Production (Theatre), Emphasis

B.F.A. in Theatre with An emphasis in production

The theatre production program at Marshall University is centered on the belief that the best theatre experiences are based on the collaborative efforts of well-informed theatre artists. Marshall’s production students are presented with a sequential series of courses unique to their chosen discipline. Curricula and carefully crafted production calendars are designed to develop an advanced understanding of the art of theatre, focused study within the discipline and applied production opportunities. The success of this approach is sufficient for us to require that our B.F.A. students apply for, and receive, internships and/or professional contracts in their field of study prior to receiving their degree.

Course Requirements

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The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Core 1: Critical Thinking
FYS 100	First Yr Sem Critical Thinking	3
Critical Thinking		3
Critical Thinking		3
Core 2
ENG 101	Beginning Composition	3
ENG 201	Advanced Composition	3
CMM 103	Fund Speech-Communication	3
Core II Mathematics		3
Core II Physical/Natural Science		4
Core II Humanities		3
Core II Social Science		3
Core II Fine Arts		3
Additional University Requirements
Writing Intensive		3
Writing Intensive		3
Multicultural/International		3
THE 499	Senior Capstone Project	3
Major Requirements
Theatre Major		46
THE 101	Introduction to Theatre	3
THE 151	Tech Theatre Lab	1
THE 152	Tech Theatre Lab	1
THE 201	Crit Analysis Theatre Lit	3
Choose 2 from the following:		6
THE 220	Stage Movement I: Foundations
THE 221	Stage Voice I: Foundations
THE 222	Acting I: Foundations
THE 240	Stage Lighting I	4
THE 245	Intro to Technical Theatre	3
THE 250	Introduction to Costuming	3
THE 270	Theatre Practicum	1
THE 270	Theatre Practicum	1
THE 270	Theatre Practicum	1
THE 330	Drafting & Rendering	3
THE 370	Theatre Practicum	1
THE 370	Theatre Practicum	1
THE 370	Theatre Practicum	1
THE 440	Theatre History To 1660	3
THE 441	Theatre Hist Since 1660	3
THE 490	Professional Theatre Residency	4
THE 499	Senior Capstone Project	3
Emphasis Area Requirements		27
THE 340	Stage Decor	3
THE 354	Stage Make-up	3
THE 355	Costume Design	3
THE 360	Scene Design I	3
THE 450	Stage Lighting II	3
THE Elective		3
THE Elective		3
THE Elective		3
THE Elective		3
Electives Outside of the Major		13
Non-THE Elective		3
Non-THE Elective		3
Non-THE Elective		3
Non-THE Elective		4

Major Information

B.F.A. Theatre majors must complete seventy-three (73) credit hours of coursework in theatre and related disciplines in addition to the general distributional requirements and free electives. The theatre courses are divided into the theatre core curriculum of forty-six (46) hours and the student’s choice of areas of emphasis (performance or production) with twenty-seven (27) hours.

B.F.A. Theatre majors must enroll in Theatre Internship (THE 490 Professional Theatre Residency) for a total of four (4) credit hours and successfully complete an approved internship prior to initiating the senior capstone (THE 499 Senior Capstone Project) experience. Internships are approved by the faculty advisor and the school director. Typically, internships take place during the summer months and demonstrate the individual’s ability to participate on a regional or national level. Successful completion of an internship requires the student to prepare a resume and audition or portfolio, and through that preparation acquire a position with a theatre-related, professional organization. Summer employment with professional organizations (out-of-state or in-state organizations) holding auditions or interviews at S.E.T.C. or similar regional or national conventions are considered appropriate internships. Substantial skills workshops and studies abroad in theatre (where the application involves competition) may also be considered appropriate internships. Students must make arrangements with the producing organization to provide an evaluation of their work.

All students must have completed a minimum of ninety (90) hours of coursework before enrolling in the senior capstone (THE 499 Senior Capstone Project) experience. Students who are juniors must discuss the capstone experience with their advisors prior to the second semester of their junior year.

Students majoring in theatre will have laboratory/production responsibilities with significant time requirements and commitments outside of class throughout their undergraduate degree program. These responsibilities may impact on the time a student has available for non-academic activities.

Four-Year Plan