Musical Theatre, B.F.A.

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School of Theatre and Dance BFA Learning Goals:

Collaboration: brings students into work and learning relationships to realize that theatre is, by its nature, a shared undertaking.
Analysis: Experientially teaches advanced knowledge of disciplinary theory that enables students to translate texts into expressions within their chosen areas of focus.
Technique: equips students with the means to both express and explore important ideas in a global context within their chosen area of focus.
Professionalism: instills in students a set of ethical values that guide them as working professionals and educated individuals in a global society that will sustain them as artists and professionals in whatever endeavor they may choose.
Anti-Racism: Students will apply the tenets of anti-racism to theatrical analysis and production.
Meaning and value: asks students to integrate all elements of their liberal education to create lives that are both professionally successful and personally meaningful.

The BFA in Musical Theatre requires 128 credit hours for graduation, 91 of which must be in the major. In addition to completing Theatre Core and University Studies requirements, musical theatre majors must complete the following:

Theatre Core

A core of 5 classes (15 credits) is required of ALL theatre students to ensure a breadth of knowledge and an awareness of theatre and its various disciplines:

TH 131 - Play Analysis Credit(s): 3
TH 141 - Acting I Credit(s): 3
TH 321 - Directing I Credit(s): 3
TH 335 - History of Theatre and Drama I: Pre-Modern Theatre Credit(s): 3
OR for Musical Theatre majors only TH 336 - History of Theatre and Drama II: Modern and Contemporary Theatre Credit(s): 3

Technical Theatre Course (Choose 1 from:) (3)

TH 102 - Introduction to Technical Theatre Credit(s): 3 *
TH 151 - Fundamentals of Lighting Credit(s): 3 **
TH 152 - Costume Construction Credit(s): 3
TH 154 - Scenic Construction Credit(s): 3

Note:

*Design and Production majors do not take TH 102 - Introduction to Technical Theatre

Voice and Acting (26 credits)

8 credits in applied voice, or one credit per semester enrolled at Millikin. Private music lessons in voice will carry a $300 per credit hour fee.

TH 142 - Acting II Credit(s): 3
TH 240 - Voice for the Stage Credit(s): 3
TH 241 - Advanced Voice Credit(s): 3
TH 317 - Intro to Musical Theatre Studies Credit(s): 3
TH 345 - Acting: Advanced Scene Study I Credit(s): 3
TH 447 - Musical Theatre Professional Preparation Credit(s): 3

Dance and Movement (14-16 credits)

Beginning Movement for Actors I Credit(s): 1
Beginning Movement for Actors II Credit(s): 1
Tap - One Semester Credit(s): 1
Jazz - One Semester Credit(s): 1
Ballet - Two semesters Credit(s): 2-4
DA 446 - Theatre Dance I Credit(s): 2

Dance/Movement Options (6 credits from below list)

TH 364 - Advanced Movement for Actors Credit(s): 3
TH 366 - Stage Combat Credit(s): 3
Additional dance courses Credit(s): 1-2 each

Music Support (21 credits)

Applied Piano Credit(s): 2
MT 111 - Music Theory I Credit(s): 2
MT 112 - Music Theory II Credit(s): 2
MT 113 - Aural Skills I Credit(s): 2
MT 114 - Aural Skills II Credit(s): 2
TH 337 - Musical Theatre History and Literature, I Credit(s): 3
TH 338 - Musical Theatre History and Literature, II Credit(s): 3
TH 339 - Musical Theatre Repertoire I Credit(s): 1
TH 340 - Musical Theatre Repertoire II Credit(s): 1
TH 368 - Belting Technique and Performance Credit(s): 3

Theatre Support (7 credits)

TH 242 - Makeup for the Entertainment Arts Credit(s): 1
Dramatic Literature/Theory/Criticism Credit(s): 3
Theatre Electives Credit(s): 3
TH 101 - Theatre Practicum Credit(s): 1 (3 semesters, 3 credits total)

Advanced Degree Options (9 credits from the below list, selected with Advisor approval)

TH 346 - Acting: Advanced Scene Study II Credit(s): 3
TH 446 - Musical Theatre Scene Study Credit(s): 3
DA 447 - Theatre Dance II Credit(s): 2
Additional Dance Courses Credit(s): 3
Additional Voice Lessons Credit(s): 3

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