L042 Education, Performing Arts, and Social Work Building (EPASW)
(312) 996-2977
http://www.uic.edu/depts/adpa/
Administration: Chairperson, Michael J. Anderson
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 for the performance track, the program offers opportunities for private study in piano, organ, voice, and orchestral instruments with some of Chicago’s most outstanding artist-teachers.
Many 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 minimum 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—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| ENGL 161—Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research |
3 |
| Analyzing the Natural World coursea | 3–5 |
| Understanding the Individual and Society coursea | 3 |
| Understanding the Past coursea | 3 |
| Understanding U.S. Society coursea | 3 |
| Additional General Education Core courses from any categoriesab |
4–6b |
| Total Hours—General Education Requirementsc | 24 |
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.
| BA in Music—Basic Concentration Degree Requirements | Hours |
| General Education Requirements | 24 |
| Major Course Requirements | 58–66 |
| Electives | 30–38 |
| Total Hours—BA 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, 58–66 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 110—Convocation/Recitala | 0 |
| 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 |
| MUS 227—Music Cultures of the Worldbc | 3 |
| Six hours of music electives chosen from the following: MUS 113—Art Song (3)b MUS 114—Jazz History (3)b MUS 115—Opera (3)b MUS 117—Music for Symphony Orchestra (3)b MUS 119—Music for the Piano (3)b |
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 musicd chosen from the following: MUS 157—String Ensemble (1) |
4 |
| Foreign languagee | 0–8 |
| Total Hours—Basic Concentration Major Course Requirements |
58–66 |
a Students must register for MUS 110 for four terms.
b This course is approved for the Understanding the Creative Arts General Education category.
c This course is approved for the Exploring World Cultures General Education category.
d No more than one hour of credit earned in any term may apply towards this four-hour requirement.
e 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 | 30–38 |
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—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
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—Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research |
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 Core course | 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 |
| Art Song, Jazz, Opera, Music for Symphony Orchestra, or Music for the Piano (MUS 113, 114, 115, 117, or 119) | 3 |
| Ensemble (MUS 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 MUS 113, 114, 115, 117, or 119 | 3 |
| Ensemble (see above) | 1 |
| Composition, Conducting, or Orchestration (MUS 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 Core course | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Ensemble (see above) | 1 |
| Electives | 5 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| 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.
BA in Music—Performance Concentration Degree |
Hours |
| General Education Requirements | 24 |
| Major Course Requirements | 72–74 |
| Electives | 22–24 |
| Total Hours—BA 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, 72–74 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 110—Convocation/Recitala | 0 |
| 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 |
| MUS 111—Master Class in Performanceb | 0 |
| MUS 227—Music Cultures of the Worldcd | 3 |
Six hours of music electives chosen from the following: MUS 113—Art Song (3)c MUS 114—Jazz History (3)c MUS 115—Opera (3)c MUS 117—Music for Symphony Orchestra (3)c MUS 119—Music for the Piano (3)c |
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 |
Two to four hours of musice chosen from the following: MUS 159—Jazz Ensemble (1) |
2–4 |
Two hours of musice chosen from the following: MUS 160—Small Jazz Ensemble (1) |
2 |
| Eight hours chosen from the following: MUS 180—Private Instrumental Lessons(2)f MUS 182—Private Voice Lessons(2)f |
8 |
| Six hours chosen from the following: MUS 280—Advanced Private Instrumental Lessons(3)g MUS 282—Advanced Private Voice Lessons(3)g |
6 |
| Total Hours—Performance Concentration Major Course Requirements | 72–74 |
a Students must register for MUS 110 for four terms.
b Students must register for MUS 111 for four terms and perform in one master class in two of those terms.
cThis course is approved for the Understanding the Creative Arts General Education category.
d This course is approved for the Exploring World Cultures General Education category.
e Vocalists must choose four hours of 153 and two hours of 154 or 155; wind and percussion students must choose four hours between 151 and 159, and two hours between 152 and 160; piano, classical guitar, and organ students must complete two hours from 152, and two hours of a large ensemble; string students must choose four hours of 157 and two hours of 152.
f Students must register for MUS 180 or 182 for at least four terms. Both courses require juries or half-recitals; a minimum grade of B is required to remain in the concentration.
g 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.
A minimum grade of B in the first term is required to remain in the concentration.
| Courses | Hours |
| Total Hours—Electives | 22–24 |
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 |
| Ensemble (MUS 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, or 159) | 1 |
| MUS 110—Convocation | 0 |
| MUS 170—Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| ENGL 160—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| 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 |
| Ensemble (see above) | 1 |
| MUS 171—Keyboard Skills II | 2 |
| ENGL 161—English Composition II | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| 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 Core course | 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 |
| Ensemble (see above) | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Junior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| MUS 180—Private Instrumental Lessons | 2 |
| MUS 231—Music History II | 3 |
| MUS 300—Counterpoint | 3 |
| One course chosen from MUS 113, 114, 115, 117, or 119 | 3 |
| Ensemble (see above) | 1 |
| Composition, Conducting, or Orchestration (MUS 302, 304, or 306) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUS 180—Private Instrumental Lessons | 2 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Senior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| MUS 280—Advanced Private Instrumental Lessons | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 4 |
| Electives | 5 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUS 280—Advanced Private Instrumental Lessons | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
Degree Requirements—Performance Concentration with Jazz Focus
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.
BA in Music—Performance Concentration with Jazz Focus Degree Requirements |
Hours |
| General Education Requirements | 24 |
| Major Course Requirements | 79 |
| Electives | 17 |
| Total Hours—BA in Music—Performance Concentration with Jazz Focus |
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 with Jazz Focus Major Course Requirements
For the Performance Concentration with Jazz Focus, 79 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 110—Convocation/Recitala | 0 |
| 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 |
| MUS 114—Jazz Historyb | 3 |
| MUS 120—Jazz Improvisation I | 3 |
| MUS 159—Jazz Ensemble (1) | 3 |
| MUS 160—Small Jazz Ensemble (1) | 2 |
| MUS 227—Music Cultures of the Worldbc | 3 |
| MUS 111—Master Class in Performanced | 0 |
| MUS 220—Jazz Aesthetics | 3 |
Three hours of music electives chosen from the following: MUS 113—Art Song (3)b MUS 115—Opera (3)b MUS 117—Music for Symphony Orchestra (3)b MUS 119—Music for the Piano (3)b |
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 |
| Eight hours chosen from the following: MUS 180—Private Instrumental Lessons(2)e MUS 182—Private Voice Lessons(2)e |
8 |
| Six hours chosen from the following: MUS 280—Advanced Private Instrumental Lessons(3)f MUS 282—Advanced Private Voice Lessons(3)f |
6 |
| Total Hours—Performance Concentration with Jazz Focus Major Course Requirements | 79 |
a Students must register for MUS 110 for four terms.
b This course is approved for the Understanding the Creative Arts General Education category.
c This course is approved for the Exploring World Cultures General Education category.
d Students must register for MUS 111 for four terms and perform in one master class in two of those terms.
e Students must register for MUS 180 or 182 for at least four terms. Both courses require juries or half-recitals; a minimum grade of B is required to remain in the concentration and focus.
f 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. A minimum grade of B in the first term is required to remain in the concentration and focus.
Electives
| Courses | Hours |
| Total Hours—Electives | 17 |
| 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 |
| Any three hours of music electives at the 100-level, excluding MUS 100, 107, and 156. |
3 |
| Total Hours—Minor in Music | 21 |
BFA in Performance and BA in Theatre
Both the BA and the BFA combine the study of acting, directing, and design with the study of dramatic texts in their theatrical and cultural contexts. In the BA, 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 BA and BFA Programs
| Courses | Hours |
| ENGL 160—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| ENGL 161—Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research |
3 |
| Exploring World Cultures coursea | 3 |
| Analyzing the Natural World coursea | 3–5 |
| Understanding the Individual and Society coursea | 3 |
| Understanding U.S. Society coursea | 3 |
| Additional General Education Core courses from any categorya |
4–6 |
| Total Hours—General Education Requirementsb | 24 |
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.
| BA in Theatre Degree Requirements | Hours |
| General Education Requirements | 24 |
| Major Course Requirements | 45 |
| Electives | 51 |
| Total Hours—BA in Theatre | 120 |
General Education Requirements
See previous section General Education Requirements for BA and BFA Programs for a list of courses to meet this requirement.
Performance Concentration Major Course Requirements
| Courses | Hours |
| THTR 109—Introduction to Theatrea | 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)b MUS 107—Fundamentals of Music Theory (3)b |
3 |
| Total Hours—Performance Concentration Major Course Requirements | 45 |
Directing/Design Concentration
Major Course Requirements
| Courses | Hours |
| THTR 109—Introduction to Theatrea | 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) THTR 259—Makeup Design (3) |
3 |
| One course from the following: THTR 255—Scene Design (3) THTR 258—Costume Design II (3) |
3 |
| One course from the following: THTR 282—Practicum in Costuming (3) THTR 283—Practicum in Technical Theatre (3) |
3 |
| One course from the following: MUS 100—Introduction to Music I (3)b MUS 107—Fundamentals of Music Theory (3)b |
3 |
| Total Hours—Directing/Design Concentration Major Course Requirements |
45 |
a This course is approved for the Understanding the Past General Education category.
b This course is approved for the Understanding the Creative Arts General Education category.
Electives
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Hours—Electives | 51 |
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 Core courses can be taken in any semester. Some 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 Core 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—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| General Education Core course** | 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—Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research |
3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| THTR 210—Movement for Stage I | 3 |
| THTR 261—Advanced Voice for the Actor | 3 |
| THTR 280—Practicum in Performance* | 3 |
| THTR 444—Drama in Its Cultural Context I | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| THTR 250—Principles of Design | 3 |
| THTR 452—Acting: Greeks and Shakespeare | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Junior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| THTR 257—Costume Design | 3 |
| THTR 445—Drama in Its Cultural Context II | 3 |
| THTR 465—Stage Direction | 3 |
| MUS 100—Introduction to Music OR MUS 107—Fundamentals of Music Theory |
3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| THTR 470—Contemporary Performance Techniques OR THTR 472—Investigative Collaboration |
3 |
| General Education Core course | 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 Core courses can be taken in any semester. Some 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 Core 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—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| General Education Core courses* | 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—Academic Writing II: Writing for |
3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| THTR 257—Costume Design I (or 255, spring) | 3 |
| THTR 444—Drama in Its Cultural Context I | 3 |
| MUS 100—Introduction to Music OR MUS 107—Fundamentals of Music Theory |
3 |
| General Education Core course | 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 Core course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Junior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| THTR 445—Drama in Its Cultural Context II | 3 |
| THTR 465—Stage Direction | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 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 Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Senior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| BFA in Performance Degree Requirements | Hours |
| General Education Requirements | 24 |
| Major Course Requirements | 66 |
| Electives | 30 |
| Total Hours—BFA in Performance | 120 |
General Education Requirements
See previous section General Education Requirements for BA and BFA Programs for a list of courses to meet this requirement.
BFA Major Course Requirements| Courses | Hours |
| THTR 109—Introduction to Theatrea | 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 |
| One of the following courses: THTR 150—Technical Theatre (3) THTR 151—Fundamentals in Costume Construction 3) |
3 |
| One of the following courses: THTR 255—Scene Design (3) THTR 256—Lighting Design (3) THTR 257—Costume Design I (3) |
3 |
| One of the following courses: THTR 470—Contemporary Performance Techniques 3) THTR 472—Investigative Collaboration (3) |
3 |
| One of the following courses: MUS 100—Introduction to Music I (3)b MUS 107—Fundamentals of Music Theory (3)b |
3 |
| Total Hours—BFA Major Course Requirements | 66 |
a This course is approved for the Understanding the Past General Education category.
b This course is approved for the Understanding the Creative Arts General Education category.
Electives
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Hours—Electives | 30 |
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 Core 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 and 17. This is listed below only once; thereafter, General Education Core 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 161—Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THTR 210—Movement for the Stage I | 3 |
| ENGL 160—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| General Education Core courses** | 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—Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research |
3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| THTR 150—Technical Theatre (or 151, spring) | 3 |
| THTR 261—Advanced Voice | 3 |
| THTR 310—Movement for the Stage II | 3 |
| THTR 362—Acting: Ensemble Project | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| THTR 151—Costume Construction (or 150, fall) | 3 |
| THTR 250—Principles of Design | 3 |
| THTR 452—Acting: Greeks and Shakespeare | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Junior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| THTR 257—Costume Design (or 255 or 256, spring) | 3 |
| THTR 444—Drama in Its Cultural Context I | 3 |
| THTR 455—Acting: Comedy | 3 |
| THTR 462—Voice for Stage | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Hours |
| THTR 255—Scene Design OR THTR 256—Lighting Design (or 257, Fall) |
3 |
| THTR 410—Movement for Stage III | 3 |
| THTR 458—Acting: Ibsen and Chekhov | 3 |
| General Education Core course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Senior Year | |
| Fall Semester | Hours |
| THTR 445—Drama in Its Cultural Context II | 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 | |
| THTR 470—Contemporary Performance Techniques OR THTR 472—Investigative Collaboration |
3 |
| THTR 475—Audition Technique (suggested) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
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 is based on (a) grade point average of 3.50/4.00, and (b) superior commitment to the
production program.
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