School of Theatre + Dance

BFA Theatre Production

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Costume

Students enrolled in theatre production: costume, lighting, scenery, sound, and digital media will complete coursework in all three areas. Selected independent study, advanced electives and production assignments in THE 4950 focus on the specialization.

Today's theatre design and production depend heavily on complex electronic mechanical systems used in professional theatres, film and TV productions. A portfolio is required. For more information consult the department handbook or an adviser.

The degree requirements can be found here: https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/colleges-schools/UGART/TPR_BFA/

Advisor: Kevin Aystin, kaustin@arts.ufl.edu (352) 273-0519

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Costume Design

The M.F.A. degree prepares students for professional entry in acting, production, or teaching. Placement in the M.F.A. program is determined by audition/portfolio review, academic credentials, and personal interview. Candidates for admission should have adequate training in theatre. Deficiencies may be corrected before beginning graduate study.

The program emphasizes the study and practice of theatre as an art and discipline. Students of acting and design study concepts of theatre together while working in their areas of specialization. Focus is on the collaboration and synthesis of theatre artistry. Each incoming class is composed of approximately 12 to 18 students in acting and all design areas.

During the final year of study, each student must successfully complete the comprehensive examination and oral defense. The project in lieu of thesis includes research, analysis, rehearsal process, and evaluation. Development and execution of the project includes public performance (acting or design). The written document and oral defense of the project which follow must demonstrate the ability to communicate the creative process.

first_year_1 (9 credits)
Courses
Credits
TPA 6009 Design Studio
3
TPA 5047 Costume Design I
3
TPA 6237 Flat Patterning OR TPA 5236 Costume Technologies Workshop OR TPA 6235 Costume Construction
3
first_year_2 (9 credits)
Courses
Credits
TPA 6243 Draping for the Costume Designer OR TPA 5236 Costume Technologies Workshop OR TPA 6235 Costume Construction
3
THE 6265 Costume History
3
THE 6950 Applied Theatre OR TPA 5072 Drawing and Rendering
3
second_year_1 (9 credits)
Courses
Credits
THE 6525 History, Lit & Criticism I
3
TPA 5028 Advanced Theater Graphics
3
TPA 6237 Flat Patterning OR TPA 6235 Costume Construction OR TPA 5236 Costume Technologies Workshop
3
second_year_2 (9 credits)
Courses
Credits
THE 6526 History, Lit & Criticism II
3
TPA 6048 Costume Design II
3
TPA 6243 Draping for the Costume Designer OR TPA 5236 Costume Technologies Workshop OR TPA 6235 Costume Construction
3
third_year_1 (9 credits)
Courses
Credits
THE 6973C Project in Lieu of Thesis
6
THE 6565 20th Century Style
3

OR

THE 6971 Research for Project in Lieu of Thesis
3
TPA 5028 Applied Theatre
3
THE 6565 20th Century Style
3
third_year_2 (9 credits)
Courses
Credits
THE 6973C Project in Lieu of Thesis
3
TPA 6054 Detail Design
3

OR

THE 6971 Research for Project in Lieu of Thesis
3
TPA 5028 Applied Theatre
3
TPA 6054 Detail Design
3
summer (6 credits)
Courses
Credits
THE 6955 Summer Repertory Theatre
6
Costume (Minor)

The School of Theatre and Dance offers a minor in general theatre or theatre production. All students who plan to minor in theatre must consult the School of Theatre and Dance's undergraduate adviser to select a program of study. The degree requirements can be found here: https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/colleges-schools/UGART/TPR_UMN/

Of the total credits, nine credits must be at the 3000 level or above and 12 credits must be completed at the University of Florida.

Advisor: Kevin Austin, kaustin@arts.ufl.edu (352) 273-0519

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