Inter-Arts BFA - Dual Discipline

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COURSE OF STUDY

The BFA in Inter-Arts is designed to nurture and develop a mature interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary artist, critic, or scholar. The three tracks leading to the Inter-Arts BFA degree lay strong developmental foundations coupled with advanced project creation by students in all tracks. Each track provides a capstone experience in which the student reveals advanced interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary accomplishment as well as a unique personal voice.

Students majoring in Inter-Arts can choose one of three tracks: the Dual Discipline Track (Track 1), the Interdisciplinary Arts & Technology Track (Track 2), or the Musical Theatre Track (Track 3).

Laptop Requirement. All entering Interdisciplinary Arts & Technology (IAT) students are required to participate in the PSOA Laptop program. Please see requirements posted on the PSOA Laptop Requirement page.

The three Inter-Arts tracks leading to the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts require a minimum of 120 credits for graduation distributed as follows:

1. Peck School of the Arts Inter-Arts major/Dual Discipline Track:

Core Curriculum	45*
Studio Courses	72
Electives	3
Total	120

2. Peck School of the Arts Inter-Arts major/Interdisciplinary Arts and Technology (IAT) track:

Core Curriculum	45*
IAT Courses	66
Electives	9
Total	120

3. Peck School of the Arts Inter-Arts major/Musical Theatre track:

Core Curriculum	45*
Dance, Music and Theatre courses	67
Electives	18
Total	130

*All Inter-Arts BFA students who complete an introductory level course in four of the PSOA's five departments will have met the PSOA distribution requirement.

DUAL DISCIPLINE TRACK (TRACK 1)

Students must select two 36-credit options from the following five department curricula in order to complete the 72-credit studio course component of the Inter-Arts Track 1.

Art Curriculum (36 cr.)

A portfolio review is required for admission. Please see admission requirements for Art & Design Program.

Pre-Art Requirements

Art 101	Drawing I	3
Art 106	Art Survey	3
Art 108	2D Concepts	3
Art 109	3D Concepts	3
Art 118	Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice	3
Subtotal		15

Areas of Concentration

Students choose either one area (Option #1) or two areas (Option #2) of concentration from the following options:

Ceramics
Cross Disciplinary
Digital Studio Practice
Fibers
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Painting and Drawing
Photography
Print and Narrative Forms
Sculpture

Option #1

Art 2xx	One intro-level course in area of concentration	3
Art 3xx/4xx	Five advanced-level courses in area of concentration	15

Option #2

Art 2xx	Two intro-level courses from two different area of concentration	6
Art 3xx/4xx	Four advanced-level courses in area of concentration	12

Visual Art Capstone Requirement

Art 604	Senior Seminar and Practicum	3
Art 605	BFA Thesis Exhibition	0
Subtotal		3

Art Curriculum Total

36

Dance Curriculum (36 cr.)

Audition Requirement. Students selecting the Inter-Arts Dance Curriculum option must pass an entry audition into the Dance program.

Dance 110	Introduction to the Art of Dance	3
Dance 135	Introduction to Dancemaking Skills	3
Dance 213	Modern III	3
Dance 214	Modern IV	3
Dance 233	Improvisation	3
Dance 314	Contemporary Dance History	3
Dance 317	Modern V	2
Dance 318	Modern VI	2
Dance 412	Dance Composition I	3

Dance 415	Movement and New Media Collaborations	3
Dance 490	Repertoire and Ensemble	3
Dance 601	Senior Project	3
Dance 122 or Dance 370	1 semester of cultural dance style chosen from African Dance or Dances of the World: Sub-Topic course	2

Dance Curriculum Total

36

All dance majors must maintain a 3.0 GPA in department courses to remain in the program. In addition, Dance Inter-Arts BFA candidates must pass a mid-program performance review for continuance in the program.

Film Curriculum (36 cr.)

Film Core Courses

Film 116	Experimentation with Media	3
Film 117	Filmmaking Technologies & Techniques	3
Film 201	Introduction to Experimental Media Arts	3
nor
Film 202	Current Topics in Media Arts Production	3
Film 114	Film and Experience	3
or
Film 210	Concepts of Film Production	3
Subtotal		12

Film/Video/Animation/New Genres Pre-Portfolio Studios (Students select two courses for a total of 6 credits)

Film 220	Elements of Filmmaking	3
Film 222	Basic Elements of Video	3
Film 255	Introduction to Digital Arts	3
Subtotal		6

Film/Video/Animation/New Genres Electives

15 credits of electives selected from Film courses that are 300-level and above. To be taken after portfolio review. A minimum of 9 credits must be selected from the following:

Film 380	Media Arts Module: (Subtitled)	3-9
Film 420	Intermediate Media Arts Module: (Subtitled)	3-9
Film 460	Advanced Media Arts Module: (Subtitled)	3-9
Subtotal		15
Film 509	Senior Project I	3
Subtotal		3

Film/Video/Animation/New Genres Curriculum Total

36 cr.

Music Curriculum (36 cr.)

Audition Requirement. Students selecting the Inter-Arts Music Curriculum option must pass an audition at the 200 level of proficiency.

Music 101	Fundamentals of Music*	3
Music 123, 125, and 127	Aural Theory I, Keyboard Harmony I, and Materials of Theory I (1 cr. each)	3
Music 124	Aural Theory II	1

Music 126	Keyboard Harmony II	1
Music 128	Materials of Theory II	2
Music 211	General History of Western Music I	3

Music 212	General History of Western Music II	3
Music 307	General History of Western Music III	3
MusPerf 2xx	Performance Instrument (4 sem)	4
MusPerf 001	Fundamentals of Piano**	1
Music xxx	Performing Organization Courses (4 sem)	4
Music xxx	Music History Electives	3
Music xxx	Music Theory Electives	3
Music xxx	Music Electives	5

Music Curriculum Total

36

^*May be required as determined by proficiency examination. If Music 101 is required, the number of Music electives would be reduced to two credits.
** MusPerf 001 may be waived by examination. If MusPerf 101 is waived, a student may substitute an additional credit of Music electives or take an additional semester of MusPerf 2xx.

Theatre Curriculum (36 cr.)

Theatre Core

Theatre 110	Acting I - Fundamentals	3
Theatre 213	Play Analysis	3
Theatre 236	Production and Design	3

Theatre 275	Performing Arts Management	3
Theatre 305	The Theatrical Experience	3

Select one of the following:

Theatre 214	Stagecraft	4
Theatre 225	Costume Construction	4

Pick any two of the following:

Theatre 321	The Theatre - Beginnings Through Realism	3
Theatre 322	The Theatre - Modern and Contemporary Period	3
Theatre 323	World Theatre	3

Subtotal

25

Theatre Electives: 11 credits from the following electives

Costume Option

Theatre 304	Costume Design	3
Theatre 325	Costume History	3
Theatre 224	Makeup	3
Theatre 343	Patternmaking I	3
Theatre 401	Fabric Painting and Dyeing	3

Performance Option

Theatre 106	Voice and Speech	3
Theatre 108	Musical Theatre	3
Theatre 111	Theatre Games	3
Theatre 204	Participatory Theatre	3
Theatre 230	Acting II - Text and Performance	3

Theatre 330	Acting Topics	3
Theatre 460	Storytelling	3
Theatre 472	Performance Workshop	2
Theatre 410	Directing	3
Theatre 699	Independent Study	2

Playwriting Option

Theatre 359	Playwriting	3
Theatre 459	Playwriting II	3
Theatre 465	Applied Theatre	3

Technical Theatre Option

Theatre 215	Properties Production	3
Theatre 318	Scene Design	3
Theatre 319	Scene Painting	3
Theatre 337	Sound Production	3
Theatre 338	Lighting Production	3

Theatre 437

Sound Design

3

INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS & TECHNOLOGY (IAT) (Track 2)

Admission Requirements

Students planning to pursue the IAT track of the Inter-Arts degree must meet the admission and degree requirements of the Peck School of the Arts. After completing the Inter-Arts/IAT core (12 cr.) and the Pre-IAT Studios (12 cr.), IAT track majors will have their portfolio reviewed for approval by the IAT Review Committee.

Inter-Arts/IAT BFA Degree Requirements

University Core Curriculum	45
Inter-Arts/IAT Requirements	66
Electives	9
BFA Degree in Inter-Arts/IAT Track	120

IAT Requirements

Inter-Arts/IAT Core: 12 cr. (included in University Core Curriculum)

Art 118	Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice	3
Film 116	Experimentation with Media	3
Music 220	Introduction to Computers and Music	3
Dance 321	Alexander Technique for the Performer	3

Pre-IAT Studios: 12 cr.

Art 218	2D Design Strategies	3
Film 222	Basic Elements of Video	3
Film 255	Introduction to Digital Arts	3
Music 327	Analog and Digital Syntheses I	3

Portfolio review: After completing the Inter-Arts/IAT Core and Pre-IAT Studio requirements, students submit:
1. A portfolio of three projects: two projects from different IAT studio courses and one project in any medium.
2. A completed application form.
3. A copy of their academic transcript.

The IAT Review Committee will consider the artistic strength of the portfolio projects, student performance in classes, and overall GPA. All materials must be received by the posted deadline at the end of fall and spring semesters. The IAT Review Committee consists of a minimum of one representative faculty member from each discipline and the program coordinator(s), with a maximum of six faculty members. Faculty who have worked with these students are encouraged to share impressions of student work, maturity, and growth.

IAT Post-Portfolio Core: 15 credits

Art 316	Interactive Installation and Performance	3
Dance 415	Movement and New Media	3
Film 380	Media Arts Module: Physical Computing	3
Fine Arts 313	Programming for Artists	3
Music 680	Special Studies in Music: (Subtitled)*	3

*(Topics as approved on list maintained by IAT Coordinator)

IAT Electives: 21 cr.

Courses are selected from the approved list maintained by the IAT Coordinator. Students must take course prerequisites or seek permission of instructor for admission.

Art 224	Dynamic Typography	3
Art/Film 259/459	Photography Workshop (Subtitled)*	3
Art 393	Digital Printmaking	3
Art 493	Advanced Digital Printmaking	3
Art 317	3D Imaging I	3
Art 517	3D Imaging II	3
Art 319	Hybrid Sculptural Forms: (Subtitled)*	3

Art 324	Web Design	3
Art 326	Video and Audio Strategies for Artists & Designers	3
Art 327	Digital Media Workshop: (Subtitled)*	3
Art/Film 350	Color Photography	3
Art 402	Visual Art Workshop: (Subtitled)*	3
Art 427	Advanced Design Workshop: (Subtitled)*	3
Film 380	Media Arts Module: (Subtitled)*	3
Film 420	Intermediate Media Arts Module: (Subtitled)*	3
Film 455	Integrated Film/Video Exploration	3

Film 460	Advanced Media Arts Module: (Subtitled)*	3
Fine Art 411	Time/Space II	3
FineArt 311	Spatial Interactivity I	3
FineArt 511	Spatial Interactivity II	3
Music 301	Music Theory for Interdisciplinary Studies	3

Music 328	Digital Synthesis and Systems II	3
Music 420	Advanced Computing and Music	3
Music 680	Special Studies in Music: (Subtitled)*	3

*(Topics as approved on list maintained by IAT Coordinator)

Theory +Context Courses: 6 cr.

Electives (300-level or above from approved list)

Capstone Courses: 12 cr.

FineArt 410	IAT Junior Project	6
FineArt 510	IAT Senior Project	6

IAT Junior and Senior Projects. Students must complete the projects in good standing and present their work in public exhibition/screening at the end of the semester.

General Electives: 9 cr.

Total Inter-Arts/IAT BFA Degree Credits

120

MUSICAL THEATRE TRACK (TRACK 3)

Admission Requirements
To be admitted in good standing, applicants (incoming freshmen, current or transfer students) must meet general University academic requirements. In addition, applicants for the Musical Theatre Track of the Inter-Arts program also must submit the following in one complete packet for review by Musical Theatre Track faculty in order to attain a live audition interview:

1. A completed application form.
2. Copies of high school (incoming freshmen) or college (current or transfer students) transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for this purpose).
3. Two confidential letters of reference, preferably from instructors familiar with the student’s artistic and/or academic abilities. Letters should be submitted in signed and sealed envelopes and will remain confidential and the property of UWM.

Applicants are requested to submit these materials in one packet, and may do so in person or by mail to the address listed below – they will not be accepted via email. This preliminary packet should be submitted separately from the initial application for admission to the University. The recommended deadline for submission is two weeks prior to the entrance audition dates posted on the website: arts.uwm.edu/musicaltheatre.

Entrance Audition
After submitting these materials, applicants to the Musical Theatre Track of the Inter-Arts BFA degree program must audition for entry into the Musical Theatre Track. Entrance audition dates are scheduled during the fall semester specifically for current and transfer students for entry in the spring and in the spring semester for all prospective students interested in entry the following fall. The audition consists of the following: a) a writing exercise; b) two prepared and contrasting vocal solos; c) a memorized theatrical monologue; d) learning and performing a group dance combination; and e) an optional movement solo. Students are strongly encouraged to begin the program in the fall term to progress most logically through the program. Applicants who demonstrate a level of maturity, experience and professional performance potential in at least two of the three areas of study during the audition process have an excellent opportunity for admittance/acceptance into the program. After they have been accepted, students must schedule the music theory diagnostic test to determine in which level of music theory to enroll.

For more information about the Musical Theatre Track and the application and audition procedures, please visit: arts.uwm.edu/musicaltheatre.

Once accepted, students successfully complete the program for the Musical Theatre Track and maintain a 2.75 GPA in the Musical Theatre program curriculum. Each semester, their academic and artistic growth is reviewed by the Musical Theatre Academic Committee (see Student Evaluation/Capstone Course section). Students are required to attend all classes, auditions, workshops, seminars and performances arranged in conjunction with or as a part of their training in the Musical Theatre Track.

Transfer students must complete 40 Musical Theatre Track credits in residence at UWM in order to graduate. Level of ability must be evaluated by course instructors at the beginning of each course for proper level placement.

BFA IN INTER-ARTS: MUSICAL THEATRE TRACK

University Core Curriculum: 30 cr. outside PSOA

30 credits outside PSOA        
Humanities - 6 cr.       
Social Sciences - 6 cr.        
Natural Sciences lab course - 6 cr. (one lab course)     
Cultural Diversity
Additional Electives - 12 cr.

Inter-Arts Core Curriculum: 12 cr.       
12 credits in four of five PSOA departments                       

General Elective: 3 cr.        
3 cr. from outside or inside area of emphasis

Musical Theatre Track Core Curriculum: 67 cr.

Musical Theatre Track Electives: 18 cr.       
18 cr. from listed Dance, Music and Theatre courses                                        

Total: 130 cr.

MUSICAL THEATRE TRACK CORE CURRICULUM

Students majoring in the Inter-Arts BFA/Musical Theatre track must take the following in order to fulfill their 12 Inter-Arts core curriculum requirements:

Art or Film xxx	One introductory course from Art or Film	3
Dance 315	History of American Musical Theatre	3
Music 123	Aural Theory I	1
Music 125	Keyboard Harmony I	1
Music 127	Materials of Theory I	1
Theatre 110	Acting I: Fundamentals of the Actor's Process	3

Total

12

Musical Theatre Track majors are required to take the music theory diagnostic test and are required to take two semesters of Music Theory.

Students in the Inter-Arts Musical Theatre Track will be trained thoroughly in the performance skills necessary to compete in the professional world of musical theatre. Included in this Track are a solid developmental and pedagogical foundation in music (voice, theory and musicianship, piano, large and small music ensembles); dance (history of the musical theatre art form, ballet, tap, jazz and theatre dance); and theatre (acting, play analysis, and theatre production). Students will be expected to meet the high standards expected of them at all developmental levels of the program, preparing them for what they will encounter in the professional world. In addition, students will be able to build on their pre-existing talents in a dynamic and innovative arena.

Several required courses of the Musical Theatre Track will have placement level testing the first week of classes. This ensures that students are placed at appropriate class level and receive the best training possible. Students who have extensive background in one or more of the three areas of study may test out of some courses and advance to a higher level of training, thus opening up credits for study in other related areas.

Just as students should consistently rise to the level of excellence expected in each area of study, Musical Theatre Track majors also should apply themselves as much as possible in the areas in which they may have less experience, thus equalizing their personal talents and professional performance potential. Majors who do not demonstrate a level of advancement or improvement – either artistically, academically or both – in the program curriculum may not advance, may be placed on probation and/or dropped from the program.

Required Courses
All students in the BFA in Inter-Arts: Musical Theatre track are required to successfully complete the following courses:

Course Number(s) and No. of Semesters	Course Title(s)	Credits
Music 1	Theory Fundamentals	2
Choral Ensemble (2 sem): Music 44, 51, 52, or 56	University Choir, Men's Glee Club, Women's Chorus, Concert Chorale (1 cr/sem)	2
Music 244	Basic Diction	1
Piano (2 sem): MusPerf 001 or 101	Piano Fundamentals, Piano Lessons (1 cr/sem)	2
Voice Lessons (8 sem): MusPerf 111 and 211	Voice Lessons (1 cr/sem)	8
Ballet (3 sem): Dance 111,112, 211, 212, 311, or 312	Ballet I, Ballet II, Ballet III, Ballet IV, Ballet V, Ballet VI (2 cr/sem)	6
Jazz (3 sem): Dance 115, 116, or 310	Jazz I, Jazz II, Jazz III (2 cr/sem)	6
Tap (2 sem): Dance 117 or 217	Tap I, Tap II (2 cr/sem)	4
Dance 327	Dance for Musical Theatre I	2
Dance 427	Dance for Musical Theatre II	2
Theatre 213	Play Analysis	3
Theatre 224	Makeup	3
Theatre 230	Acting II: Text and Performance	3
Theatre 231	Introduction to Voice and Speech	3
Theatre 330 (2 sem)	Acting Topics (subtitle) (3 cr/sem)	6
Theatre 408	Acting for the Musical Theatre	3
Performance credits: FineArt 489, FineArt 589, Dance 490, Music 457, or Theatre 475	Fine Arts Workshop I, Fine Arts Workshop II, Repertoire and Ensemble, Opera Theatre, Rehearsal and Performance	8
FineArt 689	Senior Capstone: Musical Theatre	3
Total		67

Electives
All students in the BFA in Inter-Arts: Musical Theatre track are required to successfully complete 18 credits from the following courses: 

Dance 103	Introduction to Iyengar Yoga	2
Dance 113	Modern Dance Technique I	2
Dance 211	Ballet III	2
Dance 212	Ballet IV	2
Dance 310	Jazz III	2
Dance 321	Alexander Technique for the Performer	2
Dance 323	Body Conditioning: Pilates Method	2
Dance 421	Alexander Technique Practicum	2
Dance 489	Workshop in Dance: Choreography Skills for Musical Theatre I	2
Dance 490	Repertoire and Ensemble	2
Dance 623	Conditioning for Dancers: Pilates 2	2
Music 124	Aural Theory 2	1
Music 126	Keyboard Harmony 2	1
Music 128	Materials of Theory 2	2
Music xxx	History of the American Musical Theatre II	3
Music 457	Opera Theatre	1-2
Theatre 214	Stagecraft	4
Theatre 215	Properties Production	3
Theatre 225	Costume Construction	4
Theatre 236	Theatre Production and Design	3
Theatre 275	Performing Arts Management	3
Theatre 305	The Theatrical Experience	3
Theatre 321	The Theatre - Beginning Through Realism	3
Theatre 322	The Theatre - Modern and Contemporary	3
Theatre 323	World Theatre	3
Theatre 339	Stage Combat	2
Theatre 410	Stage Directing	3
Theatre 475	Rehearsal and Performance	1-3

SAMPLE CURRICULUM - REQUIRED COURSES IN 4-YEAR PLAN

Year 1

Fall Semester

Dance 111, 112, or 211	Ballet I, II, or III	2
Music 1	Theory Fundamentals	2
Music 44, 51, 52, or 56	Choral Ensemble	1
Music 244	Basic Diction	1
MusPerf 001 or 101	Piano Fundamentals or Piano Lessons	1
MusPerf 111 or 211	Voice Lessons	1
Theatre 110	Acting I: Fundamentals of the Actor's Process	3
Theatre 224	Makeup	3
Film or Art xxx	Introductory Course in Art of Film	3
Total		17

Spring Semester

Dance 111, 112, or 211	Ballet I, II, or III	2
Music 44, 51, 52, or 56	Choral Ensemble	1
Music 123	Aural Theory I	1
Music 125	Keyboard Harmony I	1
Music 127	Materials of Theory I	1
MusPerf 001 or 101	Piano Fundamentals or Piano Lessons	1
MusPerf 111 or 211	Voice Lessons	1
Theatre 230	Acting II: Text and Performance	3
FineArt 489	Fine Arts Workshop I	2

GER

3

Total

16

Year 2

Fall Semester

Dance 115, 117, or 310	Jazz I, II, or III	2
MusPerf 111, 112, or 211	Ballet I, II, or III	2
MusPerf 111 or 211	Voice Lessons	1
Theatre 330	Acting Topics (subtitle)	3
Theatre 231	Introduction to Voice and Speech	3

GER

3

GER

3

Total

17

Spring Semester

Dance 115, 117, or 310	Jazz I, II, or III	2
MusPerf 111 or 211	Voice Lessons	1
Theatre 213	Play Analysis	3
Fine Arts 589	Fine Arts Workshop II	2

Musical Theatre Electives

6

GER

3

Total

17

Year 3

Fall Semester

Dance 115, 116, or 310	Jazz I, II, or III	2
Dance 117	Tap I	2
Dance 315	History of the American Musical Theatre	3
Dance 327	Dance for the Musical Theatre I	2
MusPerf 211	Voice Lessons	1
Theatre 408	Acting for Musical Theatre	3

GER

3

Total

16

Spring Semester

Dance 217	Tap II	2
MusPerf 211	Voice Lessons	1
FineArt 489	Fine Arts Workshop I	2

Musical Theatre Electives

6

GER

3

GER		3
Total		17

Year 4

Fall Semester

Dance 427	Dance for the Musical Theatre II	2
MusPerf 211	Voice Lessons	1
Theatre 330	Acting Topics (subtitle)	3

Musical Theatre Elective

3

GER		3
GER		3
Total		15

Spring Semester

MusPerf 211	Voice Lessons	1
FineArt 589	Fine Arts Workshop II	2
FineArt 689	Senior Capstone: Musical Theatre	3

Musical Theatre Electives

6

GER

3

Total

15

Total for Program

130

Student Evaluation. Musical Theatre majors who do not demonstrate a consistent level of artistic and academic improvement and at least a 2.75 GPA in the Musical Theatre program curriculum may not advance, may be placed on probation and/or dropped from the program.

End-of-Semester -Review Process. The Musical Theatre Academic Committee, which consists of a minimum of one representative from each discipline, will assess and share the student's academic and artistic growth through individual conferences at the end of each semester.

Performance Requirements. All majors are required to audition for all musical theatre productions presented in conjunction with the program. They are also encouraged to audition for other performance opportunities in the Departments of Dance, Music and Theatre.

Musical Theatre Track Senior Project/Capstone (FA 689 – Senior Capstone: Musical Theatre). Students are expected to create and present a juried senior project in musical theatre for performance in their senior year. It must reflect the students’ artistic growth and high level of performance excellence in music, dance and theatre.

Appeal Process
Any Musical Theatre Track student who is dropped from the program has the right to appeal. The appeals committee will consist of full-time tenure track or tenured faculty from the Peck School of the Arts’ Dance, Music and Theatre departments, a faculty member of the student’s own choosing, and the Musical Theatre Track coordinator. In addition, a Peck School of the Arts Student Services advisor will be present as a non-voting member. A student’s next recourse is to the BFA Inter-Arts degree coordinator, the associate dean, and the dean.

For More Information

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(414) 229-4763
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