Theatre BFA: Design/Technology Emphasis
Suggested 4 Year plan
Students Entering Fall 1999



Semester I (F99; 15 Credits)
Intro to Theatre (4)
Intro to Acting (3)
Stage Makeup (2)
Core (3)
Proficiency (3)
Semester II (S00; 16 Credits)
Intro to Technical Theatre (4)
Core (6)
Proficiency (3)
General Studies (3)
Semester III (F00; 17 Credits)
Intro to Theatrical Design (3)
Period Décor & Scenic Styles (3)
Directing I (3)
Core (3)
Proficiency (3)
Prac: Stagecraft or Costume (1)*
Prac: Additional for Emphasis (1)
 Semester IV (S01; 17 Credits)
Theatre History 1550-1830 (3)
Theatrical Costuming (3)**
    or General Studies (3)
Core (3)
Proficiency (3)
General Studies (3)
Prac: Stagecraft of Costume (1)*
Prac: Additional for Emphasis (1)
Semester V (F01; 15 Credits)
Costume History (3)
Survey of Modern Drama (3)
Science Lab - General Studies(5)
Core (3)
Prac: Additional for Emphasis (1)
Prac: Additional for Emphasis (1)		 Semester VI (S02; 16 Credits
Advanced Stage Design/Tech (3)
Technical Direction (3)
    or General Studies (3)
Contemporary Drama (3)
General Studies (3)
Semester VII (F02; 16 Credits)
History of Theatre to 1550 (3)
Emphasis Electives (9)
General Studies (3)
Prac: Additional for Emphasis (1)
Prac: Additional for Emphasis (1)		 Semester VIII (S03; 16 Credits)
Advance Stage Design/Tech (3)
Emphasis Electives (3)
Senior Project (3)
Theatre Critique (3)


* Could be done in .5 credit increments spread over two years, but a minimum of .5 credit
per area should be completed before the end of 2nd semester.

** General Studies for a student who elects to take Technical Direction in Sem. VI.

NOTE: Electives, Senior Project and Additional Prac. do not have to be taken in those
semesters or credit increments. (Senior Project =3 credits, regardless of when it is taken).
Please see Emphasis sheet for appropriate practicums to fulfill Prac: Additional for Emphasis.