{"id":15925,"date":"2021-02-11T13:45:07","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T21:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/theatre-dance\/?page_id=15925"},"modified":"2025-09-10T08:34:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T15:34:58","slug":"15925-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/theatre-dance\/15925-2\/","title":{"rendered":"BFA Theatre Ed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1200px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;45px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<h3><strong>BFA in <b>Theatre Education 137-138 credits<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span>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.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Students pursuing the BFA in Theatre Education will complete 12 credit hours in Pre-Education Core Classes (some of which also count as General Education credits), 44-45 credit hours in the BFA core curriculum, 35 credit hours in the Theatre area of concentration, and 46 credit hours in Education classes in the School of Education, for a total of 137-138 credit hours.. Admission into the BFA program is by interview only.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>The BFA in Theatre Education is a rigorous and competitive program of study for students interested in pursuing careers in teaching. This pre-professional program is designed to combine intensive training with a liberal arts education and an Education emphasis that leads to teacher licensure. All aspects of theatre are examined, with a focus on education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>See a <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/theatre-dance\/files\/2021\/11\/BFA-Education-Four-Year-Plan.docx.pdf\">Sample Four-Year Plan Here.<\/a><br \/><\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px\"><br \/>The overall objectives of the BFA in Theatre at WOU are as follows:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">To provide a rigorous pre-professional BFA theatre training program to talented and qualified aspiring theatre professionals.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">To create university theatrical productions of the highest standard which challenge student artists and audiences with plays of depth and vibrancy that illuminate the strengths, frailties and diversity of the human condition.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">To establish and maintain education and outreach programs for all ages consistent with the artistic mission of the department.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">To play a vital role in the cultural life of the Willamette Valley, Salem and the region.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;570.1px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-107px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pre-Education Core <br \/><span style=\"font-size: large\">(12 credit hours)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>ED 200 Foundations of Education<\/li>\n<li><span>ED 233 Applied Adolescent Learning &amp; Development<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>ED 259 Special Education &amp; Inclusive Communities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>ED 373 Introduction to Curriculum and Assessment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>BFA Core Courses <br \/><span style=\"font-size: large\">(44-45 credit hours)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 165 Production Dynamics<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>3<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 166 Text Analysis<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>3<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 167 Play Reading<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>3<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 220 Production Participation<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 244 Technical Theatre: Scenecraft<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 245 Technical Theatre: Lighting<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 246 Technical Theatre: Costuming<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 251 Elements of Acting<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>3<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><u>or<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 265 Acting I<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>4<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 364 Play Direction<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>4<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 381 Theatre History I<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>4oo<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 382 Theatre History II<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>4<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.wou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=5&amp;poid=1503&amp;returnto=644\">TA 383 Theatre History III<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>4<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a 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style=\"font-size: large\">(35 credit hours)<\/span><br \/> <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span>D 102 Beginning Jazz Dance OR D 103 Beginning Tap Dance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 220 Production Participation (4 terms)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 221 Directing Practicum (2 terms)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 222 Foundations Workshops (4 workshops)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 234 Stage Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 255 Movement I<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 271 Acting II<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 290 Voice I<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 305 Speech II<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 343 Costume Design<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 346 Scenic Design<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 348 Lighting Design<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 405 Acting Shakespeare<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TA 457 Directing II<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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Learners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>ED 450 Methods for Classroom Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>ED 481 Introduction to ESOL and Bilingual Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>ED 498 Clinical Experience III<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><b>BFA THEATRE EDUCATION ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All students admitted to WOU are eligible to pursue the BA or BS in General Theatre or the theatre minor.\u00a0 Admission to the BFA program is by audition\/interview only.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both existing students and new\/potential students can interview for entrance into the BFA Production Training Program.\u00a0 Private Interviews will be scheduled as application materials are received.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For new\/potential students to be considered for the BFA Production Training Program, they must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be formally accepted to Western Oregon University prior to auditioning.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/admission\/apply\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to Western Oregon University<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit the following to Professor Michael Phillips via email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:phillipm@wou.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phillipm@wou.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BFA Application (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/theatre-dance\/files\/2021\/02\/NEW-APPLICATION-FOR-ADMISSION-INTO-THE-BFA-IN-THEATRE.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter of intent, providing highlights of previous theatre experience and plans for future development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resume (example of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/theatre-dance\/files\/2015\/06\/RESUMESAMPLES.docx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resume<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students may use 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