The School of Fine Arts offers the BFA with a major in theatre with an emphasis on the following:
The requirements for each program are outlined below.
Acting Emphasis
The BFA with a major in theatre and emphasis in acting requires:
Major Requirements: 84 hours
Theatre Courses (54 hours)
Technical Courses - choose two (6 hours)
Production Courses (6 hours)
6 semester hours are required; this course may be repeated for credit.
Elective Performance Courses - choose three (9 hours)
Elective Theatre Courses - choose three (9 hours)
University Requirements
Undergraduate degree (124 hours minimum)
Upper-level THEA coursework taken at TCU (42 hours minimum)
TCU Core Curriculum minimum requirements vary depending on the choice of courses. Some courses may count in more than one area. The maximum required is 63 hours.
Design & Technology Emphasis
The BFA with a major in theatre and an emphasis in design & technology requires:
Major Requirements: 84 hours
Theatre Courses (60 hours)
Production & Studio Courses (15 hours)
9 semester hours are required; this course may be repeated for credit.
Elective Theatre Courses - choose two (6 hours)
Elective Fine Arts Course (3 hours)
3 additional elective hours in non-theatre course from the College of Fine Arts are required.
University Requirements
Undergraduate degree (124 hours minimum)
Upper-level coursework taken at TCU (42 hours minimum)
TCU Core Curriculum minimum requirements vary depending on the choice of courses. Some courses may count in more than one area. The maximum required is 63 hours.
THEA 40100: 6 credits required, may be repeated for credit
Musical Theatre Emphasis
The BFA with a major in theatre and an emphasis in musical theatre requires:
Major Requirements: 84 hours
Theatre Courses (30 hours)
Production Courses (8 hours)
Eight semester hours are required; these courses may be repeated for credit.
Technical Courses - choose two: (6 hours)
Eight semester hours are required; these courses may be repeated for credit.
Production Courses (6 hours)
Elective Theatre/Dance/Music Courses (5 hours)
5 additional elective hours in Theatre, Dance, or Music courses are required.
University Requirements
Undergraduate degree (124 hours minimum)
Upper-level coursework taken at TCU (42 hours minimum)
TCU Core Curriculum minimum requirements vary depending on the choice of courses. Some courses may count in more than one area. The maximum required is 63 hours.
Theatre Studies Emphasis
The BFA with a major in theatre and emphasis in theatre studies requires the following:
Major Requirements: 84 hours
Theatre Courses (57 hours)
Elective Performance/History Courses - choose three (9 hours)
Elective Design/Technology Courses - choose four (12 hours)
Production Courses (6 hours)
6 semester hours are required; this course may be repeated for credit.
University Requirements
Undergraduate degree (124 hours minimum)
Upper-level coursework taken at TCU (42 hours minimum)
TCU Core Curriculum minimum requirements vary depending on the choice of courses. Some courses may count in more than one area. The maximum required is 63 hours.