The BFA degree prepares students for graduate study or entry into the profession through rigorous, concentrated, and individualized training. All BFA students complete the theater core and are admitted into a chosen concentration to organize their advanced work within the major. Upon admission, BFA students will complete coursework in a specified area of emphasis through one of our five concentrations:
- Design for Stage and Screen
- Performance for Stage and Screen
- Musical Theater Performance
- Sound Engineering and Design
- Theater Education for Theater Arts PK-12
Admissions
Acceptance to a Theater Major is by successful completion of an audition/portfolio-review and interview. Information about the admission process, including dates, can be found on the School of Theater website.
Admission to the university is determined by the Admissions Office. University-wide admissions policies can be found in the Undergraduate Admissions Policies section of this catalog.
Policies
For policies governing CVPA students, see CVPA Requirements and Policies.
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see AP.5 Undergraduate Policies.
Degree Requirements
Total credits: 120
Mason Core
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Requirements | ||
| Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Information Technology and Computing | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| ENGH 101 | Composition (Mason Core) 1 | 3 |
| ENGH 302 | Advanced Composition (Mason Core) 1 | 3 |
| Core Requirements | ||
| Literature | 3 | |
| Arts 2 | 3 | |
| Natural Science 3 | 7 | |
| Global History | 3 | |
| Global Contexts 4 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
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Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency in the language may substitute ENGH 100 Composition for Multilingual Writers (Mason Core) for ENGH 101 Composition (Mason Core). Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGH 100 Composition for Multilingual Writers (Mason Core) or ENGH 101 Composition (Mason Core), as well as in ENGH 302 Advanced Composition (Mason Core), to fulfill degree requirements.
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Courses taken for the Theater major (core or concentration) may not double count for the Mason Core Arts requirement. Students earning a concentration in Musical Theater Performance must take DANC 125 Modern/Contemporary Dance I (Mason Core), DANC 131 Beginning Jazz Technique (Mason Core), DANC 145 Ballet I (Mason Core), DANC 161 Beginning Tap Dance, DANC 225 Modern/Contemporary Dance II (Mason Core), DANC 231 Intermediate Jazz Technique (Mason Core), DANC 245 Ballet II (Mason Core), or DANC 331 Advanced Jazz Dance (Mason Core).
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Including one laboratory science
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Courses taken for the Mason Core Global Contexts requirement may not double count for the Theater major (core or concentration).
Theater Core
Courses taken for the Theater Core may not satisfy requirements for Mason Core or Concentration.
Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all Theater core courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THR 150 | Global Theater Histories I (Mason Core) | 3 |
| THR 151 | Global Theater Histories II (Mason Core) | 3 |
| THR 196 | Production Practicum | 1 |
| THR 198 | Construction or Admin Practicum | 1 |
| THR 199 | Production Run Crew Practicum | 1 |
| THR 210 | Acting I (Mason Core) | 3 |
| THR 230 | Fundamentals of Production (Mason Core) | 3 |
| THR 240 | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 |
| THR 329 | Directing | 3 |
| or THR 338 | Production Stage Management | |
| THR 350 | Script Analysis (Mason Core) | 3 |
| THR 351 | Dramatic Theory and Criticism (Mason Core) | 3 |
| or THR 360 | Dramaturgy | |
| Apex | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| Advanced Studies in Directing/Dramaturgy (Mason Core) | ||
| Text in Production (Mason Core) | ||
| Dramatic Literature | ||
| Select one course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Dramatic Literature Seminar | ||
| Advanced Studies in Theater History | ||
| American Voices | ||
| History of Musical Theater 2 | ||
| World Stages (Mason Core) 3 | ||
| Contemporary Women Playwrights | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
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or with permission of Director
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Musical Theater Performance concentration students must complete THR 356 for the Dramatic Literature requirement.
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May fulfill either Mason Core Global Contexts requirement or dramatic literature requirement but not both.
Concentrations
Courses taken for the Concentration may not satisfy requirements for Mason Core or Theater Core.
Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all Concentration courses.
Theater majors pursuing a BFA in Theater must complete one of the following concentrations:
- Design for Stage and Screen Concentration (DSS)
- Musical Theater Performance Concentration (MTPF)
- Performance for Stage and Screen Concentration (PSS)
- Sound Engineering and Design (SEND)
- Theater Education for Theater Arts PK-12 (THEA)
Design for Stage and Screen Concentration (DSS)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THR 338 | Production Stage Management 2 | 3 |
| THR 331 | Drafting | 3 |
| THR 333 | Scenic Design | 3 |
| THR 334 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| THR 335 | Costume Design | 3 |
| THR 337 | Sound Design | 3 |
| THR 499 | Industry Prep Seminar | 1 |
| Technical Production Electives | 6 | |
| Select two courses from the following: 1 | ||
| Event Technical Production | ||
| Lighting Stagecraft | ||
| Sound Engineering | ||
| Scene Painting | ||
| Seminar in Technical Theater | ||
| Technical Direction | ||
| Costume Technology | ||
| Design and Technical Theater Electives | 18 | |
| Select 18 credits from the following: 1 | ||
| Event Technical Production | ||
| Lighting Stagecraft | ||
| Sound Engineering | ||
| Scene Painting | ||
| Seminar in Technical Theater | ||
| History of Fashion and Dress | ||
| Technical Direction | ||
| Advanced Studies in Directing | ||
| Makeup Design | ||
| Costume Technology | ||
| Advanced Sound Engineering | ||
| Musical Theater Ensemble 4 | ||
| Advanced Lighting Design | ||
| Advanced Sound Design | ||
| Special Topics in Theater | ||
| Advanced Practicum 4 | ||
| Field Experience | ||
| Event Logistics | ||
| Stage and Screen Elective | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following: 1 | ||
| American Voices 2 | ||
| Screenplay Workshop | ||
| Great Film Directors (Mason Core) 3 | ||
| Great Film Performances (Mason Core) 3 | ||
| Translation Adaptation for Stage Screen | ||
| Total Credits | 46 | |
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or with permission of Director
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May fulfill Theater Core or Concentration requirement, but not both.
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May fulfill Mason Core Arts or Concentration requirement, but not both.
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Registration by audition/interview only. Students completing THR 428, THR 492, or THR 493 for the first time must register for 3 credits. Students repeating the course may elect to register for 1-3 credits.
Musical Theater Performance Concentration (MTPF)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| THR 300 | Voice and Speech | 3 |
| THR 306 | Movement in Musical Theater | 3 |
| THR 310 | Acting II | 3 |
| THR 320 | Performance Studio | 3 |
| THR 406 | Advanced Movement in Musical Theater | 3 |
| THR 427 | Musical Theater Workshop | 3 |
| THR 499 | Industry Prep Seminar | 1 |
| MUSI 108 | Practical Musicianship 1 | 3 |
| or MUSI 115 | Introduction to Music Theory | |
| MUSI 113 | Aural Skills I 1 | 1 |
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I 1 | 1 |
| MUSI 231 | Musical Theatre Singing Styles | 2 |
| DANC 231 | Intermediate Jazz Technique (Mason Core) 4 | 3 |
| Applied Voice | 12 | |
| Musical Theater Performance concentration students must complete a total of 12 credits of applied voice. | ||
| Applied Music in Voice | ||
| Applied Music in Voice | ||
| Ensemble | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following: 2 | ||
| Musical Theater Ensemble 5 | ||
| Advanced Musical Theater Workshop | ||
| Collaborative Lab Experience 5 | ||
| Field Experience | ||
| Musical Theater Performance Electives | 6 | |
| Select six credits from the following: 2 | ||
| Global Dance Perspectives I (Mason Core) 3 | ||
| Dance in Popular Culture (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Modern/Contemporary Dance I (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Beginning Jazz Technique (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Ballet I (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Modern/Contemporary Dance II (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Intermediate Jazz Technique (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Ballet II (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Advanced Jazz Dance (Mason Core) (200 level pre-requisite must be met) 4 | ||
| Popular Music in America (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Jazz and Blues in America (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Music in Motion Pictures (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Advanced Study in Voice | ||
| Advanced Movement for Actors | ||
| Unarmed Stage Combat | ||
| Characterization | ||
| Professional Presentation | ||
| Advanced Stage Combat | ||
| Advanced Movement in Musical Theater | ||
| Acting for the Camera | ||
| Great Film Performances (Mason Core) | ||
| Advanced Performance Studio | ||
| One-Person Show | ||
| Applied Techniques in Voice and Speech | ||
| Musical Theater Workshop | ||
| Musical Theater Ensemble 5 | ||
| Advanced Musical Theater Workshop | ||
| Total Credits | 50 | |
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The School of Music offers placement tests in Theory, Sight Singing, Ear Training and Keyboard Skills for students with an exceptional level of competency or prior academic experience in these areas. Placement tests are optional. However, students must pass the specific placement tests in order to receive “credit-by-examination” to be applied for credit to the concentration. Opportunities to take the placement exams and additional exam details are posted on the School of Music website: music.gmu.edu
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or with permission of Director
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May fulfill Mason Core Global Contexts or Concentration requirement, but not both.
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May fulfill Mason Core Arts or Concentration requirement, but not both.
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Registration by audition/interview only. Students completing THR 428 and THR 493 for the first time must register for 3 credits. Students repeating the course may elect to register for 1-3 credits.
Performance for Stage and Screen Concentration (PSS)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THR 300 | Voice and Speech | 3 |
| THR 301 | Advanced Study in Voice | 3 |
| THR 303 | Movement for Actors | 3 |
| THR 304 | Advanced Movement for Actors | 3 |
| THR 305 | Unarmed Stage Combat | 3 |
| THR 310 | Acting II | 3 |
| THR 320 | Performance Studio | 3 |
| THR 329 | Directing 2 | 3 |
| THR 365 | Characterization | 3 |
| THR 410 | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| THR 420 | Advanced Performance Studio | 3 |
| THR 421 | One-Person Show | 3 |
| THR 423 | Audition Techniques: Stage and Camera | 3 |
| THR 499 | Industry Prep Seminar | 1 |
| Performance Electives | 6 | |
| Select six credits from the following: 1 | ||
| Beyond Screens: Digital Creation | ||
| Business of Film | ||
| Film Production | ||
| Film Producing 3 | ||
| Cinematic Podcasting | ||
| Acting Shakespeare | ||
| Advanced Studies in Directing | ||
| Makeup Design | ||
| Professional Presentation | ||
| Advanced Stage Combat | ||
| Great Film Directors (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Great Film Performances (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Applied Techniques in Voice and Speech | ||
| Musical Theater Ensemble 5 | ||
| Special Topics in Theater | ||
| Advanced Practicum 5 | ||
| Collaborative Lab Experience 5 | ||
| Field Experience | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Total Credits | 46 | |
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or with permission of Director
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May fulfill Theater Core or Concentration requirement, but not both.
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May require up to 6 credits of pre-requisite coursework to enroll.
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May fulfill Mason Core Arts or Concentration requirement, but not both.
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Registration by audition/interview only. Students completing THR 428, THR 492, or THR 493 for the first time must register for 3 credits. Students repeating the course may elect to register for 1-3 credits.
Sound Engineering and Design Concentration (SEND)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THR 313 | Event Technical Production | 3 |
| THR 315 | Sound Engineering | 3 |
| THR 331 | Drafting | 3 |
| THR 337 | Sound Design | 3 |
| THR 338 | Production Stage Management 2 | 3 |
| THR 415 | Advanced Sound Engineering | 3 |
| THR 437 | Advanced Sound Design | 3 |
| THR 499 | Industry Prep Seminar | 1 |
| FAVS 233 | Film Sound | 3 |
| MUSI 254 | Music and Technology | 3 |
| MUSI 355 | Recording Techniques | 3 |
| Sound Engineering and Design Electives | 15 | |
| Select 15 credits from the following: 1 | ||
| Sound Art I | ||
| Film Sound: Advanced | ||
| Music for Film and Video | ||
| Writing and Editing Music and Sound | ||
| Music in Computer Technology (Mason Core) 3 | ||
| Electronic Composition | ||
| Advanced Audio Mixing | ||
| Technical Direction | ||
| Great Film Directors (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Advanced Practicum 5 | ||
| Introduction to Tourism Management | ||
| Event Logistics | ||
| Total Credits | 46 | |
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or with permission of Director
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May fulfill Theater Core or Concentration requirement, but not both.
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May fulfill Mason Core Information Technology and Computing or Concentration requirement, but not both.
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May fulfill Mason Core Arts or Concentration requirement, but not both.
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Registration by interview only. Students completing THR 492 for the first time must register for 3 credits. Students repeating the course may elect to register for 1-3 credits.
Theater Education for Theater Arts PK-12 Concentration (THEA)
Students enrolled in the licensure concentration must successfully complete the following licensure requirements to complete the program. Unless noted, all requirements must be satisfied prior to applying for internship:
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Emergency First Aid, Hands-on CPR and AED certification or training (prior to graduation).
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Completion of Content Area Coursework (completed and approved Content Area Review form)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THR 448 | Foundations of Theater Education | 3 |
| THR 449 | Elementary Theater Education | 3 |
| THR 450 | Secondary Theater Education | 3 |
| EDRD 300 | Literacy in Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education | 3 |
| EDUC 301 | Educating Diverse and Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 302 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| THR 455 | Theater Education Internship 2 | 6 |
| Content Area 1 | 3 | |
| Advanced Studies in Directing | ||
| Content Area 2 | 12 | |
| Voice and Speech | ||
| Movement for Actors | ||
| Acting II | ||
| Performance Studio | ||
| Content Area 3 | 8 | |
| Scenic Design | ||
| Production Stage Management 4 | ||
| Two credits of: | ||
| Construction or Admin Practicum 3 | ||
| Theater Education Elective | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following: 1 | ||
| Advanced Study in Voice | ||
| Advanced Movement for Actors | ||
| Unarmed Stage Combat | ||
| Event Technical Production | ||
| Lighting Stagecraft | ||
| Sound Engineering | ||
| Acting Shakespeare | ||
| Technical Direction | ||
| Costume Technology | ||
| Dramatic Literature Seminar 4 | ||
| American Voices 4 | ||
| World Stages (Mason Core) 5 | ||
| Characterization | ||
| Acting for the Camera | ||
| Great Film Directors (Mason Core) 6 | ||
| Great Film Performances (Mason Core) 6 | ||
| Contemporary Women Playwrights 4 | ||
| Applied Techniques in Voice and Speech | ||
| Advanced Studies in Directing/Dramaturgy (Mason Core) 4 | ||
| Advanced Practicum 7 | ||
| Total Credits | 50 | |
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or with permission of Director
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Cumulative GPA prior to internship application must be 2.5
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One credit of construction practicum experience is expected in the costume shop and one credit of construction practicum experience is expected in the scene shop
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May fulfill Theater Core or Concentration requirement, but not both.
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May fulfill Mason Core Global Contexts or Concentration requirement, but not both.
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May fulfill Mason Core Arts or Concentration requirement, but not both.
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Registration by interview only. Students completing THR 492 for the first time must register for 3 credits. Students repeating the course may elect to register for 1-3 credits.
General Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| After fulfilling degree requirements, BFA students may use remaining general electives credits inside or outside of the department. | 0-4 | |
| Total Credits | 0-4 | |
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Sample Plan of Study
The sample plan below is a recommended sequencing of courses based on pre-requisites and scheduling. This may not fit every student's needs and is a guideline, not a requirement. Students should confirm major requirements with their academic advisor and with PatriotWeb Degree Evaluation to ensure they enroll in the proper courses and are on track to graduate.
Design for Stage and Screen, Performance for Stage and Screen, and Sound Engineering and Design
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 (Mason Core) | 3 | COMM 101 | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) | 3 | Arts (Mason Core) | 3 |
| THR 100 | 0 | THR 151 | 3 |
| THR 150 | 3 | THR 240 | 3 |
| THR 210 | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| THR 230 | 3 | Practicum (THR 196, THR 198, THR 199) | 1 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Literature (Mason Core) | 3 | Information Technology (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Global History HIST 125 (Mason Core) | 3 | Social & Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 |
| THR 350 | 3 | THR 351 or 360 | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | THR 329 (OR Dramatic Literature*) | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Practicum (THR 196, THR 198, or THR 199) | 1 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Global Contexts (Mason Core) | 3 | Lab Science (Mason Core) | 4 |
| Non-Lab Science (Mason Core) | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| THR 338 (OR Dramatic Literature*) | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Practicum (THR 196, THR, 198, or THR 199) | 1 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| THR 440 or 496 (Apex OR ENGH 302*) | 3 | THR 440 or 496 (Apex OR ENGH 302*) | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 2 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
*Must select ‘OR’ option for some of these suggested rotations due to degree requirements (i.e. Dramatic Literature (3), Apex (3), and ENGH 302 (3) are required)
Musical Theater Performance
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) | 3 |
| THR 100 | 0 | Arts - Must be a DANC Course (Mason Core) | 3 |
| THR 150 | 3 | THR 151 | 3 |
| THR 210 | 3 | THR 240 | 3 |
| THR 230 | 3 | MUSI 108 or 115 | 3 |
| MUSI 171 | 1 | MUSI 243 | 2 |
| MUSI 243 | 2 | ||
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| COMM 101 | 3 | Information Technology & Computing (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Global Hist HIST 125 (Mason Core) | 3 | Social & Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 |
| THR 350 | 3 | THR 351 or 360 | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | THR 329 (OR Concentration Course*) | 3 |
| MUSI 113 | 1 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| MUSI 243 | 2 | MUSI 243 | 2 |
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Literature (Mason Core) | 3 | Lab Science (Mason Core) | 4 |
| Non-Lab Science (Mason Core) | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| THR 338 (OR Concentration Course*) | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| THR 356 | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 2 | MUSI 223 | 1 |
| MUSI 223 | 1 | Practicum (THR 196, THR 198, or THR 199) | 1 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| THR 440 or 496 (Apex OR ENGH 302*) | 3 | THR 440 or 496 (Apex OR ENGH 302*) | 3 |
| Global Contexts (Mason Core) | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | MUSI 223 | 1 |
| MUSI 223 | 1 | Practicum (THR 196, THR 198, or THR 199) | 1 |
| Practicum (THR 196, THR 198, or THR 199) | 1 | ||
| 14 | 11 | ||
| Total Credits 119 | |||
Note: Must select ‘OR’ option for some of these suggested rotations due to degree requirements (i.e. Apex (3) and ENGH 302 (3) are required). Musical Theater Performance concentration students are required to complete THR 356: History of Musical Theater to satisfy the Dramatic Literature requirement.
Theater Education for Theater Arts Pk-12
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 | 3 | COMM 101 | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) | 3 | Arts (Mason Core) | 3 |
| THR 100 | 0 | THR 151 | 3 |
| THR 150 | 3 | THR 240 | 3 |
| THR 210 | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| THR 230 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Literature (Mason Core) | 3 | Information Technology & Computing (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Global Hist HIST 125 (Mason Core) | 3 | Social & Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 |
| THR 350 | 3 | THR 351 or 360 | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | THR 329 (OR Dramatic Literature*) | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course (THR 448) | 3 |
| Practicum (THR 196, THR 198, or THR 199) | 1 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Global Contexts (Mason Core) | 3 | Lab Science (Mason Core) | 4 |
| Non-Lab Science (Mason Core) | 3 | THR 329 (OR Dramatic Literature*) | 3 |
| THR 338 (OR Dramatic Literature*) | 3 | Concentration Course (THR 450) | 3 |
| Concentration Course (THR THR 449) | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Practicum (THR 196, THR 198, or THR 199) | 1 | Practicum (THR 196, THR 198, or THR 199) | 1 |
| 13 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| THR 440 or 496 (Apex OR ENGH 302*) | 3 | THR 440 or 496 (Apex OR ENGH 302*) | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| THR 198 | 1 | THR 198 | 1 |
| 13 | 13 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | ||
| THR 455 (Concentration Course) | 6 | ||
| 6 | |||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
*Must select ‘OR’ option for some of these suggested rotations due to degree requirements (i.e. Directing (3), Dramatic Literature (3), Apex (3), and ENGH 302 (3) are required)
Detailed four year plans and degree planning checklists can be found at https://cvpa.gmu.edu/academics/undergraduate-student-resources.
Honors in the Major
Highly-qualified students who have completed 75 credits may pursue advanced work leading to graduation with honors in the major. Students apply for Honors in Theater by submitting to the Director (by November 15 or April 15) a two-page written statement outlining their reasons for pursuing advanced coursework and specific professional goals, along with the names of two Mason theater faculty members who have agreed to serve as references.
Students satisfy the honors course sequence by taking three honors-specific courses from their chosen concentration. They must also maintain an overall GPA of 3.50 and a GPA of 3.75 within the major.