Theatre and Dance, Acting Performance Concentration, B.F.A.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

The BFA in Acting Performance permits a total of 70-71 credits in the major. It is designed primarily for those desiring to pursue additional pre-professional training in musical theatre and or for those preparing to enter MFA graduate programs.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Required Courses

These are the required courses for a B.F.A. with Acting Concentration: Certain substitutions may have to be made and all scheduling of classes should be discussed with an adviser.

THEA 1040 - Production Crew I Credits: 0.5
THEA 1200 - Introduction to Design Credits: 3
THEA 1300 - Musical Theatre Workshop: Voice and Acting Credits: 2
THEA 2010 - Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I Credits: 3
THEA 2020 - Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II Credits: 3
THEA 2040 - Production Crew II Credits: 0.5
THEA 2100 - Acting II Credits: 3
THEA 2160 - Stage Makeup Credits: 2
THEA 2170 - Voice and Speech for the Actor Credits: 3
THEA 2220 - Stagecraft Credits: 3
THEA 2720 - Movement for Actors I Credits: 2
THEA 2790 - Stage Management Credits: 3
THEA 3710 - Acting III Credits: 3
THEA 3740 - Acting Styles Credits: 3
THEA 3750 - Acting for the Camera Credits: 3
THEA 3910 - 20th Century Theatre Diversity Credits: 3
THEA 3950 - Advanced Speech and Dialects Credits: 3
THEA 4710 - Acting IV Credits: 3
THEA 4720 - Auditioning and Professional Issues Credits: 3
THEA 4730 - Movement for Actors II Credits: 2
THEA 4820 - Directing I Credits: 3
THEA 4930 - Theatre History I Credits: 3
THEA 4940 - Theatre History II Credits: 3
Foreign Language Credits: 8
A&S Global Credits: 3
A&S Diversity Credits: 3

Three Hours From the Following:

THEA 1410 - Beginning Ballet I Credits: 1
THEA 1430 - Beginning Modern I Credits: 1
THEA 1450 - Beginning Tap Dance I Credits: 1
THEA 1480 - Beginning Jazz Dance I Credits: 1