- Program Prerequisite: Completion of the required pre-major core courses listed under the following Course Requirements with a grade of “C” or better and an audition are required for admission to this program.
- Minor: Not required.
- Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses required for this major (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA of 2.00 or better.
- Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 68-69 of these are required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above); a minimum of 19 of these is required within the major.
- Program Code: 3049BA with cohort MTPERF (Performance Track) or MTDIRECT (Music Direction Track)
- CIPC: 500509
Advisement
Students should meet annually with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6437 for more information and referrals for an appointment.
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Admission Requirements
An audition is required for admission to this program after completing the pre-major core courses. Auditions will be scheduled in spring semester each year.
General Education
Refer to General Requirements for Bachelor of Arts requirements. See Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA listed under the major course requirements. The following courses required for this major may also be applied to fill general education requirements: DANC 1010 CA/CC - Introduction to Dance (3), THEA 1033 CA - Introduction to Acting (3) and THEA 1043 CA - Introduction to American Musical Theatre (3).
Program Learning Outcomes
Scholarship
Students will analyze and articulate the social, historical, and cultural context of theatrical methods and technologies through research, writing, and discussion, connecting past and present influences on contemporary performance.
Professionalism
Students will demonstrate practical knowledge of production, including individual and collaborative skills essential to staging a theatrical event. They will integrate design, performance, and technical elements, and do so with responsibility, integrity, and accountability.
Artistry
Students will develop and apply skills in creating, analyzing, and evaluating theatrical works, while demonstrating proficiency in at least one specialization within theatre (design, directing, dramaturgy, management, performance, playwriting, teaching, criticism or technology).