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Apr 18, 2024
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2021-2022 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Theatre Arts: Theatre Design & Technology (Technical Production Option) - BFA
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Caine College of the Arts
Department of Theatre Arts
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- For more information about Theatre Arts, see the department website.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
| NOTES: 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. |
Admissions Requirements
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| 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. |
Admission Requirements: Students are admitted through separate application, portfolio review, and interview with program faculty. Acceptance is competitive and not guaranteed.
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Minimum Grade Accepted: B- in all courses for major
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Minimum GPA for Admission and Graduation: 2.75 |
- 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.
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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.
Theatre Practicum Requirement (6 credits)
Required Design/Technology Courses (23 credits)
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 (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 (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)
Required Literature/History Electives (3 credits)
Required Theatre Electives (4-6 credits)
Select 2 courses minimum.
Required Cognate Electives (6-7 credits)
Select 2 courses minimum.
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