Theatre (BFA) with Acting Emphasis
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester *
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Introduction
To earn the BFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Acting, students must complete the BFA Theatre core curriculum (36 credits) as well as satisfy the following requirements. This emphasis requires a total of 60 credit hours, as well as, a minimum C in the necessary courses.
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Curriculum
To earn the BFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Acting, students must complete the BFA Theatre core curriculum (36 credits) as well as satisfying the following requirements. This emphasis requires a total of 60 credit hours, as well as, a minimum C in the following courses.
Major Coursework
30 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- TA 10100 Acting I
- TA 21000 Stage Management
- TA 22400 Creating Theatre
- TA 30400 Script Analysis
- TA 30600 Principles of Directing
- TA 33600 Survey of Dramatic Literature
- TA 37100 History of Theatre I
- TA 37200 History of Theatre II
- TA 48000 Career and Portfolio Seminar
- TA 48900 Senior Project
Production Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- TA 21300 Stagecraft
- TA 21600 Stage Make-up
- TA 22000 Costume Construction
- TA 35100 Direction of Plays
Rehearsal and Production Coursework
All Theatre majors must enroll in Rehearsal and Production for 0 credits in each semester of study. Enrolling in these courses for 1 credit will also satisfy this requirement.
- TA 10001 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 10002 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 20001 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 20002 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 30001 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 30002 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 40001 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 40002 Rehearsal and Production
Acting Emphasis Coursework
9 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- TA 20100 Acting II
- TA 22500 Voice and Movement for the Actor
- TA 40101 Advanced Acting Studio: Stage Combat
Acting Studio Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework (repeatable) from the following options:
- TA 30100-30199 Acting Studio
Acting Studio Additional Coursework
9 credit hours of coursework (repeatable) from the following option:
- TA 40100-40199 Advanced Acting Studio