Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts (Musical Theatre)
About This Program
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts is a specialized, pre-professional degree that provides a background in the liberal arts with specialized concentrations in: Design and Technology, Musical Theatre, or Acting.
The Musical Theatre Concentration is designed for students seeking a professional career in musical theatre performance.
Students seeking the BFA elect additional courses chosen from the University and Liberal Arts core curricula outside the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.
Competencies
- Upon graduation, students will be able to perform and/or teach at the community college level or above in their primary field of specialty.
- Upon completion, students will be prepared for further academic study in their primary field at the doctoral level
- Students will be prepared to conduct ensembles and/or choral groups at the community college level or above.
Admissions Criteria
The aspiring undergraduate must meet the following requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA):
- Participation in advisement.
- A personal interview with a designated faculty member (all students).
- An audition and interview are required for admittance into the Musical Theatre concentration.
- Upon acceptance by the University and the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, an indication of an area of concentration (Design and Technology, Musical Theatre, or Acting) is required.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| Students must complete specfic courses in certain core areas. | ||
| For Communication select: | ||
| RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I and RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | ||
| GENERAL THEATRE COURSES | ||
| THEA 0010 | BFA STUDIO | 0 |
| THEA 0181 | THEATRE PRACTICUM (repeat for at least 4 semesters) 1 | 4 |
| THEA 1101 | THEATRE ARTS SYMPOSIUM | 1 |
| THEA 1307 | ACTING: FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| THEA 1304 | STAGECRAFT I | 3 |
| or THEA 1305 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL DESIGN | |
| THEA 2309 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| THEA 2340 | MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE: FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| THEA 2252 | SCENE STUDY | 2 |
| Select 6 Credit Hours from the following: | 6 | |
| CLASSICAL THEATRE HISTORY | ||
| MODERN THEATRE HISTORY | ||
| MUSICAL THEATRE HISTORY | ||
| U.S. THEATRE HISTORY | ||
| DANCE HISTORY | ||
| Select 2 Credit Hours from the following: | 2 | |
| MODERN DANCE I | ||
| AFRICAN DIASPORA DANCE: FOUNDATIONS AND EXPLORATIONS | ||
| TAP DANCE | ||
| BALLET I | ||
| JAZZ DANCE I | ||
| AREA CONCENTRATION REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| THEA 1140 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 1141 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 1310 | MUSICAL THEATRE MUSICIANSHIP I | 3 |
| THEA 2140 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 2141 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 2311 | MUSICAL THEATRE MUSICIANSHIP II | 3 |
| THEA 3140 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 3141 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 3317 | SINGING FOR THE ACTOR I | 3 |
| THEA 4140 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 4141 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 4317 | SINGING FOR THE ACTOR II (This course may be taken two times.) | 3 |
| THEA 4333 | MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITIONING AND SHOWCASE | 3 |
| THEA 4201 | BUSINESS OF ACTING | 2 |
| DNCE 3233 | DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE | 2 |
| Select 12 Credits THEATRE Electives | 12 | |
| Select 8 Credits DANCE Electives | 8 | |
| Select 12 Credits Electives Any Subject/Any Level | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 128 | |
- 1
All majors will enroll in THEA 0181. 4 hours are required for the Musical Theatre Concentration. Students should see their advisor regarding practicum obligations.
Suggested Plan of Study
Details of a personal course sequence should be determined with the guidance of the undergraduate advisor.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0010 | 0 | THEA 0010 | 0 |
| THEA 1140 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 1141 | 1 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| THEA 11012 | 1 | Mathematics1 | 3 |
| THEA 1307 | 3 | THEA 2311 | 3 |
| THEA 1310 | 3 | THEA 3317 | 3 |
| Prescribed DNCE Course | 1 | Prescribed DNCE Course | 1 |
| Creative Arts1 | 3 | Component Area Option1 | 3 |
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0010 | 0 | THEA 0010 | 0 |
| THEA 1304 or 1305 | 3 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 2140 | 1 | THEA 2141 | 1 |
| THEA 2309 | 3 | THEA 2252 | 2 |
| THEA 4317 | 3 | THEA 2340 | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences1 | 3 | Government/Political Science1 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science1 | 3 | Life and Physical Science1 | 3 |
| DNCE Elective | 2 | ||
| Component Area Option1 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0010 | 0 | THEA 0010 | 0 |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 3141 | 1 |
| THEA 3140 | 1 | THEA Electives | 6 |
| DNCE 3233 | 2 | Electives: any level, any subject | 6 |
| THEA History Elective | 3 | THEA History Elective | 3 |
| US History (part 1)1 | 3 | ||
| Language, Philosophy & Culture1 | 3 | ||
| THEA Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0010 | 0 | MUSI 0010 | 0 |
| THEA 4140 | 1 | THEA 4141 | 1 |
| THEA 4201 | 2 | THEA 4333 | 3 |
| Government/Political Science1 | 3 | DNCE Electives | 4 |
| US History (part 2)1 | 3 | Electives: any level, any subject | 6 |
| THEA Elective | 3 | ||
| DNCE Elective | 2 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours: 128 | |||
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Satisfies core requirement.
- 2
THEA 1101 fulfills the UNIV 1131 requirement for entering freshman Theatre Arts majors only. Transfer students should take UNIV 1101.
- 3
Four hours of THEA 0181 are required for Musical Theatre concentration. Students should see their advisor regarding practicum obligations
Oral Communication Competency
Students majoring in Theatre Arts may demonstrate competency in oral communications by taking any course approved by the Undergraduate Assembly for this purpose. Alternatively, they may demonstrate this competency by passing the University proficiency examination in oral communication.
Computer Use Competency
Students majoring in Theatre Arts may demonstrate competency in computer use by taking any course approved by the Undergraduate Assembly for this purpose. Alternatively, they may demonstrate this competency by passing the University proficiency examination in computer use.
Advising Resources
Our advisor is here to help you at all stages of your academic journey. Scheduling an appointment can help current students update their degree plan, assess their academic standing, and plan their educational and career goals. Students should ensure prior to their appointments that they have submitted all transcripts for review. Theatre Arts & Dance students are required to schedule an appointment to receive clearance into their courses each semester. Prospective students with less than 30 college credit hours will need to contact the Division of Student Success. All students, regardless of credits, must be a UTA student with a student ID number to declare a Theatre Arts & Dance degree.
Location:
144 Fine Arts Building North, Suite 191B
Email:
theatrearts@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-2650