Theatre Design, BFA
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in design/technology is intended for students who want professional training in theatre production. For admission to the program, students must apply during their sophomore year to the Head of the Design Program.
Students pursuing this bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Newcomb-Tulane College core curriculum, 120 credit hours in their degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000. More information on degree and core curriculum requirements can be found here.
See Sample Plan of Study below.
Curriculum Requirements
An early decision to pursue a BFA in Theatre Design/Tech is encouraged due to the demands of the program. Students will work with faculty in their area(s) of interest to craft a specific selection of courses to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Theater Courses (24-27 credits) plus these courses: | 24-27 | |
| Design/Production Emphasis 2 | ||
| THEA 6900 | Portfolio Techniques | 3 |
| THEA 6990 | BFA Thesis Production | 3 |
| Plus additional approved coursework to bring total number of credits up to 60. | 30 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-63 | |
Sample Plan of Study
This example plan of study for the BFA in Theatre represents a fall semester start and encompasses all program requirements. Students are responsible for reviewing university, school, and program requirements, along with prerequisites and the sequencing of courses in coordination with their academic and major advisors.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| THEA 2010 | Performance I | 3 |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 13 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 2110 | Acting I | 3 |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 12 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 3340 | Production & Design I | 3 |
| THEA 3311 | Scene Shop Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 3312 | Costume Shop Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 3313 | Running Crew Practicum | 1 |
| Select two approved Emphasis courses | 6 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 3350 | Production & Design II | 3 |
| THEA 2810 or THEA 4710 |
Global Theatre & Performance or Foundations of Theatre History |
3-4 |
| Select two approved Emphasis courses | 6 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 4720 | Modern and Contemporary Non-US Theatre | 3-4 |
| Select two approved Emphasis courses | 6 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 7 | |
| Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select two approved Emphasis courses | 6 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 10 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 4730 or THEA 4750 |
U S Theatre History or African American Theatre Histo |
3-4 |
| Select two approved Emphasis courses | 6 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 13-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 6990 | BFA Thesis Production | 3-4 |
| Select two approved Emphasis courses | 6 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 13-14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120-124 | |
Program String and Field of Study: LABFA_UG, THED
For more information, contact the Department of Theatre and Dance.