Theatre Arts - Undergraduate Programs
The mission of the Department of Theatre Arts in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Arlington is to provide a comprehensive undergraduate education through theory, practice, and research.
The objective of the department is to provide an extensive and wide-ranging education in the theatrical profession through applied and practical experiences acquired through performance and production opportunities. Undergraduate students in the Department of Theatre Arts explore the components which comprise the performance and production event. The research of new theories and their applications to the art, craft, and management of Theatre Arts is highly encouraged through one-on-one mentoring and supervision by specialized, professional faculty. A primary aspect of the Department of Theatre Arts is to provide a challenging educational environment for each student characterized by shared values, unity of purpose, diversity of opinion, mutual respect, and a commitment to lifelong learning. The following degrees are offered:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre Arts degree and
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Theatre Arts degree, with sub-plans in: Design and Technology, Musical Theatre, Performance, and Theatre Studies.
In addition, the Department offers the following minors:
- Minor in Theatre Arts and
- Minor in Dance.
Dance courses listed as Dance Activity (DNCA) and Dance (DNCE) are also offered. Several approved University core courses are also offered by the Department that satisfy core degree requirements in other disciplines.
Maverick Theatre Company
The Maverick Theatre Company is the production company of the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington. A resident company of professional artists and students present a wide variety of plays and musicals from past and current theatrical literature with a special focus on new play development. In addition, MTC produces dance performances each semester. Every student, upon admission to the department, becomes a Maverick Theatre Company member. These activities directly support the academic objectives of the department.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree Program
Liberal Arts Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts degree provides a general background in Theatre Arts and Liberal Arts. The B.A. allows students the opportunity, through elective coursework in Theatre Arts, to tailor their degree program in interest areas the student may wish to explore.
Admission
In addition to the general requirements for admission to the University, the aspiring undergraduate must meet the following requirement for admission to the Bachelor of Arts degree program:
- Participation in advisement and a personal interview.
To be fully accepted in the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre degree program, all students must complete at least one semester as a "Theatre Arts Intended" student and earn a 2.25 cumulative grade point average in all courses taken at UT Arlington, and a 2.5 grade point average in all theatre courses taken at UT Arlington. Once these standards are met, the student may be declared as a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts major.
Academic Requirements
All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in THEA 0181 THEATRE PRACTICUM for one hour per semester in residence in order to graduate. Eight (8) hours of THEA 0181 THEATRE PRACTICUM are required. Students should see their advisor regarding practicum obligations.
All B.A. students are encouraged to audition for each major production each semester they are enrolled, though they may choose to decline being considered for a role at the time of the audition. Production activities and Theatre Arts disciplinary rules shall be governed by a student handbook that is available to the student through the Department of Theatre Arts.
A minimum 2.25 overall grade point average is required for all courses taken at UT Arlington in order to remain in the B.A. degree program. A minimum grade point average of 2.50 is required for all Theatre Arts courses taken at UT Arlington in order to remain in the B.A. degree program. Students currently enrolled at UT Arlington who wish to declare Theatre Arts as a major must have a minimum grade point average of 2.25 in overall coursework taken at UT Arlington in order to be admitted.
A student will be placed on departmental academic probation in the Department of Theatre Arts if her/his grade point average drops below the minimum requirements for the degree plan in which she/he are enrolled. A theatre arts student who is on academic probation is not allowed to audition for or accept an acting role or serve as a designer, stage manager or other significant production position for any of the productions during the next regular semester they are enrolled. If after a regular semester the student's grade point average returns to at least the minimum required grade point average for her/his degree plan, then the probation is removed. However, if after a regular semester the student's grade point average does not meet the minimum required grade point average, the student may be removed from the degree program and will be advised as to other degree plan alternatives, should they exist.
DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Department of Theatre Arts offers limited scholarships to deserving students based upon talent, academic excellence, and merit. Work-study positions are also available. Contact the Department of Theatre Arts for information.
Teacher Certification
Students interested in Texas Teacher Certification should consult the College of Education for the most recent changes in requirements regarding admission to teacher education, completion of university programs in preparation for certification, and eligibility for certification after graduation. The Department of Theatre Arts does not offer certification courses or certification advising.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Degree Program
Liberal Arts Requirements
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is a specialized, pre-professional degree that provides a background in the liberal arts with sub-plans in Design and Technology, Musical Theatre, Performance, or Theatre Studies. The Design and Technology Sub-plan is for students seeking a professional career as a scenic, lighting, sound or costume designer, technical director, and/or theatre technician. The Musical Theatre Sub-plan is designed for students seeking a career in musical theatre performance. The Performance Sub-plan is designed for students seeking a professional career as an actor. The Theatre Studies Sub-plan provides a comprehensive study of the theatre arts, suitable for students seeking a career in a variety of fields, including but not limited to: teaching, directing, dramaturgy, and/or stage management. Students seeking the B.F.A. elect additional courses chosen from the University and Liberal Arts core curricula outside the Department of Theatre Arts.
Admission
Entering B.F.A. students are accepted into the B.F.A. degree program as B.F.A.-Intended students.
Students who enter UT Arlington as a freshman or a sophomore B.F.A.-Intended student shall be evaluated by faculty in their sophomore year as to whether they shall be fully admitted into the B.F.A. program. Students who are not admitted may seek advisement regarding the possibility of changing to the B.A. degree.
Students who transfer into UT Arlington and are accepted as B.F.A.-intended students must be evaluated by faculty as to whether they shall be fully admitted into the B.F.A. program. Students who are not admitted may seek advisement regarding the possibility of changing to the B.A. degree.
In addition to the requirements stated above, the aspiring undergraduate must meet the following requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program:
- Participation in advisement.
- A personal interview with a designated faculty member (all students).
- A design/technical production portfolio review (Design and Technology Sub-plan), or an audition and interview (Musical Theatre Sub-plan or Performance Sub-plan), or a 1,000 word written essay and interview (Theatre Studies Sub-plan) are required. For the Theatre Studies sub-plan, write a 1,000 word essay about educational and career objectives and experiences, and how past and future training helps to achieve stated objectives. The essay should be word-processed in 12-point type.
- A grade point average or equivalent of at least 3.0 in all Theatre Arts course work from the student's high school or transferring college.
- A letter of recommendation from the student's high school theatre instructor (optional).
- Upon acceptance by the University and the Department of Theatre Arts, an indication of area of specialization (Design and Technology, Musical Theatre, Performance, or Theatre Studies) is required.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in THEA 0181 THEATRE PRACTICUM for one hour per semester in residence in order to graduate. Eight (8) hours of THEA 0181 THEATRE PRACTICUM are required. Students should see their advisor regarding practicum obligations. Transfer students must discuss THEA 0181 THEATRE PRACTICUM requirements with the Theatre Arts academic advisor.
B.F.A. Design and Technology Sub-plan students are required to present an updated portfolio and resume of production and course work at a formal portfolio review session at the end of each semester enrolled. Upon completion of the final semester of the B.F.A. Design and Technology Sub-plan, students shall present their work at an exit portfolio presentation: all accumulated design and production work completed while enrolled in the B.F.A. sub-plan shall be presented.
B.F.A. Musical Theatre Sub-plan students are required to audition for each major production each semester they are enrolled and must accept roles for which they are cast, unless special permission has been obtained in advance of the audition from the Musical Theatre Sub-plan Chair or the Chair of the Department.
B.F.A. Performance Sub-plan students are required to audition for each major production each semester they are enrolled and must accept roles for which they are cast, unless special permission has been obtained in advance of the audition from the Performance Sub-plan Chair or the Chair of the Department.
B.F.A. Theatre Studies Sub-plan students are required to present a formal research poster session, or an approved equivalent, of their research project completed in the course "Theatre Studies Research" or by other arrangement through the Theatre Studies Area Head or the Department Chair.
A minimum grade point average of 2.25 is required in overall coursework taken at UT Arlington in order to remain in the B.F.A. degree program. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required for all Theatre courses taken at UT Arlington in order to remain in the B.F.A. degree program. Students currently enrolled at UT Arlington who wish to declare Theatre Arts as an intended B.F.A. major must have a minimum grade point average of 2.25 in overall coursework taken at UT Arlington, in addition to the admission requirements stated above, in order to be admitted.
Concurrent enrollment in more than one B.F.A. sub-plan is not allowed. A student must complete a B.F.A. sub-plan and graduate with that sub-plan before being allowed to enroll in a second B.F.A. sub-plan.
Students wishing to change their B.F.A. sub-plan from one plan to another must reapply for and be accepted by the faculty to the new sub-plan according to the application procedures applicable for that sub-plan. Students should be aware that changing B.F.A. sub-plans may result in additional semesters of study. Students should contact their academic advisor to obtain a new graduation date when changing sub-plans.
A student will be placed on departmental academic probation in the Department of Theatre Arts if her/his grade point average drops below the minimum requirements for the degree plan in which she/he is enrolled. A theatre arts student who is on academic probation is not allowed to audition for or accept an acting role or serve as a designer, stage manager or other significant production position for any of the productions during the next regular semester they are enrolled. If after a regular semester the student's grade point average returns to at least the minimum required grade point average for her/his degree plan, then the probation is removed. However, if after a regular semester the student's grade point average does not meet the minimum required grade point average, the student may be removed from the degree program and will be advised as to other degree plan alternatives, should they exist.
Production activities and Theatre Arts disciplinary rules shall be governed by a student handbook that is available to the student through the Department of Theatre Arts.
DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Department of Theatre Arts offers limited scholarships to deserving students based upon talent, academic excellence, and merit. Work-study positions are also available. Contact the Department of Theatre Arts for information.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Theatre Arts
| Pre-Professional Courses | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| See UT Arlington approved Core Curriculum for Core requirements. | ||
| Core courses also in the THEA B.A. degree plan: | ||
| ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, THEA 1303, THEA 1343 | ||
| Program Requirements: | ||
| Modern and Classical Languages: 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314. | 14 | |
| Electives: | ||
| Sufficient to give the total number of hours required for degree, six hours of which must be at the 3000/4000 level | ||
| Professional Courses | ||
| B.A. THEATRE ARTS: Lower-Division Hours | ||
| FS-THEA 1300 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR IN THEATRE ARTS 2 | 3 |
| THEA 0181 | THEATRE PRACTICUM 1 | 1 |
| THEA 1101 | THEATRE ARTS SYMPOSIUM | 1 |
| THEA 1303 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PRESENTATION (Also Area Option Core Course) | Core |
| THEA 1304 | STAGECRAFT I | 3 |
| THEA 1305 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL DESIGN | 3 |
| THEA 1307 | ACTING I: BASIC TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| THEA 1343 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (Also Creative Arts Core Course) | Core |
| THEA 2306 | COSTUME TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I (Also Communication Core Course) | Core |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II (Also Communication Core Course) | Core |
| B.A. THEATRE ARTS: Upper-Division Hours | ||
| THEA 3300 | DIRECTING I | 3 |
| THEA 3309 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| THEA 3315 | THEATRICAL MAKEUP | 3 |
| THEA 3318 | DRAFTING FOR THE ARTS | 3 |
| THEA 4303 | CLASSICAL THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA 4304 | MODERN THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA Electives at the 3000/4000 level | 6 | |
| Electives at ANY level, ANY subject (may vary depending upon core course substitutions) | 4 | |
| Advanced Elective, any subject | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 113 | |
TOTAL B.A. HOURS= 42 +78 = 120 HOURS
| 1 | All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in THEA 0181 THEATRE PRACTICUM for one hour per semester in residence in order to graduate. Eight (8) hours of THEA 0181 THEATRE PRACTICUM are required. Students should see their advisor regarding practicum obligations. Transfer students must discuss THEA 0181 THEATRE PRACTICUM requirements with the Theatre Arts academic advisor. |
| 2 | Only first year students (not transfers) are required and eligible to take FS-THEA 1300 FIRST YEAR SEMINAR IN THEATRE ARTS. This course is substituted for the First Year Experience (FYE) course. |
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)-Sample Plan of Study Grid*:
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 1101 | 1 | THEA 1304 | 3 |
| THEA 1307 | 3 | THEA 1305 | 3 |
| THEA 1343 (Approved Creative Arts Core course.)1 | 3 | THEA 3315 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (Approved Communication Core course)1 | 3 | ENGL 1302 (Approved Communication Core course)1 | 3 |
| FS-THEA 1300 | 3 | Mathematics: Choose from approved core1 | 3 |
| THEA 1303 (Satisfies Core Option Area)1 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 2306 | 3 | Elective: Any level, any subject | 3 |
| THEA 3309 | 3 | HIST 13121 | 3 |
| HIST 13111 | 3 | Advanced Theatre Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics: Choose from approved core1 | 3 | Social & Behavioral Sciences: Choose from approved core1 | 3 |
| Modern Language Level 1 (1441) | 4 | Modern Language Level 2 (1442) | 4 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 3318 | 3 | Elective: Advanced Theatre Elective | 3 |
| POLS 23111 | 3 | POLS 23121 | 3 |
| Life & Physical Sciences: Choose from approved lab science core1 | 3 | Life & Physical Sciences: Choose from approved lab science core1 | 3 |
| Modern Language Level 3 (2313) | 3 | Modern Language Level 4 (2314) | 3 |
| 13 | 13 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 3300 | 3 | THEA 4304 | 3 |
| THEA 4303 | 3 | Elective: Advanced, any subject | 3 |
| Elective: Advanced, any subject | 3 | Elective: Advanced: any subject | 3 |
| Elective: Any level, any subject | 4 | Elective: Advanced, any subject | 3 |
| 14 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
* NOTE: The study grid above is for informational purposes only and is not an official degree plan. See the department's academic advisor for more information.
| 1 | Satisfies core requirement. |
Optional Minor in Another Discipline
B.A. Degree students may pursue a minor in another discipline after filing a statement of intent with their undergraduate advisor.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Degree in Theatre Arts
| Pre-Professional Courses | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| See UT Arlington approved Core Curriculum for Core requirements. Core courses also in the THEA B.F.A. degree plan: | ||
| ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, THEA 1303, THEA 1343 | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| Electives: Sufficient to give the total number of hours required for degree. | ||
| Professional Courses | ||
| Sub-plans | 65-77 | |
| . | ||
| B.F.A. THEATRE STUDIES SUB-PLAN: | ||
Lower-Division Hours | ||
| FS-THEA 1300 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR IN THEATRE ARTS 2 | 3 |
| THEA 0181 | THEATRE PRACTICUM 1 | 1 |
| THEA 1101 | THEATRE ARTS SYMPOSIUM | 1 |
| THEA 1303 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PRESENTATION | 3 |
| THEA 1304 | STAGECRAFT I | 3 |
| THEA 1305 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL DESIGN | 3 |
| THEA 1307 | ACTING I: BASIC TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| THEA 1343 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 |
| THEA 2306 | COSTUME TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| THEA 2352 | ACTING II: SCENE STUDY | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
Upper-Division Hours | ||
| THEA 3300 | DIRECTING I | 3 |
| THEA 3301 | SCENE DESIGN I | 3 |
| THEA 3303 | SOUND DESIGN | 3 |
| or THEA 3306 | SCENE PAINTING FOR THE STAGE | |
| THEA 3305 | LIGHTING DESIGN I | 3 |
| THEA 3309 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| THEA 3315 | THEATRICAL MAKEUP | 3 |
| THEA 3318 | DRAFTING FOR THE ARTS | 3 |
| THEA 3320 | PLAYWRITING I | 3 |
| THEA 3340 | MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE I: FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| THEA 4302 | STAGE MANAGEMENT AND THEATRE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| THEA 4303 | CLASSICAL THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA 4304 | MODERN THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA 4342 | THEATRE STUDIES RESEARCH | 3 |
| THEA 4343 | COSTUME DESIGN | 3 |
| THEA 4352 | DRAMATURGY | 3 |
| . | ||
| B.F.A. MUSICAL THEATRE SUB-PLAN: | ||
Lower-Division Hours | ||
| FS-THEA 1300 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR IN THEATRE ARTS 2 | 3 |
| DNCE 1132 | MODERN DANCE I | 1 |
| DNCE 1135 | BALLET I | 1 |
| DNCE 1136 | JAZZ DANCE I | 1 |
| THEA 0181 | THEATRE PRACTICUM 1 | 1 |
| THEA 1101 | THEATRE ARTS SYMPOSIUM | 1 |
| THEA 1303 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PRESENTATION | 3 |
| THEA 1304 | STAGECRAFT I | 3 |
| THEA 1305 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL DESIGN | 3 |
| THEA 1307 | ACTING I: BASIC TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| THEA 1343 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 |
| THEA 2306 | COSTUME TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| THEA 2352 | ACTING II: SCENE STUDY | 3 |
| MUSI 1140 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| MUSI 1141 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| MUSI 1180 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO I | 1 |
| MUSI 1185 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I | 1 |
| MUSI 1325 | THEORY AND HARMONY I | 3 |
| MUSI 1326 | THEORY AND HARMONY II | 3 |
| MUSI 2140 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| MUSI 2141 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
Upper-Division Hours | ||
| THEA 3300 | DIRECTING I | 3 |
| THEA 3309 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| THEA 3315 | THEATRICAL MAKEUP | 3 |
| THEA 3317 | SINGING FOR THE ACTOR I | 3 |
| THEA 3335 | DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE I | 3 |
| THEA 3340 | MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE I: FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| THEA 4304 | MODERN THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA 4310 | MUSICAL THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA 4317 | SINGING FOR THE ACTOR II (Course must be repeated for credit.) | 6 |
| THEA 4333 | MUSICAL THEATRE PORTFOLIO AND SHOWCASE | 3 |
| THEA 4335 | DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE II | 3 |
| MUSI 3140 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| MUSI 3141 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| MUSI 4140 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| . | ||
| B.F.A. PERFORMANCE SUB-PLAN: | ||
Lower-Division Hours | ||
| FS-THEA 1300 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR IN THEATRE ARTS 2 | 3 |
| DNCE 1132 | MODERN DANCE I (Choose two of the three DNCE courses listed.) | 2 |
| or DNCE 1135 | BALLET I | |
| or DNCE 1136 | JAZZ DANCE I | |
| THEA 0181 | THEATRE PRACTICUM 1 | 1 |
| THEA 1101 | THEATRE ARTS SYMPOSIUM | 1 |
| THEA 1303 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PRESENTATION | 3 |
| THEA 1304 | STAGECRAFT I | 3 |
| THEA 1305 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL DESIGN | 3 |
| THEA 1307 | ACTING I: BASIC TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| THEA 1343 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 |
| THEA 2306 | COSTUME TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| THEA 2337 | IMPROVISATION | 3 |
| THEA 2352 | ACTING II: SCENE STUDY | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
Upper-Division Hours | ||
| THEA 3300 | DIRECTING I | 3 |
| THEA 3308 | ACTING III: ACTING FOR THE CAMERA | 3 |
| THEA 3309 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| THEA 3311 | DIALECTS IN PERFORMANCE | 3 |
| THEA 3315 | THEATRICAL MAKEUP | 3 |
| THEA 3317 | SINGING FOR THE ACTOR I | 3 |
| THEA 3340 | MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE I: FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| THEA 3341 | ACTING IV: ADVANCED ACTING & PORTFOLIO | 3 |
| THEA 3346 | STAGE COMBAT | 3 |
| THEA 4301 | ACTING V: PERIOD STYLES | 3 |
| THEA 4302 | STAGE MANAGEMENT AND THEATRE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| THEA 4303 | CLASSICAL THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA 4304 | MODERN THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA 4311 | SHAKESPEARE AND VERSE IN PERFORMANCE | 3 |
| THEA 4340 | MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE II: PHYSICAL THEATRE | 3 |
| . | ||
| B.F.A. DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY SUB-PLAN: | ||
Lower-Division Hours | ||
| FS-THEA 1300 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR IN THEATRE ARTS 2 | 3 |
| THEA 0181 | THEATRE PRACTICUM 1 | 1 |
| THEA 1101 | THEATRE ARTS SYMPOSIUM | 1 |
| THEA 1303 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PRESENTATION | 3 |
| THEA 1304 | STAGECRAFT I | 3 |
| THEA 1305 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL DESIGN | 3 |
| THEA 1307 | ACTING I: BASIC TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| THEA 1343 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 |
| THEA 2306 | COSTUME TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
Upper-Division Hours | ||
| THEA 3300 | DIRECTING I | 3 |
| THEA 3301 | SCENE DESIGN I | 3 |
| THEA 3303 | SOUND DESIGN | 3 |
| THEA 3304 | STAGECRAFT II | 3 |
| THEA 3305 | LIGHTING DESIGN I | 3 |
| THEA 3306 | SCENE PAINTING FOR THE STAGE | 3 |
| THEA 3309 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| THEA 3315 | THEATRICAL MAKEUP | 3 |
| THEA 3316 | LIGHTING AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| THEA 3318 | DRAFTING FOR THE ARTS | 3 |
| THEA 4302 | STAGE MANAGEMENT AND THEATRE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| THEA 4303 | CLASSICAL THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA 4304 | MODERN THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA 4343 | COSTUME DESIGN | 3 |
| THEA 4344 | PORTFOLIO AND RENDERING | 3 |
Total FOR EACH B.F.A. SUB-PLAN = 128 hours, of which at least 39 must be at the 3000/4000 level.
| 1 | All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in one (1) hour per semester in residence in THEA 0181 THEATRE PRACTICUM in order to graduate. Eight (8) hours of THEA 0181 THEATRE PRACTICUM are required. Students should see their advisor regarding practicum obligations. Transfer students must discuss THEA 0181 THEATRE PRACTICUM requirements with the Theatre Arts advisor. |
| 2 | Only first year students (not transfers) are required and eligible to take FS-THEA 1300 FIRST YEAR SEMINAR IN THEATRE ARTS. This course is substituted for the First Year Experience (FYE) course. |
B.F.A. SUB-PLANS-SAMPLE PLANS OF STUDY GRIDS
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Studies Sub-plan: Sample Plan of Study Grid*:
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 1101 | 1 | THEA 13031 | 3 |
| THEA 1304 | 3 | THEA 1305 | 3 |
| THEA 13431 | 3 | THEA 1307 | 3 |
| FS-THEA 1300 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | Mathematics: Choose from approved core1 | 3 |
| Elective: Any level, any subject | 3 | ||
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 2306 | 3 | THEA 2352 | 3 |
| THEA 3303 or 3306 | 3 | THEA 3315 | 3 |
| THEA 3309 | 3 | THEA 3340 | 3 |
| Mathematics: Choose from approved core1 | 3 | HIST 13111 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences: Choose from aproved core. | 3 | Elective: Any level, any subject | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 3318 | 3 | THEA 3305 | 3 |
| THEA 4343 | 3 | THEA 4302 | 3 |
| HIST 13121 | 3 | Fine Arts Elective: Any Fine Arts course, any level | 3 |
| POLS 23111 | 3 | POLS 23121 | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences: Select from approved lab science core.1 | 3 | Life and Physical Sciences: Select from approved lab science core1 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 3300 | 3 | THEA 3301 | 3 |
| THEA 4303 | 3 | THEA 3320 | 3 |
| THEA 4342 | 3 | THEA 4304 | 3 |
| Elective: Any level, any subject | 3 | THEA 4352 | 3 |
| Language,Philosophy & Culture: Select from approved core1 | 3 | Elective: Any level, any subject | 2 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 128 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies core requirement. |
* NOTE: The study grid above is for informational purposes only and is not an official degree plan. See the department's academic advisor for more information.
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre Sub-plan: Sample Plan of Study Grid*:
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 1101 | 1 | THEA 1305 | 3 |
| THEA 13431 | 3 | THEA 1307 | 3 |
| MUSI 1185 | 1 | MUSI 1140 | 1 |
| MUSI 1325 | 3 | MUSI 1180 | 1 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | MUSI 1326 | 3 |
| FS-THEA 1300 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| Mathematics: Select from approved core.1 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 3309 | 3 | THEA 1304 | 3 |
| MUSI 1141 | 1 | THEA 2352 | 3 |
| Mathematics: Select from approved core.1 | 3 | THEA 3335 | 3 |
| POLS 23111 | 3 | MUSI 2140 | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences: Select from approved core.1 | 3 | Life and Physical Sciences: Select from approved lab science in core.1 | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences: Select from approved lab science core.1 | 3 | POLS 23121 | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 13031 | 3 | THEA 2306 | 3 |
| THEA 3317 | 3 | THEA 3340 | 3 |
| MUSI 2141 | 1 | THEA 4317 | 3 |
| HIST 13111 | 3 | MUSI 3140 | 1 |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture: Select from approved core.1 | 3 | HIST 13121 | 3 |
| Fine Arts Elective: Select any level Fine Arts course. | 3 | Elective: Any level, any subject | 2 |
| DNCE 1132 | 1 | ||
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 3300 | 3 | THEA 3315 | 3 |
| THEA 4310 | 3 | THEA 4304 | 3 |
| THEA 4317 | 3 | THEA 4333 | 3 |
| THEA 4335 | 3 | DNCE 1136 | 1 |
| MUSI 3141 | 1 | MUSI 4140 | 1 |
| DNCE 1135 | 1 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 128 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies core requirement. |
* NOTE: The study grid above is for informational purposes only and is not an official degree plan. See the department's academic advisor for more information.
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Performance Sub-plan: Sample Plan of Study Grid*:
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 1101 | 1 | THEA 1304 | 3 |
| THEA 1307 | 3 | THEA 1305 | 3 |
| THEA 13431 | 3 | THEA 2337 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| FS-THEA 1300 | 3 | Mathematics: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 |
| Elective: Any level, any subject | 2 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 13031 | 3 | THEA 2306 | 3 |
| THEA 3309 | 3 | THEA 2352 | 3 |
| HIST 13111 | 3 | THEA 3340 | 3 |
| Mathematics: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 | HIST 13121 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences1 | 3 | POLS 23111 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 3308 | 3 | THEA 3300 | 3 |
| THEA 3315 | 3 | THEA 3311 | 3 |
| THEA 3341 | 3 | THEA 4302 | 3 |
| DNCE 1132, 1135, or 1136 (Choose one of the three DNCE courses listed.) | 1 | Life & Physcial Sciences: Select lab course from approved core.1 | 3 |
| POLS 23121 | 3 | Language, Philosophy & Culture: Select course from apporved core.1 | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences: Select lab course from approved core.1 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 3317 | 3 | THEA 4301 | 3 |
| THEA 3346 | 3 | THEA 4304 | 3 |
| THEA 4303 | 3 | DNCE 1132, 1135, or 1136 (Choose one of the three DNCE courses listed.) | 1 |
| THEA 4311 | 3 | Fine Arts Elective: Any Fine Arts course, any level. | 3 |
| THEA 4340 | 3 | Elective: Any level, any subject | 3 |
| Elective, any subject, any level | 1 | ||
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours: 128 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies core requirement. |
* NOTE: The study grid above is for informational purposes only and is not an official degree plan. See the department's academic advisor for more information.
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Design & Technology Sub-plan: Sample Plan of Study Grid*:
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| FS-THEA 1300 | 3 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 1307 | 3 |
| THEA 1101 | 1 | THEA 1305 | 3 |
| THEA 1304 | 3 | THEA 2306 | 3 |
| THEA 13431 | 3 | Mathematics: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| Elective: Any level, any subject. | 2 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 3318 | 3 | THEA 3305 | 3 |
| THEA 3309 | 3 | THEA 4344 | 3 |
| THEA 4343 | 3 | THEA 3315 | 3 |
| THEA 3316 | 3 | Mathematics: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 | POLS 23111 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 3306 | 3 | THEA 4302 | 3 |
| THEA 3303 | 3 | THEA 3301 | 3 |
| Life & Physical Sciences: select lab course from approved core.1 | 3 | THEA 3304 | 3 |
| POLS 23121 | 3 | Life and Physical Science: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 |
| HIST 13111 | 3 | HIST 13121 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 3300 | 3 | THEA 4304 | 3 |
| THEA 13031 | 3 | Fine Arts Elective: Any fine arts course, any level. | 3 |
| THEA 4303 | 3 | Elective: Any level, any subject. | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 | Elective: Any level, any subject. | 3 |
| Elective: Any level, any subject. | 3 | Elective: Any level, any subject. | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours: 128 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies core requirement. |
* NOTE: The study grid above is for informational purposes only and is not an official degree plan. See the department's academic advisor for more information.
Oral Communication Competency
Students majoring in Theatre Arts may demonstrate competency in oral communications by taking any course approved by the Undergraduate Assembly for this purpose. Alternatively, they may demonstrate this competency by passing the University proficiency examination in oral communication.
Computer Use Competency
Students majoring in Theatre Arts may demonstrate competency in computer use by taking any course approved by the Undergraduate Assembly for this purpose. Alternatively, they may demonstrate this competency by passing the University proficiency examination in computer use.
Requirements for a Minor in Theatre Arts
Students who are not majoring in Theatre Arts may elect to minor in it. Twenty-two (22) hours of theatre arts courses are required. This includes:
| THEA 1101 | THEATRE ARTS SYMPOSIUM | 1 |
| THEA 1304 | STAGECRAFT I | 3 |
| THEA 1307 | ACTING I: BASIC TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| THEA 1343 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 |
| THEA 3309 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| Electives: a minimum of six (6) of these elective hours must be at the 3000/4000 level | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
Students interested in theatre arts as a minor should consult a Theatre Arts Department advisor to determine the most advantageous selection of courses in light of their interests and experience. With such consultation, departmental prerequisites may be waived for the purposes of a Theatre Arts minor.
Requirements for a Minor in Dance
Students may elect to minor in Dance within the Department of Theatre Arts. Requirements:
- Eighteen (18) hours of specified dance courses are required.
- At least 4 credit hours in dance technique courses DNCE 1232, DNCE 1235, or DNCE 1236 must be completed at UT Arlington.
The coursework includes:
| DNCE 1300 | DANCE APPRECIATION | 3 |
| DNCE 1132 | MODERN DANCE I | 1 |
| DNCE 1135 | BALLET I | 1 |
| DNCE 1136 | JAZZ DANCE I | 1 |
| DNCE 1232 | MODERN DANCE II | 2 |
| DNCE 1235 | BALLET II | 2 |
| DNCE 1236 | JAZZ DANCE II | 2 |
| THEA 3335 | DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE I | 3 |
| THEA 4335 | DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE II | 3 |
Total Hours 18
Students interested in a minor in Dance should consult with a Theatre Arts Department academic advisor to enroll in the appropriate courses.