The BFA Theatre Production program has 3 specialization areas: costume design, lighting design, and scene design.

Students enrolled in Theatre Production will complete coursework in all three areas. Selected independent studies, advanced electives, and production assignments in THE 4950 focus on the specialization.

Today's theatre design and production depends heavily on complex electronic mechanical systems used in professional theatres, film, and television. Students must pass a portfolio review for admission to any production program. For more information consult the department handbook or the academic advisor.

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 4 of 11 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C: THE 2000, THE 4950, TPA 2074, TPA 2120C, TPA 2202C, TPA 2232C, TPA 3208, TPA 3217, TPA 4020, TPP 2110, TPP 3650
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with minimum grades 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 1 of 5 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 grade of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required  

Semester 7

• Complete 2 additional 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 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 the B.F.A. in production, students must complete at least 59 credits at the 3000/4000 levels.

Complete 15 credits of theatre courses by end of the junior year and maintain a 2.0 GPA.

TPA 3947 and TPA 4946 are recommended electives; each course is repeatable for up to 18 credits for scene, lighting and costume design majors.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre production meets the diverse aesthetic and technological demands of contemporary society. Today's theatre design and production depend heavily on the complex electronic and mechanical systems used in professional theatres. This curriculum provides academic instructing and professional training in costume design and technology, scenic design and lighting design. The program provides a laboratory environment where students can apply the skills learned in classroom exercises and theories.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Present a senior project and review your portfolio with representatives from the appropriate faculty. You must pass the senior project and portfolio review with a satisfactory rating.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Content

1. Apply principles of two and three-dimensional design aesthetics to costume, lighting or scene design for live performance as a method of bringing text, choreographic work or public exposition to the stage.

Critical Thinking

2. Organizes, develops, and participates in a creative process resulting in a live performance that incorporates successful application of design and technological principles.

Communication

3. Use effective communication and collaboration skills throughout the creative process.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Exams
• Senior paper and project
• Design/technical portfolio reviews
• BFA design juries