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Program checklist · Bachelor’s Degree

Theatre Design and Production (BFA)

Southern Utah University · Cedar City, UT

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Program
Award
Bachelor’s Degree
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
50.0502
Total credits (published)
120
Catalog edition
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The BFA admission process seeks evidence that each applicant possess the talent, artistic and collaborative sensibility, and most importantly, a strong sense of commitment to be successful in the program. Candidates for the BFA degree will interview with faculty and undergo a portfolio review. Students may interview for entry into the BFA program upon admission to the University, or after completing their freshman year in Theatre Arts. Students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year are not eligible for admission to the BFA program without chair approval.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230603
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230603_6ea0f109
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

2 items
  1. Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)
    Not resolved to a course

Theatre Design and Production Curriculum (90 Credits)

0 items

    BFA Theatre Core Requirements (31 Credits)

    11 items
    1. THEA 1033
      Acting I: Introduction to Acting
      As published: “Acting I: Introduction to Acting 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. THEA 1113
      Voice and Diction I
      As published: “Voice and Diction I 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. THEA 1613
      Theatrical Production
      As published: “Theatrical Production 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. THEA 1641
      Theatrical Production Lab
      As published: “Theatrical Production Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    5. THEA 1713
      Script Analysis
      As published: “Script Analysis 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    6. THEA 1813
      Design Analysis
      As published: “Design Analysis 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    7. THEA 2713
      Dramatic Literature
      As published: “Dramatic Literature 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    8. THEA 3613
      Directing I
      As published: “Directing I 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    9. THEA 3713
      Theatre History: The Classic Theatre
      As published: “Theatre History: The Classic Theatre 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    10. THEA 3723
      Theatre History: Realism, Post-Realistic, and Contemporary Theatre
      As published: “Theatre History: Realism, Post-Realistic, and Contemporary Theatre 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    11. THEA 4890
      Internship
      As published: “Internship 3-12 Credit(s)”
      3-12

    Theatre Design & Production Requirements (59 Credits)

    0 items

      Design & Production Requirements (37 Credits)

      15 items
      1. THEA 1223
        Make-Up
        As published: “Make-Up 2 Credit(s)”
        2
      2. THEA 2513
        Theatrical Design
        As published: “Theatrical Design 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. THEA 2523
        Drafting for Theatre
        As published: “Drafting for Theatre 2 Credit(s)”
        2
      4. THEA 2533
        Drawing and Rendering for Theatre
        As published: “Drawing and Rendering for Theatre 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. THEA 2553
        Scenic Painting
        As published: “Scenic Painting 2 Credit(s)”
        2
      6. THEA 2612
        Scenic Technology
        As published: “Scenic Technology 2 Credit(s)”
        2
      7. THEA 2622
        Costume Technology
        As published: “Costume Technology 2 Credit(s)”
        2
      8. THEA 2632
        Lighting, Sound, and Video Technology
        As published: “Lighting, Sound, and Video Technology 2 Credit(s)”
        2
      9. THEA 2403
        Beginning Stage Management
        As published: “Beginning Stage Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      10. THEA 3343
        Production Management and Safety
        As published: “Production Management and Safety 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      11. THEA 3353
        Period Styles
        As published: “Period Styles 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      12. THEA 3545
        Production Practicum
        As published: “Production Practicum 1 Credit(s) (must take 4 semesters) 4 Credit(s)”
        1
      13. THEA 3571
        Portfolio
        As published: “Portfolio 2 Credit(s)”
        2
      14. THEA 4223
        Design Collaboration
        As published: “Design Collaboration 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      15. THEA 4541
        Advanced Production Practicum
        As published: “Advanced Production Practicum 1 Credit(s)”
        1

      Design & Production Advanced Production Coursework (6 Credits)

      6 items
      1. THEA 3313
        Costume Construction II
        As published: “Costume Construction II 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. THEA 3323
        Stagecraft II
        As published: “Stagecraft II 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. THEA 3402
        Advanced Stage Management
        As published: “Advanced Stage Management 2 Credit(s)”
        2
      4. THEA 3622
        Advanced Scenic Painting
        As published: “Advanced Scenic Painting 2 Credit(s)”
        2
      5. THEA 3632
        Vectorworks
        As published: “Vectorworks 2 Credit(s)”
        2
      6. THEA 4513
        Theatre Technologies
        As published: “Theatre Technologies 3 Credit(s) (TOPICS: Rigging and Automation; Advanced Costume Construction)”
        3

      Design & Production Advanced Concentration Coursework (6 Credits)

      5 items
      1. THEA 3533
        Costume Design 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. THEA 3553
        Lighting Design
        As published: “Lighting Design 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. THEA 3563
        Scenic Design
        As published: “Scenic Design 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. THEA 3573
        Sound Design
        As published: “Sound Design 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. THEA 4333
        Technical Direction
        As published: “Technical Direction 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Design & Production Capstone (3 Credits)

      0 items

        Requirements

        1 item
        1. THEA 4751
          Capstone
          As published: “Capstone 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Requirements

        2 items
        1. THEA 4752
          Production Practicum Capstone
          As published: “Production Practicum Capstone 2 Credit(s)”
          2
        2. THEA 4761
          Production Capstone Symposium
          As published: “Production Capstone Symposium 1 Credit(s)”
          1

        Design & Production Support Courses (7 Credits)

        33 items
        1. AA 3010
          Survey of Arts Administration
          As published: “Survey of Arts Administration 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. AA 3050
          Cultural Policy in Context
          As published: “Cultural Policy in Context 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        3. ART 1010
          Introduction to Visual Arts
          As published: “Introduction to Visual Arts 3 Credit(s) [GE Arts]”
          3
        4. ART 1050
          Introduction to Photography
          As published: “Introduction to Photography 3 Credit(s) [GE Arts]”
          3
        5. ART 1110
          Drawing I
          As published: “Drawing I 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        6. ART 1120
          2-D Design
          As published: “2-D Design 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        7. ART 1610
          Beginning Ceramics
          As published: “Beginning Ceramics 3 Credit(s) [GE Arts]”
          3
        8. ART 1800
          Photography Principles: Black and White / Darkroom
          As published: “Photography Principles: Black and White / Darkroom 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        9. ART 2110
          Drawing II
          As published: “Drawing II 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        10. ART 2210
          Digital Tools
          As published: “Digital Tools 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        11. ART 3080
          Gallery and Museum Practices
          As published: “Gallery and Museum Practices 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        12. ARTH 2500
          Introduction to Art History
          As published: “Introduction to Art History 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”
          3
        13. ARTH 2710
          Art History Survey I
          As published: “Art History Survey I 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”
          3
        14. ARTH 2720
          Art History Survey II
          As published: “Art History Survey II 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”
          3
        15. CCET 1010
          Introduction to Engineering and Technical Design
          As published: “Introduction to Engineering and Technical Design 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        16. CCET 1030
          Introduction to CAD/CAM 3D Design
          As published: “Introduction to CAD/CAM 3D Design 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        17. CCET 1040
          Introduction to Residential Architecture Using AutoCAD
          As published: “Introduction to Residential Architecture Using AutoCAD 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        18. CCET 2620
          3-D Design and Prototyping
          As published: “3-D Design and Prototyping 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        19. COMM 1070
          Introduction to Visual Communication Graphics
          As published: “Introduction to Visual Communication Graphics 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        20. COMM 4600
          Topics in Communication
          As published: “Topics in Communication 3 Credit(s) (TOPIC: Event Management)”
          3
        21. CS 1400
          Fundamentals of Programming
          As published: “Fundamentals of Programming 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        22. CS 1410
          Object Oriented Programming
          As published: “Object Oriented Programming 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        23. CYBR 2500
          Data Communications and Networking
          As published: “Data Communications and Networking 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        24. EET 1600
          Robotics and Automation I
          As published: “Robotics and Automation I 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        25. EET 1700
          Circuit Analysis I
          As published: “Circuit Analysis I 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        26. EET 2700
          Circuit Analysis II
          As published: “Circuit Analysis II 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        27. EET 2750
          PC Hardware
          As published: “PC Hardware 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        28. ENGR 1030
          Computer-Aided Parametric Modeling and Analysis Using Solidworks
          As published: “Computer-Aided Parametric Modeling and Analysis Using Solidworks 3 Credit(s) [GE Arts]”
          3
        29. MUSC 1180
          Survey of Music Technology
          As published: “Survey of Music Technology 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        30. THEA 3131
          Professional Aspects of Theatre
          As published: “Professional Aspects of Theatre 1-3 Credit(s)”
          1-3
        31. THEA 3151
          Professional Practice of Theatre: [TOPIC]
          As published: “Professional Practice of Theatre: [TOPIC] 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        32. THEA 3152
          Professional Practice of Theatre: [TOPIC]
          As published: “Professional Practice of Theatre: [TOPIC] 2 Credit(s)”
          2
        33. THEA 4541
          Advanced Production Practicum
          As published: “Advanced Production Practicum 1 Credit(s)”
          1

        Free Electives and University Requirements

        4 items
        1. A minimum of 120 total credits;
          Not resolved to a course
        2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
          Not resolved to a course
        3. 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
          Not resolved to a course
        4. 30 credits completed through SUU.
          Not resolved to a course
        Source. Southern Utah University, catalog 2026-2027 General Catalog [Current] — https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=28&poid=10929. Captured page pages/0286.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.