OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
[Archived Catalog]
Theater Performance Major (B.F.A.)—Acting or Musical Theater Tracks |
Major codes BF5048/BF5049
College of Fine Arts
School of Theater
Kantner Hall 307B
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4818
Fax: 740.593.4817
theater@ohio.edu
www.finearts.ohio.edu/theater/
Merri Biechler, contact person
biechler@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The B.F.A. in Performance is a rigorous program fostering creative, cognitive, and artistic skills. This degree is comprised of two tracks, Acting or Musical Theater. Students can be accepted into either the Acting track or the Musical Theater track. It is intended to advance the education and training of motivated, curious, self-reliant, adaptable theater artists. Studio classes emphasize the authentic use of self, the reality of doing, the collaborative process and the acquisition and mastery of performance skills. Advanced courses introduce a wide range of approaches to the craft of performance and the further development of the actor’s instrument.
We seek serious, disciplined students committed to rigorous training, who want the art of theater and performance to be at the core of their education. Students are evaluated at the end of each semester, and continuing status in the program is based on successful completion of all required coursework as well as positive evaluations from all performance area faculty. All theater majors are required to attain a minimum grade of C (2.0) in any theater course required for graduation. A student who is struggling academically or programmatically will receive a letter of concern or be placed on probation.
During the first two years, each B.F.A. candidate in performance should complete much of the theater core as well as the General Education requirements. Careful and consistent faculty supervision and advising are an integral part of the B.F.A. in performance.
Once accepted into the performance program, opportunities include a minimum of two significant acting experiences in our Theater programming, either in main stage offerings, studio or laboratory productions. Performance students may also work in the development and production of new plays. There is programmatic interaction with M.F.A. candidates in directing, playwriting, and acting. A wide range of internship, study abroad and off-campus opportunities are available for interested students.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
Students wishing to enter the School of Theater’s Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program (BFA) must audition/interview for entrance into the program. Students must also apply and meet the general University requirements in order to be accepted.
Change of Program Policy
Admission to the B.F.A. Acting program is by application, interview and audition only. Upon successful admission, change of major paperwork should be initiated by the student at the Theater Division Office or the College of Fine Arts Dean’s Office.
Transfer Students
Ohio University recognizes several kinds of transferable credits for students who have completed general education courses at other universities or regional campuses, as well as many courses in their major. Some of these courses have been pre-identified for transfer as described in the University System of Ohio’s Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs).
Transfer students wanting to enter any Theater Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program (BFA) must audition/interview for entrance into the program. Theater courses taken at other universities that are not pre-identified by TAGs are evaluated by the Theater faculty to determine the internal transfer equivalency. The transfer evaluation can be based on a course by course analysis of a student’s academic transcript; a catalog comparison of course descriptions or syllabi; an interview with student; and/or an observation of skill assessment in classes.
Once the internal transfer equivalency is completed by the faculty, the information is sent to the College of Fine Arts for approval. If approved, the transfer credits are applied to the student’s records.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Graduating performance majors have the skill set necessary to craft vivid and specific performances in any medium. They are prepared with the business acumen and audition skills that will ready them to compete for professional acting work. Many seniors are offered internships upon graduation. Students are also prepared for acceptance into graduate studies, including M.F.A. Professional Actor Training Programs or an M.A. in Theater Studies.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
First-Year Foundation
Complete the following courses:
- THAR 1110 - Fundamentals of Performance I Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 1111 - Fundamentals of Performance II Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 1393 - Fundamentals of Costume and Scenic Design Principles and Technology Practices Credit Hours: 4
- THAR 1394 - Fundamentals of Lighting and Sound Design Principles and Stage Management Credit Hours: 4
- THAR 1730 - Fundamentals of Play Analysis and Playwriting Credit Hours: 3
Acting Track
- THAR 2710 - Theater and Performance History I Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 2711 - Theater and Performance History II Credit Hours: 3
Musical Theater Track
- MUS 2240 - History of Rock Music II Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 2711 - Theater and Performance History II Credit Hours: 3
Upper Level History and Criticism
Complete two of the following courses. All eligible courses are repeatable.
- THAR 4710 - Seminar in Theater History and Drama: Selected Topics Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 4720 - Forms of Drama Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 4730 - American Theater and Drama Credit Hours: 3
- Additional Option: Complete a 4000 level Seminar with Advisor Approval
Production Practicum
Complete at least three of the following courses for a minimum total of 6 hours. All eligible courses are repeatable.
- THAR 2300 - Practicum in Production Design Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- THAR 2600 - Practicum in Production Stage Management Credit Hours: 1 - 6
- THAR 3300 - Practicum in Production Design Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- THAR 3600 - Practicum in Production Stage Management Credit Hours: 1 - 6
- THAR 4300 - Practicum in Production Design Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- THAR 4700 - Practicum in Dramaturgy Credit Hours: 1 - 6
Complete Two Significant Theater Performances
Advisor Certification of 2 Significant Performances in School of Theater Productions
B.F.A. Performance Major Requirements
Complete all courses from ONE of the following tracks. Complete all DANC, MUS, and THAR courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Acting Track
Complete the following courses:
- THAR 2110 - Acting I Credit Hours: 3 - 4
- THAR 2111 - Acting II Credit Hours: 3 - 4
- THAR 3110 - Acting III Credit Hours: 3 - 4
- THAR 3111 - Acting IV Credit Hours: 3 - 4
- THAR 4110 - Acting Studio I Credit Hours: 3 - 4
- THAR 4111 - Acting Studio II Credit Hours: 3 - 4
Musical Theater Track
Complete the following courses:
- THAR 2110 - Acting I Credit Hours: 3 - 4
- THAR 2111 - Acting II Credit Hours: 3 - 4
- THAR 2810 - History and Literature of Musical Theater Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 3110 - Acting III Credit Hours: 3 - 4
- THAR 3111 - Acting IV Credit Hours: 3 - 4
- THAR 4110 - Acting Studio I Credit Hours: 3 - 4
- THAR 4111 - Acting Studio II Credit Hours: 3 - 4
Acting Track
Complete the following courses for a total of 24 hours:
- THAR 2160 - Movement for Actors I Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 2161 - Movement for Actors II Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 2170 - Voice and Speech for the Actor I Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 2171 - Voice and Speech for the Actor II Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 3160 - Physical Theater I Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 3162 - Stage Combat Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 3170 - Voice and Speech for the Actor III Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 3171 - Voice and Speech for the Actor IV Credit Hours: 3
Musical Theater Track
Complete a minimum of 6 hours and one course from each category from the following dance courses with advisor approval:
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Jazz- Complete one of the following courses:
- DANC 1040 - Intro to Dance Jazz I Credit Hours: 1
- DANC 1240 - Jazz Dance Technique I Credit Hours: 1.5
- DANC 2240 - Jazz Dance Technique II Credit Hours: 1.5
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Ballet- Complete one of the following courses: - DANC 1020 - Intro to Dance Ballet Credit Hours: 1
- DANC 1220 - Ballet Technique I Credit Hours: 1.5
- DANC 2020 - Dance Technique II Ballet Credit Hours: 1.5
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Modern- Complete one of the following courses: - DANC 1010 - Intro to Modern Dance Credit Hours: 1
- DANC 1210 - Modern Dance Technique I Credit Hours: 2
- DANC 1211 - Modern Dance Technique II Credit Hours: 2
- DANC 2210 - Modern Dance Technique III Credit Hours: 2
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Hip Hop- Complete one of the following courses: - DANC 1070 - Introduction to Hip Hop Dance Credit Hours: 1
- DANC 1270 - Hip Hop Dance Technique I Credit Hours: 1.5
- DANC 2270 - Hip Hop Dance Technique II Credit Hours: 1.5
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Tap- Complete one of the following courses: - DANC 1080 - Introduction to Tap Dance Credit Hours: 1
- DANC 1280 - Tap Dance I Credit Hours: 1.5
- DANC 2280 - Tap Dance II Credit Hours: 1.5
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Theater Dance- Complete the following course: - DANC 1090 - Musical Theater Dance Credit Hours: 1
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1011 - Music Theory Non-Majors I Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 1021 - Music Theory Non-Majors II Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 1030 - Dictation and Sight Singing I Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1040 - Dictation and Sight Singing II Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 3400 - Voice Credit Hours: 1 - 4
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(Repeat for a total of 8 hours)
- THAR 2870 - Voice and Movement for Musical Theater I Credit Hours: 2
- THAR 2871 - Voice and Movement for Musical Theater II Credit Hours: 2
Complete a minimum of 2 hours from the following courses with Advisor approval:
- MUS 1410 - Class Piano I Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1420 - Class Piano II Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1650 - Class Folk Guitar I Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1660 - Class Folk Guitar II Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2410 - Class Piano III Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2420 - Class Piano IV Credit Hours: 1