Theatre Arts - Acting Emphasis, B.F.A.
The BFA Acting Emphasis provides conservatory-style training that allows greater depth of focus in acting performance. It requires application and audition prior to admission. The degree includes hands-on, intensive work in acting techniques for stage and screen, movement, voice, and improvisation. The degree also provides performance opportunities that prepare students for professional careers in acting.
Matriculation Requirements
Admission is competitive and based on successful evaluation of student's performance audition or production portfolio.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 126 | |
| Theatre Arts Requirements | 63 Credits | |
| Complete the requirements | 63 | |
| Emphasis Requirements | 63 Credits | |
| THEA 1113 | Voice and Speech I | 3 |
| THEA 2033 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 2127 | Voiceover Acting | 3 |
| THEA 2131 | Movement for the Actor I | 3 |
| THEA 2156 | Group Voice for Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 3033 | Acting III | 3 |
| THEA 3113 | Acting for Film | 3 |
| THEA 3115 | Improvisation I - BFA | 3 |
| THEA 311R | Improvisation II-Performance Team-BFA (Must be repeated twice for a total of 4 credits) | 4 |
| THEA 3122 | Voice and Speech II-BFA | 3 |
| THEA 3123 | Acting in Accent - BFA | 3 |
| THEA 3131 | Movement for the Actor II-BFA | 3 |
| THEA 3133 | Stage Combat | 3 |
| THEA 3151 | Acting for Musical Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 3154 | Dance for Musical Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 319R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen (1 credit taken three times for a total of 3 credits) | 3 |
| or THEA 419R | Musical Performance Practicum | |
| THEA 4115 | Acting Styles-BFA | 3 |
| THEA 4114 | Film Acting II | 2 |
| THEA 4117 | Auditioning and the Business - BFA | 3 |
| THEA 4119 | Senior Showcase and Career Management - BFA | 3 |
| THEA 4122 | Speaking Shakespeare-BFA | 3 |
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
| 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) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Heritage 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 | |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution Students in the Sound track of the BFA Theatre Design & Production Emphasis are strongly recommended to take PHYS 1700 Physics of Sound | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre FF WE (Majors only section) | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 28 Credits | |
| THEA 1033 | Acting I FF | 3 |
| THEA 1223 | Makeup I | 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 |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I WE | 3 |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| THEA 481R | Theatre Internship (1-8) | 2 |
| Complete 4 credits of any THEA, MUSC, DANC, or ART course 1000 level or higher | 4 | |
| Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses is required for graduation. | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 126 semester credits; a minimum of 40 credits must be upper division.
- Overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Residency hours--minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
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 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning QL | 3 |
| American Institutions Distribution | 3 | |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre FF WE | 3 |
| THEA 1033 | Acting I FF | 3 |
| THEA 159R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| THEA 1113 | Voice and Speech I | 3 |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 |
| THEA 2156 | Group Voice for Theatre | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 2 |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 2033 | Acting II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Soc/Beh Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Third Science Distribution | 3 | |
| EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE (or HLTH 1100) | 2 |
| THEA 1223 | Makeup I | 3 |
| THEA 2131 | Movement for the Actor I | 3 |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| THEA 3115 | Improvisation I - BFA | 3 |
| THEA 3131 | Movement for the Actor II-BFA | 3 |
| THEA 3133 | Stage Combat | 3 |
| THEA 3151 | Acting for Musical Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 3154 | Dance for Musical Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 319R or THEA 419R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen or Musical Performance Practicum | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| THEA 2127 | Voiceover Acting | 3 |
| THEA 3033 | Acting III | 3 |
| THEA 3122 | Voice and Speech II-BFA | 3 |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 4115 | Acting Styles-BFA | 3 |
| Elective: Any THEA, MUSC, DANC or ART class 1000+ | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| THEA 311R | Improvisation II-Performance Team-BFA | 2 |
| THEA 3113 | Acting for Film | 3 |
| THEA 3123 | Acting in Accent - BFA | 3 |
| THEA 319R or THEA 419R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen or Musical Performance Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I WE | 3 |
| THEA 4117 | Auditioning and the Business - BFA | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| THEA 311R | Improvisation II-Performance Team-BFA | 2 |
| THEA 319R or THEA 419R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen or Musical Performance Practicum | 1 |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| THEA 4114 | Film Acting II | 2 |
| THEA 4119 | Senior Showcase and Career Management - BFA | 3 |
| THEA 4122 | Speaking Shakespeare-BFA | 3 |
| THEA 481R | Theatre Internship | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 126 | |
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.