Lighting and Sound (3) | ||
| Drafting for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| Assistant Practical Design (1) | ||
| Production Practicum for Stage and Screen II (1) | ||
| Period Styles for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| Storytelling (3) | ||
| Stage Management I (3) | ||
| Puppetry (3) | ||
| Production Practicum for Stage and Screen (1) | ||
| Development and Fundraising for the Arts (3) | ||
| Special Topics in Theatre Design and Technology (1-3) | ||
| Theatre Administration I (3) | ||
| Special Topics in Costume Construction (1-3) | ||
| Practical Design (1-3) | ||
| Independent Study (1-3) | ||
| TRACK REQUIREMENTS: | 24 Credits | |
| Complete 24 credits from one of the following tracks | 24 | |
| COSTUME TRACK | ||
| Basic Drawing for Non-Majors FF (3) | ||
| Watercolor FF (3) | ||
| Costume History G (3) | ||
| Makeup II (3) | ||
| Assistant Practical Design (1) | ||
| Costume Construction II (3) | ||
| Digital Costume Design (3) | ||
| Costume Design II (3) | ||
| Practical Design (2) ((1 credit taken twice)) | ||
| SCENERY TRACK | ||
| Basic Drawing for Non-Majors FF (3) | ||
| Watercolor FF (3) | ||
| Drafting for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| Assistant Practical Design (1) | ||
| Stagecraft II (3) | ||
| Period Styles for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| Scenic Painting (3) | ||
| Scenic Design II (3) | ||
| Practical Design (2) ((1 credit taken twice)) | ||
| LIGHTING TRACK | ||
| Basic Drawing for Non-Majors FF (3) | ||
| Watercolor FF (3) | ||
| Drafting for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| Assistant Practical Design (1) | ||
| Period Styles for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| Sound Design I (3) | ||
| Multimedia Design for Stage (3) | ||
| Lighting Design II (undefined) | ||
| Practical Design (2) ((1 credit taken twice)) | ||
| TECHNICAL DIRECTION TRACK | ||
| Assistant Practical Design (1) | ||
| Drafting for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| Stagecraft II (3) | ||
| Period Styles for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| Sound Design I (3) | ||
| Technical Direction for the Stage (3) | ||
| Scenic Painting (3) | ||
| Practical Design (2) | ||
3 Elective Credits | ||
| STAGE MANAGEMENT TRACK | ||
| Spreadsheet Applications (3) | ||
| Assistant Practical Design (1) | ||
| Period Styles for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| Sound Design I (3) | ||
| Stage Management I (3) | ||
| Development and Fundraising for the Arts (3) | ||
| Stage Management II (3) | ||
| Practical Design (3) | ||
2 Elective Credits | ||
| SOUND TRACK | ||
| Live Sound Reinforcement (3) | ||
| Stagecraft II (3) | ||
| Assistant Practical Design (1) | ||
| Sound Design I (3) | ||
| Sound Design II (3) | ||
| Technical Direction for the Stage (3) | ||
| Practical Design (2) ((1 credit taken twice)) | ||
6 Elective Credits | ||
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
| General Education Requirements | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution Students in the Sound track of the BFA Theatre Design & Production Emphasis are strongly recommended to take PHYS 1700 Physics of Sound | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre FF WE (Majors only section) | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 28 Credits | |
| THEA 1033 | Acting I FF | 3 |
| THEA 1223 | Makeup I | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 2 |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 159R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I WE | 3 |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| THEA 481R | Theatre Internship (1-8) | 2 |
| Complete 4 credits of any THEA, MUSC, DANC, or ART course 1000 level or higher | 4 | |
| Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses is required for graduation. | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 126 semester credits; a minimum of 40 credits must be upper division.
- Overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Residency hours--minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning QL | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 2 |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 159R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 |
| Emphasis Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ARTH 2720 or MUSC 1100 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF or Fundamentals of Music FF | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre FF WE | 3 |
| THEA 1223 | Makeup I | 3 |
| THEA 2513 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 2514 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Lab | 1 |
| Emphasis Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 19 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| THEA 1033 | Acting I FF | 3 |
| THEA 2203 | Costume Construction I | 3 |
| THEA 2204 | Costume Construction I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 2515 | Rendering for Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 2517 | Visual Concepts in Theatre | 3 |
| Emphasis Track Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Physical Science Distribution (PHYS 1700 recommended) | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution (HUM 1010 Recommended) | ||
| THEA 3531 | Lighting Design I | 3 |
| THEA 3541 | Costume Design I | 3 |
| THEA 3571 | Scenic Design I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I WE | 3 |
| BFA Theatre Arts Core Elective Course(s) | 4 | |
| Emphasis Track Course | 3 | |
| Emphasis Track Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Biology Distribution Course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| Emphasis Elective Course | 2 | |
| Emphasis Elective Course (THEA 257R recommended) | 1 | |
| Emphasis Track Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| Add'l Biology or Phys. Science Distribution ("Third Science") | 3 | |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 481R | Theatre Internship | 1 |
| THEA 4981 | Portfolio | 1 |
| Emphasis Elective Course | 3 | |
| 3 | ||
| Emphasis Track Course | 3 | |
| Emphasis Track Course | 1 | |
| Emphasis Track Course (THEA 457R recommended) | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 19 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| THEA 481R | Theatre Internship | 1 |
| THEA 4995 | Senior Project in Design | 3 |
| Emphasis Track Course | 3 | |
| Emphasis Track Course | 3 | |
| Emphasis Track Course (THEA 457R Recommended) | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 126 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Literacy: Students will have a working knowledge of theatrical history, methods, and technologies that will assist them in understanding and creating plays and other theatrical events.
- Artistry: Students will demonstrate creative and collaborate skills in their area(s) of focus.
- Professionalism: Students will demonstrate entry level professional competency that can be applied to their field or further study.