| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts B.A. |
| Minor: | Theatre |
| Department: | Building 82, Room 292 850-474-2146 http://uwf.edu/theatre/ |
| College: | Arts and Sciences |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The B.A. in Theatre is a degree in general theatre designed for the student seeking overall experience in theatre.
All students are invited to participate in University theatre productions and to take courses in theatre.
In addition to the University general requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Theatre must meet the requirements listed below.
All course work included in the major must be accomplished with a minimum grade of “C”.
In addition to the general studies requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Studies curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "Graduation and General Degree Requirements" section of this catalog.
General Studies Curriculum:
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| Mathematics | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Social Sciences | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Humanities | 8-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Natural Sciences | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total Semester Hours: | 36-37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| THE 2000 | The Theatre Experience * | 3 |
| THE 2300 | Survey of Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| THE 2925 | Play Production | 1 |
| TPA 2200 | Technical Theatre | 3 |
| TPA 2290L | Technical Theatre Laboratory | 1 |
| THE, TPA, TPP prefix lower division electives | 9 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 1-3 | |
| Acting for Non-majors | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance | ||
| Total Hours | 21-23 | |
| * | Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements. |
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 sh in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 0-6 | |
| Total Hours | 0-6 | |
Recommended:
| TPP 1282 | Voice and Movement for the Stage | 3 |
| Theatre Core: | 15 | |
| History of Theatre I | ||
| History of Theatre II | ||
| Design for the Theatre | ||
| Play Directing | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Choose one of the following Theatre Tracks: | 25 | |
| Performing Arts Track: | ||
| Dramatic Literature II | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Theatrical Production & Performance (1 sh for 4 semesters) | ||
Choose three of the following: | ||
| Musical Theatre History | ||
| Dramaturgy | ||
| Costume History | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| Acting II | ||
Choose one of the following: | ||
THE XXXX | Theatre Pedagogy | |
| Performing Arts Administration | ||
Choose one of the following: | ||
| Lighting Design I | ||
| Costume Design I | ||
| Scene Design I | ||
| Acting Track: | ||
| Dramatic Literature II | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Acting for the Camera | ||
| Theatrical Production & Performance (1 sh for 4 semesters) | ||
| Acting Improvisation | ||
| Acting II | ||
| Audition Techniques | ||
| Acting III | ||
| Design Technology Track | ||
| Dramatic Literature II | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Theatrical Production & Performance (1 sh for 4 semesters) | ||
Choose two of the following: | ||
| Lighting Design I | ||
| Costume Design I | ||
| Scene Design I | ||
Choose one of the following: | ||
| Lighting Design II | ||
| Costume Design II | ||
| Scene Design II | ||
Choose two of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Stage Makeup | ||
| Lighting Technology | ||
| Costume Construction | ||
| Scenic Technology | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| Performing Arts Administration | ||
| Total Hours | 40 | |
| 3000/4000 level advisor approved electives | 12 | |
| Student must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF’s requirement of 48 sh in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater. | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 8 | |
The Minor in Theatre requires 17 sh of theatre courses, which must include:
A grade of “C” or higher is required in all courses in the minor. The minor must be declared prior to the completion of two courses. Theatre majors may not earn this minor.
