Culver-Stockton College, BFA, Music Theatre

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NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM

Sponsoring Institution: Culver-Stockton College
Program Title: Musical Theatre with a Theatre Emphasis
Degree: B.F.A.
Options: NA
Delivery Site: On-campus (Culver-Stockton College; One College Hill; Canton, MO)
CIS Classification: 50.0901
Implementation Date: August 2007
Cooperative Partners: NA
Expected Date of First Graduation: May 2009

Authorization

R. Joseph Dieker
Vice President for Academic Affairs

Marjorie Ellison
Registrar, Contact Information

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Student Demand:

The BFA Musical Theatre is a degree that has evolved over the last ten years with the increased emphasis on multi-disciplinary work in theatre, music, and dance. It is recommended for students wishing to pursue graduate studies or professional work in theatre. Students who complete this degree will be fully prepared for Master of Fine Arts degrees in musical theatre, acting, vocal performance and directing. Other areas of graduate study that would be open to BFA Musical Theatre graduates include theatrical design, arts management, playwriting, theatre history, dramatic criticism/theory, and performance studies.

Year	1	2	3	4	5
Full-time	5	10	12	15	20
Part-time	0	0	0	0	0
Total	5	10	12	15	20

There are only three BFA in Musical Theatre programs in Missouri. Enrollment in the BFA Musical Theatre will not be capped in the future.

Market Demand:

Students should be prepared to pursue Master of Fine Arts degrees in musical theatre, acting, vocal performance and directing. Employment in the field is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014 (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.)

Societal Need:

Students with liberal arts backgrounds are pursuing graduate studies and professional work in theatre to enhance fine arts offerings in society.

Methodology used to determine “B” and “C” above:

Admission inquiries and published national reports.

FORM FP (Financial Projections) Culver-Stockton College is an independent institution.

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Total credit required for graduation: 124

Residency requirements: Requirements same as all Culver-Stockton College graduates (30 of last 45 hours must be completed in residency)

General education (total credits): 44 Students complete the Culver-Stockton Challenge by completing 14 hours in the Culver Core and completing 30 hours from the Stockton Selection.

Major Requirements:

Theatre Performance (21 hours)
The 106 or 306 Theatre Lab (3 hrs.)
The 221 Oral Interpretation (3 hrs.)
The 225 Acting I (3 hrs.)
The 304 Voice and Diction (3 hrs.)
The 326 Acting II (3 hrs.)
The 330 Audition Techniques (3 hrs.)
The 360 Directing (Senior Capstone 3 hrs.)

Theatre Production/History (15 hours)
The 209 Make-up (3 hrs.)
The 249 Introduction to Technical Theatre (3 hrs.)
The 250 Drafting and Rendering (3 hrs.)
The 489 History of Musical Theatre (3 hrs.)
One course chosen from:
The 303 Scenic Design (3 hrs.)
The 314 Costuming (3 hrs.)
The 315 Lighting Design (3 hrs.)
The 318 Theatre History – 17th (3 hrs.)
The 319 Theatre History – 18th (3 hrs.)

Dance and Movement (8 hours)
The 120 Tap Dance (1 hr.)
The 130 Musical Theatre Dance (1 hr.)
The 150 Jazz Dance I (1 hr.)
The 160 Modern Dance (1 hr.)
The 246 Jazz Dance II (1 hr.)
The 317 Stage Movement (3 hrs.)

Music Studies (22 hours)
Mus 101 Theory I (3 hrs.)
Mus 102 Theory II (3 hrs.)
Mus 122 Aural Skills I (1 hr.)
Mus 129 Class Piano Level I (2 hrs.)
Mus 221 Aural Skills II (1 hr.)
Mus 375 Opera Workshop (1 hr.)
Three hours chosen from:
Mus 155 Collegiate Choir (1/2 hr.)
Mus 259 Concert Choir (1 hr.)
Mus 261 Chamber Choir (1 hr.)
Eight hours chosen from Private lessons in Voice
Six hours outside major area chosen in consultation with major professor
Total hours in major 72

Number of free elective hours remaining – 8 hours

Requirement for capstone experience: The 360 – Directing (3 hours). Students will choose and direct a one-act play.

The program includes three areas of the Division of Fine Arts.

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PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCE GOALS

Institution Name: Culver-Stockton College
Program Name: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Date: 9/7/07

Student Preparation: No special preparation will be required
Characteristics of a specific population to be served: NA

Faculty Characteristics: Faculty from the areas of Music, Theatre, and Dance will instruct the courses included in the major. Faculty will meet the guidelines established by the HLC for College Instructors. Faculty will be members of the Division of Fine Arts.
Estimated percentage of credit hours that will be assigned to full time faculty. 90%
Faculty will meet the expectations for professional activities, special student contact, teaching/learning innovation required of all Culver-Stockton College faculty.

Enrollment Projections:
Student FTE majoring in program by the end of five years: 20
Percent of full time and part time enrollment by the end of five years: 100% full-time

Student and Program Outcomes:
Number of graduates per annum at three and five years after implementation: 10 and 15 respectively.
Special skills specific to the program: NA
Proportion of students who will achieve licensing, certification, or registration. NA
Performance on national and/or local assessments: Students will participate in the Assessment program at Culver-Stockton College. General education assessment and program assessment will be completed. The college will continuously evaluate and assess the program based on results. Annual assessment reports are submitted annually to the Academic Dean.
Placement rates in related fields, in other fields: 100%
Transfer rates, continuous study: NA

Program Accreditation:
Culver-Stockton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. There are no plans to seek specialized accreditation.

Alumni and Employer Survey:
Student and employer surveys will be conducted through the assessment program.

Institutional Characteristics: Culver-Stockton College will not use any additional resources to offer this major. The multi-disciplinary work in theatre, music, and dance will broaden the opportunities for graduates in pursuing professiona