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Department of Performing Arts
B.A. in Music
Minor in Music
B.F.A. in Performance and B.A. in Theatre
B.A. in Theatre
B.F.A. in Performance
Minor in Theatre
Distinction
L042 Education, Performing Arts, and Social Work Building (EPASW)
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http://www.uic.edu/depts/adpa/
Administration: Chairperson, Michael J. Anderson
The Department of Performing Arts offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance.
B.A. in Music
Because the music profession is so diverse, the major curriculum at the University of Illinois at Chicago emphasizes skills and knowledge that are fundamental to the entire discipline: music theory, music history, performance, aural and keyboard training, orchestration, composition, conducting, and ensemble participation. Music study at UIC includes two years of work in theory, aural skills, and piano, five semesters of history and literature, and courses in counterpoint and analysis. Majors should also plan on at least two years of participation in one of the program’s performing organizations, which include concert band, jazz ensemble, and three choral groups.
For those who qualify, the program offers opportunities for private study in piano, voice, wind, and percussion instruments with some of Chicago’s most outstanding artist-teachers.
A large number of the program’s graduates have gone on to pursue advanced degrees in music. Others have found employment as performers, teachers, or composers in a wide variety of settings. A total of 120 semester hours is required for graduation. Students choose either the Basic Concentration or the Performance Concentration.
General Education Requirements for Basic and Performance Concentrations
| Courses |
Hours |
| ENGL 160—English Composition I |
3 |
| ENGL 161—English Composition II |
3 |
| Humanities coursesa |
6 |
| Natural sciences coursesa |
6 |
| Social sciences coursesa |
6 |
| Additional courses from humanities, natural sciences, and social sciencesa |
6 |
| Total Hours—General Education Requirements |
30 |
a Lists of approved courses in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences can be found in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of the catalog. One humanities or social sciences course must also satisfy the cultural diversity requirement. Students will find a list of approved cultural diversity courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section.
Degree Requirements—Basic Concentration
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Music—Basic Concentration degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Performing Arts degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
| B.A. in Music—Basic Concentration Degree Requirements |
Hours |
| General Education Requirements |
30 |
| Major Course Requirements |
55–63 |
| Electives |
27–35 |
| Total Hours—B.A. in Music—Basic Concentration |
120 |
General Education Requirements
See previous section General Education Requirements for Basic and Performance Concentrations for a list of courses to meet this requirement.
Basic Concentration Major Course Requirements
For the Basic Concentration, 55–63 semester hours distributed as follows:
| Courses |
Hours |
| MUS 101—Music Theory I |
3 |
| MUS 102—Music Theory II |
3 |
| MUS 103—Ear Training I |
1 |
| MUS 104—Ear Training II |
1 |
| MUS 201—Theory of Music III |
3 |
| MUS 202—Theory of Music IV |
3 |
| MUS 203—Ear Training III |
1 |
| MUS 204—Ear Training IV |
1 |
| MUS 170—Keyboard Skills I |
2 |
| MUS 171—Keyboard Skills II |
2 |
| MUS 270—Keyboard Skills III |
2 |
| MUS 271—Keyboard Skills IV |
2 |
| MUS 230—Music History I |
3 |
| MUS 231—Music History II |
3 |
| MUS 232—Music History III |
3 |
| MUS 300—Counterpoint |
3 |
| MUS 301—Analytic Techniques |
3 |
| |
|
Six hours of music electives chosen from the following:
MUS 114—Jazz (3)
MUS 115—Opera (3)
MUS 117—Music for Symphony Orchestra (3)
MUS 119—Music for the Piano (3) |
6
|
| |
|
Six hours of music electives chosen from the following:
MUS 302—Composition I (3)
MUS 303—Composition II (3)
MUS 304—Conducting (3)
MUS 306—Orchestration and Arranging I (3)
MUS 307—Orchestration and Arranging II (3) |
6
|
| |
|
Four hours of musica chosen from the following:
MUS 151—Concert Band (1)
MUS 152—Instrumental Ensembles (1)
MUS 153—University Choir (1)
MUS 154—Chamber Choir (1)
MUS 155—Women’s Choral Ensemble (1)
MUS 159—Jazz Ensemble (1) |
4 |
| MUS 110—Convocation/Recitalb |
0 |
| Foreign languagec |
0–8 |
Total Hours—Basic Concentration Major Course
Requirements |
55–63 |
a No more than one hour of credit earned in any term may apply towards this four-hour requirement.
b Students must register for MUS 110 for four terms.
c Usually one year of French, German, or Italian at the college level. With consent of the department, students may substitute other languages. Two years of foreign language study is strongly recommended.
Electives
| Courses |
Hours |
| Total Hours—Electives |
27–35 |
Sample Course Schedule—Basic Concentration
| Freshman Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| MUS 101—Music Theory I |
3 |
| MUS 103—Ear Training I |
1 |
| MUS 110—Convocation |
0 |
| MUS 170—Keyboard Skills I |
2 |
| ENGL 160—English Composition I |
3 |
| Foreign language |
4 |
| Elective |
2 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| MUS 102—Music Theory II |
3 |
| MUS 104—Ear Training II |
1 |
| MUS 110—Convocation |
0 |
| MUS 171—Keyboard Skills II |
2 |
| ENGL 161—English Composition II |
3 |
| Foreign language |
4 |
| Elective |
2 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Sophomore Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| MUS 110—Convocation |
0 |
| MUS 201—Music Theory III |
3 |
| MUS 203—Ear Training III |
1 |
| MUS 270—Keyboard Skills III |
2 |
| General education—natural science |
5 |
| Elective |
4 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| MUS 110—Convocation |
0 |
| MUS 202—Music Theory IV |
3 |
| MUS 204—Ear Training IV |
1 |
| MUS 271—Keyboard Skills IV |
2 |
| MUS 230—Music History I |
3 |
| Jazz, Opera, Music for Symphony Orchestra, or Music for the Piano (Music 114, 115, 117, or 119) |
3 |
| Ensemble (Music 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, or 159) |
1 |
| Elective |
2 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Junior Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| MUS 231—Music History II |
3 |
| MUS 300—Counterpoint |
3 |
| One additional course chosen from 114, 115, 117, or 119 |
3 |
| Ensemble (see above) |
1 |
| Composition, Conducting, or Orchestration (Music 302, 304, or 306) |
3 |
| Elective |
2 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| MUS 232—Music History III |
3 |
| MUS 301—Analytic Techniques |
3 |
| Ensemble (see above) |
1 |
| One additional course chosen from Composition, Conducting, or Orchestration |
3 |
| Electives |
5 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Senior Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| General education—natural science |
4 |
| General education—humanities |
3 |
| General education—social science |
3 |
| Electives |
5 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| General education—humanities |
3 |
| General education—social science |
3 |
| General education—humanities, social science or natural science |
3 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
Degree Requirements—Performance Concentration
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Music—Performance Concentration degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Performing Arts degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
| B.A. in Music—Performance Concentration Degree Requirements |
Hours |
| General Education Requirements |
30 |
| Major Course Requirements |
64–68 |
| Electives |
22–26 |
Total Hours—B.A. in Music—Performance
Concentration |
120 |
General Education Requirements
See previous section General Education Requirements for Basic and Performance Concentrations for a list of courses to meet this requirement.
Performance Concentration Major Course Requirements
For the Performance Concentration, 64–68 semester hours distributed as follows:
| Courses |
Hours |
| MUS 101—Music Theory I |
3 |
| MUS 102—Music Theory II |
3 |
| MUS 103—Ear Training I |
1 |
| MUS 104—Ear Training II |
1 |
| MUS 201—Theory of Music III |
3 |
| MUS 202—Theory of Music IV |
3 |
| MUS 203—Ear Training III |
1 |
| MUS 204—Ear Training IV |
1 |
| MUS 170—Keyboard Skills I |
2 |
| MUS 171—Keyboard Skills II |
2 |
| MUS 270—Keyboard Skills III |
2 |
| MUS 271—Keyboard Skills IV |
2 |
| MUS 230—Music History I |
3 |
| MUS 231—Music History II |
3 |
| MUS 232—Music History III |
3 |
| MUS 300—Counterpoint |
3 |
| MUS 301—Analytic Techniques |
3 |
Three hours of music electives chosen from the following:
MUS 114—Jazz (3)
MUS 115—Opera (3)
MUS 117—Music for Symphony Orchestra (3)
MUS 119—Music for the Piano (3) |
3
|
| |
|
Six hours of music electives chosen from the following:
MUS 302—Composition I (3)
MUS 303—Composition II (3)
MUS 304—Conducting (3)
MUS 306—Orchestration and Arranging I (3)
MUS 307—Orchestration and Arranging II (3) |
6
|
| |
|
One to four hours of music a chosen from the following:
MUS 151—Concert Band (1)
MUS 153—University Choir (1)
MUS 159—Jazz Ensemble (1) |
1–4
|
| |
|
One or two hours of musica chosen from the following:
MUS 152—Instrumental Ensembles (1)
MUS 154—Chamber Choir (1)
MUS 155—Women’s Choral Ensemble (1)
MUS 158—Pep Band (1) |
1–2
|
| |
|
Eight hours chosen from the following:
MUS 180—Private Instrumental Lessonsb (2)
OR
MUS 182—Private Voice Lessonsb (2) |
8 |
| |
|
Six hours chosen from the following:
MUS 280—Advanced Private Instrumental Lessonsc (3)
OR
MUS 282—Advanced Private Voice Lessonsc (3) |
6 |
| MUS 110—Convocation/Recitald |
0 |
| |
|
| Total Hours—Performance Concentration Major Course Requirements |
64-68 |
a Vocalists must choose four hours of 153 and one hour of 154 or 155; wind and percussion students must choose four hours between 151 and 159, and one hour of 152 or 158; pianists, organists, and string students must complete two hours from152 or 158, and one hour of a large ensemble.
b Students must register for MUS 180 or 182 for four terms. Both courses require three juries and one-half recital; a minimum grade of B is required to remain the concentration.
c Students must register for MUS 280 or 282 for two terms. MUS 280 requires one full recital; and MUS 282 requires one jury and one full recital.
d Students must register for MUS 110 for four terms.
Electives
| Courses |
Hours |
| Total Hours—Electives |
22–26 |
Sample Course Schedule—Performance Concentration
| Freshman Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| MUS 180—Private Instrumental Lessons |
2 |
| MUS 101—Music Theory I |
3 |
| MUS 103—Ear Training I |
1 |
| MUS 110—Convocation |
0 |
| MUS 170—Keyboard Skills I |
2 |
| ENGL 160—English Composition I |
3 |
| General education—humanities |
3 |
| Total Hours |
14 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| MUS 180—Private Instrumental Lessons |
2 |
| MUS 102—Music Theory II |
3 |
| MUS 104—Ear Training II |
1 |
| MUS 110—Convocation |
0 |
| MUS 171—Keyboard Skills II |
2 |
| ENGL 161—English Composition II |
3 |
| General education—social science |
3 |
| Total Hours |
14 |
| |
|
| Sophomore Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| MUS 180—Private Instrumental Lessons |
2 |
| MUS 110—Convocation |
0 |
| MUS 201—Music Theory III |
3 |
| MUS 203—Ear Training III |
1 |
| MUS 270—Keyboard Skills III |
2 |
| General education—natural science |
5 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| MUS 180—Private Instrumental Lessons |
2 |
| MUS 110—Convocation |
0 |
| MUS 202—Music Theory IV |
3 |
| MUS 204—Ear Training IV |
1 |
| MUS 271—Keyboard Skills IV |
2 |
| MUS 230—Music History I |
3 |
Jazz, Opera, Music for Symphony Orchestra, or
Music for the Piano (Music 114, 115, 117, or 119) |
3 |
| Ensemble (Music 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, or 159) |
1 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Junior Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| MUS 280—Advanced Private Instrumental Lessons |
3 |
| MUS 231—Music History II |
3 |
| MUS 300—Counterpoint |
3 |
| One coursea chosen from 114, 115, 117, or 119 |
3 |
| Ensemble (see above) |
1 |
| Composition, Conducting, or Orchestration (Music 302, 304, or 306) |
3 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
| a Only one course is required from the Music 114, 115, 117, 119 group |
|
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| MUS 280—Advanced Private Instrumental Lessons |
3 |
| MUS 232—Music History III |
3 |
| MUS 301—Analytic Techniques |
3 |
| Ensemble (see above) |
1 |
| One additional course chosen from Composition, Conducting, or Orchestration |
3 |
| Electives |
2 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Senior Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| General education—humanities |
3 |
| General education—natural science |
4 |
| Electives |
8 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| General education—humanities |
3 |
| General education—humanities, social science, or natural science |
3 |
| Electives |
9 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
Minor in Music
| Required Courses |
Hours |
| MUS 101—Music Theory I |
3 |
| MUS 102—Music Theory II |
3 |
| MUS 103—Ear Training I |
1 |
| MUS 104—Ear Training II |
1 |
| MUS 170—Keyboard Skills I |
2 |
| MUS 171—Keyboard Skills II |
2 |
| MUS 230—Music History I |
3 |
| MUS 231—Music History II |
3 |
| Three hours of music electives at the 200-level |
3 |
| Total Hours—Minor in Music |
21 |
B.F.A. in Performance and B.A. in Theatre
Both the B.A. and the B.F.A. combine the study of acting, directing, and design with the study of dramatic texts in their theatrical and cultural contexts. In the B.A. two concentrations are offered, the Performance Concentration and the Directing/Design Concentration.
Since theatre is studied and experienced as a present-tense event, majors must actively participate in the production program. A total of 120 semester hours is required for graduation. Some theatre courses require grades of B or higher in courses listed as prerequisites. Please check the Course Descriptions in the catalog for more information.
General Education Requirements for B.A. and B.F.A. Programs
| Courses |
Hours |
| ENGL 160—English Composition I |
3 |
| ENGL 161—English Composition II |
3 |
| Humanities coursesa |
6 |
| Natural sciences coursesa |
6 |
| Social sciences coursesa |
6 |
| Additional courses from humanities, natural sciences, and social sciencesa |
6 |
| Total Hours—General Education Requirements |
30 |
a Lists of approved courses in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences can be found in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of the catalog. One humanities or social sciences course must also satisfy the cultural diversity requirement. Students will find a list of approved Cultural Diversity courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section.
B.A. in Theatre
Degree Requirements—Performance Concentration and Directing/Design Concentration
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Performing Arts degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
Admission to the performance concentration is by audition, and admission to the directing/design concentration is by interview.
| B.A. in Theatre Degree Requirements |
Hours |
| General Education Requirements |
30 |
| Major Course Requirements |
45 |
| Electives |
45 |
| Total Hours—B.A. in Theatre |
120 |
General Education Requirements
See previous section General Education Requirements for B.A. and B.F.A. Programs for a list of courses to meet this requirement.
Performance Concentration Major Course Requirements
| Courses |
Hours |
| THTR 109—Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
| THTR 161—Fundamentals of Acting |
3 |
| THTR 210—Movement for Stage I |
3 |
| THTR 260—The Actor’s Voice |
3 |
| THTR 261—Advanced Voice for the Actor |
3 |
| THTR 262—Acting II: Contemporary |
3 |
| THTR 280—Practicum in Performance |
3 |
| THTR 444—Drama in Its Cultural Context I |
3 |
| THTR 445—Drama in Its Cultural Context II |
3 |
| THTR 452—Acting: Greeks and Shakespeare |
3 |
| THTR 470—Contemporary Performance Techniques |
3 |
| |
|
One course from the following:
THTR 423—Playwriting (3)
THTR 465—Stage Direction (3) |
3 |
| |
|
One of the following two-course sequences:
THTR 150—Technical Theatre (3)
THTR 250—Principles of Design (3)
OR
THTR 151—Fundamentals in Costume
Construction (3)
THTR 257—Costume Design I (3) |
6 |
| |
|
One of the following courses:
MUS 100—Introduction to Music I (3)
MUS 107—Fundamentals of Music Theory (3) |
3 |
| Total Hours—Performance Concentration Major Course
Requirements |
45 |
Directing/Design Concentration Major Course Requirements
| Courses |
Hours |
| THTR 109—Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
| THTR 161—Fundamentals of Acting |
3 |
| THTR 210—Movement for Stage I |
3 |
| THTR 423—Playwriting |
3 |
| THTR 444—Drama in Its Cultural Context I |
3 |
| THTR 445—Drama in Its Cultural Context II |
3 |
| THTR 465—Stage Direction |
3 |
| THTR 470—Contemporary Performance Techniques |
3 |
| THTR 472—Investigative Collaboration |
3 |
| |
|
One of the following two-course sequences:
THTR 150—Technical Theatre (3)
THTR 250—Principles of Design (3)
OR
THTR 151—Fundamentals in Costume
Construction (3)
THTR 257—Costume Design (3) |
6 |
| |
|
One course from the following:
THTR 256—Lighting Design (3)
OR
THTR 259—Makeup Design (3) |
3 |
| |
|
One course from the following:
THTR 255—Scene Design (3)
OR
THTR 258—Costume Design II (3) |
3 |
| |
|
One course from the following:
THTR 282—Practicum in Costuming (3)
OR
THTR 283—Practicum in Technical Theatre (3) |
3 |
| |
|
One course from the following:
MUS 100—Introduction to Music I (3)
OR
MUS 107—Fundamentals of Music Theory (3) |
3 |
Total Hours—Directing/Design Concentration Major
Course Requirements |
45 |
Sample Course Schedule—Performance Concentration
Semesters in which required courses are offered may vary from those listed below.
*THTR 280—Practicum in Performance requires permission of instructor to register. This is given for semesters when student is cast in a mainstage production.
**General education (CDC) courses can be taken in any semester. Some science courses carry more than 3 credit hours; thus, the total credit hours for a semester may be between 15 and 17. This is listed below only once; thereafter, general education courses are listed as 3 credit hours and 15 credit hours given as the total for the semester.
| Freshman Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 109—Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
| THTR 150—Technical Theatre (or 151, spring) |
3 |
| THTR 161—Fundamentals of Acting |
3 |
| ENGL 160—English Composition I |
3 |
| General education ** |
3–5 |
| Total Hours |
15–17 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 151—Costume Construction (or 150, fall) |
3 |
| THTR 260—The Actor’s Voice |
3 |
| THTR 262—Acting II: Contemporary |
3 |
| ENGL 161—English Composition II |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Sophomore Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 210—Movement for Stage I |
3 |
| THTR 280—Practicum in Performance* |
3 |
| THTR 445—Drama in Its Cultural Context II |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 250—Principles of Design |
3 |
| THTR 261—Advanced Voice for the Actor |
3 |
| THTR 452—Acting: Greeks and Shakespeare |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Junior Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 257—Costume Design |
3 |
| THTR 444—Drama in Its Cultural Context I |
3 |
| THTR 465—Stage Direction |
3 |
MUS 100—Introduction to Music
OR
MUS 107—Fundamentals of Music Theory |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
THTR 470—Contemporary Performance Techniques
OR
THTR 472—Investigative Collaboration |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Senior Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
Sample Course Schedule—Directing/Design Concentration
Semesters in which required courses are offered may vary from those listed below.
*General education (CDC) courses can be taken in any semester. Some science courses carry more than 3 credit hours; thus, the total credit hours for a semester may be between 15–17. This is listed below only once; thereafter, general education courses are listed as 3 credit hours and15 credit hours given as the total for the semester.
| Freshman Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 109—Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
| THTR 150—Technical Theatre (or 151, spring) |
3 |
| THTR 161—Fundamentals of Acting |
3 |
| ENGL 160—English Composition I |
3 |
| General education* |
3–5 |
| Total Hours |
15–17 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 151—Costume Construction (or 150, fall) |
3 |
THTR 250—Principles of Design (or 257,
sophomore fall) |
3 |
THTR 282—Practicum in Costuming
OR
THTR 283—Practicum in Technical Theatre |
3 |
| ENGL 161—English Composition II |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Sophomore Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 257—Costume Design I (or 255, spring) |
3 |
| THTR 445—Drama in Its Cultural Context II |
3 |
MUS 100—Introduction to Music
OR
MUS 107—Fundamentals of Music Theory |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
THTR 255—Scene Design
OR
THTR 258—Costume Design II |
3 |
| THTR 256—Lighting Design (or 259, Junior Spring) |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Junior Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 444—Drama in Its Cultural Context I |
3 |
| THTR 465—Stage Direction |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
THTR 259—Makeup Design (or 256,
sophomore spring) |
3 |
| THTR 423—Playwriting |
3 |
| THTR 470—Contemporary Performance Techniques |
3 |
| THTR 472—Investigative Collaboration |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Senior Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
B.F.A. in Performance
Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Performing Arts degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Architecture and the Arts section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
| B.F.A. in Performance Degree Requirements |
Hours |
| General Education Requirements |
30 |
| Major Course Requirements |
66 |
| Electives |
24 |
| Total Hours—B.F.A. in Performance |
120 |
General Education Requirements
See previous section General Education Requirements for B.A. and B.F.A. Programs for a list of courses to meet this requirement.
B.F.A. Major Course Requirements
| Courses |
Hours |
| THTR 109—Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
| THTR 161—Fundamentals of Acting |
3 |
| THTR 210—Movement for Stage I |
3 |
| THTR 250—Principles of Design |
3 |
| THTR 260—The Actor’s Voice |
3 |
| THTR 261—Advanced Voice for the Actor |
3 |
| THTR 262—Acting II: Contemporary |
3 |
| THTR 280—Practicum in Performance |
3 |
| THTR 310—Movement for Stage II |
3 |
| THTR 362—Acting: Ensemble Project |
3 |
| THTR 410—Movement for Stage III |
3 |
| THTR 444—Drama in Its Cultural Context I |
3 |
| THTR 445—Drama in Its Cultural Context II |
3 |
| THTR 452—Acting: Greeks and Shakespeare |
3 |
| THTR 455—Acting: Comedy |
3 |
| THTR 458—Acting: Ibsen and Chekhov |
3 |
| THTR 462—Voice for Stage |
3 |
| THTR 465—Stage Direction |
3 |
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One of the following courses:
THTR 150—Technical Theatre (3)
OR
THTR 151—Fundamentals in Costume
Construction (3) |
3 |
| |
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One of the following courses:
THTR 255—Scene Design (3)
THTR 256—Lighting Design (3)
THTR 257—Costume Design I (3) |
3 |
| |
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One of the following courses:
THTR 470—Contemporary Performance Techniques (3)
OR
THTR 472—Investigative Collaboration (3) |
3 |
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One of the following courses:
MUS 100—Introduction to Music I (3)
OR
MUS 107—Fundamentals of Music Theory |
3 |
| Total Hours—B.F.A. Major Course Requirements |
66 |
Electives
| Courses |
Hours |
| Total Hours—Electives |
24 |
Sample Course Schedule—B.F.A. in Performance
Semesters in which required courses are offered may vary from those listed below.
*THTR 280—Practicum in Performance, requires permission of instructor to register. This is given for semesters when student is cast in a mainstage production.
**General education (CDC) courses can be taken in any semester. Some science courses carry more than three credit hours; thus, the total credit hours for a semester may be between 15-17. This is listed below only once; thereafter, general education courses are listed as 3 credit hours and15 credit hours given as the total for the semester.
| Freshman Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 109—Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
| THTR 161—Fundamentals of Acting |
3 |
| THTR 210—Movement for the Stage I |
3 |
| ENGL 160—English Composition I |
3 |
| General education** |
3–5 |
| Total Hours |
15–17 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 260—The Actor’s Voice |
3 |
| THTR 262—Acting II: Contemporary |
3 |
| THTR 280—Practicum in Performance* |
3 |
| ENGL 161—English Composition II |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Sophomore Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 150—Technical Theatre (or 151, Spring) |
3 |
| THTR 310—Movement for the Stage II |
3 |
| THTR 362—Acting: Ensemble Project |
3 |
| THTR 445—Drama in Its Cultural Context II |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 151—Fundamentals of Costume Construction (or 150, fall) |
3 |
| THTR 250—Principles of Design |
3 |
| THTR 261—Advanced Voice |
3 |
| THTR 452—Acting: Greeks and Shakespeare |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Junior Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 257—Costume Design (or 255 or 256, spring) |
3 |
| THTR 410—Movement for Stage III |
3 |
| THTR 444—Drama in Its Cultural Context I |
3 |
| THTR 455—Acting: Comedy |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
THTR 255—Scene Design
OR
THTR 256—Lighting Design (or 257, Fall) |
3 |
| THTR 458—Acting: Ibsen and Chekhov |
3 |
| THTR 462—Voice for Stage |
3 |
| General education |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Senior Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| THTR 444—Drama in Its Cultural Context I |
3 |
| THTR 465—Stage Direction |
3 |
MUS 100—Introduction to Music
OR
MUS 107—Fundamentals of Music Theory |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
THTR 470—Contemporary Performance Techniques
OR
THTR 472—Investigative Collaboration |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
Minor in Theatre
Students from other disciplines who want to minor in theatre must complete at least 18 hours in theatre. At least 12 of the 18 hours must be at the upper-division level.
Distinction
Distinction is based on (a) grade point average of 3.50/4.00, and (b) superior commitment to the production program.
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