Music Dance Theatre

Music Dance Theatre
BFA
Hours77 Credit Hours
LEPLimited Enrollment Program of 65 Students.
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Program Requirements

Participate in proficiency examinations in each of the three areas at the end of each semester. Failure in two or more areas over two consecutive semesters constitutes termination of major status. Failure to take a proficiency exam results in termination of major status. Please see the advisement center for details and procedures regarding proficiency requirements.
The School of Music requires a minimum of 40 hours to be taken in residence at BYU for this degree program. These hours may also go toward BYU's 30-hour residency requirement for graduation.
Any grade below C- in major courses is not acceptable for graduation. Dance technique courses require a grade of B- for advancement to the next level.
requirement 1 Complete 4 options
Music courses:
option 1.2 Complete 4.0 hours from the following course(s)
option 1.3 Complete 4.0 hours from the following course(s)
option 1.4 Complete 1 hour from the following course(s)
requirement 2 Complete 12 courses
Dance courses:
requirement 3 Complete 2 options
Theatre courses:
requirement 7 Complete 7.5 hours from the following course(s)
Elective courses:
DANCE 399R - (Not currently offered)
DANCE 494R - (Not currently offered)
DANCE 540R - (Not currently offered)
DANCE 562R - (Not currently offered)
DANCE 563R - (Not currently offered)
Program Outcomes

Professional Skills and Preparation

Students will demonstrate professionally competitive performance skills in acting, singing, and dancing.

Music Theatre in History and Culture

Students will understand the place of music theatre historically, as well as in contemporary culture and assess their position within this construct.

Spirituality, Ethics, and the Music Theatre Industry

Students will critically examine spiritual values and ethical issues relevant to the music theatre industry and the art form.