Design Emphasis

The BFA with a major in theatre and an emphasis in design requires:

University Requirements

Undergraduate degree (124 hour minimum)

Upper-level coursework taken at TCU (42 hour minimum)

TCU Core Curriculum (39 hour minimum)

TCU Core Curriculum requirements can range from 39 to 63 hours depending on the choice of courses. Some courses may count in more than one area.

Major Requirements: 85 hours

Theatre Courses (41 hours)

THEA 11103

Art of the Theatre (3)

THEA 11203

Stagecraft (3)

THEA 11213

Theatre Graphics (3)

THEA 11223

Stage Makeup (3)

THEA 11233

Practical Costuming (3)

THEA 11303

Acting I: Introduction (3)

THEA 21103

Script Analysis (3)

THEA 21413

Stage Lighting (3)

THEA 31103

Theatre History I (3)

THEA 31113

Theatre History II (3)

THEA 31343

Directing (3)

THEA 41002

Professional Seminar (2)

THEA 41103

20th-Century Theatre (3)

Choose one:

THEA 31123

Period Styles (3)

THEA 41113

Costume History (3)

THEA 41143

Religious Drama (3)

THEA 41153

Social Values Drama (3)

Production Courses (8 hours)

THEA 10901

Theatre Production (1) or

THEA 30901

Advanced Theatre Production (1)

Eight semester hours are required; these courses may be repeated for credit

Design Coursework (36 hours)

THEA 21203

Stage Management (3)

THEA 21213

Drawing for Theartre (3)

THEA 21403

Rendering (3)

THEA 31203

Computer Graphics for Theatre (3)

THEA 31213

Scene Painting (3)

THEA 31403

Scene Design (3)

THEA 31413

Costume Design (3)

THEA 31423

Sound Design (3)

THEA 31433

Props Design (3)

THEA 41413

Advanced Stage Lighting (3)

THEA 40100

Design/Technical Workshop (6 credits required; may be repeated for credit)





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