About this Program
- College: Arts
- Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Specializations: Acting | Musical Theatre
- Credits for Degree: 124
- Contact: Email
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
School Information
The School of Theatre + Dance provides an intimate setting where students, faculty, and staff interact in constant and close collaboration. Curricular programs are suited to a range of student interests and talents, from the liberal arts BA degree to the competitive BFA and MFA professional training degrees.
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NADINE MCGUIRE THEATRE AND DANCE PAVILION
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
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Overview
Placement in the BFA Theatre program is determined by audition or portfolio interview. There are two specialization areas in the program: Acting, and Musical Theatre. Students enrolled in Theatre Performance: acting or musical theatre will proceed through studio coursework by demonstrated proficiency.
Transfer students entering the musical theatre program may be required to take a placement exam by the School of Music for placement in music courses. If a student has earned college credit with a minimum grade of C for music courses taken at another SUS institution with course prefixes and the last three digits matching a UF music course, this is usually granted as transfer credit when evaluated by the music faculty.
All theatre majors should consult the academic advisor as early as possible.
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 2 of 8 critical-tracking courses with minimum grade of C: TPA 1012, TPP 2110, TPP 2282, TPP 3103, TPP 3113, TPP 3283, TPP 4114, TPP 4287, TPP 3251, TPP 4140, TPP 4288, TPP 4221
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a minimum grade of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a minimum grade of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 3 additional critical-tracking courses with a minimum grade of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete 2 of 4 upper division critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 6
- Complete 1 additional upper division critical-tracking course with minimum grades of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 7
- Complete 1 additional upper division critical-tracking course with minimum grades of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 8
- Complete all remaining upper division critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| TPA 1012 | Introduction to Live Entertainment Design and Production (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| TPP 2110 & 2110L |
Acting 1: Instrument and Discipline and Professional Development Seminar 1 |
3 |
| TPP 2570 | Somatics for the Actor I | 2 |
| TPP 3650 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| State Core Gen Ed Mathematics | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities) | 3 | |
| TPP 3103 & 3103L |
Acting 2: Analysis and Application and Professional Development Lab 2 (Critical Tracking) |
3 |
| TPP 3124 | Beginning Improvisation | 2 |
| TPP 3571 | Somatic Acting for the Actor II | 2 |
| THE 4950 | Production Workshop | 1 |
| Gen Ed Composition (Writing Requirement) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| Quest 2 (Gen Ed Physical or Biological Sciences OR Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| TPP 2282 | Movement Training for the Actor 1 (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| TPP 3113 | Acting 3 (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| THE 4950 | Production Workshop | 1 |
| Theatre Studies elective | 3 | |
| State Core Gen Ed Biological or Physical Sciences | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| TPP 3251 | Fundamentals of Music Theatre Acting (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| THE 4111 | History of Theatre on Stage 2 (Gen Ed Humanities) | 3 |
| TPP 4114 | Acting 4 (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| TPP 4287 | Voice for the Actor (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| TPP 4931L | Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| Gen Ed Mathematics | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Five | ||
| TPP 4140 | Acting 5: Shakespeare (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| TPP 4288 | Speech for the Actor (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| THE 4110 | History of Theatre on Stage 1 (Gen Ed Humanities) | 3 |
| State Core Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| State Core Gen Ed Composition | 3 | |
| Content Generation elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| TPP 2260 | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| TPP 3283 | Movement Training for the Actor 2 (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| TPP 4931L | Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| Gen Ed Physical or Biological Sciences OR Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| Content Generation elective | 3 | |
| Theatre Studies elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Seven | ||
| TPP 4221 | Strategies for the Career Actor (Critical Tracking) | 2 |
| TPP 4236 | BFA Actor Senior Workshop | 3 |
| Gen Ed State Core Humanities and Diversity | 3 | |
| Technique/Skills elective | 3 | |
| Theatre elective (Theatre Studies, Content Generation, Skills, Design & Production | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| TPP 4931L | Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| Technique/Skills elective | 3 | |
| Theatre electives (Theatre Studies, Content Generation, Skills, Design & Production) | 6 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |
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General Education course must be requirement not fulfilled by the Quest 2 course.
For a B.F.A. in acting, students must complete at least 53 credits at the 3000/4000 levels.
Complete 15 credits of theatre courses by end of the junior year and maintain a 2.0 GPA.
Theatre Studies | Acting & Musical Theatre
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THE 3173 | Contemporary European Theatre | 3 |
| THE 3231 | African American Theatre History and Practice | 3 |
| THE 3234 | Diversity and Multiculturalism in American Theatre | 3 |
| THE 4223 | Latin American and US Latinx Theatre | 3 |
| THE 4481 | Production Dramaturgy | 3 |
Content Generation | Acting & Musical Theatre
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TPP 3311 | Directing | 3 |
| TPP 3240 | Solo Performance | 2 |
| TPP 3402 | Devising Theatre | 2 |
| TPP 4401 | Comedy Practice | 2 |
| TPP 4600 | Playwriting Workshop | 3 |
Technique/Skills | Acting
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TPP 3290 | Introduction to the Alexander Technique | 3 |
| TPP 4123 | Advanced Improvisation | 2 |
| TPP 4291 | Alexander Technique and the Actor | 3 |
| TPP 4531 | Stage Combat: Unarmed and Light Weaponry | 3 |
| TPP 4532 | Stage Combat: Theatrical Weapon Styles | 3 |
| TPP 4730 | Stage Dialects |
Design and Production | Acting
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TPA 2074 | Drawing and Rendering | 3 |
| TPA 2075 | Scene Painting | 3 |
| TPA 2120C | Beginning Makeup | 1 |
| TPA 2202C | Stagecraft | 4 |
| TPA 3174 | Digital Production for Performance | 3 |
| TPA 3227C | Practical Stage Lighting | 4 |
| TPA 3263C | Introduction to Sound Design and Technology | |
| TPA 4049 | Costume Design | 3 |
| TPA 4601 | Stage Management | 3 |
| TPA 4933C | Lighting Specialties: Rotating Topic | 3 |
| TPA 4946 | Production Practicum (A variety of areas may be pursued including stage management) | 1-3 |
| THE 4950 | Production Workshop | 1 |
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting develops the highest possible level of performance as an actor. Students develop advanced theatrical movement and vocal skills, including stage combat, voice, makeup, movement, and period styles. They learn to perform through workshop and mainstage productions in formal and informal settings. Students also develop a repertory and techniques for auditions.
Before Graduating Students Must
- Satisfactory presentation and faculty evaluation of a jury and a senior project.
- Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Students in the Major Will Learn to
Student Learning Outcomes | SLOs
Content
- Demonstrate proficiency in acting techniques.
Critical Thinking
- Execute strategic, effective professional-grade auditions.
Communication
- Discuss a complex personal process for character creation and actualization that synthesizes the facets of their training (practical and scholarly).
Curriculum Map
I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed
| Courses | SLO 1 | SLO 2 | SLO 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE 2000 | I | ||
| THE 4110 and THE 4111 | R | R | |
| THE 4959 | A | ||
| TPP 2110 and TPP 3103 | I | I | I |
| TPP 2282 and TPP 3283 | |||
| TPP 3113 and TPP 4114 | R | R | R |
| TPP 3650 | |||
| TPP 4140 and TPP 4144 | R | R | |
| TPP 4287 and TPP 4288 | |||
| BFA Auditions and Juries | A | A |
Assessment Types
- Junior (Spring) or Senior (Fall or Spring) BFA Student Performance Feedback sessions
- UF Actor Showcase Auditions
- Senior Project Paper