Directing (B.F.A.)

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This BFA program develops skills as a director through experiences in the classroom and performance laboratory in preparation for a professional career in the performing arts industry.

Directing majors benefit from Nebraska Wesleyan's active production schedule and opportunities to direct shows can begin as early s the first semester of their sophomore year.  

Directing Major (B.F.A., 69 hours)
BFA Core12 hours
THTRE 1020FYW/THTRE 1030 Script Analysis3 hours
THTRE 1300 Acting I3 hours
THTRE 2500 Directing I3 hours
THTRE 2700 Introduction to Theatrical Design3 hours
Directing BFA Courses39 hours
THTRE 1310 Acting II3 hours
THTRE 1320 Studio for Actors & Directors I1 hours
THTRE 1400 Stagecraft3 hours
THTRE 1410 Costume Construction3 hours
THTRE 2320 Studio for Actors & Directors II1 hours
THTRE 3160 Theatre Management3 hours
THTRE 3320 Studio for Actors & Directors III1 hours
THTRE 3330 Dialects3 hours
THTRE 3350 Playing Shakespeare3 hours
THTRE 3410 Stage Combat3 hours
THTRE 3500 Directing II3 hours
THTRE 3510 Directing III3 hours
THTRE 3800 World Theatre History I3 hours
THTRE 3810 World Theatre History II3 hours
THTRE 4500 Directing IV3 hours
Dramatic Literature5 hours

Select 5 hours of Dramatic Literature:

 
Experiential6 hours

Select at least two courses:

 
Practicum4 hours

At least one credit of Practicum must be completed each year.

Practicums should be selected from THTRE-1700-1800.

Capstone3 hours
THTRE 4500 Directing IV (taken for a second time)3 hours