BFA in Stage Lighting
Complete Academic Program

Required Production Courses
Course Number Title Cr. hrs.
16-THPR--211,2,3 Technical Production I
9
16-THPR-551,2,3 Tech. Prod. Lab & Crew
6
16-THPR-240 Asst. Stage Management
3
16-THPR-218,*219 Drafting for Theater I
6
16-THPR-550 Stage Properties
2-3
*Another course can be substituted for 16-THPR-219 with permission of advisor




Select two of the following areas for full-year of study
Course Number Title Cr. hrs.
16-THPR-214,5,6 Rendering for Stage Des.**
9
-with-
16-THPR-508,9,10 Stage Design Lab & Crew
6
16-THPR-207,8,9 Stage Lighting I
9
-with-
16-THPR-518,19,20 Lighting Lab & Crew
6
16-THPR-201,2,3 Costume Tech. I
9
or
16-THPR-461,2,3 Costume Design I
9
-with-
16-THPR-544,5,6 Costuming Lab & Crew
6
16-THPR-204,5,6 Makeup I
9
-with-
16-THPR-561,2,3 Makeup Lab & Crew
6
16-THPR-221 Theater Sound Tech
3
-with-
16-THPR-222 Thr Snd Tech Lab & Crw***
2
-and-
16-THPR-271 Digital Audio Systems
3
-and-
16-THPR-366 Sound Design I
3
**Pre-req or Co-req: 6 hours of drawing classes should be selected based on the needs, experience, and expertise of the student. Drawing skills required for stage, costume, and makeup design. ***only one quarter lab required—can be taken concurrently or during a later quarter


Select the remaining three areas for one quarter of study
Course Number Title Cr. hrs.
16-THPR-214 Intro to Stage Des. (Fall)
3
16-THPR-508 Stage Design Lab & Crew
2
16-THPR-120 Intro to Stage Lighting
3
16-THPR-100 Costume Appreciation
3
16-THPR-110 Introduction to Makeup
3
16-THPR-221 Theater Sound Tech (FWS)
3



Two years of advanced study are required for completion of the degree. Advanced courses may be pursued in one or two different areas. Entrance and advancement to these courses is by permission of instructor only.
Advanced Study Options
Course Number Title Cr. hrs.
16-THPR-331,2,3 Technical Production II*
9
16-THPR-434,5,6 Technical Production III*
9
16-THPR-241 Stage Management I
3
16-THPR-324,5,6 Stage Management II
3-6
16-THPR-341,2,3 Stage Design I*
9
16-THPR-444,5,6 Stage Design II*
9
16-THPR-314,5,6 Stage Lighting II*
9
16-THPR-317,8,9 Stage Lighting III
9
16-THPR-301,2,3 Costume Tech II
9
16-THPR-404,5,6 Costume Tech. III
9
16-THPR-464,5,6 Costume Design II
9
16-THPR-307,8,9 Makeup II*
9
16-THPR-411,2,3 Makeup III*
9
16-THPR-364,5,6 Sound Design I
9
16-THPR-468 Sound Design II
9
or
16-THPR-273 Sound Production Practicum
9
*Lab & Crew, where applicable, is required as a co-requisite. Lab & Crew hours accrued count toward “Theater Related Advisor Approved Courses,” not “Advanced Study” credit.


BFA Required Related Courses
Course Number Title Cr. hrs.
15-ENGL-101,2,3 Freshman English
9
17-HIST-101,2,3 History of World Civ.
9
16-DRTG-210 The Artist in Society
3
16-DRTG-311,2 Script Analysis
6
16-DRTG-231,2,3 History of Theater
9
16-DRTG-501 Fundamentals of Directing
3
16-THPR-160 Survey of Theatrical Design
3
23-ARTH-111,2,3 History of Art (full seq.) or
9
16-FAM-221,2 Intro to Arts Appreciation
6

Electives 36-39
Dramatic Literature Electives (9) ENGL,or ENGB, or ENGC
Academic Electives (9-12)


Free Electives (12-33)
(See list of recommended courses)

Total number of credit hours for the degree = 180

BFA in Stage Lighting
Projected Course of Study

 
Course Number Title Cr. hrs.
15-001-101, 102, 103 Freshman English 3
17-370-231, 232, 233 History of Art / UC

3
  OR  
23-370-111, 112, 113 History of Art / DAAP 3
16-737-211, 212, 213 Tech Prod. 1 3

Production Sequence
Course Number Title Cr. hrs.
16-737-711,2,3 Tech. Prod. I -or- 9
16-737-831,2,3 Tech. Prod. II -with- 9
16-737-551,2,3 Tech. Prod. Lab and Crew 6
or
16-737-714,5,6 Stage Design I -or- 9
16-737-841,2,3 Stage Design II -with- 9
16-737-508,9,10 Stage Design Lab and Crew 6
or
16-737-714,5,6 Stage Manage. I -and- 3
16-737-841,2,3 Stage Manage. II 12
16-737-780 Survey of Stage Des. 3
16-737-560 Indep. Study - Arr. 3
16-737-560 Indep. Study - Arr 3
16-737-811,2 Script Analysis 6
16-737-813 Adv. Script Analysis 3
16-737-800 Aesthetics 3

Electives - select 6 cr. hours
Course Number Title Cr. hrs.
16-737-710 Artist in Society 3
Dramatic Literature
16-737-718,9 Draft. I 2
16-737-847,8 Draft. II 2
16-737-851,2 Draft. III 2
Art History
Computer Science
Engineering
16-737-700 Costume Appreciation 3
16-737-730 Stg. Lt, Projections 3
16-737-760 Sound for Theater 3
16-737-710 Intro. to Makeup 3
CADD I 3
CADD II 3

Design/Research Project - Thesis
Course Number Title Cr. hrs.
16-737-830 Design/Research 6

Total number of hours for the degree = 90 (quarter hours)