Buffalo State University 48 courses 120 total credits
The B.A. in Stage and Screen Arts prepares students for creative and technical careers in performance, production, and design across stage, film, television, and digital media. Emphasizing hands-on experiences, historical context, and artistic innovation, the program fosters collaborative skills, critical thinking, and professional readiness in a dynamic curriculum that merges classical techniques with emerging technologies.
| Total Credit Hours | 120 credits |
Stage and Screen Arts Requirements Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THA 106 | Introduction to Theater Arts | 3 |
| THA 226 | Acting Fundamentals for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THA 231 | Applied Production I | 1 |
| THA 331 | Applied Production II | 1 |
| THA 350 | Directing I | 3 |
| THA 416 | The Working Artist Seminar | 1 |
| Total Stage and Screen Arts Requirements Required Courses | 12 credits | |
History Lit Electives
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAN 224 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DAN 234 | The Politics of Black Dance in America | 3 |
| ENG 170 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 205 | Film History: 1895-1950 | 3 |
| ENG 206 | Film History: 1951-PRESENT | 3 |
| ENG 245 | Writing About the Arts | 3 |
| ENG 305 | Creative Writing: Narrative | 3 |
| ENG 315 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 340 | Playwriting | 3 |
| THA 332 | Period Styles and Culture | 3 |
| THA 421 | Drama from the African American Perspective | 3 |
| Total History Lit Electives | 6 credits | |
Electives by Advisement
Any DAN course not fulfilling a requirement above and any THA course not fulfilling a requirement above, including but not limited to: Earn at least 18 credits from the following:
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