Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
About This Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts provides a broad range of courses in theatre theory and practice, including acting, directing, technical theatre, dramatic literature, theatre history, and performance which offers breadth of experience and depth of inquiry. The BA is designed for students focused on the creation of new works: playwrights, directors, dramaturgs, and scholars.
Competencies
- Upon completion, graduates will be prepared to write, direct, devise, perform and produce original plays and devised works.
- Upon completion, graduates will be prepared to take positions in theatre organizations and schools as theatre artists and arts administrators.
- Upon completion, graduates will be prepared to apply for MFA graduate programs in directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, and arts administration as well as MA/PhD programs in Theatre and/or Performance Studies.
Admissions Criteria
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.
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 2.0 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.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| For Communication select: | ||
| RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I and RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | ||
| Theatre Arts BA Foundations | ||
| Select a 1441, 1442 sequence in any modern or classical language. | 8 | |
| Specialization | ||
| Lower-Division | ||
| THEA 0181 | THEATRE PRACTICUM 1 | 6 |
| THEA 1101 | THEATRE ARTS SYMPOSIUM | 1 |
| THEA 1303 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PRESENTATION | 3 |
| THEA 1305 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL DESIGN | 3 |
| THEA 1304 | STAGECRAFT I | 3 |
| COSTUME TECHNOLOGY | ||
| THEA 1307 | ACTING: FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| THEA 1343 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 |
| THEA 2309 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| Upper-Division | ||
| For THEATRE PRAXIS select 4 course from the following: | 12 | |
| DIRECTING I | ||
| SINGING FOR THE ACTOR I | ||
| PLAYWRITING I | ||
| DRAMATURGY | ||
| PERFORMANCE DEVISING | ||
| GENDER AND THE PERFORMING ARTS | ||
| WOMEN IN THEATRE | ||
| DIRECTING II | ||
| PERFORMANCE THEORY | ||
| For DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY select 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| STAGE MANAGEMENT & THEATRE ADMINISTRATION | ||
| LIGHTING DESIGN I | ||
| SCENE DESIGN I | ||
| For THEATRE HISTORY select 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| CLASSICAL THEATRE HISTORY | ||
| MODERN THEATRE HISTORY | ||
| CLASSICAL THEATRE HISTORY | ||
| U.S. THEATRE HISTORY | ||
| MUSICAL THEATRE HISTORY | ||
| PERIOD STYLES | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 6 hours from any 3000 or 4000 level THEA course. | 6 | |
| Select 6 hours from any 3000 or 4000 level course. | 6 | |
| Select 9 hours - any subject/any level | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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All Theatre Arts BA majors will enroll in THEA 0181 for one hour per semester with six (6) hours of THEA 0181 required. Students should see their advisor regarding practicum obligations. Transfer students must discuss THEA 0181 requirements with the Theatre Arts academic advisor.
Recommended Plan of Study
| 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 | 3 | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | THEA 2309 | 3 |
| THEA 1303 | 3 | Select Mathematics core course. | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| THEA 1307 | 3 | HIST 1302 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | 3 | THEA 1305 | 3 |
| Select any approved Mathematics core course. | 3 | Select any 3000/4000 level Theatre course. | 3 |
| Select any modern or classical language course numbered 1441. | 4 | Select any approved Social & Behavioral Sciences core course. | 3 |
| Select the 1442 course that continues the 1441 language selection. | 4 | ||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 0181 | 1 | THEA 0181 | 1 |
| POLS 2311 | 3 | Select any 3000/4000 level Theatre course. | 3 |
| Select any approved Life & Physical Sciences core course. | 3 | Select any 3000/4000 level Theatre Course. | 3 |
| Select any 3000/4000 level course. | 3 | Select any 3000/4000 level Theatre course. | 3 |
| Select any 3000/4000 level course. | 3 | POLS 2312 | 3 |
| Select any 3000/4000 level Theatre course. | 3 | Select any approved Life & Physical Sciences core course. | 3 |
| Select any 3000/4000 level Theatre course. | |||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| THEA 3300 | 3 | THEA 4304 | 3 |
| THEA 4303 | 3 | Select any 3000/4000 level course. | 3 |
| Select any two 3000/4000 level Theatre courses. | 6 | Select any approved Component Option core course. | 3 |
| Select any course. | 3 | Select any 3000/4000 level course. | 3 |
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
Program Completion
THeatre Practicum
All Theatre Arts majors shall enroll in THEA 0181 for one hour per semester - six(6) hours of THEA 0181 are required to graduate. Students should see their advisor regarding practicum obligations.
All BA 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.
GPA
A minimum 2.0 overall grade point average is required for all courses, including theatre courses, taken at UT Arlington in order to remain in the BA 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 2.0 in overall coursework taken at UT Arlington in order to be admitted.
Academic Probation
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 university GPA requirements. The department follows university guidelines regarding Academic Probation, Academic Warning, Academic Continuance, and Academic Dismissal. Theatre Arts and Dance students will work with their Area Head and advisor while on academic probation to create a specific improvement plan. 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 program area head and 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 talent-based scholarships to deserving students. Work-study positions may be available. Contact the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance for information
Advising Resources
Our advisor is here to help you at all stages of your academic journey. Scheduling an appointment can help current students update their degree plan, assess their academic standing, and plan their educational and career goals. Students should ensure prior to their appointments that they have submitted all transcripts for review. Theatre Arts & Dance students are required to schedule an appointment to receive clearance into their courses each semester. Prospective students with less than 30 college credit hours will need to contact the Division of Student Success. All students, regardless of credits, must be a UTA student with a student ID number to declare a Theatre Arts & Dance degree.
Location:
144 Fine Arts Building North, Suite 191B
Email:
theatrearts@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-2650