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Undergraduate
The BA in Drama
The BA in Drama explores theatre as a liberal art, including some exposure to both performance and production areas. The BA candidate is required to complete 45 credits in drama and 79 credits outside their major to fulfill the 124 credits required for graduation. The 79 credits are comprised of core requirements, electives, and/or a minor (usually 18 credit hours). It is possible for the BA student to double major. Currently students are either minoring or double majoring in Psychology, Political Science, Creative Writing, English Literature, Film and TV, Dance and Fine Arts.
- B.A. Specialization in Drama
- For students who elect drama concentration as the core of their liberal arts education.
The BFA in Theatre Arts
Those students wanting our more specialized course of theatre studies must either present an audition for the BFA in performance or a portfolio for the BFA in production. The faculty base their decisions not only on the audition or portfolio, but also on their collective experience with the student. Self-discipline, focus and initiative count in equal measure to raw talent. The BFA programs require a minimum of 132 credits. Approximately 72 of those credits are taken in drama classes. In regard to transfer students, the BFA requires a minimum of six semesters at Hofstra.
- B.F.A. Specialization in Theater Arts
- For the student preparing for a career in the practice of theater as a performer, director, designer or technician. The B.F.A. degree (in performance or production) is intended to provide a small, specialized group of such students with a high level of competence.
BFA in Performance:
In the fall of the sophomore year, students take Voice and Speech for the Actor and Acting II - both of which are required for the BFA and are electives for the BA. Mid-semester, students who are interested in the BFA submit letters of application and are granted an audition. Once accepted, they pursue additional courses in Voice and Speech, Movement, and Acting for both Stage and Film/TV. As part of the BFA curriculum, graduating performance students present a showcase in New York City for agents, managers and casting directors. This has traditionally been scheduled the day after commencement. Qualified BA students may apply to the faculty to be considered for inclusion in the showcase.
BFA in Production:
In the fall of the sophomore year, students may take Theatre Design, Drafting for the Theatre, and begin a series of skills classes related to various areas of production - any of which are required for the BFA and are electives for the BA. Mid-semester, students who are interested in the BFA submit letters of application and are granted an interview. Once accepted, they can choose a generalized production track or pursue additional courses in areas of interest such as Theatre Design, Stage Management, Technical Production, or Directing. As part of the BFA curriculum design students may be given the opportunity to design a university theatre production, stage managers work in a variety of theatre settings, and directors assist faculty and guest directors and may have the opportunity to direct a full length play.
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Graduate
DANCE
Undergraduate
- B.A. Specialization in Dance
- A performing art program with emphasis on the study of technique, composition, performance and production. The course of study is designed to complement the existing academic programs and to provide students with the opportunity for a concentrated experience in dance as an art form.
A personal interview with a member of the dance faculty is required prior to registration as a major.
- A performing art program with emphasis on the study of technique, composition, performance and production. The course of study is designed to complement the existing academic programs and to provide students with the opportunity for a concentrated experience in dance as an art form.
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