Undergraduate Program

Degrees Offered

  • Bachelor of Arts in Dance (B.A.)
    Concentrations: Contemporary Dance; Flamenco.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (B.A.)
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technology for Performance (B.F.A.)
    Concentrations: Costumes; Lighting; Scenic.

In addition to the course requirements listed for the majors, students must satisfy general College and University requirements for graduation. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required in all curricula. Of this total, at least 42 credit hours must be completed in courses numbered 300 or above. Effective Fall 1993, courses in the Theatre and Dance major must be completed with grades of "C-" or better to count toward the degree. Furthermore, the faculty reserves the right to disqualify from further enrollment or participation in departmental programs:

  1. A student whose grade point average falls below 3.00 in their major,
  2. A student who fails to demonstrate reasonable progress and development in their coursework in Theatre and Dance, particularly by the end of their sophomore year of studies;
  3. A student whose conduct reveals a persistent inability to work effectively with others or an unwillingness to adhere to generally recognized standards of professional behavior.

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Dance presents a broad perspective on dance training within a liberal arts context. Students completing the B.A. in Dance are well prepared to pursue both graduate work and professional careers in Dance Education, Dance History/Criticism and Dance Performance. The B.A. has two areas of concentration: Contemporary Dance and Flamenco. Students who choose the Flamenco concentration are advised to participate for two summers in the annual Flamenco Festival held on the University of New Mexico campus each June. The program also offers minors in Dance, Flamenco, and World Dance. Auditions to be accepted as a Dance major are the last Friday of January. Faculty dance concert and guest artist auditions are mandatory for all dance majors and are held Tuesday evenings. Dance majors are required to perform in these works if cast.

Credit
Hours
1. General Education Curriculum
Refer to the Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog.
All students in the B.A. program must complete ANTH 1140 which fulfills Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences, or ANTH 1135 which fulfills Area 3: Physical and Natural Sciences, or PSYC 2120 or PSYC 2270.
Subtotal 31
2. Major Study
a. Theatre: 9
•  THEA 1310 Introduction to Costuming
•  THEA 2320 Lighting for the Theatre 
Three credit hours selected from:
•  THEA 1220 Beginning Acting 
•  THEA 2345 Voice for the Actor I
b. Non-studio Dance courses: 21

•  DANC 2040 Stretching, Strengthening and Conditioning for the Performing Arts
•  DANC 2120 Improvisation
•  DANC 2400 Music Essentials for Contemporary Dance -or- DANC 2420 Music Essentials for Flamenco
•  DANC 313 Kinesiology for Dancers
•  DANC 314 Introduction to Dance Studies
•  DANC 416 Dance Pedagogy
•  DANC 431 Writing About Dance

c. Dance technique, selected with advisement. All students must complete at least one technique course at the 300- or 400-level. All students must complete at least one course in each of the following areas:  Contemporary Dance, Flamenco, and Ballet; and at least one course from one of the following areas: African, Hip Hop, Jazz. Dance majors and minors may enroll in a maximum of 6 credit hours of dance technique during their freshman year. 24
Subtotal 54
3. Concentrations (choose one):
Contemporary Dance
•  DANC 311 Choreography I
•  DANC 411 Choreography II
•  DANC 468 Contemporary Dance History 
•  DANC 492 Contemporary Dance Performance Ensemble
Flamenco
•  DANC 379 Flamenco Structure/Improvisation
•  DANC 466 Flamenco History
•  DANC 479 Flamenco Choreography
•  DANC 494 Flamenco Performance Ensemble
Subtotal 12
4. Electives
a. Upper-division English courses. 3
b. Upper-division courses from other College of Fine Arts departments. 3
c. Additional courses in any field, selected with advisement. 17
Subtotal 23
Total 120

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre develop fluency in multiple areas of practice, such as acting, directing, design, dance, playwriting, and production, thus acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of dramatic literature, theatre history, and performance theory within a global context. The department's curricular activities and extracurricular programming encourage students to cultivate their imagination, sharpen their intellect, explore diverse research methodologies, and refine tools of critical articulation.

While the B.A. in Theatre program offers students a solid grounding in traditional theories and techniques, an atmosphere of exploration and experimentation is nurtured, which is essential for artist-scholars who will forge the future of the field. This program prepares students to be competitive candidates for M.F.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs, with many graduates establishing careers in professional theatre arts.

Credit
Hours
1. General Education Curriculum
  Refer to the Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog.
All students in the B.A. Theatre program must select credit hours from outside of the Theatre and Dance department to fulfill Area 7: Arts and Design.
Subtotal 31
2. Major Study  
  THEA 1110 Introduction to Theatre 3
  THEA 1220 Beginning Acting 3
THEA 2220 Intermediate Acting
-or-
THEA 333 T: Physical Theatre
-or-
THEA 440 Devised Performance
3
  THEA 231 Voice for the Actor I 3
THEA 232 Movement for the Stage I 3
THEA 350 Script Analysis 3
THEA 355 Playwriting I 3
THEA 366 Stage Management
2
THEA 367 Stage Management Production Laboratory 1
THEA 403 Directing I 3
THEA 437 Entering the Profession 3
History and Criticism:
•  THEA 345 Theatre History I
•  THEA 346 Theatre History II
•  THEA 445 Topics in Performance
•  THEA 446 Theories of Performance
12
  Design and Production. Choose from:
•  
THEA 2310 Stagecraft I
•  THEA 1310 Introduction to Costuming for Performance and New Media
•  THEA 2320 Lighting for the Theatre 
6
  Dance Technique. Advanced placement is possible with permission from Department Chair. Choose from:
  DANC 1130 Ballet I
•  DANC 1140 Flamenco I
  DANC 1150 Modern Dance I
3
  Theatre electives, selected with advisement. 24
  The student must be enrolled in THEA 474 Production Performance each semester while involved in a departmental production or performance.  0
  Subtotal 75
3. Electives
Free electives from any department or program, including from Theatre and Dance.
Subtotal 14
  Total 120

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technology for Performance

The B.F.A. in Design and Technology for Performance prepares students for professional careers or graduate study in design and technology for the broad spectrum of performance venues, whether live, mediated, or electronic. The program of study and activities range from theatre, dance, and opera, to television and film, concerts and special events, and the new emerging digital, electronic, and interactive performing arts. Students can focus their studies the Costumes, Lighting, and Scenic concentrations. Students are provided a wide range of practical and theoretical classes, hands-on production experiences, and actual design opportunities. There are yearly portfolio reviews for continuation in the program of study. Seek advisement early.

Credit
Hours
1.     General Education Curriculum
    Refer to the Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog.
Subtotal 31
2. Major Study
  a.   Departmental Design B.F.A. requirements:
• THEA 1110 Introduction to Theatre
• THEA 1220 Beginning Acting 
• THEA 345 Theatre History I
• THEA 346 Theatre History II
• THEA 403 Directing I
• THEA 446 Theories of Performance
• DANC 462 Dance History I
21
  b.   Additional courses:
• THEA 1310 Introduction to Costuming
• THEA 2310 Stagecraft
• THEA 2320 Lighting for the Theatre
• THEA 292 Rendering for Stage, Screen, and New Media
• THEA 366 Stage Management
• THEA 367 Stage Management Production Laboratory
• THEA 370 2D Computer-Aided Drafting for Design
• THEA 387 Design History and Styles for Performance and New Media
• THEA 392 Introduction to Scenic Design for Performance and New Media
• THEA 394 Costume Design for Performance and New Media
• THEA 396 Lighting Design I
• THEA 474 Production Performance (taken every semester)
• THEA 498 Design Seminar
33
Subtotal 54
3. Concentrations (choose one):
a. Costumes
• THEA 304 Make-Up Design for Performance and New Media
• THEA 314 Pattern Development
• THEA 334 History of Fashion and Costumes
• THEA 398 Costume Techniques
• THEA 481 Costume Design and Technology Project
• THEA 494 Advanced Costume Design for Performance and New Media
 
b. Lighting
• THEA 296 Lighting Methods and Equipment
• THEA 371 Digital Imagery and Production
• THEA 397 Sound for Performance
• THEA 470 3D Modeling and Visualization for Design
• THEA 486 Lighting Design II
• THEA 488 Lighting Design and Technology Project
 
c. Scenic
• THEA 371 Digital Imagery and Production
• THEA 390 Scenic Painting for Stage and Screen
• THEA 470 3D Modeling and Visualization for Design
• THEA 472 Prop Design and Construction
• THEA 482 Scene Design and Technology Project
• THEA 492 Advanced Scene Design for Performance and New Media
 
Subtotal 18
4. Electives
a. Electives from Theatre and Dance. 9
b. Electives chosen from any field; may include THEA and DANC courses. 8
Subtotal 17
    Degree Total 120

Minor Study Requirements

Minor in Theatre

    Credit
Hours
a. Required Courses:
• THEA 1110 Introduction to Theatre
• THEA 1220 Beginning Acting
6
b. Choose from:
• THEA 1310 Introduction to Costuming
• THEA 2310 Stagecraft
• THEA 2320 Lighting for the Theatre 
3
c. Choose from:
• THEA 345 Theatre History I
• THEA 366 Stage Management
• THEA 397 Sound for Performance
• THEA 446 Theories of Performance
d. Choose from:
• THEA 355 Playwriting I
• THEA 366 Stage Management
• THEA 367 Stage Management Production Laboratory
• THEA 403 Directing I
e. Theatre Electives
  Total 24


Minor in Dance

    Credit
Hours
a. Required Courses:
• DANC 1110 Dance Appreciation
• DANC 1130 Ballet I -or- DANC 2130 Ballet II -or- DANC 349 Ballet III
• DANC 1140 Flamenco I -or- DANC 269 Flamenco II -or- DANC 369 Flamenco III
• DANC 1150 Modern Dance I -or- DANC 2150 Modern Dance II -or- DANC 310 Modern Dance III
• DANC 212 Improvisation
• DANC 240 Music Essentials for Contemporary Dance -or- DANC 242 Music Essentials for Flamenco
18
b. Choose from:
• DANC 1120 African Dance I
• DANC 1130 Ballet I -or- DANC 2130 Ballet II -or- DANC 349 Ballet III
• DANC 1140 Flamenco I -or- DANC 269 Flamenco II -or- DANC 369 Flamenco III
• DANC 1150 Modern Dance I -or- DANC 2150 Modern Dance II -or- DANC 310 Modern Dance III
• DANC 170 Hip Hop I -or- DANC 370 Hip Hop II
• DANC 240 Music Essentials for Contemporary Dance
• DANC 242 Music Essentials for Flamenco
• DANC 314 Introduction to Dance Studies
• DANC 466 Flamenco History
• DANC 468 Contemporary Dance History
6
Total 24

 
NOTE:
Students majoring in Elementary Education pursuing this minor must take DANC 416 Dance Pedagogy.

Minor in Design for Performance

    Credit
Hours 
   
a. Production Core:
• THEA 1310 Introduction to Costuming
• THEA 2310 Stagecraft
• THEA 2320 Lighting for the Theatre 
9
b. Design Core:
• THEA 392 Introduction to Scenic Design for Performance and New Media
• THEA 394 Costume Design for Performance and New Media
• THEA 396 Lighting Design I
9
c. Electives: Choose from:
• THEA 292 Rendering for Stage, Screen, and New Media
• THEA 304 Make-Up Design for Performance and New Media
• THEA 314 Pattern Development
• THEA 334 History of Fashion and Costumes
• THEA 366 Stage Management
• THEA 367 Stage Management Production Laboratory
• THEA 370 2D Computer-Aided Drafting for Design
• THEA 371 Digital Imagery and Production
• THEA 387 Design History and Styles for Performance and New Media
• THEA 390 Scenic Painting for Stage and Screen
• THEA 391 Advanced Scenic Techniques
• THEA 397 Sound for Performance
• THEA 398 Costume Techniques
• THEA 399 Special Problems in Theatre and Production
• THEA 470 3D Modeling and Visualization for Design
• THEA 475 Special Topics in Computers for Design
• THEA 486 Lighting Design II
• THEA 492 Advanced Scene Design for Performance and New Media
• THEA 494 Advanced Costume Design for Performance and New Media
6
  Total 24

 


Additional Information

Fees

Students are reminded that all Theatre and Dance courses have fees associated with special supplies and services. These course fees must be paid to the University of New Mexico Cashier before the end of the third week of the semester. Refunds are granted according to the Bursar's Office refund schedule. Classes subject to this charge bear the notation course fee required.

Departmental Honors

For general information on Honors requirements, purpose, process, eligibility and evaluation procedures, see the College of Fine Arts section of this Catalog.

The Administration Council of the Department of Theatre and Dance serves as the department Honors Council. All application material should be submitted to the Department of Theatre and Dance undergraduate advisor.

In the Department of Theatre and Dance a student may choose one of two approaches to receive honors:

  1. Written Research/Thesis Project
  2. Creative Project with an Essay

None of the projects may be work that has already been developed in a previous class.

When a student is notified by the College of Fine Arts advisement office that he/she is eligible to apply for Departmental Honors, see the Departmental Advisor for requirements and assistance. The student then needs to find a faculty tutor who works with the student on the creation and development of a project.


Courses

DANC 1110. Dance Appreciation. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 1120. African Dance I. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 1130. Ballet I. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



DANC 1140. Flamenco I. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



DANC 1150. Modern Dance I. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



DANC 1160. Jazz I. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



DANC 1170 [170]. Hip Hop I. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 201. Crew Practicum. (0)



DANC 2040 [204]. Stretching, Strengthening and Conditioning for the Performing Arts. (3, may be repeated four times Δ)



DANC 2120 [212]. Improvisation. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 2130. Ballet II. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 2150 [210]. Contemporary Dance II [Modern Dance II]. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 2160. Jazz II. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 2400 [240]. Music Essentials for Contemporary Dance. (3)



DANC 2420. Music Essentials for Flamenco. (3)



DANC 2690 [269]. Flamenco II. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 295. Special Topics. (3, may be repeated four times Δ)



DANC 310. Contemporary Dance III [Modern Dance III]. (3, may be repeated seven times Δ)



DANC 311. Choreography I. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 313. Kinesiology for Dancers. (3, no limit Δ)



DANC 314. Introduction to Dance Studies. (3)



DANC 349. Ballet III. (3, may be repeated seven times Δ)



DANC 369. Flamenco III. (3, may be repeated eight times Δ)



DANC 370. Hip Hop II. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



DANC 379. Flamenco Structure/Improvisation. (3)



DANC 411 / 511. Choreography II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 416 / 516. Dance Pedagogy. (3)



DANC 431. Writing About Dance. (3)



DANC 466 / 566. Flamenco History. (3)



DANC 468. Contemporary Dance History. (3)



DANC 469. Flamenco IV. (3, may be repeated eight times Δ)



DANC 479 / 579. Flamenco Choreography. (3)



DANC 487 / 587. Contemporary Interdisciplinary Topics. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 492. Contemporary Dance Performance Ensemble. (3, may be repeated eight times Δ)



DANC 494. Flamenco Performance Ensemble. (3, may be repeated eight times Δ)



DANC 495. Special Studies in Dance. (3, may be repeated four times Δ)



DANC 496 / 596. Student Production Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 497 / 597. Independent Study. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 499. Departmental Honors. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 500. Introduction to Graduate Study. (3)



DANC 506. Critical Issues in the Performing Arts. (3)



DANC 509. Graduate Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 510. Creative Investigations I. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 511 / 411. Choreography II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 512. Graduate Seminar. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



DANC 515. Creative Investigations II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 516 / 416. Dance Pedagogy. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 531. Dance Criticism. (3)



DANC 549. Dance Technique for Graduate Students. (1-4, no limit Δ)



DANC 551-552. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 562 [562 / 462]. Dance History I. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 566 / 466. Flamenco History. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 579 / 479. Flamenco Choreography. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 587 / 487. Contemporary Interdisciplinary Topics. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



DANC 596 / 496. Student Production Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 597 / 497. Independent Study. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



DANC 598. Master's Essay in Theatre and Dance. (3)



DANC 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



DANC 699. Dissertation. (3-6, no limit Δ)



THEA 1110. Introduction to Theatre. (3)



THEA 1220. Beginning Acting. (3)



THEA 1310. Introduction to Costuming. (3)



THEA 2210. Acting for the Camera. (3)



THEA 2220. Intermediate Acting. (3)



THEA 2310. Stagecraft. (3)



THEA 2320. Lighting for the Theatre. (3)



THEA 2325 [296]. Lighting Methods and Equipment. (3)



THEA 2330. Introduction to Theatre Makeup. (3)



THEA 2335 [292]. Rendering for Stage, Screen, and New Media. (3)



THEA 2345 [231]. Voice for the Actor I. (3)



THEA 2350 [232]. Movement for the Stage I. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 300. Studies in Theatre. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 314. Pattern Development. (3)



THEA 328. Musical Theatre. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 330. Acting III. (3)



THEA 331. Voice for the Actor II. (3)



THEA 332. Speech and Dialects for the Stage. (3)



THEA 333. Topics in Physical Theatre. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



THEA 334. History of Fashion and Costumes. (3)



THEA 345. Theatre History I. (3)



THEA 346. Theatre History II. (3)



THEA 350. Script Analysis. (3)



THEA 355. Playwriting I. (3)



THEA 366. Stage Management. (2)



THEA 367. Stage Management Production Laboratory. (1, may be repeated three times Δ)



THEA 370. 2D Computer-Aided Drafting for Design. (3)



THEA 371. Digital Imagery and Production. (3)



THEA 387. Design History and Styles for Performance and New Media. (3)



THEA 390. Scenic Painting for Stage and Screen. (3)



THEA 391. Advanced Scenic Techniques. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 392. Introduction to Scenic Design for Performance and New Media. (3)



THEA 394. Costume Design for Performance and New Media. (3)



THEA 396. Lighting Design I. (3)



THEA 397. Sound for Performance. (3)



THEA 398. Costume Techniques. (3)



THEA 399. Special Problems in Theatre and Production. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 403. Directing I. (3)



THEA 404 / 504. Directing II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 428. Topics in Musical Theatre. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 431. Advanced Acting: Tools for Acting the Classical Repertory. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 432. Advanced Acting- Beyond Realism. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 434. Performance Art. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 437. Entering the Profession. (3)



THEA 440 / 540. Devised Performance. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 445 / 545. Topics in Performance. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 446. Theories of Performance. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA *455. Playwriting II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA *456L. Playwriting Laboratory. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 457. Advanced Dramatic Writing Workshop. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 458 / 558. Screenwriting. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 465 / 565. Live Performance: International Theatre Festival Immersion. (3-4, may be repeated three times Δ)



THEA 468 / 568. Navajo Expressive Culture. (3)



THEA 470. 3D Modeling and Visualization for Design. (3)



THEA 472. Prop Design and Construction. (3)



THEA 474. Production Performance. (0, may be repeated seven times)



THEA 475 / 575. Special Topics in Computers for Design. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



THEA 481. Costume Design and Technology Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 482. Scene Design and Technology Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



THEA 486. Lighting Design II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 487 / 587. Contemporary Interdisciplinary Topics. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 488. Lighting Design and Technology Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



THEA 491. Professional Apprenticeship. (1-6, no limit Δ)



THEA 492. Advanced Scene Design for Performance and New Media. (3)



THEA 494. Advanced Costume Design for Performance and New Media. (3)



THEA 495. Studies in Theatre. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 496 / 596. Student Production Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 497 / 597. Independent Study. (2-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 498. Design Seminar. (3)



THEA 499. Departmental Honors. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



THEA 500. Introduction to Graduate Studies. (3)



THEA 503. Performance Theory. (3)



THEA 504 / 404. Directing II. (3, no limit Δ)



THEA 506. Critical Issues in the Performing Arts. (3)



THEA 512. Graduate Seminar. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 529. Advanced Topics in Theatre and Dance. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



THEA 540 / 440. Devised Performance. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 545 / 445. Topics in Performance. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 551. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



THEA 555. Dramatic Writing I. (4, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 556. Dramatic Writing II. (4, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 557. The Writer's Stage III. (4, may be repeated twice Δ)



THEA 558 / 458. Screenwriting. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



THEA 559. Topics in Dramatic Writing. (3, may be repeated three times Δ)



THEA 565 / 465. Live Performance: International Theatre Festival Immersion. (3-4, may be repeated three times Δ)



THEA 568 / 468. Navajo Expressive Culture. (3)



THEA 575 / 475. Special Topics in Computers for Design. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



THEA 587 / 487. Contemporary Interdisciplinary Topics. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



THEA 596 / 496. Student Production Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



THEA 597 / 497. Independent Study. (2-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



THEA 598. Master's Essay in Theatre and Dance. (3)



THEA 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



THEA 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)



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