Acting

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This program is a structured sequence of training for students preparing for careers as actors in the professional theatre. Students are admitted on the basis of departmental interview and audition. All B.F.A. students are evaluated by the faculty annually, and must meet expectations in Participation and in their other required major classes as stated above. Approval of the faculty is required for continuation in the B.F.A. in the Acting program.

Requirements in the Core Curriculum for the Theatre and Dance Department:

Specifics on these requirements can be found in The Academic Program .

Integrative Studies - 50 hrs (INST 310 - ART FORMS: IMAGES AND IDEAS or INST 320 - MUSIC AND HUMAN NATURE must be selected)
Health and Physical Education Lifestyle Series - 3 hrs
Senior Year Experience - THR 490 - INTERNSHIP , a course required in the major, satisfies this requirement

Requirements in the major (105 hrs or equivalent):

Residence Requirement:

Must be fulfilled by all transfer students (see The Academic Program .)

Required total hours for the degree:

At least 180 - also see exceptions/additional comments in The Academic Program .

Application for Degree:

A prospective graduate must request an Application for Degree at the Registrar’s Office two terms prior to the term in which the degree is to be completed.

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