Theatrical Production and Design - B.F.A. Degree
Department of Theatre and Dance
Office: 212 Rockefeller Arts Center
(716) 673-3596
Rob Deemer, Interim Chairperson
Email: theatre.dance@fredonia.edu
Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/theatre-dance
Major Requirements
Core Courses:
NOTE:
- THEA 381 is a .5 credit course, to be taken six (6) times
- THEA 436 is a variable-credit course that must be taken for a minimum of three (3) total credits
- Theatrical Production and Design majors must earn a cumuluative GPA of 3.0 in the major to successfully complete the degree
- Theatrical Producation and Design majors must earn a grade of C - or better in all core and focus-requirement courses. This does not apply to electives within the area of focus.
In addition to the core courses listed above, students are advised to take a desired Area of Focus: Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, or Technical Direction. They should choose an area by the end of the sophomore year.
Costume Design:
Required Courses:
Elective Courses:
Lighting Design:
Required Courses:
| THEA 245 | Sound for the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 420 | Special Studies in Technical Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 429 | Lighting Design II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Elective Courses:
Scene Design:
Required Courses:
| THEA 337 | Properties for the Stage | 3 |
| or | |
| THEA 384 | History of Architecture and Decor for Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 426 | Scene Design II | 3 |
| THEA 427 | Scene Painting II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Elective Courses:
Technical Direction:
Required Courses:
Elective Courses:
Total Credit Hours: 92
NOTE:
- All majors in the Department of Theatre and Dance are expected to carry a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their major program, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.