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The B.F.A. in theatre arts is a rigorous 125-credit program that prepares artists for the theatre of tomorrow. This innovative program supplies students with the skills to create, develop and produce art with an emphasis on developing new work, collaborating with their peers in directing, playwriting and devising.

In addition to the core curriculum, students choose one of three concentrations: directing, playwriting or self-directed studies.

Exceptional academic counseling also allows interested students to pursue a double major, minor or one semester of study abroad. Students may — with summer coursework — complete the degree in three years.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a competence in performance, playwriting, directing, or production. 2. Recognize the range of opportunities for careers in theatre and related areas; develop a personal career plan that promotes independent artistic and intellectual development. 3. Place theatre in historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts through written and oral analysis of theatrical works. 4. Effectively communicate complex theatrical ideas, concepts, and requirements to professionals and laypersons; demonstrate teamwork in theatre production. 5. Demonstrate competence in an area other than performance, including major related fields like directing, playwriting, business, or media and technology for the performing arts (through a progressive sequence of related courses) or in another discipline (through a minor or double major).