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Department of Theatre & Dance

 

B.F.A. in Design/Technical Theatre

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 Design/Technical Theatre to ensure a breadth of knowledge and an awareness of the history of theatre. 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. Students are encouraged to explore every aspect of design and tech and to specialize in the areas most engaging to them. 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)

The senior year typically involves an individualized project, which is a capstone experience synthesizing the student's education in a fully-realized main stage production.

BFA Design/Technical Theatre (53 credits)

  • TH 135, Introduction to Design Theory
  • Advanced Design Project
  • Dramatic Literature (6 credits)
  • Production Requirements (10 credits)
  • Theatre Electives (4 credits)
  • TH 496, Senior Design Project

Design Studio: (8 courses, 24 credits)

  • TH 151, Fundamentals of Lighting
  • TH 152, Costume Construction and six chosen from the following:
      • TH 252, Drafting
      • TH 252, Scene Design
      • TH 302, Advanced Makeup
      • TH 351, Costume Design
      • TH 352, Lighting Design
      • TH 451, Properties and Crafts Construction
      • TH 452, Scene Painting
      • TH 453, Advanced Stagecraft
      • TH 454, Special Topics

Click here for a typical four year schedule of classes

Portfolio Review:
All students shall maintain a portfolio for yearly review. Students must make satisfactory progress to remain in the B.F.A. 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 Design/Tech Majors are likewise expected to engage in the process of audition and performance. Design/Tech 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.

Click here for BFA Design/Technical Interview information

Questions? Contact Jana Henry, Head of Design/Technical Area

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