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Requirements

Program Requirements

Theater Arts Major 45 units
Performance Courses 15 units
TFT 101Christianity and the Creative Process*3
TFT 113Acting Fundamentals3
Select one of the following:
TFT 313Intermediate Acting3
TFT 423Directing3
Select two of the following:
TFT 263Broadcast Performance 3
TFT 313Intermediate Acting3
TFT 340Mime: Principles and Performance3
TFT 375Screenwriting***3
TFT 413Advanced Acting^3
TFT 423Directing3
TFT 440Musical Theater Workshop^^3
TFT 495Special Topics3
Voice Instruction (extra fee required)^^^ 3

*Meets a General Studies Core (or elective) requirement.
***Meets the Upper-Division Writing Intensive requirement.
^TFT 413 may be repeated up to a maximum of 9 units, but each course must be taken with a different instructor.
^^May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 units. Only 3 units count toward the major.
^^^3 units of private or semi private instruction is an option in for this requirement. Enrollment may be chosen from MUS 111, MUS 112, MUS 118, MUS 119, MUS 211, MUS 212, MUS 218, MUS 219, MUS 311, MUS 312, MUS 318, MUS 319, MUS 411, MUS 412, MUS 418, MUS 419.

Theory and Criticism Courses 15 units
TFT 325History of Theater to the Restoration**3
TFT 326History of Theater: Restoration to Present**3
TFT 460Dramatic Theater and Criticism (Prerequisite: TFT 213 or TFT 293)3
Select one of the following:
TFT 213Introduction to Theater3
TFT 293Theater Field Study3
Select one of the following:
ENGL 377Shakespeare***3
ENGL 488Significant Authors3
TFT 435Acting Styles and Techniques3
TFT 495Special Topics3
Applied Theater Courses 15 units
TFT 102Scenic Design (formerly TFT 302)^3
TFT 116Stage Craft (formerly TFT 316)^3
TFT 499Capstone Project in Theater, Film, and Television3
Select 3 units from the following:
TFT 416Performance and Production^/^^1-3
TFT 466Drama Ministries: Performance and Production^/^^3
Choice of 3 additional units from this list:
TFT 102Scenic Design (formerly TFT 302)^3
TFT 355Theater Education, K-123
TFT 365Civic Theater3
TFT 455Drama Ministry Principles3
TFT 495Special Topics3

^May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 units. Only 3 units count toward the major.
^^TFT 416 and TFT 466 are varied unit classes (1-3 units), 3 units total must be taken to fulfill this requirement.

Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.