Theatre Studies, A.A.
The AA in Theatre Studies provides students with foundational courses in theatre arts in acting, stagecraft, script and text analysis, and theatre for children and youth. The AA Theatre Studies degree stacks with the BA Theatre Studies degree, which both reflect a liberal arts approach to the study of theatre.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | 36 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, filled by a level I foreign language course | 4 | |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre FF WE | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | Choose from Distribution List | 3 |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 17 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 |
| THEA 2211 | Theatre for Children and Youth | 3 |
| or THEA 2741 | Scriptwriting for Stage | |
| THEA 2513 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 2514 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Lab | 1 |
| Foreign Language Requirement | 4 Credits | |
| Complete 4 credits in the same foreign language as the level I language course that meets the Humanities Distribution requirement | 4 | |
| Theatre Elective | 3 Credits | |
| Complete 3 credits in any THEA course(s), 1000 level or higher | 3 | |
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 2211 or THEA 2741 | Theatre for Children and Youth or Scriptwriting for Stage | 3 |
| THEA 2513 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 2514 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Lab | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Additional Biology/Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| 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.