Program Overview
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Musical Theatre provides rigorous training with a concentrated focus in acting, dance and music, preparing students to work in the musical theatre industry. Musical Theatre majors develop exceptional performance skills through a combination of intense classroom work and production opportunities.
The program is based in the Department of Theatre & Dance. For further information, go to: BFA Musical Theatre. (Note: All Theatre & Dance majors must pass yearly juries/portfolio reviews and faculty evaluation for continuation in the programs.)
Program Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill General Education categories.
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill World Languages and Cultures categories.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I. General Education | ||
| A. New Student Seminar | ||
| GNED 199 | New Student Seminar | 1 |
| C. Communication | ||
| 1. Writing | 3 | |
| 2. Literature | 3 | |
| F. Humanities | ||
| 1. Great Works and Their Influences | 3 | |
| 2. Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 | |
| G. Computer Science | ||
| CSIT 100 | Introduction to Computer Concepts | 3 |
| K. Social Science | ||
| 1. American and European History | 3 | |
| II. World Languages and Cultures | ||
| A. World Languages | 3-6 | |
| B. World Cultures | 3 | |
| III. Major Requirements | ||
| Required Theatre Courses | ||
| THTR 115 | Acting I - BFA | 3 |
| THTR 130 | Acting II - BFA | 3 |
| THTR 139 | Stage Make-Up | 1 |
| THTR 150 | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 1 |
| THTR 200 | Production Stagecraft | 1 |
| THTR 201 | Production Operations | 1 |
| THTR 202 | Production Costumes | 1 |
| THTR 204 | Performance Production I | 1 |
| THTR 206 | Performance: Production II | 1 |
| THTR 210 | Theatre History: Early World | 3 |
| THTR 222 | Acting III - B.F.A.: Scene Study I | 3 |
| THTR 315 | Advanced Scene Study I for Musical Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 223 | Acting IV - B.F.A.: Scene Study II | 3 |
| THTR 316 | Advanced Scene Study II for Musical Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 238 | Musical Theatre I | 3 |
| THTR 338 | Musical Theatre II | 3 |
| THTR 425 | Senior Showcase for Actors | 3 |
| Required Music Courses | ||
| MUGN 136 | The History of Broadway | 3 |
| MUCP 101 | Theory I | 3 |
| MUCP 102 | Theory II | 3 |
| MUCP 103 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUCP 104 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUCP 122 | Advanced Music Theory and Aural Skills for Musical Theatre | 2 |
| MUPR 140 | Performance Practicum for Performance Majors (Complete 6 times.) | 3 |
| MUAP 121 | Applied Music I | 2 |
| MUAP 122 | Applied Music II | 2 |
| MUAP 223 | Applied Music III | 2 |
| MUAP 224 | Applied Music IV | 2 |
| MUAP 325 | Applied Music V | 2 |
| MUAP 326 | Applied Music VI | 2 |
| MSSN 101 | Keyboard Musicianship I | 1 |
| MTTH 131 | Freshman Studio I | 1 |
| MTTH 132 | Acting for the Singer I | 2 |
| MTTH 133 | Vocal Technique for Musical Theatre | 2 |
| MTTH 231 | Acting for the Singer II | 2 |
| MTTH 331 | Musical Theatre Repertoire and Audition Technique | 1 |
| MUEN 130 | Opera Workshop (Must take MUPR 199 as a co-requisite.) | 1 |
| Required Dance Courses | ||
| Complete 7 credits from the following (to be repeated as necessary): | 7 | |
| Dance Technique: Ballet I | ||
| Dance Technique: Ballet II | ||
| Dance Technique: Ballet III | ||
| Complete 10 credits from the following (to be repeated as necessary): | 10 | |
| Musical Theatre Dance I | ||
| Musical Theatre Dance II | ||
| Musical Theatre Dance III | ||
| Musical Theatre Dance IV | ||
| IV. Suggested Collateral | ||
| Depending on total from General Education and World Languages and Cultures, complete 0-3 credits as necessary. | 3-0 | |
| Special Topics in Dance Arts | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship II | ||
| Musical Composition | ||
| Private Study in Composition I | ||
| Acting for Filmmakers | ||
| Play Direction I | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |