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Acting, B.F.A.
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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School of Music, Theatre, & Dance
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Catalog Year: 2025
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This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory, and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan
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The below plan is based on WRT 1050: Composition I writing placement
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Semester One (16 Credit Hours)
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CourseCreditsMinimum GradePrerequisitesNotes
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THA 1001: Foundations of Theatre1CTheatre majors onlyOffered Fall only
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THA 1010: Acting: The Instrument2CTheatre majors/minors only or Instructor PermissionOffered Fall only
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THA 1020: Stagecraft or THA 1023: Costume Construction2CTheatre majors/minors only or Instructor PermissionStudents 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).
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THA 1024: Elements of Design2CTheatre majors/minors only or Instructor PermissionOffered Fall only
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THA 2025: Design, Production, and Management Project1CTheatre majors onlyStudents 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
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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WRT 1050: Composition I4CWRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; or placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundations General Education course.
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CAS 1000: CAS Advantage - Freshman Leadership and Professional Skills Development I0CAS Advantage Information
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Semester Two (16 Credit Hours)
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CourseCreditsMinimum GradePrerequisitesNotes
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THA 1005: Script Analysis for Theatre2CRequired course THA 1011 is no longer being offered. THA 1005 will be taking its place.
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THA 1020: Stagecraft or THA 1021: Costume Craft2CTheatre majors/minors only or Instructor PermissionStudents 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).
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THA 2016: Stage Combat I2CTheatre majors/minors only or Instructor PermissionOffered Winter only
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THA Elective2CStudents work with their faculty advisers to determine options
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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WRT 1060: Composition II4CWRT 1050 with a grade of C or higher; or placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
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CAS 1001: CAS Advantage - Freshman Leadership and Professional Skills Development II0CAS Advantage Information
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Semester Three (15 Credit Hours)
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CourseCreditsMinimum GradePrerequisitesNotes
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THA 3010: Acting: The Role2CTHA 1011Offered Fall only
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Movement Course 1 of 22CTHA 3016 recommended by department (offered Fall only)
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Theatre Performance/Production Practica 2 of 61CStudents work with their faculty advisers to determine options
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THA Elective(s)2CStudents work with their faculty advisers to determine options
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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CAS 2000: CAS Advantage - Sophomore Leadership and Professional Skills Development I0CAS Advantage Information
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Semester Four (16 Credit Hours)
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CourseCreditsMinimum GradePrerequisitesNotes
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THA 2017: Stage Voice I2CTHA 1010 or Instructor PermissionTypically offered Winter only
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THA 3014: Acting: Auditions2CTHA 3010Offered Winter only
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THA 3023: Stage Makeup2CTheatre majors/minors only or Instructor PermissionOffered both Fall and Winter
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THA 3030: Stage Management2COffered Winter only
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THA Elective(s)2CStudents work with their faculty advisers to determine options
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Dance technique course2CAny technique course with the DAN subject code
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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CAS 2001: CAS Advantage - Sophomore Leadership and Professional Skills Development II0CAS Advantage Information
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Semester Five (17 Credit Hours)
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CourseCreditsMinimum GradePrerequisitesNotes
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THA 2018: Stage Voice II2CTHA 2017Offered Fall only
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THA 3001: Theatre History I4CWRT 1060; sophomore standingOffered Fall only
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THA 3015: Acting for the Camera I2CTHA 3010Recommended by faculty to be taken in Semester Five
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THA 4014: Acting: Shakespeare2CTHA 3010Offered Fall only
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Theatre Performance/Production Practica 3 of 61CStudents work with their faculty advisers to determine options
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Movement Course 2 of 22CSee catalog for applicable options
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ENG 1300: Introduction to Shakespeare or ENG 3620: Drama4CEither option satisfies the Literature General Education category
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CAS 3000: CAS Advantage - Junior Leadership and Professional Skills Development I0CAS Advantage Information
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Semester Six (17 Credit Hours)
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CourseCreditsMinimum GradePrerequisitesNotes
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THA 3002: Theatre History II4CWRT 1060; sophomore standingOffered Winter only
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THA 4005: Directing I2CMajor standingOffered Winter only
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THA 4010: Acting: Styles or THA 3011: Stage Dialects2CTHA 3010, THA 1011Offerings rotate each Winter term; take the opposite course in Semester Eight
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THA 4017: Acting: Advanced Studio2CTHA 4014Offered Winter only. Can be repeated for credit
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Theatre Performance/Production Practica 4 of 6 (Capstone 1 of 3)1CTHA 3031 should be taken in Semester Six
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THA Elective(s)2CStudents work with their faculty advisers to determine options
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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CAS 3001: CAS Advantage - Junior Leadership and Professional Skills Development II0CAS Advantage Information
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Semester Seven (15 Credit Hours)
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CourseCreditsMinimum GradePrerequisitesNotes
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THA 4006: Directing II2CTHA 4005Offered Fall only
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Theatre Performance/Production Practica 5 of 6 (Capstone 2 of 3)1CStudents work with their faculty advisers to determine options
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THA Elective(s)2CStudents work with their faculty advisers to determine options
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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Elective4Passing"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Elective2Passing"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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CAS 4000: CAS Advantage - Senior Leadership and Professional Skills Development I0CAS Advantage Information
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Semester Eight (12 Credit Hours)
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CourseCreditsMinimum GradePrerequisitesNotes
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THA 3011: Stage Dialects or THA 4010: Acting: Styles2CTHA 1011, THA 3010Students take the course not selected in Semester Six
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Theatre Performance/Production Practica 6 of 6 (Capstone 3 of 3)1CStudents work with their faculty advisers to determine options
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THA Elective(s)2CStudents work with their faculty advisers to determine options
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Elective4Passing"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level.
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Elective3Passing"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level.
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CAS 4001: CAS Advantage - Senior Leadership and Professional Skills Development II0CAS Advantage Information
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Sample Schedule Notes:
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THA 1020 is required
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Students choose between THA 1023 (Fall) or THA 1021 (Winter) based on their interests. Students who choose THA 1021 will then take THA 1020 in Fall. Students who choose THA 1023 will then take THA 1020 in Winter.
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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.
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At least 3 of the student's 6 required Performance/Production Practica courses will satisfy the Capstone requirement. See catalog for options.
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Non-credit requirements: Major standing, Senior interview. Students should consult with their faculty advisers regularly to discuss these requirements.
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CAS Exploratory Requirement
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Students who successfully complete the BFA Acting major are exempt from the College Exploratory requirement.