Theatre Arts and Dance - Undergraduate Programs
The mission of the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Arlington is to provide a comprehensive undergraduate education through theory, research, and practice in the theatre arts and dance.
The objective of the department is to provide an extensive and wide-ranging education in the theatrical and dance professions through applied and practical experiences acquired through performance and production opportunities. Undergraduate students in the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance 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 and Dance is highly encouraged through one-on-one mentoring and supervision by specialized, professional faculty. A primary aspect of the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance 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
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Theatre Arts, with sub-plans in:
- Design and Technology
- Musical Theatre
- Acting
In addition, the Department offers the following minors:
- Minor in Dance
- Minor in Theatre Arts
Dance courses are listed as Dance (DNCE). Several approved university core courses are also offered by the department that satisfies core degree requirements in other disciplines.
Production and Performance
Maverick Theatre Company
The Maverick Theatre Company is the production company of the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at the University of Texas at Arlington, providing a showcase for the creative research of the academic program. 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. Every student, upon admission to a theatre degree program in the department, becomes a Maverick Theatre Company member. These activities directly support the academic objectives of the department.
Maverick Dance Company
The Maverick Dance Company is the resident dance company of the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, producing performances featuring the University of Texas at Arlington dance students, faculty, and guest artists. Directors, choreographers, and performers of Maverick Dance Company emphasize creative research to develop original, progressive dance works for the concert stage. Every student enrolled in a Dance Performance course becomes a Maverick Dance Company member. Each performance activity expands upon a variety of theories and practices studied within the dance curriculum.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre Arts
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 areas of interest that 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 (B.A.) in Theatre Arts 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 including 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.
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B.A. in Theatre Arts - Academic Requirements
All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in THEA 0181 for one hour per semester in residence in order to graduate. Eight (8) hours of THEA 0181 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 are governed by a student handbook that is available to the student through the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.
A minimum 2.25 overall grade point average is required for all courses, including theatre 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 and Dance if her/his grade point average drops below the minimum requirements for the degree plan in which they 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 their 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, at the discretion of the department chair, 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 and Dance 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 and Dance for information.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Liberal Arts Requirements
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is a specialized, pre-professional degree that provides a background in the liberal arts with specialized sub-plans in: Design and Technology, Musical Theatre, or Acting.
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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.
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The Musical Theatre Sub-plan is designed for students seeking a professional career in musical theatre performance.
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The Acting Sub-plan is designed for students seeking a professional career as an actor.
Students seeking the B.F.A. elect additional courses chosen from the University and Liberal Arts core curricula outside the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.
Admission - B.F.A.
The aspiring undergraduate must meet the following requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree program:
* Participation in advisement.
* A personal interview with a designated faculty member (all students).
* A design/technical production portfolio review for the Design and Technology BFA Sub-plan or an audition and interview for the Musical Theatre B.F.A. Sub-plan and the Acting B.F.A. Sub-plan are required for admittance into one of these three B.F.A. sub-plans.
* Upon acceptance by the University and the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, an indication of an area of specialization (Design and Technology, Musical Theatre, or Acting) is required.
B.F.A. - Academic Requirements
All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in THEA 0181 for one hour per semester in residence in order to graduate. Eight (8) hours of THEA 0181 are required. Students should see their advisor regarding practicum obligations. Transfer students must discuss THEA 0181 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. Students are required to perform an assigned production position each semester enrolled. The production position is in addition to the requirements of the THEA 0181 Theatre Practicum course and will be assigned by the Area Head of the Design and Technology Sub-plan. 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. Acting 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 Acting Sub-plan Chair or the Chair of the Department.
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 2.50 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 and Dance if their grade point average drops below the minimum requirements for the degree plan in which they 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 their 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 as determined by the Department Chair 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 upon request through the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance or at <https://www.uta.edu/theatre>.
Department Scholarships
The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance 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 and Dance for information.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 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. | 8 | |
| 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 | ||
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS 1 | 1 |
| THEA 0181 | THEATRE PRACTICUM 2 | 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 1315 | THEATRICAL MAKEUP | 3 |
| THEA 1343 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (Also Creative Arts Core Course) | Core |
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I (Also Communication Core Course) | Core |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II (Also Communication Core Course) | Core |
| THEA 2306 | COSTUME TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| THEA 2309 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| B.A. THEATRE ARTS: Upper-Division Hours | ||
| THEA 3300 | DIRECTING I | 3 |
| THEA 3318 | DRAFTING FOR THE ARTS | 3 |
| THEA 4303 | CLASSICAL THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA 3352 | STAGE MANAGEMENT & THEATRE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| THEA 4304 | MODERN THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA Electives at the 3000/4000 level | 9 | |
| Advanced Elective, any subject | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
TOTAL B.A. HOURS= 42 +78 = 120 HOURS
| 1 | UNIV 1131 is for entering Freshman Theatre Arts majors only. If a student is transferring in as a Theatre Arts major, the student shall enroll in UNIV 1101 instead of UNIV 1131. |
| 2 | All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in THEA 0181 for one hour per semester in residence in order to graduate. Eight (8) hours of THEA 0181 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. |
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts (B.A.)-Sample Plan of Study Grid*:
| First Year | |||
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| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| UNIV 11311 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 1304 | 3 |
| THEA 1101 | 1 | THEA 1305 | 3 |
| THEA 1307 | 3 | THEA 1315 | 3 |
| THEA 1343 (Approved Creative Arts Core course.)2 | 3 | ENGL 1302 (Approved Communication Core course)2 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (Approved Communication Core course)2 | 3 | Mathematics: Choose from approved core2 | 3 |
| THEA 1303 (Satisfies Core Option Area)2 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 2306 | 3 | HIST 1302 | 3 |
| THEA 2309 | 3 | THEA 3352 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | 3 | Advanced Theatre Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics: Choose from approved core2 | 3 | Social & Behavioral Sciences: Choose from approved core2 | 3 |
| Modern Language Level 1 (1441) | 4 | Modern Language Level 2 (1442) | 4 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 3318 | 3 | Elective: Advanced Theatre Elective | 3 |
| POLS 23112 | 3 | Elective: Advanced Theatre Elective | 3 |
| Life & Physical Sciences: Choose from approved lab science core2 | 3 | POLS 23122 | 3 |
| Elective: Advanced, any subject | 3 | Life & Physical Sciences: Choose from approved lab science core2 | 3 |
| Component Area Core | 3 | ||
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 3300 | 3 | THEA 4304 | 3 |
| THEA 4303 | 3 | Elective: Advanced, any subject | 3 |
| THEA Elective: Advanced, any subject | 3 | Component Area Course | 3 |
| Elective: Any level, any subject | 3 | Elective: Advanced, any subject | 3 |
| 13 | 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 | UNIV 1131 is for entering Freshman Theatre Arts majors only. If a student is transferring in as a Theatre Arts major, the student shall enroll in UNIV 1101 instead of UNIV 1131. |
| 2 | Satisfies core requirement. |
| 3 | All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in one (1) hour per semester in residence in THEA 0181 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. |
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Optional Minor in DANCE or Another Discipline
B.A. Degree students may pursue a minor in Dance or another discipline after filing a statement of intent with their undergraduate advisor.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) 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 | |
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| B.F.A. MUSICAL THEATRE SUB-PLAN: | ||
Lower-Division Hours | ||
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS 1 | 1 |
| DNCE 1132 | MODERN DANCE I | 1 |
| DNCE 1135 | BALLET I | 1 |
| DNCE 1136 | JAZZ DANCE I | 1 |
| THEA 0181 | THEATRE PRACTICUM 2 | 1 |
| THEA 1101 | THEATRE ARTS SYMPOSIUM | 1 |
| THEA 1140 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 1141 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 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 1315 | THEATRICAL MAKEUP | 3 |
| THEA 1343 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 |
| THEA 2140 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 2141 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 2306 | COSTUME TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| THEA 2309 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| THEA 2352 | ACTING II: SCENE STUDY | 3 |
| MUSI 0010 | STUDIO CLASS MUSI 0010 is taken each semester enrolled in Private Lessons in Voice. | 0 |
| MUSI 1180 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO I | 1 |
| MUSI 1185 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I | 1 |
| MUSI 1301 | ELEMENTS OF MUSIC | 3 |
| MUSI 1325 | THEORY AND HARMONY I | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
Upper-Division Hours | ||
| THEA 3140 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 3141 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 3300 | DIRECTING I | 3 |
| THEA 3317 | SINGING FOR THE ACTOR I | 3 |
| THEA 3340 | MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE I: FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| THEA 4140 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 4141 | PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE-MUSICAL THEATRE | 1 |
| THEA 4304 | MODERN THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA 4310 | MUSICAL THEATRE HISTORY | 3 |
| THEA 4317 | SINGING FOR THE ACTOR II (This course is taken two times.) | 3 |
| THEA 4317 | SINGING FOR THE ACTOR II (This course is taken two times.) | 3 |
| THEA 4333 | MUSICAL THEATRE PORTFOLIO AND SHOWCASE | 3 |
| DNCE 3335 | DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE (This course is taken two times.) | 3 |
| DNCE 3335 | DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE (This course is taken two times.) | 3 |
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| B.F.A. ACTING SUB-PLAN: | ||
Lower-Division Hours | ||
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS 1 | 1 |
| DNCE 1132 | MODERN DANCE I | 1 |
| DNCE 1135 | BALLET I | 1 |
| DNCE 1136 | JAZZ DANCE I | 1 |
| THEA 0181 | THEATRE PRACTICUM 2 | 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 1315 | THEATRICAL MAKEUP | 3 |
| THEA 1343 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 |
| THEA 2306 | COSTUME TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| THEA 2309 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 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 FOR THE CAMERA | 3 |
| THEA 3314 | VOICE AND MOVEMENT | 3 |
| THEA 3317 | SINGING FOR THE ACTOR I | 3 |
| THEA 3340 | MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE I: FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| THEA 3346 | STAGE COMBAT | 3 |
| THEA 3352 | STAGE MANAGEMENT & THEATRE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| THEA 4301 | ACTING III: ADVANCED ACTING ENSEMBLE | 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 |
| THEA 4341 | ACTING IV: PERFORMANCE, PORTFOLIO & SHOWCASE | 3 |
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| B.F.A. DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY SUB-PLAN: | ||
Lower-Division Hours | ||
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS 1 | 1 |
| THEA 0181 | THEATRE PRACTICUM 2 | 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 1315 | THEATRICAL MAKEUP | 3 |
| THEA 1343 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| THEA 2306 | COSTUME TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| THEA 2309 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 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 3316 | LIGHTING AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| THEA 3318 | DRAFTING FOR THE ARTS | 3 |
| THEA 3352 | STAGE MANAGEMENT & 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 | UNIV 1131 is for entering Freshman Theatre Arts majors only. If a student is transferring in as a Theatre Arts major, the student shall enroll in UNIV 1101 instead of UNIV 1131. |
| 2 | All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in one (1) hour per semester in residence in THEA 0181 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. |
B.F.A. SUB-PLANS-SAMPLE PLANS OF STUDY GRIDS
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre Sub-plan: Sample Plan of Study Grid*
| First Year | |||
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| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| UNIV 11312 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 1141 | 1 |
| THEA 1140 | 1 | THEA 1305 | 3 |
| THEA 13431 | 3 | THEA 1307 | 3 |
| MUSI 0010 | 0 | MUSI 0010 | 0 |
| MUSI 1180 | 1 | MUSI 1325 | 3 |
| MUSI 1301 | 3 | DNCE 1132 | 1 |
| DNCE 1135 | 1 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | Mathematics: Select from approved core.1 | 3 |
| 14 | 18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 2140 | 1 | THEA 1304 | 3 |
| MUSI 0010 | 0 | THEA 2141 | 1 |
| THEA 2309 | 3 | THEA 2352 | 3 |
| MUSI 1185 | 1 | DNCE 3335 | 3 |
| DNCE 1136 | 1 | Life and Physical Sciences: Select from approved lab science in core.1 | 3 |
| POLS 23111 | 3 | MUSI 0010 | 0 |
| Life and Physical Sciences: Select from approved lab science core.1 | 3 | POLS 23121 | 3 |
| Mathematics: Select from approved core.1 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 13031 | 3 | THEA 2306 | 3 |
| THEA 3140 | 1 | THEA 3340 | 3 |
| THEA 3317 | 3 | THEA 3141 | 1 |
| MUSI 0010 | 0 | THEA 4317 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | 3 | MUSI 0010 | 0 |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture: Select from approved core.1 | 3 | HIST 1302 | 3 |
| Fine Arts Elective: Select any level Fine Arts course. | 3 | Social and Behavioral Sciences: Select from approved core.1 | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 3300 | 3 | THEA 1315 | 3 |
| THEA 4140 | 1 | THEA 4141 | 1 |
| THEA 4310 | 3 | THEA 4304 | 3 |
| THEA 4317 | 3 | THEA 4333 | 3 |
| MUSI 0010 | 0 | MUSI 0010 | 0 |
| DNCE 3335 | 3 | Component Area: select from approved core | 3 |
| Elective, any subject | 1 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 128 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies core requirement. |
| 2 | UNIV 1131 is for entering Freshman Theatre Arts majors only. If a student is transferring in as a Theatre Arts major, the student shall enroll in UNIV 1101 instead of UNIV 1131. |
| 3 | All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in one (1) hour per semester in residence in THEA 0181 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. |
* 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 - Acting Sub-plan: Sample Plan of Study Grid*
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| UNIV 11312 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 1304 | 3 |
| THEA 1307 | 3 | THEA 1305 | 3 |
| THEA 13431 | 3 | THEA 2337 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| DNCE 1132, 1135, or 1136 (Courses not repeatable.) | 1 | Mathematics: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 |
| Elective: Any level, any subject | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 13031 | 3 | THEA 2352 | 3 |
| THEA 2309 | 3 | THEA 3352 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | 3 | THEA 3340 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences1 | 3 | HIST 1302 | 3 |
| Component Area: select from approved core | 3 | POLS 23111 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 2306 | 3 |
| THEA 3308 | 3 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 4341 | 3 | THEA 3300 | 3 |
| THEA 1315 | 3 | THEA 3314 | 3 |
| DNCE 1132, 1135, or 1136 (Courses not repeatable.) | 1 | Life & Physical Sciences: Select lab course from approved core.1 | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 | ||
| POLS 23121 | 3 | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences: Select lab course from approved core.1 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 3317 | 3 | THEA 4301 | 3 |
| THEA 3346 | 3 | THEA 4304 | 3 |
| THEA 4303 | 3 | DNCE 1132, 1135, or 1136 (Courses not repeatable.) | 1 |
| THEA 4311 | 3 | ||
| THEA 4340 | 3 | Fine Arts Elective: Any Fine Arts course, any level. | 3 |
| Elective: Any level, any subject | 3 | ||
| Elective: Any level, any subject | 2 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours: 128 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies core requirement. |
| 2 | UNIV 1131 is for entering Freshman Theatre Arts majors only. If a student is transferring in as a Theatre Arts major, the student shall enroll in UNIV 1101 instead of UNIV 1131. |
| 3 | All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in one (1) hour per semester in residence in THEA 0181 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. |
* 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 |
| UNIV 11312 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 1307 | 3 |
| THEA 1304 | 3 | THEA 1305 | 3 |
| THEA 13431 | 3 | THEA 2306 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | Mathematics: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 |
| Elective: Any level, any subject. | 2 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| THEA Elective: Any level | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 2309 | 3 | THEA 1315 | 3 |
| THEA 3318 | 3 | THEA 3305 | 3 |
| THEA 4343 | 3 | THEA 3352 | 3 |
| THEA 3316 | 3 | POLS 23111 | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 | Mathematics: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 1 |
| THEA 3306 | 3 | THEA 3301 | 3 |
| THEA 3303 | 3 | THEA 3304 | 3 |
| Life & Physical Sciences: select lab course from approved core.1 | 3 | Life and Physical Science: Select course from approved core.1 | 3 |
| POLS 23121 | 3 | THEA 4344 | 3 |
| HIST 13011 | 3 | HIST 13021 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 01813 | 1 | THEA 01813 | 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 | Component Area, select from approved core. | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours: 128 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies core requirement. |
| 2 | UNIV 1131 is for entering Freshman Theatre Arts majors only. If a student is transferring in as a Theatre Arts major, the student shall enroll in UNIV 1101 instead of UNIV 1131. Entering and Transfer Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior-level students must also take THEA 1101 Theatre Symposium. Discuss requirement with the Theatre Arts academic advisor. |
| 3 | All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in one (1) hour per semester in residence in THEA 0181 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. |
* 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. Eighteen (18) hours of Theatre Arts courses are required. This includes:
| THEA 1304 | STAGECRAFT I | 3 |
| THEA 1307 | ACTING I: BASIC TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| THEA 1343 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 |
| Electives: 3 hr any level. 6 hr advanced level. | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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 (DNCE)
Any undergraduate student may elect to minor in Dance (DNCE). The Dance Minor offers a variety of dance technique and theory courses to develop a well-rounded artist/scholar. Students have some flexibility in designing their coursework with the ability to choose from a variety of DNCE elective courses towards the Dance Minor.
Requirements:
- At least four (4) credit hours in level 2 dance technique courses DNCE 3232, DNCE 3235, or DNCE 3236 must be completed at UT Arlington.
- A placement exam may be required prior to enrolling in level 2 technique courses.
- A maximum of two (2) credits of DNCE 1139 Dance Performance may be applied towards the Dance Minor.
- Eighteen (18) hours of specified Dance courses are required:
| DNCE 1300 | DANCE APPRECIATION | 3 |
| DNCE 3232 | MODERN DANCE II | 2 |
| DNCE 3235 | BALLET II | 2 |
| DNCE 3236 | JAZZ DANCE II | 2 |
| Electives: A minimum of six (6) DNCE elective hours must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. | 9 | |
| 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.