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Sep 05, 2025
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Butler University Bulletin 2025-2026
Acting, BFA
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- Applicants are admitted to the program on the basis of academic acceptance by the University and an audition. Visit https://www.butler.edu/jordan-arts/admission/ for details.
- The BFA in Acting requires the completion of 120 credit hours; 40 hours must be at the 300-level or above.
- A grade of C or higher is required for all JCA courses.
- A grade of C or higher is required for all JCA courses.
- Acting majors may choose to complete one or more areas of Emphasis, which will be noted on the transcript. Emphasis requirements are listed below for Directing, Costume Design/Technical Theatre, Set and Lighting Design/Technical Theatre, Music Theatre, and Stage Management.
- All Theatre majors are required to attend Arts Events; see www.butler.edu/jordan-arts/current-student-resources/ for details (JCA Arts Event Attendance Requirements).
- For detailed degree requirements, including an eight-semester suggested sequence of courses, see https://www.butler.edu/jordan-arts/undergraduate-programs/theatre/majors-minors/.
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Required Courses in Theatre (66 credits)
Theatre Electives (10 credits)
Choose from the following list of Theatre courses or supportive courses: University Core Curriculum (27 credits)
| FYS 101 and FYS 102, First Year Seminar | 6 (3,3) | | GHS, Global and Historical Studies (2 courses) | 6 (3,3) | | AR, Analytic Reasoning | 3 | | NW, The Natural World | 5 | | SW, The Social World | 3 | | TI, Texts and Ideas | 3 | | WB, Well-Being | 1 | Theatre majors fulfill the following requirements of the University Core Curriculum: Perspectives in the Creative Arts (because they take nine credit hours in the arts), the Indianapolis Community Requirement, and the Butler Cultural Requirement. Free Electives (17 credits)
Emphasis in Directing
The Emphasis in Directing is not a stand-alone degree; it is to be completed along with a theatre degree (BA or BFA) or the BS in Arts Administration-Theatre degree. Students may elect to complete one or more areas of Emphasis; please note that Theatre majors are not required to complete an Emphasis area. At least 50% of the credits in any Emphasis must be unique to that program and may not overlap with another Emphasis, major, or minor (except as free electives). A grade of C or higher is required for all coursework. Completion of the Emphasis in Directing will be shown on the student’s transcript upon graduation from Butler. Required Courses (11 credits)
Emphasis in Costume Design/Technical Theatre
The Emphasis in Costume Design/Technical Theatre is not a stand-alone degree; it is to be completed along with a theatre degree (BA or BFA) or the BS in Arts Administration-Theatre degree. Students may elect to complete one or more areas of Emphasis; please note that Theatre majors are not required to complete an Emphasis area. At least 50% of the credits in any Emphasis must be unique to that program and may not overlap with another Emphasis, major, or minor (except as free electives). A grade of C or higher is required for all coursework. Completion of the Emphasis in Costume Design/Technical Theatre will be shown on the student’s transcript upon graduation from Butler. Required Courses (12 credits)
Emphasis in Set and Lighting Design/Technical Theatre
The Emphasis in Set and Lighting Design/Technical Theatre is not a stand-alone degree; it is to be completed along with a theatre degree (BA or BFA) or the BS in Arts Administration-Theatre degree. Students may elect to complete one or more areas of Emphasis; please note that Theatre majors are not required to complete an Emphasis area. At least 50% of the credits in any Emphasis must be unique to that program and may not overlap with another Emphasis, major, or minor (except as free electives). A grade of C or higher is required for all coursework. Completion of the Emphasis in Set and Lighting Design/Technical Theatre will be shown on the student’s transcript upon graduation from Butler. Required Courses (11 credits)
Emphasis in Music Theatre
The Emphasis in Music Theatre is not a stand-alone degree; it is to be completed along with a theatre degree (BA or BFA) or the BS in Arts Administration-Theatre degree. Students may elect to complete one or more areas of Emphasis; please note that Theatre majors are not required to complete an Emphasis area. At least 50% of the credits in any Emphasis must be unique to that program and may not overlap with another Emphasis, major, or minor (except as free electives). A grade of C or higher is required for all coursework. Completion of the Emphasis in Music Theatre will be shown on the student’s transcript upon graduation from Butler. Required Courses (12 credits)
Emphasis in Stage Management
The Emphasis in Stage Management is not a stand-alone degree; it is to be completed along with a theatre degree (BA or BFA) or the BS in Arts Administration-Theatre degree. Students may elect to complete one or more areas of Emphasis; please note that Theatre majors are not required to complete an Emphasis area. At least 50% of the credits in any Emphasis must be unique to that program and may not overlap with another Emphasis, major, or minor (except as free electives). A grade of C or higher is required for all coursework. Completion of the Emphasis in Stage Management will be shown on the student’s transcript upon graduation from Butler. Required Courses (11-14 credits)
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