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Department of Theatre & Dance

 

B.F.A. in Theatre Administration

Design and Technical Program seeks to encourage and to develop the artistic growth and creative excellence of the individual student. As a department we strive to educate and empower each student with the tools necessary to be both a complete theatre artist and artisan. We seek to provide a learning environment wherein a challenging and nurturing process leads to a life of dramatic excellence in both the art and craft of theatrical design and production.

Course of Study Requirements

A core of courses is required of all B.F.A. students in Theatre Administration to ensure a breadth of knowledge and an awareness of the history of theatre, as well as to develop abilities in administration and business practices. The educational experience is a balanced mixture of course work and experiential learning. Course work is taught by competent, creative educators and professionals who are enthusiastic and current in their fields. We believe that mentoring and individual attention are vital to the progress of the student.

Core Classes (22 credits)

  • TH 131, Play Analysis
  • TH 141, Acting I
  • TH 242, Theatrical Make-up
  • TH 253, Stagecraft
  • TH 255, History of Style
  • TH 321, Directing I
  • TH 335, Integrated Theatre Studies I
  • TH 336, Integrated Theatre Studies II
  • TH 100, PipeDreams (6 semesters)

BFA Theatre Administration Additional Classes (22 credits) 

  • EN 301, Advanced Writing
  • AC 230, Principles of Financial Accounting
  • CO 251, Intro to Public Relations
  • MS 120, Intro to Computers and Info Systems
  • MG 111, Team Development
  • MK 300, Marketing Principles and Practices
  • MG 300, Management and Administration
  • ET 340, Foundations of Entrepreneurship

BFA Theatre Administration Support Classes (22 credits)

  • TH 135, Introduction to Design Theory
  • TH 453 Advanced Stagecraft
  • Dance Technique/appreciation
  • Theatre Electives (6 credits)
  • Design Studio: (8 courses, 24 credits)
    • Lights
    • Sound (TH or CO 214 or MC 104
  • Choose ONE of the following:
    • MH 100, Understanding Classical Music
    • MH 101, Understanding Jazz
    • MH 110, Understanding World Musics
    • AR 101, Introduction to Visual Culture

BFA Theatre Administration Projects/Internships (6 credits) 

  • TH 101, Theatre Practicum, 2 semesters
  • TH 470, Box Office Internship at Kirkland Fine Arts Center
  • TH 493, 494, Theatre Department Business Manager
  • TH 493, 494, Assistant Stage Manage one production

  • TH 470, Capstone Internship

The senior year typically involves an individualized project, which is a capstone experience synthesizing the student's education.

Click here for a typical four year schedule of classes

Review:
 At the end of the first year there will be a formal review or "hurdle" for Theatre Administration BFA students. The hurdle will consist of an evaluative discussion and portfolio review with the student, the department chair, another faculty member, and the departmental Production Manager. Students must pass this review to continue on in the BFA program.

Performance Obligation:
Millikin believes that all Theatre Majors should experience the full spectrum of the art of theatre if they are to be a well-rounded artist. Performance Majors participate in the technical preparation of a production and Theatre Administration Majors are likewise expected to engage in the process of audition and performance. Theatre Administration majors are asked to appear in a minimum of one performance while a Millikin. This performance could be in a main stage, Pipe Dreams, Dance Concert, or directing class scene.

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