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Jun 03, 2025
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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Theatre and Dance: Acting for Theatre, Screen and New Media, BFA
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 Return to: College of Arts, Languages & Letters
Admissions: Open
Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120 (99 in core & major + 21 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
*Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. (FQ*; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018 Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) Natural Sciences
- Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
- Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
- Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit)
Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required.)
- Good academic standing
Degree Requirements
Note: Switching to a BA degree may necessitate different college requirements. Bachelor of Fine Arts Requirements
- Performance
- Further Specialization
Credit Maximums
- 8 KRS activity
- 9 Directed Reading / Research
- 12 Practicum / Internship
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for BFA in Theatre and Dance: Acting for Theatre, Screen and New Media Track
- Admission: Must audition for acceptance into BFA program.
- Application: NA
- Min. credits: 62
- Min. C grade (not C-) in all courses
Requirements
Outside area electives in Dance, Music, Academy for Creative Media, or other courses as approved by an advisor. Theatre and Dance BFA Core Courses (8 credits)
Hawaiian Performance (3 cr from the following:)
Acting/Voice/movement Technique Courses (36 credits)
Dance/Movement (6 credits from the following:)
Theatre Fundamental Courses (12 credits)
Acting Electives (6 credits from the following:)
Additional Theatre Requirements for Graduation
- Professional website; submission in the final semester.
- Resume and student self-assessment essay, submission in the final semester.
- Exit interview and survey.
4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Total Credits 120
Notes: Students must audition for acceptance into the BFA in Theatre and Dance: Acting for Theatre, Screen and New Media Track program. Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Most can be obtained by fulfilling major requirements. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific. Minimum 45 upper division (300+) credits are required. Students must meet with an advisor each semester. |
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