Acting, B.F.A.

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1	Acting, B.F.A.
2	College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
3	School of Music, Theatre, & Dance
4	Catalog Year: 2024
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6	This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory, and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect
7	timeline for graduation due to specific semester offerings. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
8	The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610 or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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10	Semester One (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
11	THA 1001 - Foundations of Theatre	1	C	Major	Theatre majors only.	Offered Fall only.
12	THA 1010 - Acting: The Instrument	2	C	Major	Theatre majors/minors only or Instructor Permission.	Offered Fall only.
13	THA 1020 (Stagecraft) or THA 1023 (Costume Construction)	2	C	Major	Theatre majors/minors only or Instructor Permission.	Students must take THA 1021 (Winter only) or THA 1023 (Fall only). This choice then dictates when they take THA 1020 (mandatory; offered Fall and Winter).
14	THA 1024 - Elements of Design	2	C	Major	Theatre majors/minors only or Instructor Permission.	Offered Fall only.
15	THA 2025 - Design, Production, and Management Project	1	C	Major	Theatre majors only.	Students must enroll in THA 2025 at least once in their first year (in either Semester One and/or Two). Applies as Theatre Performance/Production Practica requirement 1 of 6.
16	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
17	WRT 1050 - Composition I	4	C	Elective	WRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placement.	Prerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundations General Education course.
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19	Semester Two (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
20	THA 1011 - Acting: The Script	2	C	Major	THA 1010 or Instructor Permission.	Offered Winter only.
21	THA 1020 (Stagecraft) or THA 1021 (Costume Craft)	2	C	Major	Theatre majors/minors only or Instructor Permission.	Students must take THA 1021 (Winter only) or THA 1023 (Fall only). This choice then dictates when they take THA 1020 (mandatory; offered Fall and Winter).
22	THA 2016 - Stage Combat I	2	C	Major	Theatre majors/minors only or Instructor Permission.	Offered Winter only.
23	THA Elective	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
24	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
25	WRT 1060 - Composition II	4	C	General Education	WRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placement.	Prerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses.
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27	Semester Three (15 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
28	THA 3010 - Acting: The Role	2	C	Major	THA 1011.	Offered Fall only.
29	Movement Course 1 of 2	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	THA 3016 recommended by department (offered Fall only).
30	Theatre Performance/Production Practica 2 of 6	1	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
31	THA Elective(s)	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
32	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
33	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
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35	Semester Four (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
36	THA 2017 - Stage Voice I	2	C	Major	THA 1010 or Instructor Permission.	Typically offered Winter only.
37	THA 3014 - Acting: Auditions	2	C	Major	THA 3010.	Offered Winter only.
38	THA 3023 - Stage Makeup	2	C	Major	Theatre majors/minors only or Instructor Permission.	Offered both Fall and Winter.
39	THA 3030 - Stage Management	2	C	Major	No prerequisites.	Offered Winter only.
40	THA Elective(s)	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
41	Dance technique course	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Any technique course with the DAN subject code.
42	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
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44	Semester Five (17 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
45	THA 2018 - Stage Voice II	2	C	Major	THA 2017.	Offered Fall only.
46	THA 3001 - Theatre History I	4	C	Multiple	WRT 1060; sophomore standing.	Offered Fall only.
47	THA 3015 - Acting for the Camera I	2	C	Major	THA 3010.	Recommended by faculty to be taken in Semester Five.
48	THA 4014 - Acting: Shakespeare	2	C	Major	THA 3010.	Offered Fall only.
49	Theatre Performance/Production Practica 3 of 6	1	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
50	Movement Course 2 of 2	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	See catalog for applicable options.
51	ENG 1300 (Introduction to Shakespeare) or ENG 3620 (Drama)	4	C	Multiple	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Either option satisfies the Literature General Education category.
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53	Semester Six (17 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
54	THA 3002 - Theatre History II	4	C	Multiple	WRT 1060; sophomore standing.	Offered Winter only.
55	THA 4005 - Directing I	2	C	Major	Major standing; prerequisites vary with choices.	Offered Winter only.
56	THA 4010 (Acting: Styles) or THA 3011 (Stage Dialects)	2	C	Major	THA 3010, THA 1011.	Offerings rotate each Winter term; take the opposite course in Semester Eight.
57	THA 4017 - Acting: Advanced Studio	2	C	Major	THA 4014.	Offered Winter only. Can be repeated for credit.
58	Theatre Performance/Production Practica 4 of 6 (Capstone 1 of 3)	1	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	THA 3031 should be taken in Semester Six.
59	THA Elective(s)	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
60	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
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62	Semester Seven (15 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
63	THA 4006 - Directing II	2	C	Major	THA 4005.	Offered Fall only.
64	Theatre Performance/Production Practica 5 of 6 (Capstone 2 of 3)	1	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
65	THA Elective(s)	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
66	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
67	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice.	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level.
68	Elective	2	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice.	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level.
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70	Semester Eight (12 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
71	THA 3011 (Stage Dialects) or THA 4010 (Acting: Styles)	2	C	Major	THA 1011, THA 3010.	Students take the course not selected in Semester Six.
72	Theatre Performance/Production Practica 6 of 6 (Capstone 3 of 3)	1	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
73	THA Elective(s)	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
74	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice.	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level.
75	Elective	3	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice.	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level.
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77	Sample Schedule Notes:
78	THA 1020 is required. Students choose between THA 1023 (Fall) or THA 1021 (Winter) based on their interests. Students who choose 1021 take 1020 in Fall. Students who choose 1023 take 1020 in Winter.
79	One Dance Technique course is required. Students may select two additional courses from THA 2011, 2013, 2014, 3016, 4016, or any additional Dance Technique course.
80	At least 3 of the student's 6 required Performance/Production Practica courses will satisfy the Capstone requirement. See catalog for options.
81	Non-credit requirements: Major standing, Senior interview. Students should consult with their faculty advisers regularly to discuss these requirements.
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83	CAS Exploratory Requirement
84	Students who successfully complete the BFA Acting major are exempt from the College Exploratory requirement.
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86	Degree Requirements	Credits	Note
87	General Education	32	Multiple General Education courses are fulfilled with courses in the major to reach the 40 required credits
88	Diversity	Included	Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
89	WIM/WIGE/Capstone	Included	Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
90	CAS Exploratory Requirement	Exempt
91	Major	75
92	Electives	17
93	Total Credits:	124
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