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Theatre and Media Arts

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BA Media Arts Studies (MAP)
BA Theatre Arts Education
. . . (MAP)
BA Theatre Arts Studies
. . . (MAP)
BFA Acting (MAP)
BFA Animation (MAP)
BFA Music Dance Theatre
. . . (MAP)
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Theatre and Media Arts Majors

BA    Media Arts Studies (49–51 hours*)

The media arts studies program produces students with a strong liberal arts foundation that can be used effectively in a variety of film-related careers or graduate studies. Graduates are generalists with skills and proficiencies that can be used in multiple venues including emerging media environments. Students master knowledge of film culture, history, and theory; develop general and specialized skills sets; and utilize processes that integrate professional practices, generate creative applications to new situations, and support collaboration in multiple settings. Core curriculum of critical studies develops analytical skills and creates a foundation for application and experimentation; a wide range of electives allows additional emphasis in critical studies, narrative or documentary production, or other specialized areas.

Major Requirements

  1. Complete the following pre-media arts courses with a B grade or better:
    TMA 102, 112.

  2. Be admitted to the program by application. (See the department office, D-581 HFAC.)

  3. Complete the following foundation courses:
    TMA 105, 114, 185.

  4. Complete the following media arts core courses:
    TMA 291, 292, 293, 391.

  5. Complete one of the following advanced critical studies courses:
    TMA 457, 477R, 492R, 494, 497, 498R.

  6. Complete 22–24 hours (14 must be upper-division) from faculty advisor-approved courses in an area of study. These areas of study must be approved in writing by the student's faculty advisor before enrollment occurs. Please contact the department for possible study areas. Up to 8 hours of practica can be used to fill this requirement.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

Expected Learning Outcomes

BA    Theatre Arts Education (71 hours*, including licensure hours)

The theatre arts education degree program is designed to prepare students to become creative teachers who can meet the educational needs of secondary school theatre students. The skills the program emphasizes include, but are not limited to, interpersonal communication, social, life, acting, directing, writing, historical/analytical, and design/production skills. In addition to developing highly skilled educators, the program is designed to develop strong directing and production skills in each prospective high school teacher.

Major Requirements

  1. A teaching minor is not required for licensure. However, it is strongly recommended.

  2. Complete the following pre-theatre courses with a B grade or better:
    TMA 101 or 102; 160.

      Note: TMA 102 is strongly recommended to enhance media literacy.

  3. Be admitted to the licensure program by application during Sc Ed 276R (see the department office, D-581 HFAC).

  4. Complete the following foundation courses:
    TMA 114, 123, 236.

  5. Complete the following theatre core courses:
    TMA 201, 202, 260R, 360R, 395, 396.

  6. Complete the following major courses:
    TMA 266, 267, 336, 368, 377A,B, 379, 436.

      Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed before registration for TMA 377A,B.

  7. Complete 6 hours from the following or other faculty advisor-approved courses:
      TMA 122, 124, 127, 222, 225, 229, 324, 361, 424, 457.

  8. Complete the following Professional Education Component:
    1. Complete the following:
      CPSE 402.
      IP&T 286.
      Sc Ed 276R (3 hours), 350, 353.

    2. Complete 12 hours of the following:
      Sc Ed 476R, 496R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

Expected Learning Outcomes

BA    Theatre Arts Studies (50 hours*)

The theatre arts studies major is an open enrollment program that provides a strong liberal arts foundation that can be used effectively in a variety of performance-related careers or graduate studies. The major provides practical training, critical thinking skills, and the development of professional ethics across the various performance disciplines. Students may focus studies in areas of interest — critical studies and dramaturgy, design and technology, directing and stage management, playwriting, or theatre for young audiences — but graduates are generalists with skills and proficiencies that can be used in multiple production venues and media environments.

Major Requirements

  1. Complete the following prerequisite courses:
    TMA 102, 112, 160.

  2. Complete and submit declaration form for the theatre studies major to the college advisement center (D-444 HFAC).

  3. Complete the following foundation courses:
    TMA 114, 123, 236.

  4. Complete the following theatre core courses:
    TMA 201, 202, 260R, 360R, 395, 396.

  5. Complete one course from the following:
    TMA 412, 460.

  6. Complete 20 hours (12 must be upper-division) in consultation with the faculty mentor. These individually tailored programs will allow the student maximum flexibility while guaranteeing quality control.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

Expected Learning Outcomes

BFA    Acting (81.5–82.5 hours*)

This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center for information regarding requirements for admission to this program.

The acting degree program was developed for students who are committed to acting as a career. It is focused to better prepare them to compete professionally and/or for admission to advanced acting conservatory programs or graduate work.

Major Requirements

  1. Successfully pass a preliminary audition and a final acceptance audition. These auditions are held at the end of each fall and winter semester.

  2. Complete the following pre-theatre courses with a B grade or better:
    TMA 101 or 102; 112, 160.

  3. Complete the following foundation courses:
    TMA 114, 128, 236.

  4. Complete the following core courses:
    TMA 201, 202, 260R, 360R.

  5. Complete the following major courses:
    Acting:
    TMA 124, 223, 224, 229, 324, 424, 427.
    Voice:
    Music 161.
    TMA 122, 222, 322, 422.
    Movement:
    Dance 140 or 240.
    TMA 125, 127, 225, 325.
    Support skills:
    TMA 267.
    Performance:
        TMA 399R or 496R (1 hour minimum); 410R (3 hours minimum).

  6. Complete the following:
    TMA 421, 491.

  7. Complete the following:
    TMA 469.

  8. Complete 12 hours from the following or other approved courses:
      TMA 102, 185, 220R, 241, 251, 315R, 329, 336, 341, 351, 367, 395, 396, 420R, 423, 425, 429, 436, 443R.

* Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

Expected Learning Outcomes



BFA    Music Dance Theatre (76.5 hours*)

This is a limited-enrollment program requiring program admissions approval. Please see the College of Fine Arts and Communications Advisement Center for information regarding requirements for admission to this major.

The BFA in music dance theatre (MDT) is an interdisciplinary degree offered by the College of Fine Arts and Communications through the cooperative involvement of its School of Music and Department of Theatre and Media Arts and the College of Health and Human Performance's Department of Dance.

Major Requirements

  1. Live and taped auditions for entrance into the MDT major are held in the January preceding fall registration. Students may begin the MDT major in the fall only.

  2. Pass a proficiency examination in each of the three areas at the end of each semester.

  3. Complete at least 40 hours in residence at BYU.

  4. Any grade below C– in major courses is not acceptable for graduation. Dance technique courses require a grade of B– for advancement to the next level.

  5. Complete the following:
    Music 113, 161, 261, 290.

  6. Complete 4 hours of the following:
    Music 260R.

  7. Complete 4 hours of the following:
    Music 360R.

  8. Complete the following:
      Dance 131, 135, 231, 235, 241R, 243R, 244R, 290, 291R, 331, 361, 363, 390R.

  9. Complete the following:
    TMA 114, 121, 123, 124, 229, 267, 421, 427.

  10. Complete the following MDT Seminar courses:
    Music 328.
    Dance 328.
    TMA 328.

  11. Complete the following History of Music Dance Theatre courses:
    Music 300.
    Dance 300.
    TMA 300.

  12. Complete the following Senior Performance Project courses:
    Music 426.
    Dance 426.
    TMA 426.

  13. Complete 10.5 hours of electives from the following music, dance, or theatre courses.
      Music 186, 319R, 360R, 363, 386R, 399R, 402A,B, 472.
      Dance 335, 340R, 362, 368R, 390R, 391R, 393R, 399R, 429R, 440R, 462, 468R, 490R, 494R, 495R, 498R, 540R, 562R, 563R.
      TMA 100, 215R, 223, 224, 225, 236, 322, 324, 325, 329, 336, 399R, 420R, 422, 424, 425, 429 443R, 515R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

Expected Learning Outcomes

 
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