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

Department Overview

The Department of Theatre, Film and Video Production offers a BFA in Theatre, Film and Television with an emphasis in Film and Television and an emphasis in Art Direction and Production Design, and a BA in Theatre, Film and Television with an emphasis in Theatre.  The department offers courses in these disciplines through an innovative curriculum built on a shared foundation in both theatre and film courses, in the context of a strategically designed liberal arts education.  These emphases, with their specialized advanced courses, prepare students for advanced degree programs in graduate schools as well as for careers in film, television and theatre.

Students have the opportunity to work directly with faculty, guest artists and fellow students in the creation of recorded and live performance works through participation in the department’s production program of plays, films, television and web projects, and through co-requisite laboratory experiences. Denver-area theatre and film 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 with an emphasis in Theatre

This program, which is rooted in the liberal arts, gives lifelong skills for success in the rapidly changing world.  Through writing, performance, analytical and commincation work in theatre and media, students will have a foundation to pursue their goals.  The BA provides a solid preparation for graduate school or careers in a range of areas.

See detailed degree requirements for the BA.   

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, Film and Television with an emphasis in Film and Television

This BFA emphasis provides training at a professional skill level, culminating in a comprehensive review that requires successful completion of a portfolio and/or thesis project.  The emphasis is designed so that students will progress through the semesters as a cohort group.  Students will not only work on their own projects but will assist on group projects similar to our episodic web series, a television pilot and also our department’s sponsored film project (all written by students).  Students will graduate with theoretical and historical perspectives, and hands-on experiences in film and television production.  This prepares students to begin their careers with entry-level positions in film or television, start their personal creative work or continue their studies in a graduate program.

See detailed degree requirements for the BFA emphasis in Film & Television 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, Film and Television with an emphasis in Art Direction & Production Design

This BFA emphasis provides training at a professional skill level, culminating in a comprehensive review that requires successful completion of a portfolio and/or thesis project.  The emphasis is designed so that students will progress through the semesters as a cohort group. Students will work in their design area (scenery, costumes or lighting) on their own projects but will also assist on group projects; for example, departmental productions, television pilots and film projects.  A professional internship is an emphasis requirement.  Students will graduate from this emphasis with theoretical and historical perspectives, and hands-on experiences in art direction as well as theatre, film or television, concerts and design related industries or to enter graduate programs.

See detailed degree requirements for the BFA emphasis in Art Direction & Production Design 

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 or the department office.

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