BFA in Theatre
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
General Education Requirement | ||
NUB 102 | NU Beginnings 1 | 1 |
Foundation Courses | 27 | |
Distribution Courses | 33 | |
Departmental Core Requirements | ||
THR 103 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
THR 104 | Stagecraft | 3 |
THR 411 & THR 412 | History and Literature of Theatre and History and Literature of Theatre II | 6 |
Three advised electives | 9 | |
Emphasis | ||
Select one of the following emphasis: | 35-52 | |
Total Credits | 117-134 |
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All Niagara University students entering as freshmen are required to take the one credit Niagara University Beginning seminar course (NUB 102 NU Beginnings) in addition to the 20 general education requirements.
Emphasis
Performance Emphasis
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
THR 101 & THR 102 | Performance Techniques I and Performance Techniques II | 8 |
THR 201 & THR 202 | Performance Techniques III and Performance Techniques IV | 8 |
THR 301 & THR 302 | Performance Techniques V and Performance Techniques VI | 8 |
THR 401 & THR 402 | Performance Techniques VII and Performance Techniques VIII | 8 |
THR 362 | Dramatic Theory and Criticism | 3 |
THR 413 | History and Literature of Theatre III | 3 |
THR 414 | American Theatre and Drama: From the | 3 |
THR 425 | Directing | 3 |
Eight practicums (one credit each) | 8 | |
Total Credits | 52 |
Design/Production Emphasis
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
THR 107 | Acting-Foundations | 3 |
or THR 108 | Acting- Foundations II | |
THR 331 | Costume Design | 3 |
THR 337 | Scene Design | 3 |
THR 339 | Lighting Design | 3 |
THR 445 | Advanced Design Studio | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3-6 | |
History of Decor & Fashion I and History of Decor & Fashion II | ||
History and Literature of Theatre III | ||
American Theatre and Drama: From the | ||
Three advised electives | 9 | |
Eight practicums (one credit each) | 8 | |
Total Credits | 35-38 |
Specializations
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
THR 101 & THR 102 | Performance Techniques I and Performance Techniques II | 8 |
THR 362 | Dramatic Theory and Criticism | 3 |
THR 413 | History and Literature of Theatre III | 3 |
or THR 414 | American Theatre and Drama: From the | |
Five specialized advised electives | 15 | |
THR 430 & THR 431 | Senior Seminar and Senior Seminar II | 6 |
Two advised electives | 6 | |
Eight practicums (one credit each) | 8 | |
Total Credits | 49 |