Theatre
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Major: | Theatre |
| Minor: | Theatre |
| Department: | Theatre Building 82, Room 292 850-474-2146 http://uwf.edu/theatre |
| College: | Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities |
| CIP Code: | 50.0501 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies is a degree that allows the flexibility to explore many different aspects of theatre. Students are encouraged to audition for all the shows and participate backstage in the areas they are interested.
Program Requirements
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the BA in Theatre must meet the requirements below:
- Maintain a GPA of 2.00 or higher
- A grade of "C" or better is required in all Theatre courses
Required Prior to Admission to BA Theatre:
- A "B" or better in THE 2000 Theatre Appreciation or equivalent course.
BFA Acting, Design & Technology, and Musical Theatre majors may not earn this major.
General Education
ADDENDUM - 06/12/2025
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, 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 Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
General Education Curriculum:
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.
The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. In 2024, the Board of Governors made an additional revision, recognizing two new courses meeting the Civic Literacy requirement, AMH 2010 United States to 1877 and AMS 2010 Civil Discourse and the American Political Order. As a result, there are four cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions that are subject to varying requirements.
As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS before fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2018 through Academic Year 2020 | Complete a course or Assessment. |
| Cohort 3: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2021 through Academic Year 2023 | Course and Assessment. |
| Cohort 4: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2024 and thereafter | Course and Assessment. |
Additionally, for Cohorts 3 and 4, approved accelerated mechanisms may meet the course and/or assessment requirement, and students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) in high school are exempt from the postsecondary exam requirement.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006, and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Mathematical Thinking in Context | ||
| MGF 1130 | Mathematical Thinking | 3 |
| MGF 1131 | Mathematics in Context | 3 |
Common Prerequisites
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 | Theatre Appreciation * | 3 |
| THE 2300 | Survey of Dramatic Literature * | 3 |
| THE 2925 | Run Crew | 1 |
| TPA 2200C | Technical Theatre-Sets and Lights | 4 |
| TPP 2190 | Run Crew/Performance ^ | 1 |
| THE, TPA, TPP prefix lower division electives | 9 | |
Current UWF students will take the following for 7 hours of these electives: | ||
| Acting Improvisation | ||
| Technical Theatre-Costumes and Makeup | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
- *
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
- ^
Transfer students may take TPP 2110 Acting I as an alternative.
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours (sh) in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | ||
Major
| Theatre Core | 16 | |
| History of Theatre I + | ||
| History of Theatre II + | ||
| Play Directing + | ||
| Script Analysis + | ||
| Casting/Advanced Crew/Design (1 hour for 4 semesters) + | ||
| Performance Studies | 18 | |
| Choose four of the following: | ||
| Stage Management + | ||
| Musical Theatre History + | ||
| Costume History + | ||
| Costume Construction | ||
| Architecture and Decor + | ||
| Choose two of the following: | ||
| Lighting Design I + | ||
| Scene Design I + | ||
| Costume Design I + | ||
| Theatre Electives | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 52 | |
- +
Courses included in the major GPA.
Upper Division Electives
| Students 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. | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Theatre Minor
The Minor in Theatre requires 25 semester hours (sh) of theatre courses, which must include:
- 2 sh of Performance and Run Crew courses
- One acting course
- Technical Theatre + lab
- 12 sh of approved upper-division theatre courses
| TPP 2120 | Acting Improvisation | 3 |
| THE 3092 | Casting/Advanced Crew/Design | 2 |
| TPA 2200C | Technical Theatre-Sets and Lights | 4 |
| TPA 2232C | Technical Theatre-Costumes and Makeup | 4 |
| 3000/4000 Level Advisor Approved Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 25 | |
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.