Theatre Major

2009-2010 UAF Catalog Requirements

College of Liberal Arts
Department of Theatre
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B.A. Degree; Minor

Minimum Requirements for Degrees: 120 credits

The theatre department teaches basic and advanced courses in theatre arts, technology and appreciation. The department recognizes the importance of the role of fine arts within the humanities program of a liberal arts education. Courses in theatre help develop a student's sense of self worth while encouraging independent, original and creative thinking.

Classes and productions are open to theatre majors and minors and students in other fields. These experiences provide unique opportunities for creative expression and development when coupled with other programs.

Major — B.A. Degree

Concentrations: Design/Technical Theatre, Directing, Film, Performance

1. Complete the general university requirements.
2. Complete the B.A. degree requirements.
3. Complete the following program (major) requirements:*
   THR F101—Theatre Practicum (2)
        or THR F201—Theatre Practicum (2)
        or THR F301—Theatre Practicum (2)
        or THR F401—Theatre Practicum (2)—2 credits
   THR F121—Fundamentals of Acting—3 credits
   THR F190—Audition or Portfolio Review Participation—0 credits
   THR F191—Audition or Portfolio Review Participation—0 credits
   THR F215—Dramatic Literature—3 credits
   THR F241—Basic Stagecraft—4 credits
   THR F254—Costume Design and Construction I—3 credits
   THR F290—Audition or Portfolio Review Participation II—0 credits
   THR F291—Audition or Portfolio Review Participation II—0 credits
   THR F411W—Theatre History I—3 credits
4. Complete one of the following concentrations:*

Film & Multimedia

1. Complete the following:
   THR/FLM F271—Let's Make a Movie—3 credits
   THR/FLM F310—Acting for the Camera—3 credits
   THR/FLM F331—Directing Film/Video—3 credits
   THR/FLM F470—Advanced Film and Video Directing—3 credits
2. Complete two of the following:
   THR/FLM F245—Stage and Film Production Management—3 credits
   THR F247—Introduction to Theatrical Design—3 credits
   THR/FLM F334W—Movies and Films—3 credits
   THR/FLM F347O—Lighting Design—3 credits
   THR F348—Sound Design for the Entertainment Industry—3 credits
   THR F413W—Playscript Analysis—3 credits
   THR F416—Performance Studies Abroad—6 credits
   THR F417—Internship in Theatre Practice—1 – 6 credits
   THR F499—Thesis Project—3 credits

Minimum credits required—120 credits