The BFA in Theatre Education curriculum is designed to immerse students in the practicalities of theatre production, and to prepare the student for licensure to teach theatre at the middle school or high school level. Conservatory style training is augmented by traditional academic studies in theatre history, literature, criticism and play reading, and a fourth year in the School of Education.
BFA THEATRE EDUCATION ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
All students admitted to WOU are eligible to pursue the BA or BS in General Theatre or the theatre minor. Admission to the BFA program is by audition/interview only.
Both existing students and new/potential students can interview for entrance into the BFA Production Training Program. Private Interviews will be scheduled as application materials are received.
For new/potential students to be considered for the BFA Production Training Program, they must:
The BFA curriculum is designed to immerse students in the practicalities of theatre production and the theatre world. Conservatory style training is augmented by traditional academic studies in theatre history, literature, criticism and play reading.
Details of degree plan:
(choose 9 credits)
Total Credits: 113-115
BFA ACTING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
All students admitted to WOU are eligible to pursue the BA or BS in General Theatre or the theatre minor. Admission to the BFA program is by audition/interview only.
Both existing students and new/potential students can audition for entrance into the BFA Acting Program. Private Auditions/Interviews will be scheduled as application materials are received.
For students to be considered for the BFA Acting Program, they must:
Acting Audition Guidelines:
The BFA curriculum is designed to immerse students in the practicalities of theatre production and the theatre world. Conservatory style training is augmented by traditional academic studies in theatre history, literature, criticism and play reading.
Details of degree plan:
Core Courses
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Production Training Courses:
Choose Two
Elective Credit: 16
BFA PRODUCTION TRAINING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The BFA Production Training can be pursued in one of several concentration areas:
All students admitted to WOU are eligible to pursue the BA or BS in General Theatre or the theatre minor. Admission to the BFA program is by audition/interview only.
Both existing students and new/potential students can interview for entrance into the BFA Production Training Program. Private Interviews will be scheduled as application materials are received.
For new/potential students to be considered for the BFA Production Training Program, they must:
The BA/BS in Theatre is designed to provide a solid base in acting, directing, technical theatre and design, performance, literature and theory.
Students will be prepared for post-graduate opportunities including: graduate school, teacher licensor programs, internships, professional theatre, and participation in the arts in their communities.
The overall objectives of the BA/BS in Theatre at WOU are as follows:
TA 165 Production Dynamics
TA 166 Text Analysis and Scene Study
TA 167 Play Reading
TA 220 Production Participation (0) 6 terms
TA 244 Technical Theatre: Scenecraft
TA 245 Technical Theatre: Lighting
TA 246 Technical Theatre: Costuming
TA 251 Elements of Acting
TA 265 Acting
TA 334 Stage Management
TA 364 Directing
TA 381 Theatre History I
TA 382 Theatre History II
TA 383 Theatre History III
TA 386 International Theatre
TA 453 Capstone Experience
The Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees are liberal arts degree programs with a major in theatre and a minor in an area other than theatre. Students who take the BS in theatre complete 72 credit hours in theatre courses in addition to the liberal arts core curriculum (LACC) and a minor in another academic discipline.
The overall objectives of the Minor in Theatre at WOU are as follows:
TA 110 Introduction to Theatre
TA 220 Production Participation
TA 251 Elements of Acting
TA 244 Technical Theatre – Scene Craft
TA 245 Technical Theatre – Lighting
TA 246 Technical Theatre – Costumes
TA 381 Theatre History I
TA 382 Theatre History II
TA 383 Theatre History III
TA 386 International Theatre