Theatre Arts: Theatre Design & Technology (Technical Production Option) - BFA

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Caine College of the Arts

Department of Theatre Arts

About This Degree

The theatre design and technology emphasis is for students interested in the operations and physical settings of performance production. Coursework covers makeup, stage lighting, scene design and construction, costume design and construction, as well as performance and literature skills. Students in this emphasis must focus on one of the following areas: costume design, scene design, lighting design, or technical production.

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The highest math requirement for this degree is the Quantitative Literacy (QL) of the student’s choice, although MATH 1050: College Algebra (QL) is recommended.

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken through USU: 30
Total major required credits taken at USU: 10
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
General Education Requirements
University Studies Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Admission Requirements for This Program

Students are admitted through separate application, portfolio review, and interview with program faculty. Acceptance is competitive and not guaranteed. Major Expectations: Students are expected to develop proper attitudes, habits, work standards and professionalism to move on to graduate studies or directly into the professional world of theatre.
Minimum GPA for Admission and Graduation: 2.75

Note:

Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.75 overall
Minimum GPA for continuance in the program and for graduation: 2.75
Minimum grade accepted in all major courses: B-
Major requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis unless only offered as pass/fail

Departmental Requirements:

Freshman and sophomore students usher for each department production they are not involved in as actor or run crew.
Attend production strikes as assigned. Strike crew calls are posted during performance week.

Required Theatre Arts Core Courses (21 credits)

Required Theatre Arts courses for all emphases and concentrations in the Department of Theatre Arts except those with an Acting emphasis. Acting students have a slight modification in their required core.

THEA 1033 - Beginning Acting (BCA) 3 credit(s)
THEA 1513 - Stagecraft (BCA) 3 credit(s)
THEA 1713 - Playscript Analysis (BHU) 3 credit(s)
THEA 2203 - Costume Construction and Technology 3 credit(s)
THEA 2610 - Directing I 3 credit(s)
THEA 3710 - Theatre History and Literature I (CI/DHA) 3 credit(s)
THEA 3720 - Theatre History and Literature II (CI/DHA) 3 credit(s)

Theatre Practicum Requirement (6 credits)

THEA 2555 - Production Practicum 1 credit(s) Take a total of 6 credits of production practicum.
Note: Students may take Run Crew before completing THEA 1513 and THEA 2203
- Register for Practicum in the following areas:
  - Costume (1 credit)
  - Lighting/Sound (1 credit)
  - Paint & Props (1 credit)
  - Scenic (1 credit)
  - Run Crew (1 credit)

Required Design/Technology Courses (23 credits)

THEA 1223 - Stage Makeup 2 credit(s)
THEA 2510 - Scene Painting 3 credit(s)
THEA 2530 - Theatre and Studio Sound 3 credit(s)
THEA 2540 - Lighting Design I 3 credit(s)
THEA 2550 - Stage Management 3 credit(s)
THEA 2560 - Scene Design I 3 credit(s)
THEA 2570 - Theatre Props and Crafts 3 credit(s)
THEA 4540 - Lighting Design II 3 credit(s)

Required Production Assignments (9 credits)

All design/tech students apply for production assignments in December/January for the following academic year. Assignments are made by the design/tech faculty. These assignments are in addition to the practicum requirement (THEA 2555 ) and are completed outside of practicum work hours.

THEA 2575 - Production Projects 1 credit(s) (3 credits required)
Students complete a total of 3 projects. Working with their advisor, students choose from the following options based on their interests: Board Op, Spot Op, Prop Assistant, Paint Assistant, Asst. Master Electrician.
THEA 4555 - Production Assignments 2 credit(s) (6 credits required)
Students complete a total of 3 assignments. Working with their advisor, students choose from the following options based on their interests: Master Electrician, Audio Engineer, Asst. Stage Manager, Asst. Technical Director, Design Assistant, Prop Master, Scenic Charge.

Technical Production Emphasis Courses (11 credits)

THEA 2500 - Drafting for Theatre I 3 credit(s)
THEA 3500 - Drafting for Theatre II 3 credit(s)
THEA 5960 - Special Topics in Theatre Production 2 credit(s) Rigging
THEA 5910 - Capstone Project 2 credit(s)
All students must complete a design project during their senior year. Students must be enrolled in THEA 5910 during the semester in which the project is presented. Students apply for a sound engineer, master electrician or stage manager assignment. Capstone projects are chosen as part of the production assignment process.

Required Literature/History Electives (3 credits)

ENGL 2300 - Introduction to Shakespeare (BHU) 3 credit(s)
ENGL 4300 - Shakespeare 3 credit(s)
HIST 3160 - Classical Drama and Society 3 credit(s)
THEA 4350 - Theatre for Young Audiences 3 credit(s)
THEA 4710 - Contemporary Theatre (CI/DHA) 3 credit(s)
THEA 4720 - Musical Theatre History and Literature: Roots Through the Golden Age 3 credit(s)
THEA 4730 - Musical Theatre History and Literature II: New Directions 3 credit(s)
THEA 4760 - Playwriting 3 credit(s)
THEA 5720 - Special Topics in Theatre History and Literature 3 credit(s)

Required Theatre Electives (4-6 credits)

Select 2 courses minimum.

THEA 3560 - Period Styles/Historic Interiors (DHA) 3 credit(s)
THEA 4560 - Scene Design II 3 credit(s)
THEA 5960 - Special Topics in Theatre Production 2 credit(s) (repeatable if different topics)
THEA 5980 - Theatre Internship 2-8 credit(s) Theatre advisor approval required

Required Cognate Electives (6-7 credits)

Select 2 courses minimum.

TEE 2300 - Electronic Fundamentals (QI) 4 credit(s)
TEE 3050 - Computer Systems and Networking 3 credit(s)
ITLS 3350 - Introduction to Computational Thinking 3 credit(s)
ITLS 4215 - Video and Audio Design and Production I 3 credit(s)
MGT 3250 - Managing Human Capital 2 credit(s)
MGT 3350 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3110 - Managing Organizations and People (DSS) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1100 - Fundamentals of Music for Non-Music Majors (BCA) 3 credit(s)

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 120

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