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 10 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C: THE 2000, TPA 2202C, TPP 2110, TPP 2250, TPP 3103, TPP 3113, TPP 4114, MUT 1001, MVV 1411 twice
• 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 minimum grades of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 4

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

Semester 5

• Complete 1 of 6 upper division critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 6

• Complete 1 upper division critical-tracking course with minimum grade of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 7

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

Semester 8

• Complete all remaining upper division critical-tracking courses with a minimum grade 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.

The School of Theatre and Dance and the School of Music prepare Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates as performers and pioneers of musical theatre. The BFA fuses acting, singing and dancing into a single mode of expression to compete in a challenging job market. A commitment to diversity and risk-taking provides an environment that challenges, inspires and stimulates individual creativity in musical theatre artists for the 21st century.

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. Analyze and interpret primary examples of musical theatre styles and history.
2. Prepare and create musical theatre performances.
3. Analyze and apply effective musical performance strategies.

Critical Thinking

4. Create strategic song portfolios representative of varied styles for professional auditions.

Communication

5. Construct a personal process of character creation and actualization through libretto and musical score analysis.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Senior project
• Spring recitals
• Juries