Theatre Design & Technology, B.F.A.

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1	Theatre Design & Technology, 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 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).
13	THA 1024 - Elements of Design	2	C	Major	Theatre majors/minors only or Instructor Permission.	Offered Fall only.
14	THA 2022 (Drafting for the Theatre) or THA 2023 (Drawing & Rendering for the Theatre)	2	C	Major	Theatre majors/minors only; Co-requisite: THA 1024.	Offerings rotate each Fall term; take the other course in Semester Three.
15	THA 2025 - Design, Production, and Management Project	1	C	Major	Theatre majors only.	Typically taken each semester freshman and sophomore year for a total of 4 credits.
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 (15 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
20	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).
21	THA 1025 - Essentials of Theatre Design	2	C	Major	Theatre majors/minors only; THA 1024.	Offered Winter only.
22	THA 3030 - Stage Management	2	C	Major	No prerequisites.	Offered Winter only.
23	THA 2025 - Design, Production, and Management Project	1	C	Major	Theatre majors only.	Typically taken each semester freshman and sophomore year for a total of 4 credits.
24	THA Elective(s)	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
25	THA Elective(s)	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
26	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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28	Semester Three (17 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
29	THA 1004 (Acting for Non-Majors) or THA 1010 (Acting: The Instrument)	2	C	Major	For THA 1010: Instructor Permission.	THA 1010 is offered Fall only.
30	THA 2023 (Drawing & Rendering for the Theatre) or THA 2022 (Drafting for the Theatre)	2	C	Major	Theatre majors/minors only; THA 1024.	Students take the course not selected in Semester One.
31	THA 3022 (Costume Design) or THA 3025 (Costume History)	4	C	Major	THA 1024; THA 2023 strongly encouraged.	Offerings rotate each Fall term; take the other course in Semester Five.
32	THA 4022 (Designers' Portfolio) or THA Elective	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Offerings rotate each Fall term; take the other course in Semester Five. Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
33	THA 2025 - Design, Production, and Management Project	1	C	Major	Theatre majors only.	Typically taken each semester freshman and sophomore year for a total of 4 credits.
34	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
35	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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37	Semester Four (15 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
38	THA 3020 (Scenic Design) or THA 3021 (Lighting Design)	4	C	Major	THA 1024; THA 2022, 2023 strongly encouraged.	Offerings rotate each Winter term; take the other course in Semester Six.
39	THA 3024 (Survey of Architecture, Fashion, & Furniture) or Studio Art (ART) course	4	C	Major	Sophomore standing.	Offerings rotate each Winter term; take the other course in Semester Six.
40	THA Elective(s)	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
41	THA 2025 - Design, Production, and Management Project	1	C	Major	Theatre majors only.	Typically taken each semester freshman and sophomore year for a total of 4 credits.
42	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
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44	Semester Five (15 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
45	THA 3001 - Theatre History I	4	C	Multiple	WRT 1060; sophomore standing.	Offered Fall only.
46	THA 3025 (Costume History) or THA 3022 (Costume Design)	4	C	Major	THA 1024; THA 2023 strongly encouraged.	Offerings rotate each Fall term; students take the course not selected from Semester Three.
47	THA Elective or THA 4022 (Designers' Portfolio)	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Offerings rotate each Fall term; students take the course not selected from Semester Three. Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
48	THA 4025 - Advanced Design, Production and Management Project	1	C	Major	Theatre majors only.	THA 4025 is typically taken each semester junior and senior year for a total of 4 credits. This course counts towards the university Capstone requirement.
49	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
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51	Semester Six (17 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
52	THA 3002 - Theatre History II	4	C	Multiple	WRT 1060; sophomore standing.	Offered Winter only.
53	THA 3021 (Lighting Design) or THA 3020 (Scenic Design)	4	C	Major	THA 1024; THA 2022, 2023 strongly encouraged.	Offerings rotate each Winter term; students take the course not selected from Semester Four.
54	Studio Art (ART) course or THA 3024 (Survey of Architecture, Fashion, & Furniture)	4	C	Major	Sophomore standing.	Offerings rotate each Winter term; students take the course not selected from Semester Four.
55	THA 4005 - Directing I	2	C	Major	Major standing.	Offered Winter only.
56	THA 4021 (Design Seminar) or THA Elective(s)	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Offerings rotate each Winter term; take the other course in Semester Eight.
57	THA 4025 - Advanced Design, Production and Management Project	1	C	Major	Theatre majors only.	THA 4025 is typically taken each semester junior and senior year for a total of 4 credits. This course counts towards the university Capstone requirement.
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59	Semester Seven (15 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
60	THA 3028 - Sound Design	4	C	Major	Theatre majors only.	Offered Fall only.
61	THA Elective(s)	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students work with their faculty advisers to determine options.
62	THA 4025 - Advanced Design, Production and Management Project	1	C	Major	Theatre majors only.	THA 4025 is typically taken each semester junior and senior year for a total of 4 credits. This course counts towards the university Capstone requirement.
63	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
64	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
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66	Semester Eight (14 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
67	THA Elective(s) or THA 4021 (Design Seminar)	2	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Students take the opposite course not selected in Semester Six.
68	THA 4025 - Advanced Design, Production and Management Project	1	C	Major	Theatre majors only.	THA 4025 is typically taken each semester junior and senior year for a total of 4 credits. This course counts towards the university Capstone requirement.
69	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
70	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
71	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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73	Sample Schedule Notes:
74	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.
75	Non-credit requirements: Major standing, Senior interview. Students should consult with their faculty advisers regularly to discuss these requirements.
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77	CAS Exploratory Requirement
78	Students who successfully complete the BFA Theatre Design & Technology major are exempt from the College Exploratory requirement.
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80	Degree Requirements	Credits	Note
81	General Education	36	Multiple General Education courses are fulfilled with courses in the major to reach the 40 required credits
82	Diversity	Included	Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
83	WIM/WIGE/Capstone	Included	Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
84	CAS Exploratory Requirement	Exempt
85	Major	79
86	Electives	9
87	Total Credits:	124
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