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 3 of 10 critical-tracking courses with minimum grade of C: THE 2000, TPA 2202C, TPA 2232C, TPP 2110, TPP 2282, TPP 3103, TPP 3113, TPP 3283, TPP 3650, TPP 4114
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a minimum grade of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• Complete 3 additional critical-tracking courses with a minimum grade of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 4

• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a minimum grade of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete 2 of 7 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 6

• Complete 2 additional upper division critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required 

Semester 7

• Complete 2 additional upper division critical-tracking courses 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.

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 Electives

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

1. Explain specific acting techniques.

Critical Thinking

1. Analyze and apply effective acting technique strategies.
2. Create strategic audition material packages for professional auditions.

Communication

1. Construct a personal process for character creation and actualization.
2. Explain complex facets of theatre performance and production.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed   

Assessment Types

• Exams
• Papers/projects
• Presentations / Audition / Juries