Theatre, Film Studies and Dance (TFSD) Undergraduate Programs
202 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER/(320) 308-3229
Programs at a Glance
Degree programs
- BA – Film Studies
- BA – Theatre
- Minor – Dance
- Film Studies
- Theatre
Program admission and performance requirements
Graduation – University
- BA programs – minor or one year of a foreign language
University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees
- 120 credits
- 40 credits in General Education
- 1 credit in PESS 122
- 45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
- 30 credits in residence at SCSU
- 2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)
(See this section and the section on the College of Fine Arts and Humanities for more information.)
Chairperson: Jeffrey Bleam
Faculty: Bleam, Borron, Chisholm, Costaglioli, Honegger, Hyde, Jordan, Leigh, Rovinsky, Shah, Tuder, Wentworth
Theatre
St. Cloud State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The Bachelor of Arts is designed for those students interested in careers in the theatre, including acting, directing, design, technical theatre, and management. This program of study also provides excellent preparation for the student who wishes to pursue graduate studies in the performing arts. Students receive a thorough background in dramatic literature, history, and theory, and opportunities for intensive study in performance, directing and advanced design.
Bachelor of Arts
Major (52-53)
Theatre core: 22 Cr. (required by all majors)
TH 198, 230, 236, 336 or 337, 481, 482, 493
Acting/Directing Emphasis
Theatre core plus 240, 248, 250, 260, 349, 348 or 449, 450, 1 creative project (351-359)
Theatre Electives (6)
Design/Tech Emphasis
Theatre core plus 148, 245, 3 courses from 342, 470, 345, 346, 380, 2 creative projects (351-359); 4 credits from 272-279 or 372-379
Theatre Electives (6)
History/Criticism Emphasis
Theatre core plus 148, 270, ENGL 340, 323, 423, 2 creative projects (351-359)
Theatre or Film Studies Electives (9)
Generalist Emphasis
Theatre core plus 248, 250, 349, 1 design class (342, 345, 346, 380),
1 creative project (351-359); 4 credits from 272-279
Theatre Electives (9)
Completion of TH 493 fulfills the upper division writing requirement.
Minor (25)
TH 198, 230, 236, 148 or 248, 349 or design elective, 481 or 482
Theatre electives (6)
Film Studies
Our program offers students the opportunity to major or minor in a diverse film curriculum that prepares them for a variety of careers in visual expression and understanding. Students in this program study all forms and genres of film and see works ranging from the silent era to the present day. Our faculty members are committed to providing a broad international perspective, high quality creative experiences, and a strong emphasis on writing and critical thinking.
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Major (40)
FS 175, 260, 270, 294, 395, 451, 452, 453, 496
Film studies electives: (12 Cr.)
To be selected from FS 264*, 360, 370, 394*, 395*, 464*
This major requires either one year in a single foreign language OR a minor.
Completion of FS 496 fulfills the upper division writing requirement.
*Repeatable up to 12 credits.
Minor (24)
FS 175, 260, 294 plus one of these: 451, 452, 453
Film studies electives: (12 Cr.)
To be selected from FS 264*, 270, 370, 394*, 395*, 451, 452,
453, 464*
*These courses are repeatable with different topics up to 4 times.
Dance
The dance curriculum focuses on the professional preparation of performers, choreographers and teachers who will acquire a breadth of understanding in the discipline. The dance minor is an opportunity for intensive study in Modern dance and ballet techniques, leading each dancer towards the culminating performance experience of Repertory Dance Theatre's annual concert. Additional courses in dance history, dance and movement sciences, music, and technical production supplement the studio courses.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Minor in Dance (29)
DANC 111, 121, 211, 221, 311, 319, 321, 411, 421, 435, 471; PESS 249; TH 236
The dance minor focuses on the professional preparation of performers, choreographers and teachers who will acquire a breadth of understanding in the discipline. The dance curriculum is an intensive program that includes a variety of dance techniques, such as ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, improvisation, composition and performance. Additional courses in dance history, dance and movement sciences, music, and technical production supplement the studio courses.
