Theatre, Fine Arts, B.F.A.

Musical Theatre

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre provides students with a hands-on, personalized education. Students work closely in classes and on stage with faculty who provide training and experience to accelerate students to a professional level. This program affords the opportunity for you to hone your craft with industry professionals. 

Acting

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting degree provides students with a core curriculum that is challenging, dynamic, and relevant to today's professional theatre world. 

Design and Technology

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technology provides students with an interactive program that prepares them for careers in scenic, lighting, and costume design and the technology skills that support each field. 

Program Requirements

In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the BFA in Theatre must meet the requirements below:

• Maintain a GPA of 2.50 or higher
• A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all Theatre Courses
• Audition for all UWF Theatre Productions (BFA Music Theatre/BFA Acting)

Required Prior to Admission to BFA Music Theatre/BFA Acting

• A ‘B’ or better in THE 2000 Theatre Appreciation or an equivalent course
• A ‘B’ or better in TPP 2110 Acting I or an equivalent course

Required Prior to Admission to BFA Design and Technology

• A 'B' or better in THE 2000 Theatre Appreciation or an equivalent course
• A 'B' or better in TPA 2200C Technical Theatre-Sets and Lights or an equivalent course

BA Theatre majors may not earn this major. 

Acting Specialization

In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.

Mathematics Pathway

Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the Mathematics Pathways catalog page. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.

Common Prerequisites

State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisites Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.

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Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

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Transfer students may take TPP 2110 Acting I as an alternative.

Major

Design and Technology Specialization

In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.

Mathematics Pathway

Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the Mathematics Pathways catalog page. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.

Common Prerequisites

State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisites Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.

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Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

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Transfer students may take TPP 2110 Acting I as an alternative.

Major

Major Related Electives

Musical Theatre Specialization

In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.

Mathematics Pathway

Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the Mathematics Pathways catalog page. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.

Common Prerequisites

State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisites Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.

*

Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

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Transfer students may take TPP 2110 Acting I as an alternative.

Major

Theatre Minor

The Minor in Theatre requires 25 semester hours (sh) of theatre courses, which must include:

• 2 sh of Performance and Run Crew courses
• One acting course
• Technical Theatre + lab
• 12 sh of approved upper-division theatre courses

A grade of “C” or higher is required in all courses in the minor. The minor must be declared prior to the completion of two courses. Theatre majors may not earn this minor.