Contents
Catalog Links

Theatre Arts—B.F.A.

New York State Registered Program Code: 31171

HEGIS Code: 1007.00 {Dramatic Arts}

Molloy Program of Study Code: THABF

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to set strong individual acting goals, and utilize healthy speaking voice sounds.
  • Demonstrate musicianship applicable to singing with accompaniment and clear, healthy sounds in the singing voice in a wide variety of styles (Broadway Belt, Legit, Pop-Rock, Disney sound, etc.).
  • Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness, rhythm and a high level of proficiency as an embodied physical performer and in a variety of dance techniques (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Theatre Dance, Hip-Hop, etc.).
  • Demonstrate a healthy application of their instrument in all disciplines, including but not limited to vocal technique, physical life, script analysis, audition technique and storytelling.
  • Employ a strong sense of self and a clear understanding of where they fit into the professional musical theatre industry, the business of musical theatre in New York City and the professional expectations of classroom, rehearsal and performance etiquette.
  • Design and implement a comprehensive collection of audition material appropriate to type and abilities for the variety of styles utilized in the musical theatre.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (40 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (3 Credits) One course: ART History

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1110

Languages (3 Credits)

Languages or Literature (3 Credits) Either a second Language course or Literature course

Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Credits) One of either History/Political Science, one Psychology and one Sociology

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 40, because the following Major and Related requirements will also satisfy the General Education requirement: PED 1570 and THA 1240.

Major Requirements (66 Credits)

THA 1000Acting I: Script Analysis

3
THA 1050Theatre Arts Studio I

3
THA 1100Theatre Arts Studio II

3
THA 1240Voice and Speech I

3
THA 2000Acting II: Devised Theatre Project

3
THA 2050Theatre Arts Studio III

4
THA 2100Theatre Arts Studio IV

4
THA 2150History of Musical Theatre

3
THA 2500Composer Project

3
THA 3000Ensemble: Pop Rock

3
THA 3050Theatre Arts Studio V

4
THA 3100Theatre Arts Studio VI

4
THA 3200Acting in Shakespeare

3
THA 3240Voice and Speech II

3
THA 3500Creative Drama

3
THA 3510Song and Dance Project

3
THA 4000Theatre Production Mainstage

3
THA 4050Theatre Arts Studio VII

4
THA 4100Theatre Arts Studio VIII

4
THA 4900Practicum

3

THA 4000: may be taken in 7th or 8th semester

Related Requirements (10 Credits)

MUS 1020TSight Singing/Ear Training I for Theatre Arts

2
PED 1570Movement for Actor I

2
PED 1590Movement for Actor II

3
MUS 1010TTheory Fundamentals for Theatre Arts

2

MUS 1010T: Students are required to take the Music Department’s Theory Placement Exam prior to beginning the program. Anyone who fails must complete MUS 1100T Class Piano for Theatre Arts prior to taking MUS 1010T

Depending on placement exam, complete either Piano course (1 Credit)

MUS 1100TClass Piano for Theatre Arts

1
MUS 1110TAdvanced Class Piano for Theatre Arts

1

Electives (9 Credits)

The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a B.F.A. degree is met. FST 1000 counts towards required Electives.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

Total Credit Hours: 125