2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The B.F.A. in theatre performance is also offered at the New World School of the Arts in Miami.
In addition to the B.F.A., the Department of Theatre and Dance offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in general theatre (refer to next section).
For all majors in theatre, students should consult an adviser as early as possible.
Students enrolled in theatre performance: acting or music theatre will proceed through studio course work by demonstrated proficiency. Placement is determined by audition.
Transfer students entering the BFA Music Theatre program may be required to take a placement exam by the School of Music for placement in music courses. If a student has earned college credit with a grade of C or better for music courses taken at another SUS institution with course prefixes and the last three digits matching a UF music course, it is usually granted as transfer credit when evaluated by the music faculty.
Performance: Acting
Performance: Music Theatre
Theatre Production: Costume Design
Theatre Production: Lighting
Theatre Production: Scene Design
For a B.F.A. in acting, complete at least 53 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
Recommended Electives: THE 4481, TPA 2248, TPA 4601, TPP 3124, TPP 3311, TPP 2260, TPP 4531, TPP 4600, THE 4930.
For the B.F.A. in music theatre, complete at least 36 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
* Approved courses based on technical level.
** Ensembles must include music ensembles and TPP 2250
*** Minimum of 12 credits of voice is required.
Students enrolled in theatre production: costume design, lighting design and scene design will complete course work in all three areas. Selected independent study, advanced electives and production assignments in THE 4950 focus on the specialization.
Today's theatre design and production depend heavily on complex electronic mechanical systems used in professional theatres, film and TV productions. A portfolio is required. For more information consult the department handbook or an adviser.
Specialization Areas with P and P Assignments and Electives
Costume: Costume Patterning and Tailoring, Costume Management and Technology, Costume Design 2, Advanced Stage Makeup, Advanced Crafts for the Stage, Production Design, Advanced Costume Construction.
For a B.F.A. in production, complete at least 59 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
For a B.F.A. in production, complete at least 59 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
TPA 3947 and TPA 4946 are recommended electives, each course repeatable up to 18 hours for scene, lighting and costume design majors.
For a B.F.A. in production, complete at least 59 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
Specialization Areas with P and P Assignments and Electives
TPA 3947 and TPA 4946 are recommended electives, each course repeatable up to 18 hours for majors in scene, lighting and costume design.
| Theatre Performance |
| College: Fine Arts |
| Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts |
| Hours for the Degree: 124 |
| Specializations: Performance: acting or music theatre; Production: costume design, lighting design or scene design. |
| Minor: Yes |
| Combined-Degree Program: No |
| Website: www.arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddance |
The B.F.A. in theatre performance is also offered at the New World School of the Arts in Miami.
In addition to the B.F.A., the Department of Theatre and Dance offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in general theatre (refer to next section).
For all majors in theatre, students should consult an adviser as early as possible.
Students enrolled in theatre performance: acting or music theatre will proceed through studio course work by demonstrated proficiency. Placement is determined by audition.
Transfer students entering the BFA Music Theatre program may be required to take a placement exam by the School of Music for placement in music courses. If a student has earned college credit with a grade of C or better for music courses taken at another SUS institution with course prefixes and the last three digits matching a UF music course, it is usually granted as transfer credit when evaluated by the music faculty.
Performance: Acting
Performance: Music Theatre
Theatre Production: Costume Design
Theatre Production: Lighting
Theatre Production: Scene Design
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 3 of 12 critical-tracking courses THE 2020, TPP 2110, TPA 2202C, DAA 1000, TPA 2232C, TPA 2120C, TPP 3111, TPP 3113, TPP 3650, TPP 2282, TPP 4114 and TPP 3283 with grade of C or better
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
Semester 4:
- Complete 1 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
Semester 5:
- Complete all tracking courses with a grade of C or better
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| TPA 2202C Stagecraft | 4 |
| DAA 1000 Fundamentals of Dance Technique | 3 |
| THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre for Majors | 3 |
| TPP 2110 Acting 1: Instrument and Discipline | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| TPP 3111 Acting 2: Analysis and Application | 3 |
| TPA 2232C Beginning Costume | 3 |
| TPA 2120C Beginning Makeup | 1 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| TPP 2282 Fundamentals of Voice Production and Stage Movement | 3 |
| TPP 3113 Acting 3 | 3 |
| TPP 3650 Script Analysis | 3 |
| TPA 3214 Introduction to Lighting and Sound | 4 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| TPP 4114 Acting 4 | 3 |
| TPP 3283 Intermediate Voice Production and Stage Movement | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
For a B.F.A. in acting, complete at least 53 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| TPP 4140 Acting: Shakespeare and Period Styles | 3 |
| TPP 4287 Voice and Movement 3 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| THE 4930 Special Topics: African American History or THE 3234 Diversity and Multiculturalism in American Theatre | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| TPP 4144 Acting Style: 18th Century to Post Modernism | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences | 3 |
| TPP 4288 Voice and Movement 4 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
| Summer Semester | Credits |
| THE 4945 Summer Repertory Theatre | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| TPP 3251 Fundamentals of Music Theatre Acting | 3 |
| THE 4110 History of Theatre on Stage 1 (GE–H) | 3 |
| TPP 4221 Acting: Audition Workshop and Synthesis | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| THE 4111 History of Theatre on Stage 2 (GE–H) | 3 |
| TPP 4236 BFA Company Workshop | 6 |
| THE 4959 Senior Project | 2 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Recommended Electives: THE 4481, TPA 2248, TPA 4601, TPP 3124, TPP 3311, TPP 2260, TPP 4531, TPP 4600, THE 4930.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 3 of 15 critical-tracking courses THE 2020, TPP 2110, DAA 1000, DAA 2204, MUT 1001, TPP 2282, MUT 1121, MVK 1111, MVV 1411, TPP 3111, TPP 3113, TPA 2202C, TPP 4114, and TPP 3251 with a grade of C or better
Semester 2:
- Complete 3 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
Semester 4:
- Complete 3 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
Semester 5:
- Complete 4 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre for Majors | 3 |
| TPP 2110 Acting 1: Instrument and Discipline | 3 |
| DAA 1000 Fundamentals of Dance Technique | 3 |
| TPP or MUN Ensemble ** | 1 |
| Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| DAA 2204 Basic Ballet | 2 |
| TPP 3111 Acting 2: Analysis and Application | 3 |
| MVV 1411 Voice *** | 2 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments | 2 |
| TPP 3113 Acting 3 | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| DAA #### Dance * | 2 |
| MVV 1411 Voice | 2 |
| TPP 2282 Fundamentals of Voice Production and Stage Movement | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| TPP 4114 Acting 4 | 3 |
| DAA #### Dance * | 2 |
| MVV 1411 Voice | 2 |
| TPA 2202C Stagecraft | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
For the B.F.A. in music theatre, complete at least 36 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| TPP 3251 Fundamentals of Music Theatre Acting | 3 |
| DAA #### Dance * | 2 |
| MVV 1411 Voice | 2 |
| MUS 2211 English Diction | 1 |
| MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 | 3 |
| MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 1 | 1 |
| TPP or MUN Ensemble *** | 1 |
| Humanities (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| TPA 2232C Beginning Costume | 3 |
| TPA 2120C Beginning Makeup | 1 |
| TPP 3252 Music Theatre Acting Styles | 3 |
| DAA #### Dance * | 2 |
| MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 2 | 1 |
| TPP or MUN Ensemble *** | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S) | 3 |
| Music elective | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| THE 4110 History of Theatre on Stage 1 (GE–H) | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| TPP 3253 Advanced Studies in Music Theatre Acting | 3 |
| MVV 1411 Voice | 2 |
| TPP or MUN Ensemble *** | 1 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| TPA 4930 Special Topics: Costume History or History of Architecture and Decoration | 3 |
| THE 4111 History of Theatre on Stage 2 (GE–H) | 3 |
| THE 4959 Senior Project | 2 |
| MVV 1411 Voice | 2 |
| Music elective | 1 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
* Approved courses based on technical level.
** Ensembles must include music ensembles and TPP 2250
*** Minimum of 12 credits of voice is required.
Theatre Production
Students enrolled in theatre production: costume design, lighting design and scene design will complete course work in all three areas. Selected independent study, advanced electives and production assignments in THE 4950 focus on the specialization.
Today's theatre design and production depend heavily on complex electronic mechanical systems used in professional theatres, film and TV productions. A portfolio is required. For more information consult the department handbook or an adviser.
Specialization Areas with P and P Assignments and Electives
Costume: Costume Patterning and Tailoring, Costume Management and Technology, Costume Design 2, Advanced Stage Makeup, Advanced Crafts for the Stage, Production Design, Advanced Costume Construction.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 2 of 13 critical-tracking courses, THE 2020, TPA 2074, TPA 2120C, TPA 2202C, TPA 2232C, TPP 2110, TPP 3650, TPA 3238, two THE 4950, TPA 4239, THE 4260 or TPA 4049, TPA 3214 with a grade of C or better
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional tracking course with a grade of C or better
Semester 4:
- Complete 1 additional tracking course with a grade of C or better
Semester 5:
- Complete 7 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| TPA 2202C Stagecraft | 4 |
| THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre for Majors | 3 |
| TPP 2110 Acting 1: Instrument and Discipline | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| TPA 2074 Drawing and Rendering | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| TPA 2232C Beginning Costume | 3 |
| TPA 2120C Beginning Makeup | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| TPA 2075 Scene Painting | 3 |
| Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| TPP 3650 Script Analysis | 3 |
| TPA 3238 Advanced Costume Construction | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| TPA 4239 Costume Patterning | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| TPA 4049 Costume Design or THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Theatre elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
For a B.F.A. in production, complete at least 59 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| TPA 4066 Scene Design | 3 |
| TPA 3214 Introduction to Lighting and Sound | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 (GE–H,I) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 (GE–H,I) | 3 |
| TPA 4049 Costume Design or THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Theatre electives | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
| Summer Semester | Credits |
| THE 4945 Summer Repertory Theatre | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| THE 4110 History of Theatre on Stage 1 (GE–H,I) | 3 |
| TPA 4020 Lighting Design | 3 |
| TPA 5047 Advanced Costume Design | 3 |
| THE 4285 History of Décor and Architecture for the Stage | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| THE 4111 History of Theatre on Stage 2 (GE–H,I) | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| THE 4959 Senior Project | 2 |
| TPA #### Costume techniques elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 2 of 13 critical-tracking courses THE 2020, TPA 2074, TPP 2110 , TPA 2202C, TPA 2232C, TPA 2120C, TPA 3208, TPA 4020, TPP 3650, two THE 4950, THE 4260 or TPA 4049, TPA 3214 with a grade of C or better
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional tracking course with a grade of C or better
Semester 4:
- Complete 1 additional tracking course with a grade of C or better
Semester 5:
- Complete 7 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre for Majors | 3 |
| TPP 2110 Acting 1: Instrument and Discipline | 3 |
| TPA 2202C Stagecraft | 4 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| TPA 2074 Drawing and Rendering | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| TPA 3214 Introduction to Lighting and Sound | 4 |
| TPA 3208 Drawing and Drafting for the Stage | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| TPA 4020 Lighting Design | 3 |
| TPP 3650 Script Analysis | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| THE 4285 History of Décor and Architecture for the Stage | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| TPA 4049 Costume Design or THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| TPA 2232C Beginning Costume | 3 |
| TPA 2120C Beginning Makeup | 1 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Theatre Elective | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
For a B.F.A. in production, complete at least 59 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| TPA 4271 Advanced Light and Sound Engineering | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1(GE–H,I) | 3 |
| Theatre elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| TPA 4049 Costume Design or THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage | 3 |
| ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 (GE–H) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Theatre elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
| Summer Semester | Credits |
| THE 4945 Summer Repertory Theatre | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| THE 4110 History of Theatre on Stage 1 (GE–H) | 3 |
| TPA 4066 Scene Design | 3 |
| TPA 5025 Advanced Lighting Design | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| THE 4111 History of Theatre on Stage 2 (GE–H) | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| THE 4959 Senior Project | 2 |
| Theatre elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
TPA 3947 and TPA 4946 are recommended electives, each course repeatable up to 18 hours for scene, lighting and costume design majors.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 2 of 14 critical-tracking courses TPA 2202C, THE 2020, TPA 2074, TPP 2110, TPA 2232C, TPA 2120C, TPA 3214, TPA 3208, TPA 4066, TPP 3650, two THE 4950, THE 4260 or TPA 4049 with a grade of C or better
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional tracking course with a grade of C or better
Semester 4:
- Complete 1 additional tracking course with a grade of C or better
Semester 5:
- Complete 7 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| TPA 2202C Stagecraft | 4 |
| THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre for Majors | 3 |
| TPP 2110 Acting 1: Instrument and Discipline | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| TPA 2074 Drawing and Rendering | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| TPA 2075 Scene Painting | 3 |
| TPA 3208 Drawing and Drafting for the Stage | 3 |
| Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| TPA 4066 Scene Design | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| TPP 3650 Script Analysis | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| TPA 4049 Costume Design or THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| TPA 2232C Beginning Costume | 3 |
| TPA 2120C Beginning Makeup | 1 |
| TPA 3214 Introduction to Lighting and Sound | 4 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
For a B.F.A. in production, complete at least 59 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| THE 4285 History of Décor and Architecture for the Stage | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| TPA 4076 Advanced Theatre Graphics | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 (GE–H,I) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| TPA 5067 Advanced Scene Design | 3 |
| TPA 4049 Costume Design or THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage | 3 |
| ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 (GE–H) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Complete 15 hours of theatre courses and maintain a 2.00 GPA by the end of the junior year.
| Summer Semester | Credits |
| THE 4945 Summer Repertory Theatre | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| THE 4110 History of Theatre on Stage 1 (GE–H) | 3 |
| TPA 4020 Lighting Design | 3 |
| TPA 4206 Advanced Crafts for the Stage | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| THE 4111 History of Theatre on Stage 2 (GE–H) | 3 |
| THE 4950 Production and Performance | 1 |
| THE 4959 Senior Project | 2 |
| Theatre elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Specialization Areas with P and P Assignments and Electives
TPA 3947 and TPA 4946 are recommended electives, each course repeatable up to 18 hours for majors in scene, lighting and costume design.