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Academic Program Guide


Theatre, BFA (Music Theatre)


ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Summer 2023 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
Private Voice2
Dance courses2-4
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
Private Voice2
Dance courses2-4
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
GE Course3
Private Voice2
Fundamentals of Theory3
Dance course2
Keyboard1
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
Theory & Sight-Singing4
Private Voice2
GE Course 3
Dance courses2-4
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
TPP4923 Music Theatre Workshop 2
Private Voice2
GE Course3
GE Course3
GE Course3
Dance courses2-4
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
Acting Elective3
TPP4923 Music Theatre Workshop 2
Private Voice2
Coaching1
Dance courses2-4
Music Theatre History course3
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
TPP4923 Musical Theatre Workshop 2
Private Voice2
Coaching1
Dance course2
GE Course3
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
Music Theatre History II course3
TPP4923 Music Theatre Workshop 2
Private Voice2
TPP4310 Directing I 3
Dance course2
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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