Program: Theatre, Design/Technical, BFA (THEA-THDT) - Abilene Christian University - Modern Campus Catalog™

2017-2018 Catalog

Apr 09, 2025

BFA: Theatre Degree Plan (THEA)

University Requirements

Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.

Major Requirements

Theatre Core

THEA 101 - Transforming Artists: An Orientation to the Theatre Major Credit Hours: 1
THEA 137 - Technical Practicum Credit Hours: 1 (6 units)
THEA 220 - Introduction to Theatre Credit Hours: 3 *
THEA 226 - Acting I Credit Hours: 3
THEA 227 - Introduction to Technical Theatre Credit Hours: 4
THEA 230 - Fashion as Cultural Reflection Credit Hours: 3
THEA 469 - Stage Makeup Credit Hours: 3
THEA 480 - Arts and Culture: A Christian Aesthetic Credit Hours: 3 (capstone course)
THEA 490 - History of Theatre Credit Hours: 3 * (writing-intensive course)
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Total: 23 Credit Hours

Design/Technical (THDT)

THEA 330 - Theatre Management Credit Hours: 3
THEA 332 - Costume Design Credit Hours: 3
THEA 466 - Scene Design Credit Hours: 3
THEA 467 - Theatre Lighting Credit Hours: 3
Upper-level theatre elective (THEA 300-499) Credit Hours: 3
ART 221 - Art History: General Survey I Credit Hours: 3
or
ART 222 - Art History: General Survey II Credit Hours: 3
or
ART 324 - Art History: American Credit Hours: 3

Choose 9 hours from:

ART - Credit Hours: 3
DSGN - Credit Hours: 3
THEA 331 - Rendering Media for Theatre Design Credit Hours: 3
Special Topic or Guided Study THEA course - Credit Hours: 3

Total: 27 Credit Hours

Electives

Minimum - 22 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 72

Other Graduation Requirements

Minimum GPA in major (all THEA courses are included): 2.50
Minimum GPA for graduation: 2.50
Minimum advanced hours: ≥33
Minimum total hours: ≥128

Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.