Theatre Performance, B.F.A.

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The B.F.A. is a more intensive program of study for the potential professional. Acceptance into the B.F.A. program is earned through a process of application, interview, and audition (performers) or portfolio submission (design and technology, playwriting, and stage management). The B.F.A. requires active involvement in the department for a minimum of four semesters after acceptance into B.F.A. candidacy. Some exceptions to this residency rule may be made for transfer students.

The B.F.A. requires completion of a common core of courses. Performance students must also complete a track - the options are acting, dance, musical theatre, or playwriting. Theatre design or technology students must complete a track - the options are design or technology, or rock and roll/concert technology. Stage management students complete a track in stage management.

A minor or focus is not required in the B.F.A.

♦ Indicates prerequisite.

Degree Requirements (19 credits)

Core Courses

TAR 104 Introduction to NKU Theatre and Dance (1 credit)
TAR 160 Introduction to Stagecraft (2 credits)
TAR 160L Stagecraft Laboratory (1 credit)
TAR 204 Theatre and Dance Second Year Seminar 1 credit hours
TAR 477 Theatre and Dance as a Profession (1 credit) ♦
TAR 495 Senior Project (1 credit) ♦
Select 3 courses from the following
TAR 390 Production Credits (1 credit) ♦
TAR 391 Production Credits (1 credit) ♦
TAR 490 Production Credits (1 credit) ♦
TAR 491 Production Credits (1 credit) ♦
Choose from one of the following track options

Theatre Tracks
TAR 110 Acting I (3 credits)
TAR 118 Stage Make Up (3 credits)
TAR 346 Theatre History (3 credits)
Dance Tracks
DAN 120 Ballet Dance I (3 credits)
DAN 221 Modern Dance I (3 credits)
DAN 427 Dance History (3 credits) ♦

Acting Track (48 credits)

Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.

TAR 114 Voice Development for the Actor I (3 credits)
TAR 115 Movement for the Actor I (3 credits) ♦
TAR 210 Acting II (3 credits) ♦
TAR 214 Voice Development for the Actor II (3 credits) ♦
TAR 215 Movement for the Actor II (3 credits) ♦
TAR 310 Acting III (3 credits) ♦
TAR 311 Auditions (3 credits) ♦
TAR 314 Voice Development for the Actor III (3 credits) ♦
TAR 315 Movement for the Actor III (3 credits) ♦
TAR 340 Playscript Analysis (3 credits)
TAR 347 Dramatic Literature (3 credits)
TAR 417 Acting Shakespeare (3 credits) ♦
Select 3 TAR\DAN credit hours in groups I , II , III , IV , V , VI , VII (3 credits)
Select 3 TAR credit hours from groups II or III

Select two courses from the following (6 credits)

Total Credits 67

Musical Theatre Track (60 credits)

Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.

DAN 120 Ballet Dance I (3 credits) May be substituted with DAN 320 Ballet Dance II (3 credits)
TAR 129 Musical Theatre First Year Seminar (3 credits) ♦
TAR 130 Musical Skills for the Musical Theatre (3 credits)
TAR 210 Acting II (3 credits) ♦
DAN 224 Tap I (3 credits) May be substituted with DAN 324 Tap Dance II (3 credits)
TAR 225 Musical Theatre Performance I (3 credits)
DAN 225 Musical Theatre Dance I (3 credits) ♦ May be substituted by DAN 325 Musical Theatre Dance II (3 credits)
TAR 230 Musical Skills for Musical Theatre Actors II (3 credits) ♦
TAR 235 Vocal Techniques for the Singing Actor I (1 credit) (three semesters for 1 credit per semester)
TAR 310 Acting III (3 credits) ♦
TAR 311 Auditions (3 credits) ♦
TAR 325 Musical Theatre Performance II (3 credits) ♦
DAN 325 Musical Theatre Dance II (3 credits) ♦ May be substituted with any DAN course (3 credits)
TAR 329 Musical Theatre Third Year Seminar (3 credits) ♦
TAR 335 Vocal Techniques for the Singing Actor II (1 credit) (three semesters for 1 credit per semester)
TAR 340 Playscript Analysis (3 credits)
TAR 347 Dramatic Literature (3 credits)
TAR 425 Musical Theatre Performance III (3 credits) ♦
TAR 429 Musical Theatre Fourth Year Seminar (3 credits) ♦
Select 3 TAR credit hours from groups II or III

Total Credits 79

Playwriting Track (42 credits)

Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.

ENG 308 Shakespeare I (3 credits) ♦
ENG 309 Shakespeare II (3 credits) ♦
Select one 300/400 level ENG literature or writing course, not to include ENG 308 , or ENG 309 (3 credits)
TAR 340 Playscript Analysis (3 credits)
TAR 347 Dramatic Literature (3 credits)
TAR 370 Directing (3 credits) ♦
TAR 380 Playwriting (3 credits)
TAR 442 Dramatic Theory and Criticism (3 credits) ♦
TAR 481 Special Problems in Theatre: Playwriting/Criticism (3 credits) ♦
TAR 482 Screenwriting (3 credits) ♦
TAR 498 Individual Studies in Theatre (1-3 credits)
Select 6 TAR/DAN credit hours in groups I , II , III , IV , V , VI , VII (6 credits)
Select 3 TAR credit hours from group II or III

Total Credits 64

Dance Performance Track (55 credits)

Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.

DAN 130 Pilates Mat I (3 credit hours)
DAN 226 Dance Foundations (3 credits) ♦
DAN 323 Physiology of Dance (3 credits)
DAN 375 Dance Composition (3 credits) ♦
Dance Techniques

Dance Technique course placement will be determined by Dance placement exam
Select two courses from the following (6 credits)
DAN 120 Ballet Dance I (3 credits)
DAN 320 Ballet Dance II (3 credits) ♦
DAN 420 Ballet Dance III (3 Credits) ♦
Select two courses from the following (6 credits)
DAN 221 Modern Dance I (3 credits)
DAN 321 Modern Dance II (3 credits) ♦
DAN 421 Modern Dance III (3 Credits) ♦
Select three courses form the following (9 credits)
DAN 222 Jazz Dance I (3 credits) ♦
DAN 322 Jazz Dance II (3 credits) ♦
DAN 422 Jazz Dance III (3 Credits) ♦
Select one course from the following (3 credits)
DAN 224 Tap I (3 credits)
DAN 324 Tap Dance II (3 credits) ♦
DAN 424 Tap Dance III (3 Credits) ♦
Select two courses from the following (6 credits)
DAN 428 Special Problems in Dance (3 credits) ♦
TAR 110 Acting I (3 credits)
TAR 161 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design (3 credits)
TAR 225 Musical Theatre Performance I (3 credits)
Select four credits from the following
DAN 496 Internship: Professional Dance (2-6 credits) ♦
DAN 414 Dance Ensemble (2 Credits) ♦
Select one course form the following (3 credits)
BIO 125 Biological Perspectives of Wellness - NS (3 credits) ♦
TAR 315 Movement for the Actor III (3 credits) ♦
Select 6 TAR/DAN credit hours from group I, IV, V, VI (9 credits)

Total Credits 74

Dance Pedagogy Track ( 46 credits)

DAN 130 Pilates Mat I (3 credit hours)
DAN 226 Dance Foundations (3 credits) ♦
DAN 323 Physiology of Dance (3 credits)
DAN 410 Dance Pedagogy (3 credits) ♦
ENTP 201 Entrepreneurial Mindset (3 credits)
Dance Techniques

Dance Technique course placement will be determined by Dance placement exam
Select one course from the following ( 3 credits)
DAN 120 Ballet Dance I (3 credits)
DAN 320 Ballet Dance II (3 credits) ♦
DAN 420 Ballet Dance III (3 Credits) ♦
Select one course from the following ( 3 credits)
DAN 221 Modern Dance I (3 credits)
DAN 321 Modern Dance II (3 credits) ♦
DAN 421 Modern Dance III (3 Credits) ♦
Select one course from the following ( 3 credits)
DAN 224 Tap I (3 credits)
DAN 324 Tap Dance II (3 credits) ♦
DAN 424 Tap Dance III (3 Credits) ♦
Select one course from the following ( 3 credits)
DAN 428 Special Problems in Dance (3 credits) ♦
TAR 110 Acting I (3 credits)
TAR 161 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design (3 credits)
TAR 225 Musical Theatre Performance I (3 credits)
Select one course from the following ( 3 credits)
EDU 300 Human Growth and Development (3 credits) ♦
EDU 316 Education in a Multicultural Society - SB (3 credits)
Select four credits from the following ( 4 credits)
DAN 496 Internship: Professional Dance (2-6 credits) ♦
DAN 414 Dance Ensemble (2 Credits) ♦
Select one course from the following (3 credits)
BIO 125 Biological Perspectives of Wellness - NS (3 credits) ♦
TAR 315 Movement for the Actor III (3 credits) ♦
Select 6 TAR/DAN credit hours in groups I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII

Total 46 credits

inside NKU

Theatre Performance, B.F.A.

Degree Requirements (19 credits)

Core Courses

Acting Track (48 credits)

Select two courses from the following (6 credits)

Total Credits 67

Musical Theatre Track (60 credits)

Total Credits 79

Playwriting Track (42 credits)

Total Credits 64

Dance Performance Track (55 credits)

Dance Pedagogy Track ( 46 credits)