Theatre Arts Teaching (BA)

Theatre Arts Major and Theatre Arts Teaching Major (BA)

Program Prerequisite: Not Required.
Minor: 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 higher.
Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 45-49 credit hours must be earned in Theatre Arts courses. 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: Theatre Arts (3046BA), Theatre Arts Teaching (3047BA)
CIPC: Theatre Arts (500501), Theatre Arts Teaching (131324)

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. The faculty advisor must approve courses taken in focus areas. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List which includes email addresses for faculty advisors.)

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information ). No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program.

General Education

Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements of this catalog for Bachelor of Arts requirements. See Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA listed under the major course requirements. The following general education courses are required for the Theatre Major: THEA 1033 Acting I (3), ARTH 1090 Art and Architecture of the World: Paleolithic-AD 1000 (4) or ARTH 1100 Art and Architecture of the World: AD 1000-Present (4), and ENGL 3500 - Introduction to Shakespeare (3).

Major Course Requirements for BA Degree

45-49 Credit Hours (exclusive of required general education courses)

Theatre Courses Required (28-31 credit hours)

THEA 1013 CA - Introduction to Theatre Credits: (3)
THEA 1030 - Voice and Movement for the Actor Credits: (3) or
COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking Credits: (3)
THEA 1051 - Freshman (New Student) Seminar Credits: (1)
THEA 1713 - Script Analysis Credits: (3)
THEA 1223 - Stage Makeup Credits: (2)
THEA 2012 - Stage Scenery Credits: (2)
THEA 2022 - Stage Costume Credits: (2)
THEA 2032 - Stage Lighting Credits: (2)
THEA 2403 - Production and Stage Management Credits: (3)
THEA 3103 - Directing I Credits: (3)
THEA 3303 - History and Literature of Theatre I Credits: (3)
THEA 3313 - History and Literature of Theatre II Credits: (3)
THEA 3991 - Junior Seminar Credits: (1)

Theatre Design (2-3 credit hours)

Select one of the following theatre design classes

THEA 3212 - Scenic Design Credits: (2)
THEA 3222 - Stage Lighting Design Credits: (2)
THEA 4203 - Costume Design Credits: (3)

Theatre Practicum (3 credit hours)

Select 3 credit hours from the following options

THEA 4851 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 4861 - Performance Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit

General Education Courses Required (10 credit hours)

The following general education courses are required for the Theatre Major:

THEA 1033 CA - Acting I Credits: (3)
ARTH 1090 CA - Art and Architecture of the World: Paleolithic-AD 1000 Credits: (4) or
ARTH 1100 CA - Art and Architecture of the World: AD 1000-Present Credits: (4)
ENGL 3500 HU - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: (3)

Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA

Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements in this catalog. Theatre majors must complete Option 1 – Foreign Language (12 credit hours of a foreign language, refer to the Foreign Language section of this catalog for additional information on obtaining foreign language credit) OR Option 2 – Foreign Language and Language Arts (6 credit hours of a foreign language and 6 hours of language arts—the required language arts courses are: THEA 3303 - History and Literature of Theatre I , and THEA 3313 - History and Literature of Theatre II ).

Focus Areas and Sample Programs (12 credit hours)

Select at least 12 credit hours in one of the following emphasis areas, approved by an advisor

Acting/Directing

THEA 2033 - Acting II Credits: (3)
THEA 3033 - Advanced Acting Credits: (3)
THEA 3340 - Theatre Management Credits: (3)
THEA 4002D - Special Studies in Theatre: Auditioning Credits: (2)
THEA 4103 - Directing II Credits: (3)
THEA 4143 - Directing and Choreographing for Musical Theatre Credits: (3)
THEA 4230 - Performance Seminar Credits: (1-3)
THEA 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience or Internship Credits: (1-3)
COMM 3070 - Performance Studies Credits: (3)

Design/Technical

THEA 2203 - Costume Technology Credits: (3)
THEA 3212 - Scenic Design Credits: (2)
THEA 3222 - Stage Lighting Design Credits: (2)
THEA 3232 - Scene Painting Credits: (2)
THEA 3243 - Costume History Credits: (3)
THEA 4203 - Costume Design Credits: (3)
THEA 4220 - Design Seminar Credits: (1-3)
THEA 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience or Internship Credits: (1-3)

Additional classes from across campus for Design/Technical Emphasis

see individual course descriptions for prerequisites

ART 1130 - Design: 3D Credits: (3)
ART 2250 - Foundations of Photography: Black & White/Analog Credits: (3)
ART 2350 - Small Metals/Jewelry I Credits: (3)
ART 3120 - Figure Drawing Credits: (3)
ARTH 1090 CA - Art and Architecture of the World: Paleolithic-AD 1000 Credits: (4)
ARTH 1100 CA - Art and Architecture of the World: AD 1000-Present Credits: (4)
COMM 3070 - Performance Studies Credits: (3)
DET 1250 - Fundamentals of Architectural Drafting Using 2D CAD Credits: (3)
DET 1350 - Residential Architectural Design Credits: (3)
IDT 1020 - Presentation Techniques Credits: (3)
IDT 2010 - Sustainability I: Textiles and Soft Materials Credits: (3)
IDT 3040 - Perspective/Rendering Credits: (2)
IDT 3010 - Historical Interiors Credits: (3)

Theatre Teaching Requirements

Additional requirements for students completing the BA in Theatre Teaching

Required Theatre Classes

THEA 3340 - Theatre Management Credits: (3)
THEA 4713 - Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School Credits: (3)

And select two of the following

THEA 2033 - Acting II Credits: (3)
THEA 3033 - Advanced Acting Credits: (3)
THEA 4103 - Directing II Credits: (3)
THEA 4143 - Directing and Choreographing for Musical Theatre Credits: (3)
THEA 4603 - Creative Drama Credits: (3)

Note:

Theatre teaching majors must also satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements.