B.F.A. in Acting
All acting majors take the same theatre courses during their
first year of study. During the second semester, theatre faculty
will review actors and make recommendations for acceptance into
the B.F.A. in Acting program. These students must complete the
following requirements:
| Core Requirements: |
| THTR 100 |
Introduction to Scenography [3] |
| THTR 104 |
Introduction to Costume [3] |
| THTR 202 |
Introduction to Dramatic Literature [3] |
| THTR 234 |
Make-up for the Stage [2] |
| THTR 244 |
Script Analysis [3] |
| THTR 250 |
Introduction to Production Techniques [3] |
| THTR 310 |
History of Theatre I [3] |
| THTR 311 |
History of Theatre II [3] |
| THTR 410 |
Modern Theatre I –Social Protest [3] or |
| THTR 411 |
Modern Theatre II –The Interior World [3] |
| THTR 460 |
Theatre Capstone [3] |
| Additional Requirements: |
| THTR 220 |
Craft of Acting I [4] |
| THTR 221 |
Craft of Acting II [4] |
| THTR 222 |
Vocal Training for the Actor I [3] |
| THTR 223 |
Vocal Training for the Actor II [3] |
| THTR 229 |
Movement for the Actor [3] |
| THTR 239 |
Movement for the Actor II [3] |
| THTR 324 |
Craft of Acting III [4] |
| THTR 325 |
Vocal Training for the Actor III [3] |
| THTR 329 |
Movement for the Actor III [3] |
| THTR 345 |
Auditioning and the Business of Acting [3] |
| THTR 421 |
Acting Shakespeare [3] |
TOTAL B.F.A. CREDITS: 63
Recommended theatre electives are:
| THTR 347 |
Character and Scene Study [4] |
| THTR 349 |
Women and Theatre [3] |
| THTR 390 |
Theatre in Production [3-5] |
| THTR 470 |
Drama Seminar [1-4] |
| THTR 490 |
Production Workshop [3-6] |
For course descriptions, please visit the
online UMBC
Undergraduate Catalog.
Top photo: Passion, Poison, and Petrification (2002) |