Theatre Arts, A.S.
The AS Theatre Arts degree provides students with a foundation of courses and skills in the theatre arts. The AS Theatre Arts degree stacks with each of the three emphases of the BFA Theatre Arts degree. It also stacks with the BS Theatre Education degree. The AS Theatre Arts degree covers many of the core requirements in the BFA and BS degrees. The elective requirement in the AS allows students to complete the recommended courses in each emphasis of the BFA Theatre Arts degree and in the BS Theatre Education so that they can stay on track for graduation with a bachelors degree in four years.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses | ||
| Biology | Choose from Distribution List | 3 |
| Physical Science | Choose from Distribution List | 3 |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | Choose from Distribution List | 3 |
| Humanities Distribution | Choose from Distribution List | 3 |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre FF WE | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | Choose from Distribution List | 3 |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 10 Credits | |
| Complete the following: | ||
| THEA 1033 | Acting I FF | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 2 |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 159R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 |
| Theatre Elective Requirement | 15 Credits | |
| Complete any THEA courses1000 level or higher for a total of 15 credits. | 15 | |
| Students planning to pursue the BFA Acting or the BFA Musical Theatre emphases are advised to take THEA 1113 Voice & Speech I, THEA 1223 Makeup I, THEA 2131 Movement for the Actor I, and THEA 2156 Group Voice for Actors as 12 of their 15 electives credits. | ||
| Students planning to pursue the BS Theatre Education degree are advised to complete 12 courses in the BS Theatre Education's Production Skills requirement and to take THEA 2211 Theatre for Children and Youth. | ||
| Students planning on pursuing the BFA Theatre Design & Production emphasis are advised to complete THEA 1223 Makeup I, THEA 2203 Costume Construction I, THEA 2204 Costume Construction I Lab, THEA 2515 Rendering for Theatre, and THEA 2517 Visual Concepts in Theatre as 13 of of their 15 elective credits. | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.5 (C+) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
- Residency hours-- minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre FF WE | 3 |
| THEA 1033 | Acting I FF | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 2 |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 159R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MAT 1030 or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning QL or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | 3 |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 |
| THEA Elective | 3 | |
| THEA Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| THEA Elective | 3 | |
| THEA Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Additional Biology/Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| THEA Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Literacy: Students will have a working knowledge of theatrical history, methods, and technologies that will assist them in understanding and creating plays and other theatrical events.
- Artistry: Students will demonstrate creative and collaborate skills in their area(s) of focus.
- Professionalism: Students will demonstrate entry level professional competency that can be applied to their field or further study.