Theatre Arts, A.S.
Visit the Theatre Arts for Stage and Screen Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.
Program Description
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 | 27 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (3) (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
| American History (3) | ||
| US Economic History (3) | ||
| American Heritage (3) | ||
| American National Government (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| Biology: Choose from Distribution List | 3 | |
| Physical Science: Choose from Distribution List | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | Choose from Distribution List | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | Choose from Distribution List | 3 |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | Choose from Distribution List | 3 |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 33 Credits | |
| Complete the following: | ||
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 1033 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 2 |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 1590R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 |
| Theatre Elective Requirement | ||
| Complete any THEA courses 1000 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. | ||
| Free Elective requirment | ||
| Complete 5 credits in any course(s), 1000 or above | 5 | |
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 or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 1033 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 2 |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 1590R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 |
| Free Elective course | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| MAT 1030 or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra | 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 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth Distribution | 3 | |
| THEA Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective course | 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.
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
- Total Positions127,400
- Field Growth2.7%
- Median Salary$80,360
- Average Openings9.9
Actors
- Total Positions76,000
- Field Growth4.5%
- Median Salary$N/A
- Average Openings8.6
Producers and directors
- Total Positions167,900
- Field Growth8.0%
- Median Salary$82,510
- Average Openings13.9
Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other
- Total Positions35,700
- Field Growth7.3%
- Median Salary$N/A
- Average Openings4.7