BFA in DRAMA ☬

The Parable of the Talents, found in Matthew 25:14-30, illustrates the importance of using the gifts and abilities given to us by God


Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama ☬ — Fully Online

Program Type: Bachelor's Degree (BFA) ☬

Total Credits: 120

Instructional Delivery: 100% Online (asynchronous and synchronous blend)

Internship: Optional, with agreements from approved theatres (remote or local)

Capstone: Virtual showcase or production portfolio

Framework: Florida Course Numbering System (FCNS) compliant

Standards: Aligned with NAST, FLDOE, and SARA standards

CIP Code: 50.0501 – Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

SOC Code(s): 27-2011 (Actors), 27-2012 (Producers and Directors), 27-2099 (Entertainers and Performers, All Other)


📓 I. Program Description

This program is designed to provide comprehensive online training in acting, directing, voice, movement, and digital theatre production. 

The fully online Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama prepares students for professional careers in acting, directing, digital theatre production, performance and content creation. Through innovative online formats, students develop performance skills, explore theatre history, and engage in creative production with flexibility. Students may pursue remote internships and complete a capstone project that demonstrates their artistic growth.


II. Program Structure

Total Credit Hours: 120

General Education: 36

Program Core: 60

Electives/Practicum/Internship: 24

Internship: Optional, credit-bearing, compliant with SARA guidelines

Capstone Requirement: Yes (TPP4970 – Senior Capstone Project)

III. Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in acting techniques for stage and screen
  • Analyze dramatic texts from various historical periods
  • Apply voice and movement strategies for performance
  • Create and critique digital and live theatre productions
  • Exhibit professional readiness via resume, audition, and portfolio preparation

IV. Program Outcomes:

Graduates will:

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in acting, voice, and movement techniques.
  2. Analyze and interpret theatrical texts from multiple traditions.
  3. Apply direction and design fundamentals to virtual and live productions.
  4. Engage professionally through portfolio, resume, and audition prep.
  5. Exhibit critical thinking and collaboration through theatre projects.

V. Delivery & Instructional Design

  • Fully professional instructors
  • Synchronous sessions via Zoom or Webex
  • Recorded lectures and LMS assignments in LMS platforms
  • Compliant with Section 504, ADA, and Florida Distance Education accessibility standards
  • All course materials available in digital format

VI. Industry Certification and Articulation

  • Not directly linked to industry certification exams
  • Aligned with transfer guidelines for other FCNS institutions
  • Complements AA-to-BFA transfer pathways where applicable

VII. Internship & Experiential Learning

  • Optional internship (THE4940) with remote theatre partners
  • Credit-bearing; includes learning agreement, supervisor evaluation, and final reflection
  • Compliant with FLDOE and SARA regulations

VIII. Standard Course Prefixes and Numbers (FCNS-Aligned)

General Education Courses (36 credits):

  • ENC1101, ENC1102, SPC1017, MAC1105, AST1002, PSY2012, ARH2000, THE 2000, PHI2010, HUM2020, AMH2020, WOH2030

Core Drama Courses (60 credits):

  • Acting: TPP2100, TPP2110, TPP3113, TPP3250, TPP4175, TPP4285
  • Voice/Movement: TPP2710, TPP2300, TPP3711
  • Theatre History & Analysis: THE2000, THE2305, THE3230
  • Production & Directing: TPP4600, TPA2200, TPA2232
  • Professional Prep & Capstone: TPP4930, TPP4970

Electives and Applied Work (24 credits):

  • TPA1290L (Practicum), TPP2940 (Special Topics), CRW2100 (Playwriting), DIG2284 (Digital Media), MUH2019 (Music in Theatre), THE4940 (Internship)

IX. Career Options:

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Teaching Artist
  • Digital Content Creator
  • Dramaturg
  • Producer


📋 X. Semester-by-Semester Program Map


🎓 BFA in Drama – Fully Online

Semester-by-Semester Program Map

Total Credits: 120 | Credits per Semester: 15 (average)

🏛️ Year 1

Fall Semester (15 credits)

  • ENC1101 – Composition I (3)
  • MAC1105 – College Algebra (3)
  • THE2000 – Theatre Appreciation (3)
  • TPP2100 – Acting I (3)
  • ARH2000 – Art Appreciation (3)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

  • ENC1102 – Composition II (3)
  • SPC1017 – Introduction to Speech Communication (3)
  • TPP2110 – Acting II (3)
  • TPA2200 – Stagecraft (3)
  • PHI2010 – Introduction to Philosophy (3)

🎭 Year 2

Fall Semester (15 credits)

  • AST1002 – Descriptive Astronomy with Lab (4)
  • PSY2012 – General Psychology (3)
  • TPP3113 – Scene Study (3)
  • TPP2710 – Voice for the Actor I (3)
  • THE2305 – Script Analysis (3)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

  • WOH2030 – World History Since 1815 (3)
  • TPP3250 – Improvisation (3)
  • TPP2300 – Movement for the Actor (3)
  • CRW2100 – Introduction to Playwriting (3)
  • TPA1290L – Production Lab I (1) + TPP2940 – Special Topics I (2)

🎬 Year 3

Fall Semester (15 credits)

  • AMH2020 – U.S. History Since 1877 (3)
  • TPP4285 – Acting for the Camera (3)
  • TPP3711 – Voice for the Actor II (3)
  • THE3230 – Theatre History I (3)
  • TPA2232 – Costume Design (3)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

  • TPP4600 – Directing I (3)
  • TPP2940 – Special Topics II (3)
  • MUH2019 – Music in Film and Theatre (3)
  • TPA1290L – Production Lab II (1)
  • DIG2284 – Intro to Digital Media Production (3)
  • Free Elective (2)

🎓 Year 4

Fall Semester (15 credits)

  • TPP4930 – Professional Practices (3)
  • THE4940 – Internship in Theatre or Elective (3)
  • TPA1290L – Production Lab III (1)
  • TPP2940 – Special Topics III (3)
  • Elective: e.g., Social Media for Artists or Creative Producing (3)
  • Elective (2)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

  • TPP4970 – Senior Capstone (3)
  • THE4940 – Internship or Upper-Level Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • TPA1290L – Production Lab IV (1)
  • Final Project Showcase Prep (non-credit, required milestone)


💼 XI. Faculty/Admin Planning Notes

Delivery Modes:

  • LMS Platform with Zoom integration
  • Performance Submissions: Vimeo, YouTube (Unlisted), FlipGrid, or Panopto
  • Feedback: Peer and faculty via video annotation, live sessions

Course Development:

  • All acting, movement, and voice classes utilize video submissions
  • Workshops and critiques conducted synchronously or asynchronously
  • Script readings and table work held via breakout rooms in Zoom

Internships:

  • Coordinated through Career Services and Theatre Department
  • Approved partner theatres offer remote or hybrid experiences
  • Learning agreements and evaluations required for credit (THE4940)
  • Complies with SARA regulations (less than 25% of program, includes host state supervisor compliance)

Capstone:

  • Required for graduation
  • Options include: solo showcase, short virtual play, devised Zoom performance, digital portfolio
  • Evaluated by faculty jury

📄 XII. Complete Course List

General Education (36 Credits)

  • ENC1101 – Composition I (3)
  • ENC1102 – Composition II (3)
  • SPC1017 – Introduction to Speech Communication (3)
  • MAC1105 – College Algebra (3) (or Statistics or other Math GE course)*
  • AST1002 – Descriptive Astronomy (3)
  • PSY2012 – General Psychology (3)
  • ARH2000 – Art Appreciation (3)
  • (THE 2000 - Theatre Appreciation (3) - see below under Theatre History & Analysis)
  • PHI2010 – Introduction to Philosophy (3)
  • HUM2020 – Introduction to Humanities (3)
  • AMH2020 – U.S. History Since 1877 (3)
  • WOH2030 – World History Since 1815 (3)

Drama Core Curriculum (60 Credits)

Acting & Performance

  • TPP2100 – Acting I (3)
  • TPP2110 – Acting II (3)
  • TPP3113 – Scene Study (3)
  • TPP3250 – Improvisation Techniques (3)
  • TPP4175 – Acting Styles (3)
  • TPP4285 – Acting for Camera (3)

Voice & Movement

  • TPP2710 – Voice for the Actor I (3)
  • TPP2300 – Movement for the Actor (3)
  • TPP3711 – Voice for the Actor II (3)

Theatre History & Analysis

  • THE2000 – Theatre Appreciation (3)
  • THE2305 – Script Analysis (3)
  • THE3230 – Theatre History I (3)

Directing & Production

  • TPP4600 – Directing I (3)
  • TPA2200 – Stagecraft (3)
  • TPA2232 – Costume Design (3)

Professional Development & Capstone

  • TPP4930 – Professional Practices (3)
  • TPP4970 – Senior Capstone (3)

Practicum, Electives & Internship (24 Credits)

  • TPA1290L – Production Lab (repeatable) (1 x 6 max)
  • TPP2940 – Special Topics in Theatre (3 x 2 = 6)
  • CRW2100 – Introduction to Playwriting (3)
  • DIG2284 – Introduction to Digital Media Production (3)
  • MUH2019 – Music in Film and Theatre (3)
  • THE4940 – Internship in Theatre (optional) (3–6)