College: Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Specialized Admission: Yes
Address: 223 Fine Arts Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 32306-2008
Phone: (850) 644-5548
Email: mdiamonti@admin.fsu.edu
*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available ONLY at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning.*
The BFA in Music Theatre is a highly competitive program that prepares graduates for rewarding careers in the theatre and related fields. This interdisciplinary course of study includes extensive coursework in theatre, music, and dance.
Prerequisite Coursework: None
There are no common prerequisites to the BFA in Music Theatre program at FSU.
Note: State-wide common prerequisites are always under review. For the most current information and for acceptable alternative courses, visit the “Common Prerequisites Manual.” This is available from the “Student Services” section of http://www.flvc.org .
Admission Requirements to Major Program of Studies
Admission is by audition. Auditions are held every January and February for fall admission. Auditions are open to incoming freshmen, transfers and current students. The audition must be accompanied by an acceptable academic record and up-to-date transcripts and resume. Contact the School of Theatre for details. Students applying to the BFA program need to apply to both the School of Theatre and University Admissions.
Major Program of Studies at FSU: (92 hours)
The B.F.A. student is assessed each semester to review competencies; a 3.00 GPA must be maintained in all major requirements, with a 3.00 or better GPA in all coursework.
Program Core Requirements: (59 hours)
THE 4990 (0) All School Events (every Fall and Spring Semester)
THE 2020 (3) Introduction to the School of Theatre (grade must be B minus or higher)
THE 3214 (3) World Theatre History II (should be taken as part of General Education requirements)
THE 4244 (3) Musical Theatre History I
THE 4245 (3) Musical Theatre History II
THE 4303 (3) Play Analysis
TPP 4310 (3) Directing I
TPP 2710 (3) Voice Techniques I
TPP 2110r (3,3) Acting Technique I (must be taken twice)
TPP 2111r (3, 3) Acting Technique II (must be taken twice)
TPP 4112 (3) Acting Technique III
TPP 3510 (3) Movement Techniques I
TPP 3511 (3) Movement Techniques II
TPP 4512 (2) Advanced Movement
TPP 4923r (2,2,2,2,) Music Theatre Workshop (must be taken four times)
TPA 2248 (2) Stage Make-up
TPA 2201 (3) Introduction to Technical Theatre
TPA 2291 (1) Technical Theatre Laboratory
MVV 3532 (1) Musical Theatre Repertoire (Vocal Coaching)
MVV 4542 (1) Musical Theatre Repertoire (Vocal Coaching)
THE 4954 (1) Culminations
Core Competency Courses: (29 hours)
MVV XXXX (16 maximum) Private Voice (All semesters while in residence)
MVK 1111 (1) Keyboard or Demonstrated Proficiency
DAA XXXX (12) Dance
Additional Requirements: (4 hours)
MUT 1111 (3) Music Theory I
MUT 1241L (1) Sight Singing and Ear Training I
Digital Literacy: (3 hours beyond the major)
THE4954 (1) Culminations meets this requirement for students in this major.
Oral Communication Competency: (0 hours beyond the major)
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. Theatre majors take THE 2020 (3) Introduction to Theatre for Majors to meet this requirement.
Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Total Hrs. Required 128*
General Education 36*
Major Coursework 92*
Minor Coursework 0
Digital Literacy 3 beyond major
Oral Competency 0 beyond major
Electives 0
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion. Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors. You may view the map for this major at www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/.
1. A minimum of 45 hours at the 3000 level or above, 30 of which must be taken at this University.
2. Half of the major course semester hours must be completed in residence at this University.
3. The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at this University.
Salary Information: For more information go to: National Association of Colleges and Employers (www.naceweb.org) or the Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm) provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Actor/Actress, Choreographer, Public Relations Manager, Producer, Musical Director, Drama Critic, Playwright-Writer, Artistic Director.
Representative Employers: Theatre Companies, Private Studios, Opera Companies, Professional Regional Theatres, Television Studios, Community Theatres, Dinner Theatres, Stock Companies, Children’s Theatre, Movie Producers.
ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Summer 2024 and after)
*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available ONLY at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning.*
This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. The General Education and Elective courses must be selected to satisfy all area and diversity requirements unless your program meets these requirements with major courses. Milestones are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in one of two types of map registration stops. The first level (Degree Map Off-track) is placed following grade posting if the student has missed a milestone (course and/or GPA) for the first time in the major. If a student is in non-compliance with milestones for two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers), a Major Change Required stop is placed on the student's registration.
The curriculum for B.F.A. degree students in music theatre is a pre-professional program that provides intensive, in-depth training. It will provide the foundation necessary and essential for continued specialization in acting at the graduate level or in the professional theatre.
Admission is by audition. Auditions are held every January and February for fall admission. Auditions are open to incoming freshmen, transfers and current students. The audition must be accompanied by an acceptable academic record and up-to-date transcripts and resume. Contact the School of Theatre for details. Students applying to the BFA program need to apply to both the School of Theatre and University Admissions
Mapping Coordinator: Michele Diamonti
Email: mdiamonti@admin.fsu.edu
Sample Schedule and Required Milestones by Term
| Sample Schedule: Term 1 hrs |
| ENC1101 Freshman Composition3 |
| THE2020 Introduction to Theatre 3 |
| TPP2110 Acting Technique I 3 |
| TPP3710 Voice Techniques3 |
| 1st GE Mathematics course3 |
| MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
| DAA xxxx Dance course3 |
| MVK1111 Keyboard1 |
| THE4990 attend all school events0 |
| Required Milestones: Term 1 |
| Complete ENC1101 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete THE2020 ( ≥ B minus ) |
| Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
| Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Sample Schedule: Term 2 hrs |
| ENC2135 Research, Genre, and Context 3 |
| TPP2110 Acting Technique I3 |
| TPA2201 Introduction to Technical Theatre 3 |
| TPP3510 Movement Techniques I3 |
| TPA2248 Stage Make-up2 |
| MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
| DAA xxxx Dance course2 |
| THE4990 attend all school events0 |
| Required Milestones: Term 2 |
| Complete ENC2135 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete 1st GE Mathematics course ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
| Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Sample Schedule: Term 3 hrs |
| TPP3511 Movement Techniques II3 |
| TPP2111 Acting Technique II3 |
| 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics course3 |
| MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
| MUT1111 Music Theory I3 |
| MUT1241L Sight Singing and Ear Training I1 |
| DAA xxxx Dance course2 |
| THE4990 attend all school events0 |
| Required Milestones: Term 3 |
| Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
| Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Sample Schedule: Term 4 hrs |
| THE3214 World Theatre History II 3 |
| TPP2111 Acting Technique II 3 |
| GE Course3 |
| GE Course 3 |
| MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
| DAA xxxx Dance course2 |
| THE4990 attend all school events0 |
| Required Milestones: Term 4 |
| Complete 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics course ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
| Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Sample Schedule: Term 5 hrs |
| THE4303 Play Analysis 3 |
| TPP4923r Music Theatre Workshop 2 |
| TPP2710 Voice Techniques I3 |
| GE Course3 |
| GE Course3 |
| MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
| THE4990 attend all school events0 |
| Required Milestones: Term 5 |
| Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
| Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Civic Literacy requirement |
| Sample Schedule: Term 6 hrs |
| GE Course3 |
| TPP4923r Music Theatre Workshop 2 |
| THE4244 Musical Theatre History I3 |
| MVV3532 Musical Theatre Repertoire (Vocal Coaching)1 |
| MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
| DAA xxxx Dance course2 |
| THE4990 attend all school events0 |
| Required Milestones: Term 6 |
| Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
| Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Sample Schedule: Term 7 hrs |
| THE4954 Culminations1 |
| TPP4113 Acting Techniques III3 |
| TPP4923r Music Theatre Workshop 2 |
| MVV4542 Musical Theatre Repertoire (Vocal Coaching)1 |
| MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
| DAA xxxx Dance course2 |
| GE Course3 |
| THE4990 attend all school events0 |
| Required Milestones: Term 7 |
| Complete Pre-Graduation Checks |
| Must receive S grade in THE4990 |
| Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Sample Schedule: Term 8 hrs |
| TPP4512 Advanced Movement3 |
| THE4245 Musical Theatre History II3 |
| TPP4923r Music Theatre Workshop 2 |
| MVV xxxx Private Voice2 |
| TPP4310 Directing I 3 |
| GE Course3 |
| THE4990 attend all school events0 |
| Required Milestones: Term 8 |
| Apply for Graduation in 1st two weeks of semester |
| Overall GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Major GPA ≥ 3.00 |
| Must pass exit juries. |