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Theatre Arts B.A. – Theatre Studies Concentration

Program Overview

College of Performing and Visual Arts

Contact: Michelle Gaza, M.F.A., Interim Director

Location: Frasier Hall 105

Telephone: 970.351.2991

Fax: 970.351.4897

Website: arts.unco.edu/theatre/

Advising Information:

Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.

To find your advisor, log into ursa.unco.edu; go to 'Student' tab and click 'View Student Information' link. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.

The program consists of three parts:

  1. Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) Credits
  2. Required Major Credits
  3. University-Wide Credits

Program Description:

A major in Theatre Arts provides pre-professional training for students who have professional theatre employment as their career goal. The program cultivates an appreciation and understanding of theatre as part of American society and culture. Our Theatre Studies Concentration is designed with coursework specific to students with interests in directing, playwriting, theatre management, entrepreneurship, and dramaturgy.

Program Admission Requirements:

Academic Good Standing

Degree Requirements — 120 Credits

1. Liberal Arts Curriculum — 31 credits

To complete the degree in 120 credits as outlined, the program recommends the below LAC courses that also count toward the required major credits.

Any additional LAC coursework completed outside of the recommended list below may extend the length of the program of study.

Written Communication — 6 credits

Select any courses to fulfill this requirement from the currently approved LAC course list.

See Written Communication courses

Mathematics — 3 credits

Select any courses to fulfill this requirement from the currently approved LAC course list.

See Mathematics courses

Arts & Humanities, History, Social & Behavioral Sciences, U.S. Multicultural Studies [MS], and International Studies [IS] — 15 credits

To complete the LAC in the minimum number of credits, be sure to choose at least one course with an IS designation and one course with an MS designation.

THEA 296 and THEA 297 are recommended to fulfill Arts & Humanities requirement and will fulfill both LAC and major requirements.

See Arts & Humanities, History, and Social & Behavioral Sciences courses

Natural & Physical Sciences — 7 credits

Select any courses to fulfill this requirement from the currently approved LAC course list.

See Natural & Physical Sciences courses

See Liberal Arts Curriculum

2. Required Major — 54 credits

Take all of the following courses for 38 credits:

THEA 135Playscript Analysis

3
THEA 149Orientation to Technology

3
THEA 150Actor's Lab

1
THEA 160Acting Methods

3
THEA 190Stage Speech

2
THEA 240Beginning Stage Directing

3
THEA 241Seminar in Theatre Arts Management

3
THEA 275Stage Movement I

2
THEA 296History of Theatre ILAA1

3
THEA 297History of Theatre IILAA1

3
THEA 324Masterpieces in Theatrical Production

2
THEA 373Playwriting

3
THEA 375Stage Management for the Theatre

3
THEA 433Dramaturgy

3
THEA 454Theatre Studies Senior Seminar

1

Complete ten hours of Individual Performance in Theatre courses:

THEA 100Individual Performance in Theatre

2
THEA 110Performance in a Theatrical Production

2
THEA 308Theatre Workshop

1- 4

THEA 110: no more than 4 hours can be used to satisfy this requirement

Choose six credits from the following courses:

ART 185Neoclassic to Modern Art HistoryLAA1

3
ART 190Art AppreciationLAA1

3
COMM 212Professional Speaking

3
COMM 223Intercultural CommunicationLAB3

3
DNCE 167Ballroom Dance I

2
ENG 229Professional Writing and Digital Video

3
ENG 243Creative Writing: Screenwriting

3
FILM 230Introduction to Filmmaking

3
MT 296Musical Theatre HistoryLAA1

3
MUS 140Exploration of Music through American IdentitiesLAA1LAMS

3
PVA 210Introduction to Arts Entrepreneurship

3
THEA 130Introduction to the TheatreLAA1

3
THEA 159The Art of Acting for All MajorsLAA1

3
THEA 193Stage Speech and Dialects

3
THEA 215Beginning Scene Design

3
THEA 220Beginning Costume Design

3
THEA 225Theatre in FilmLAA1

3
THEA 230Beginning Lighting Design

3
THEA 245Beginning Sound Design

3
THEA 250Stage Make Up

2
THEA 255Creative Drama

3
THEA 276Stage Movement II

3
THEA 308Theatre Workshop

1- 4
THEA 340Workshop in Directing I

3
THEA 401Practicum in Theatre

1- 4
THEA 422Directed Research in Theatre

1- 4
THEA 440Directing the One-Act Play

3

NOTE: No more than 2 credits may be taken in any combination of THEA 401 or THEA 422.

THEA 340 and THEA 440: Only if space is available.

3. University-Wide Credits — 35 credits*

Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for this degree at UNC; for this BA Theatre Arts degree that will typically be 35-41 credits.

*Note: Students who apply the recommended courses to both the liberal arts curriculum and the major requirements may have an increased number of university wide electives to apply to this degree. See your advisor for details.

Four Year Plan

This four year plan is a recommended schedule to complete this bachelor's degree in 4 years. Courses are subject to availability. Students must consult with their major advisor to receive information on any additional graduation requirements and course sequence guidance. 

Year 1 – 30 credits

Fall Semester

THEA 135Playscript Analysis

3
THEA 149Orientation to Technology

3
THEA 160Acting Methods

3
Liberal Arts Curriculum

3
Liberal Arts Curriculum

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester

THEA 100Individual Performance in Theatre

2
or
THEA 110Performance in a Theatrical Production

2

THEA 150Actor's Lab

1
Major Elective

3
Liberal Arts Curriculum

3
University-Wide Elective

3
University-Wide Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Year 2 – 32 credits

Fall Semester

THEA 100Individual Performance in Theatre

2
or
THEA 110Performance in a Theatrical Production

2

THEA 240Beginning Stage Directing

3
Major Elective

3
Liberal Arts Curriculum

3
University-Wide Elective

4
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester

THEA 100Individual Performance in Theatre

2
or
THEA 110Performance in a Theatrical Production

2

THEA 241Seminar in Theatre Arts Management

3
THEA 375Stage Management for the Theatre

3
Liberal Arts Curriculum

3
University-Wide Elective

3
University-Wide Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:17

Year 3 – 29 credits

Fall Semester

THEA 100Individual Performance in Theatre

2
or
THEA 110Performance in a Theatrical Production

2

THEA 275Stage Movement I

2
THEA 296History of Theatre ILAA1

3
Liberal Arts Curriculum

3
University-Wide Elective

4
Total Credit Hours:14

Spring Semester

THEA 190Stage Speech

2
THEA 297History of Theatre IILAA1

3
THEA 373Playwriting

3
Liberal Arts Curriculum

3
University-Wide Elective

4
Total Credit Hours:15

Year 4 – 29 credits

Fall Semester

THEA 100Individual Performance in Theatre

2
or
THEA 110Performance in a Theatrical Production

2

THEA 324Masterpieces in Theatrical Production

2
Liberal Arts Curriculum

4
University-Wide Elective

3
University-Wide Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:14

Spring Semester

THEA 433Dramaturgy

3
THEA 454Theatre Studies Senior Seminar

1
University-Wide Elective

3
University-Wide Elective

3
University-Wide Elective

3
University-Wide Elective

2
Total Credit Hours:15

Advising Notes –

  • The Colorado Commission on Higher Education and this program require the completion of a yearly assessment process. The assessment, which includes an evaluation of your year's progress as well as a yearly audition or interview, may be the basis for your continuance in this program area.
  • A teaching minor is highly recommended. Students must remember that in the public schools of the State of Colorado, more than half the teaching load must be done in the area of licensure. A student desiring licensure should be prepared for many additional requirements in content and in methods and observation in the minor field.
  • Students must successfully pass program specific PRAXIS before student teaching.

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