Theatre, BFA (Music Theatre)
ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Summer 2024 and after)
*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available ONLY at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning.*
This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. The General Education and Elective courses must be selected to satisfy all area and diversity requirements unless your program meets these requirements with major courses. Milestones are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in one of two types of map registration stops. The first level (Degree Map Off-track) is placed following grade posting if the student has missed a milestone (course and/or GPA) for the first time in the major. If a student is in non-compliance with milestones for two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers), a Major Change Required stop is placed on the student's registration.
The curriculum for B.F.A. degree students in music theatre is a pre-professional program that provides intensive, in-depth training. It will provide the foundation necessary and essential for continued specialization in acting at the graduate level or in the professional theatre.
Admission is by audition. Auditions are held every January and February for fall admission. Auditions are open to incoming freshmen, transfers and current students. The audition must be accompanied by an acceptable academic record and up-to-date transcripts and resume. Contact the School of Theatre for details. Students applying to the BFA program need to apply to both the School of Theatre and University Admissions
Mapping Coordinator: Michele Diamonti
Email: mdiamonti@admin.fsu.edu
Sample Schedule and Required Milestones by Term
Sample Schedule: Term 1 hrs |
ENC1101 Freshman Composition3 |
THE2020 Introduction to Theatre 3 |
TPP2110 Acting Technique I 3 |
TPP3710 Voice Techniques3 |
1st GE Mathematics course3 |
MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
DAA xxxx Dance course3 |
MVK1111 Keyboard1 |
THE4990 attend all school events0 |
Required Milestones: Term 1 |
Complete ENC1101 ( ≥ C minus ) |
Complete THE2020 ( ≥ B minus ) |
Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Sample Schedule: Term 2 hrs |
ENC2135 Research, Genre, and Context 3 |
TPP2110 Acting Technique I3 |
TPA2201 Introduction to Technical Theatre 3 |
TPP3510 Movement Techniques I3 |
TPA2248 Stage Make-up2 |
MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
DAA xxxx Dance course2 |
THE4990 attend all school events0 |
Required Milestones: Term 2 |
Complete ENC2135 ( ≥ C minus ) |
Complete 1st GE Mathematics course ( ≥ C minus ) |
Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Sample Schedule: Term 3 hrs |
TPP3511 Movement Techniques II3 |
TPP2111 Acting Technique II3 |
2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics course3 |
MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
MUT1111 Music Theory I3 |
MUT1241L Sight Singing and Ear Training I1 |
DAA xxxx Dance course2 |
THE4990 attend all school events0 |
Required Milestones: Term 3 |
Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Sample Schedule: Term 4 hrs |
THE3214 World Theatre History II 3 |
TPP2111 Acting Technique II 3 |
GE Course3 |
GE Course 3 |
MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
DAA xxxx Dance course2 |
THE4990 attend all school events0 |
Required Milestones: Term 4 |
Complete 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics course ( ≥ C minus ) |
Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Sample Schedule: Term 5 hrs |
THE4303 Play Analysis 3 |
TPP4923r Music Theatre Workshop 2 |
TPP2710 Voice Techniques I3 |
GE Course3 |
GE Course3 |
MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
THE4990 attend all school events0 |
Required Milestones: Term 5 |
Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Civic Literacy requirement |
Sample Schedule: Term 6 hrs |
GE Course3 |
TPP4923r Music Theatre Workshop 2 |
THE4244 Musical Theatre History I3 |
MVV3532 Musical Theatre Repertoire (Vocal Coaching)1 |
MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
DAA xxxx Dance course2 |
THE4990 attend all school events0 |
Required Milestones: Term 6 |
Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Sample Schedule: Term 7 hrs |
THE4954 Culminations1 |
TPP4113 Acting Techniques III3 |
TPP4923r Music Theatre Workshop 2 |
MVV4542 Musical Theatre Repertoire (Vocal Coaching)1 |
MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
DAA xxxx Dance course2 |
GE Course3 |
THE4990 attend all school events0 |
Required Milestones: Term 7 |
Complete Pre-Graduation Checks |
Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Sample Schedule: Term 8 hrs |
TPP4512 Advanced Movement3 |
THE4245 Musical Theatre History II3 |
TPP4923r Music Theatre Workshop 2 |
MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
TPP4310 Directing I 3 |
GE Course3 |
THE4990 attend all school events0 |
Required Milestones: Term 8 |
Apply for Graduation in 1st two weeks of semester |
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
Must pass exit juries. |
Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Performer or Artist, Instructor, Arranger/Choreographer, Musical Director, Drama Critic, Playwright-Writer, Artistic Director
Representative Employers: Theatre Companies, Television Stations, Entertainment Centers
International Opportunities: International study is available for all students and may include opportunities for internships or taking course work towards various majors and minors. International study may have an impact on the MAP; therefore, it is important to consult with the academic advisor before participating. Interested students can find information about international study, research, internships, and service opportunities at: global.fsu.edu/undergraduate-students/going-abroad.
This Map is not a contract, either expressed or implied, between the University and the student, but represents a flexible program of the current curriculum which may be altered from time to time to carry out the academic objectives of the University. The University specifically reserves the right to change, delete or add to any Map at any time within the student’s period of study at the University.
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