Theatre Studies, B.A.
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Program Description
The BA in Theatre Studies is a broad-based liberal arts degree that provides a foundation in script analysis, theatre history, dramatic literature, stagecraft, directing, stage management, and acting and allows students to choose courses in performance, design, and technical production, dramaturgy, film studies, scriptwriting, theatre administration, and theatre for children and youth that will help them to fulfill their vocational or avocational objectives or to prepare them for graduate studies in theatre.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requirements | 28 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) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American History (3) | ||
| US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
| US Economic History (3) | ||
| American Heritage (3) | ||
| American National Government (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution (2020G/2020 foreign language course) | 4 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 33 Credits | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| THEA 3561 | Stage Management I | 3 |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I | 3 |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| THEA 4981 | Portfolio | 1 |
| Courselist A: | 12 Credits | |
| Complete 12 approved credits from the following courses. At least 9 of the 12 credits must be at the 3000 level or above. | 12 | |
DIRECTING COURSES: | ||
| Directing Actors for the Stage (3) | ||
| Directing Actors for the Screen (3) | ||
PERFORMANCE COURSES: | ||
| Voice and Speech I (3) | ||
| Singing Technique for Actors I-BA (1) | ||
| Acting II (3) | ||
| Voiceover Acting (3) | ||
| Movement for the Actor I (3) | ||
| Group Voice for Theatre (3) | ||
| Acting III (3) 1 | ||
| Acting for Film (3) | ||
| Auditioning - BA (3) | ||
| Stage Combat (3) 1 | ||
| Acting for Musical Theatre I (3) | ||
| Dance for Musical Theatre I (3) | ||
| Performance Workshop (1-2) | ||
| Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen (1-2) | ||
CAPSTONE COURSE: | ||
| Senior Project in Performance (3) | ||
| Courselist B: | 12 Credits | |
| Complete 12 approved credits from the following courses. At least 9 of the 12 credits must be at the 3000 level or above. | 12 | |
| DESIGN COURSES: | ||
| Basic Drawing for Non-Majors (3) | ||
| Costume History (undefined) | ||
| Period Styles for Theatre Design (3) 1 | ||
| Sound Design I (3) | ||
| Sound Design II (3) | ||
| Lighting Design I (3) | ||
| Lighting Design II (3) | ||
| Costume Design I (3) | ||
| Costume Design II (3) | ||
| Scenic Design I (3) | ||
| Scenic Design II (3) | ||
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION COURSES: | ||
| Digital Audio Essentials and Digital Audio Essentials Lab (4) | ||
| Makeup I (3) | ||
| Costume Construction I (3) | ||
| Costume Construction I Lab (1) | ||
| Introduction to Lighting and Sound (3) | ||
| Drafting for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| Makeup II (3) | ||
| Stagecraft II (3) | ||
| Costume Construction II (3) | ||
| Technical Direction for the Stage (3) | ||
| Scenic Painting (3) | ||
| Special Topics in Costume Construction (1-3) | ||
| Stage Management II (3) | ||
| CAPSTONE COURSES: | ||
| Assistant Practical Design (1) | ||
| Practical Design (1-3) | ||
| Theatre Internship (1) | ||
| Senior Project in Design (3) | ||
| Courselist C: | 12 Credits | |
| Complete 12 approved credits from the following courses. At least 9 of the 12 credits must be at the 3000 level or above. | 12 | |
EXPLORATORY COURSE: | ||
| BA Seminar (1) | ||
DRAMATURGY COURSES: | ||
| Dramaturgy (3) | ||
| New Script Workshop (3) | ||
| New Play Practicum (1) | ||
FILM STUDIES COURSES: | ||
| Film History I (3) | ||
| Film History II (3) | ||
| Scriptwriting for the Screen (3) | ||
| Non Fiction Cinema History (3) | ||
| Filmmaking I (3) | ||
| Digital Cinema Production Lecture Series-CineSkype (1) | ||
| Writing for Entertainment Media II (2) | ||
| Special Topics in Film Studies (3) | ||
SCRIPTWRITING COURSES: | ||
| Scriptwriting for the Screen (3) | ||
| Script Writing II (3) | ||
| New Script Workshop (3) | ||
| Scriptwriting III (3) | ||
| New Play Practicum (1) | ||
| Special Projects in Dramatic Writing (2-9) | ||
THEATRE ADMINISTRATION COURSES: | ||
| Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts (3) | ||
| Development and Fundraising for the Arts (3) | ||
| Theatre Administration I (3) | ||
| Theatre Administration II (3) | ||
THEATRE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH COURSES: | ||
| Teaching Theatre For Children (3) | ||
| Theatre for Young Audiences Tour (3) | ||
| Applied Theatre (3) | ||
| Creative Drama (3) | ||
| Storytelling (3) | ||
| Puppetry (3) | ||
CAPSTONE COURSES: | ||
| Independent Study (1-3) | ||
| Senior Project in Theatre (3) | ||
| Foreign Language Requirement | 12 Credits | |
| Three Foreign Language courses in the same language (Foreign Language 2020G/2020 course fulfills Humanities Distribution) 1 | 12 | |
| Free Elective Requirement | 11 Credits | |
| Any courses 1000 or higher | 11 | |
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Requires additional pre-requisite courses not already included in the degree, but they could fill elective credits.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits, 40 of which must be upper division.
- Overall grade point average of 2.5 (C+) or above.
- Residency hours - minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours in the last 45 hours.
- 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 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 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 Distribution | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 1010 | 4 | |
| Course from THEA Courselist A | 3 | |
| Free Elective course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 1020 | 4 | |
| Course from THEA Courselist B | 3 | |
| Free Elective course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| Foreign Language 2010 | 4 | |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I | 3 |
| Course from THEA Courselist A | 3 | |
| Course from THEA Courselist C | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Foreign Language 2020G | 4 | |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| Course from THEA Courselist B | 3 | |
| Course from THEA Courselist C | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| THEA 3561 | Stage Management I | 3 |
| THEA 4981 | Portfolio | 1 |
| Course from THEA Courselist A | 3 | |
| Course from THEA Courselist C | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| Course from THEA Courselist A | 3 | |
| Course from THEA Courselist B | 3 | |
| Course from THEA Courselist B | 3 | |
| Course from THEA Courselist C | 3 | |
| Free Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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