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MenuBFA in Theatre Education 137-138 credits
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.
Details of degree plan:
The overall objectives of the BFA in Theatre at WOU are as follows:
Pre-Education Core Classes (12 Credit Hours)
ED 200 Foundations of Education
ED 233 Applied Adolescent Learning & Development
ED 259 Special Education & Inclusive Communities
ED 373 Introduction to Curriculum and Assessment
BFA Core Curriculum (44-45 Credit Hours)
TA 165 Production Dynamics
TA 166 Text Analysis
TA 167 Play Reading
TA 241 Tech Theatre Topics
TA 242 Design Aesthetics
TA 244 Tech Theatre: Scenecraft
TA 245 Tech Theatre: Lighting & Sound
TA 246 Tech Theatre: Costuming
TA 251 Elements of Acting or TA 265 Acting I
TA 264 Directing I
TA 381 Theatre History I
TA 382 Theatre History II
TA 383 Theatre History III
TA 386 International Theatre
Additional Classes in Theatre (35 Credit Hours)
D 102 Beginning Jazz Dance OR D 103 Beginning Tap Dance
TA 220 Production Participation (4 terms)
TA 221 Directing Practicum (2 terms)
TA 222 Foundations Workshops (4 workshops)
TA 234 Stage Management
TA 255 Movement I
TA 271 Acting II
TA 290 Voice I
TA 305 Speech II
TA 343 Costume Design
TA 346 Scenic Design
TA 348 Lighting Design
TA 405 Acting Shakespeare
TA 457 Directing II
Education Classes (46 Credit Hours)
ED 404 Clinical Experience Seminar I
ED 405 Clinical Experience Seminar II
ED 411 Clinical Experience I
ED 412 Clinical Experience II
ED 418 Assessment, Planning and Instruction
ED 421 Technology Integration
ED 429 Professional Development Seminar III
ED 434 Content Pedagogy I
ED 436 Content Pedagogy II
ED 444 Content Literacy
ED 446 Environments for Diverse Learners
ED 450 Methods for Classroom Management
ED 481 Introduction to ESOL and Bilingual Education
ED 498 Clinical Experience III
To be considered for the BFA in Theatre Education Program all students must:
Preparation for BFA in Theatre Education Interview:
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.
TA 165 Production Dynamics
TA 166 Text Analysis and Scene Study
TA 167 Play Reading
TA 220 Production Participation (9 terms)
TA 244 Technical Theatre: Scenecraft
TA 245 Technical Theatre: Lighting
TA 246 Technical Theatre: Costuming
TA 265 Acting I or TA 251 Elements of Acting
TA 251 Elements of Acting
TA 265 Acting
TA 381 Theatre History I
TA 382 Theatre History II
TA 383 Theatre History III
TA 386 International Theatre
TA 364 Play Direction
TA 395, 396, 397 Special Studies—Plays in Progress
TA 453 Capstone Experience
D 1XX Beginning Dance Sequence (3)
TA 205 Stage Speech I (2)
TA 252 Technical Theatre: Makeup (3)
TA 255 Movement I (2)
TA 261 Movement II (2)
TA 271 Acting II (4)
TA 290 Voice I (2)
TA 305 Stage Speech II (3)
TA 351 Voice II (2)
TA 357 Production Performance (10)
TA 360 Contemporary Audition (3)
TA 368 Masks (4)
TA 370 Acting for the Camera (4)
TA 371 Acting Meisner I (4)
TA 394 Acting Meisner II (4)
TA 405 Acting Shakespeare (4)
TA 420 Acting: Scene Study (3)
TA 432 Styles I: Modernism (3)
TA 433 Styles II: Restoration/Manners (3)
TA 437 Acting Shakespeare II (3)
The above must be submitted at least one day prior to the scheduled audition/interview date.
Acting Audition Preparation:
Once enrolled in the program, all BFA Actor Training majors are required to audition for all department productions. Continuation in the program is determined by an annual review process.
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.
TA 165 Production Dynamics
TA 166 Text Analysis and Scene Study
TA 167 Play Reading
TA 220 Production Participation (9 terms)
TA 244 Technical Theatre: Scenecraft
TA 245 Technical Theatre: Lighting
TA 246 Technical Theatre: Costuming
TA 265 Acting I or TA 251 Elements of Acting
TA 251 Elements of Acting
TA 265 Acting
TA 381 Theatre History I
TA 382 Theatre History II
TA 383 Theatre History III
TA 386 International Theatre
TA 364 Play Direction
TA 395, 396, 397 Special Studies—Plays in Performance
TA 453 Capstone Experience
A 204, 205, 206 Art History Sequence
TA 247 Technical Theatre: Sound
TA 252 Technical Theatre: Makeup
TA 308 History of Fashion
TA 334 Stage Management
TA 336 Stage Properties
TA 338 History of Architecture and Decor
TA 343 Costume Design
TA 345 Scenic Painting I
TA 346 Scenic Design
TA 348 Lighting Design
TA 353 Advanced Production Workshop
TA 412 Portfolio Review
TA 354 Production Design
TA 355 Production Management
TA 359 Production Fabrication
A 130 Beginning Drawing
A 230 Introduction to Life Drawing
TA 344 Costume Crafts
TA 347 Drafting for Theatre
TA 349 Scenic Design Studio
TA 436 Advanced Costume Techniques
TA 443 Advanced Costume Design
TA 445 Scenic Painting II
TA 446 Advanced Scenic Design: CAD
TA 447 Digital Imagery for Theatre
TA 448 Advanced Lighting Design
The above must be submitted at least one day prior to the scheduled audition/interview date.
Costume, Light, Set Design; Stage Management, Technical Theatre Preparation:
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