Theatre (BFA) with Musical Theatre 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
The Theatre (BFA) with Musical Theatre Emphasis will prepare you for a performance career in theatre. Through the course of the program, you will develop as an artist through an intense integration of theatre, dance, and music. The program is intended to challenge and prepare you to enter this challenging field.
The course of study for a Theatre (BFA) with Musical Theatre Emphasis requires 81 credit hours. You will learn in areas of musical theatre such as musical theatre dance, stage voice, and acting the song. All aspects of musical theatre are covered in this degree, as you will also study tap, voice, piano, and more. A degree in musical theatre will open the following career paths: Actor, community arts worker, dancer, music therapist, theatre director, and many more.
Career Opportunities
27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
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Curriculum
To earn the BFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Musical Theatre, students must complete the BFA Theatre core curriculum (36 credits) as well as satisfying the following requirements. This emphasis requires a total of 81 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
Musical Theater Emphasis Coursework
21 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- MUS 11800 Music Theory for Non-Majors
- TA 20100 Acting II
- TA 22500 Voice and Movement for the Actor
- TA 30301 Acting the Song I
- TA 30302 Acting the Song II
- TA 30303 History of the American Musical
- 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
Private Lessons: Voice Coursework
8 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- MUS 10462 Private Lessons: Voice
- MUS 20462 Private Lessons: Voice
- MUS 30462 Private Lessons: Voice
- MUS 40462 Private Lessons: Voice
Dance Coursework
4 credit hours of coursework (repeatable) from the following options:
- DAN 23100 Musical Theatre Dance
Jazz Coursework
4 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- DAN 10030 Jazz I: Beginning Level
- DAN 10031 Jazz I: Intermediate Level
- DAN 10032 Jazz I: Advanced Level
- DAN 20031 Jazz II: Intermediate Level
- DAN 20032 Jazz II: Advanced Level
- DAN 30031 Jazz III: Intermediate Level
- DAN 30032 Jazz III: Advanced Level
- DAN 40032 Jazz IV: Advanced Level
Tap Coursework
2 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- DAN 10040 Tap I: Beginning Level
- DAN 10041 Tap I: Intermediate Level
- DAN 10042 Tap I: Advanced Level
- DAN 20041 Tap II: Intermediate Level
- DAN 20042 Tap II: Advanced Level
- DAN 30041 Tap III: Intermediate Level
- DAN 30042 Tap III: Advanced Level
- DAN 40042 Tap IV: Advanced Level