Theatre, Film and Video Production

Chair: Dan Koetting
Office: Administration Building, 210
Telephone: 303-556-6352

Faculty

Associate Professors:

Laura Cuetara

David Dynak

Kent Homchick

Dan Koetting

Craig Volk

Assistant Professors:

David Liban

Jose Mercado

Hans Rosenwinkel

Nate Thompson

Senior Instructors:

Carol Bloom

Allan Trumpler

Instructors:

Jessica Lance

Howie Movshovitz

Janetta Turner

Department Overview

The Department of Theatre, Film and Video Production prepares students for advanced degree programs in graduate schools as well as for careers in theatre, film, television and/or video, within the context of a strategically designed liberal arts education. The department offers courses in the disciplines of theatre and film/video through an innovative curriculum built on a shared foundation of integrative courses, as well as specialized advanced courses.

Students have the opportunity to work directly with faculty, guest artists and fellow students in the creation of live and recorded performance works through participation in the department’s production program of plays, films, television and video projects, and through co-requisite laboratory experiences. Denver-area theatre productions, artist residencies, film screenings, lectures, concerts, exhibits and other cultural resources of the metropolitan area are regularly utilized throughout each student’s course of study.

BA/BFA Program Options

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Film and Television

The BA is designed for students who are interested in multiple aspects of theatre, film and television, and for students who are transferring with advanced standing. The BA degree involves an integrated sequence of courses in both theatre and film. After completion of the foundation sequence, students choose from a wide range of electives.

See detailed degree requirements for the BA.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, Film and Television

Film and Theatre Production Emphasis
or
Writing/Directing Emphasis

For a limited number of students with exceptional abilities, desire and qualifications, the department offers a rigorous and structured BFA. The BFA program goal is to provide training at a professional skill level while implementing overall departmental goals. This program prepares students to begin their careers with entry-level positions in their areas of study, start their personal creative work or continue their studies in a graduate program. Majors will take a series of courses in the foundation sequence. Upon successful completion of the foundation courses and demonstration of competence and potential through an interview/audition process in their desired area of focus, students then specialize with more intensive course work and production activities in the BFA program. This intensive work culminates in a comprehensive review that requires the successful completion of a portfolio and/or thesis project.

See detailed admission and degree requirements for the BFA.

Student Handbook

All students in the theatre, film and video production program are required to know and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the TFVP Student Handbook, available by contacting CAMadvising@ucdenver.edu.