Theatre Conservatory Links

Musical Theatre - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Projected Course Outline

Freshman Year

Course IDCourse TitleCreditsCourse DescriptionSemester
THAR 206 Fundamentals of Acting I 3 An introduction to the dynamics of the actor's art, focusing on individual self-awareness, spontaneity and expressiveness. Open to freshmen theatre majors. Fall
THAR 220 Vocal & Physical Preparation I 3 The performer's resources of the voice and body. Exercises in relaxation, physical awareness, and coordination; focus on breath and the basics of vocal production. Fall
THAR 247 Introduction to Technical Theatre 3 Theory and practice of stagecraft, design, and theatre safety. Open to freshmen. Fall
THAR 310 Makeup 3 Fundamental principles of stage makeup design and application. Fall
THAR 250 Rehearsal and Performance 1 Introduction to disciplines of rehearsal and performance. Culminates in performance of The Freshmen Showcase. (1-3) Fall
General Education 3 Fall
THAR 207 Fundamentals of Acting II 3 An introduction to the dynamics of the actor's art, focusing on individual self-awareness, spontaneity and expressiveness. Open to freshmen theatre majors. Spring
THAR 221 Vocal & Physical Preparation II 3 Vocal and physical work continued; enhancement of basic skills; more complex aspects of breath, sound, and specialized physical skills. Spring
THAR 291 Introduction to Professional Theatre 3 Introduction to Chicago's professional theatre; collaboration of the script, actor, director, designer, stage, and audience Spring
THAR 303 Beginning Playwriting 3 A description of THAR 303 is not currently in the course catalog. It may be a new course whose description has not yet been entered into the database. An academic advisor or the Dean's Office may be able to furnish more information. Spring
THAR 350 Rehearsal and Performance 1 Available to students who perform major roles or who have major responsibility in a University theatre production. May be repeated for maximum of 12 sem hrs. Spring
General Education 3 Spring

Sophomore Year

Course IDCourse TitleCreditsCourse DescriptionSemester
THAR 292 Theatre History I 0 Survey of theatre history, theory, and criticism; study of representative plays. Fall
THAR 225 Intermediate Acting I 3 Continued development of the actor's skills; increasingly more complex textual demands. Fall
THAR 320 Acting for the Musical Stage I 3 Introduction for the singer/actor to basic music theatre performance techniques and theories. Fall
VOI Singing 2 Fall
DANC Dance 1 Fall
THAR 350 Rehearsal and Performance 1 Available to students who perform major roles or who have major responsibility in a University theatre production. May be repeated for maximum of 12 sem hrs. Fall
General Education 3 Fall
THAR 293 Theatre History II 0 Survey of theatre history, theory, and criticism; study of representative plays. Spring
THAR 226 ntermediate Acting II 3 Continued development of the actor's skills; increasingly more complex textual demands. Spring
THAR 321 Acting for the Musical Stage II 3 Scene study class. Duets and small ensembles from music theatre literature. Spring
VOI Singing 2 Spring
DANC Dance 1 Spring
General Education 3 Spring

Junior Year

Course IDCourse TitleCreditsCourse DescriptionSemester
THAR 322 Acting For The Musical Stage III 3 Advanced performance course; emphasis on period musical styles, choreography, and large ensemble-choral singing. Fall
THAR 292 Theatre History I 0 Survey of theatre history, theory, and criticism; study of representative plays. Fall
MUTC Piano 2 Fall
VOI Singing 2 Fall
DANC Dance 1 Fall
THAR 350 Rehearsal and Performance 1 Available to students who perform major roles or who have major responsibility in a University theatre production. May be repeated for maximum of 12 sem hrs. Fall
General Education 3 Fall
THAR 324 History of Musical Theatre or 0 Historical evolution of musical theatre. Ideas, styles, and contributions of the mature musical's most influential creative artists. Spring
THAR 371 Stage Combat I 3 Basic techniques of stage combat including hand-to-hand, falls, rolls, flips, and dives. Spring
THAR 293 Theatre History II or 0 Survey of theatre history, theory, and criticism; study of representative plays. Spring
THAR Theatre Elective 3 Spring
VOI Singing 2 Spring
DANC Dance 1 Spring
MUTC Musicianship for the Singing Actor 2 Spring
THAR 350 Rehearsal and Performance 1 Spring
General Education-Signature Cours 3 Spring

Senior Year

Course IDCourse TitleCreditsCourse DescriptionSemester
THAR 340 Audition/Theatre Business 3 Preparation for a professional career in theatre. Fall
THAR Theatre Elective 3 Fall
MUTC Piano 2 Fall
VOI Singing 2 Fall
DANC Dance 1 Fall
THAR350 Rehearsal and Performance 2 Available to students who perform major roles or who have major responsibility in a University theatre production. May be repeated for maximum of 12 sem hrs. Fall
General Education 3 Fall
THAR 324 History of the Musical Theatre or 0 Historical evolution of musical theatre. Ideas, styles, and contributions of the mature musical's most influential creative artists. Spring
THAR 371 Stage Combat I 3 Basic techniques of stage combat including hand-to-hand, falls, rolls, flips, and dives. Spring
THAR 326 Dance for the Musical Stage 3 Advanced performance course in dance skills for the musical stage. Jazz, tap, hip-hop, and ballroom dancing. Spring
VOI Singing 2 Spring
THAR Theatre Elective 3 Spring
THAR350 Rehearsal and Performance 1 Available to students who perform major roles or who have major responsibility in a University theatre production. May be repeated for maximum of 12 sem hrs. Spring
General Education 3 Spring

**Theatre History I & II and History of Musical Theatre, are offered every other year, as indicated in the variable courses for this year.