A significant portion of the learning experience in this major is accomplished through supervised work in the management operations of the Department of Theatre Arts. Theater arts management majors must expect to commit a minimum of 600 contact hours to these duties. The bachelor of fine arts degree is performance-based and designed to prepare students for careers within the area of their major. This degree features highly individualized instruction and offers students the opportunity to act, direct, sing, dance, and learn the details of set design and construction, lighting, sound, costuming, and make-up. Admission to these degrees requires an audition or interview with members of the theater arts faculty.
All majors participate in departmental review processes.
These reviews of performance are presented to the faculty and determine the student's eligibility to continue in the program. The Department of Theatre Arts participates in the London Center program with a 9-credit core program and additional credits available in British drama. B.F.A. in musical theater Requirements for these programs are set out below. The theater minor provides an option for students who may not want to be theater arts majors but wish to take theater courses, be guided in course selection, and receive recognition for their studies. Minors must be declared through consultation with the department office.