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Theater Arts, BFA Major in

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Theater Arts, BFA Major in
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
For the student preparing for a career in the practice of theater as a performer, director, designer or technician. The BFA degree (in performance or production) is intended to provide a small, specialized group of such students with a high level of competence.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_5b8c5792
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

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    1. The Successful Completion of at Least 124 Semester Hours

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      2. Liberal Arts Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 62

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        3. Residence Requirements

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          4. BFA Requirements

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            5. Demonstration Requirements

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              6. Annual Requirements

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                First Year

                7 items
                1. DRAM 003
                  The New York Theater Experience Semester Hours: 0-3
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. DRAM 004
                  Freshman Theater Laboratory Semester Hours: 0.5
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. DRAM 005
                  Play Production Semester Hours: 4
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. DRAM 009
                  Play Analysis Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. DRAM 055
                  Rehearsal and Production-Theater Semester Hours: 0.5
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. (must be taken for 5 semesters)
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. DRAM 059
                  Fundamentals of Acting I Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course

                Second Year

                8 items
                1. DRAM 013
                  Speech for the Actor Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. DRAM 014
                  Speech for the Actor Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. DRAM 031
                  Movement for the Actor I Semester Hours: 2
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. DRAM 032
                  Movement for the Actor II—Mask Semester Hours: 2
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. DRAM 060
                  Fundamentals of Acting II Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. ENGL 115
                  (LT) Shakespeare: The Earlier Plays and Sonnets Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                  or: ENGL 116 - Shakespeare: The Later Plays Semester Hours: 3
                7. DRAM 165
                  Acting: Characterization and Scene Study Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. One (1) additional semester hour of DRAM 055 .
                  Not resolved to a course

                Third Year

                17 items
                1. DRAM 015
                  Basic Stage Makeup Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. Three (3) semester hours of production series courses. *See footnote below.
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. DRAM 023
                  Speech for the Actor (Advanced) Semester Hours: 2
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. DRAM 024
                  Speech for the Actor (Advanced) Semester Hours: 2
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. DRAM 033
                  Movement for the Actor III — Advanced Movement Techniques Semester Hours: 2
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. DRAM 034
                  Movement for the Actor IV—Stage Combat Semester Hours: 2
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. DRAM 133
                  History of Clothing Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. DRAM 166
                  Acting: Performing in the Plays of Shakespeare Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                9. DRAM 168
                  Techniques in Acting for the Camera Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                10. Three (3) semester hours are chosen from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                11. DRAM 171
                  (AA) African American Drama Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                12. DRAM 172
                  (AA) World Theater and Performance Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                13. DRAM 173
                  (AA) History of the Drama I Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                14. DRAM 174
                  (AA) History of the Drama II Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                15. DRAM 175
                  (AA) Modern Drama I Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                16. DRAM 176
                  (AA) Modern Drama II Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                17. One (1) additional semester hour of DRAM 055 .
                  Not resolved to a course

                Fourth Year

                12 items
                1. DRAM 164
                  Seminar in Theater Style II Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. DRAM 167
                  Acting as a Profession Semester Hours: 1-3
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. DRAM 169
                  Acting for Television and Film Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. DRAM 190
                  Play Directing Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. DRAM 198
                  Showcasing the Actor Semester Hours: 0
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. Six (6) semester hours chosen from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. DRAM 171
                  (AA) African American Drama Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. DRAM 172
                  (AA) World Theater and Performance Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                9. DRAM 173
                  (AA) History of the Drama I Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                10. DRAM 174
                  (AA) History of the Drama II Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                11. DRAM 175
                  (AA) Modern Drama I Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                12. DRAM 176
                  (AA) Modern Drama II Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course

                First Year

                10 items
                1. DRAM 003
                  The New York Theater Experience Semester Hours: 0-3
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. DRAM 004
                  Freshman Theater Laboratory Semester Hours: 0.5
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. DRAM 005
                  Play Production Semester Hours: 4
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. DRAM 009
                  Play Analysis Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. DRAM 016
                  Stage Lighting Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. DRAM 022
                  Drafting for the Theater Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. DRAM 055
                  Rehearsal and Production-Theater Semester Hours: 0.5
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. (must be taken for 5 semesters)
                  Not resolved to a course
                9. DRAM 078
                  (CP) Theater Design Fundamentals: Methods and Materials Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                10. DRAM 178
                  Theater Design Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course

                Second Year

                9 items
                1. DRAM 054
                  Stage Management Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. DRAM 059
                  Fundamentals of Acting I Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. DRAM 133
                  History of Clothing Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. DRAM 156
                  Advanced Production Laboratory Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. DRAM 179
                  Advanced Theater Design Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. DRAM 190
                  Play Directing Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. ENGL 115
                  (LT) Shakespeare: The Earlier Plays and Sonnets Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                  or: ENGL 116 - Shakespeare: The Later Plays Semester Hours: 3
                8. Three (3) additional s.h. of production series courses * See footnote below.
                  Not resolved to a course
                9. One (1) additional s.h. of DRAM 055 .
                  Not resolved to a course

                Third Year

                11 items
                1. DRAM 055
                  Rehearsal and Production-Theater Semester Hours: 0.5
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. DRAM 155
                  Advanced Production Laboratory Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. DRAM 156
                  Advanced Production Laboratory Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. 6 credits chosen from the following (under advisement):
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. DRAM 171
                  (AA) African American Drama Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. DRAM 172
                  (AA) World Theater and Performance Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. DRAM 173
                  (AA) History of the Drama I Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. DRAM 174
                  (AA) History of the Drama II Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                9. DRAM 175
                  (AA) Modern Drama I Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                10. DRAM 176
                  (AA) Modern Drama II Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                11. One (1) additional s.h. of DRAM 055 .
                  Not resolved to a course

                Fourth Year

                9 items
                1. DRAM 155
                  Advanced Production Laboratory Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. DRAM 156
                  Advanced Production Laboratory Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. Three (3) s.h. chosen from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. DRAM 171
                  (AA) African American Drama Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. DRAM 172
                  (AA) World Theater and Performance Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. DRAM 173
                  (AA) History of the Drama I Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. DRAM 174
                  (AA) History of the Drama II Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. DRAM 175
                  (AA) Modern Drama I Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                9. DRAM 176
                  (AA) Modern Drama II Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course

                * Footnote

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                  Complete BFA Requirements

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