Program Overview

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Theatre (BA)

Program at a Glance

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre is designed to offer a thorough foundation in theatre while providing flexibility and opportunity for interdisciplinary study with a required minor. The strength of this program is in the opportunity to combine theatre training with the secondary area of study to create career opportunities in theatre and the entertainment industry. Upon graduation, students choose to enter the job market or pursue advanced education with a skill set unique to their goals.

Admission Requirements

• The departmental faculty evaluates students who desire to become BA majors via an application.
• Prior to applying to the BA Theatre Program, students must:
  • Successfully complete ("C" 2.0 or better) the prerequisite courses for the program:
    • THE 2000, THE 2081C, ARH 2051, THE 2305, TPP 2110C, TPA 2200, TPA 2200L, TPA 2290L, THE 3311, etc.
  • Successfully complete ("C" 2.0 or better) at least one prerequisite course for the desired specialization.
    • Theatre Studies and Dramaturgy: complete at least one of the following prior to application:
      • THE 4481 or THE 4230
    • Technical Production: complete at least one of the following prior to application:
      • TPA 4250, TPA 4251, TPA 2232C, or TPA 2600C
    • Administration and Directing: complete at least one of the following prior to application:
      • TPA 2600C, TPA 4400, TPP 3310, or TPP 4311C
    • Theatre Education: complete at least one of the following:
      • THE 3053, THE 3753, or THE 3760
    • Applied Performance: complete at least one of the following prior to application:
      • THE 4543, TPP 3406, or TPP 4244
  • Declare a specialization-approved minor. A list of specialization-approved minors can be found in the Theatre Student Handbook.

Degree Requirements

• Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
• Students are required to complete a minor or pre-approved area of concentration to graduate.
• Students who complete a double major fulfill the minor requirement automatically.
• Theatre grades of less than "C" (2.0) will not satisfy the major requirements or count towards total theatre credits.
• Students in this major must earn a "C" (2.0) or better or an "S" in each theatre course and maintain a 3.0 GPA for all courses required in the major and all courses taken in theatre; must not receive a negative evaluation in a regularly scheduled program review; and must not exhibit chronic unprofessional behavior. Failure to meet these standards will result in probation and/or dismissal from the program.
• Departmental Residency Requirement consists of at least 30 semester hours of courses taken from the UCF Theatre Department.
• All Theatre majors who participate in production work must be registered for the appropriate Theatre Participation course in the term in which they are participating. Students need not take additional hours to satisfy this requirement. Once students have completed their production participation requirements, they may register for a "0" credit participation course to meet departmental registration requirements. Students may use additional participation credits as electives.
• Students must follow the most recent department and school student handbooks, which are available on the department website.
• The department will accept one credit of Theatre Participation coursework for students transferring into the program. Any additional transfer participation credits will count toward electives.
• Courses designated in the General Education Program are usually completed in the first 90 hours.
• Courses designated in Common Program Prerequisites are usually completed in the first 60 hours.
• Co-op credit cannot be used in this major.

Core Requirements

19 Total Credits

• Complete all of the following:
  • Earn at least 19 credits from the following:
    • THE 2081C - Introduction to UCF Theatre (0 - 99)
    • TPA 2200L - Intro to Technical Theatre Lab (1)
    • THE 3311 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I (3)
    • THE 3312 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature II (3)
    • THE 3313 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature III (3)
    • TPP 3310 - The Theatre Director's Role (3)
    • TPA 2600C - Stage Management: Introduction (3)
    • TPA 2001 - Introduction to Design for Theatre (3)
    • THE 4954 - Theatre Exit Critique
  • TPP 3310, TPA 2600C, and TPA 2001 are intended to be taken as part of the CPP.

Specializations

19 Total Credits

• Complete one of the following:
  • Theatre Studies and Dramaturgy:
    • Complete all of the following:
      • Complete the following:
        • THE 3240 - Evolution of Musical Theatre (3)
        • THE 4230 - Cultural Diversity in Theater (3)
        • THE 4481 - Dramaturgy (3)
      • Earn at least 1 credit from the following:
        • TPP 4193L - Theatre Participation-Performance II (1 - 99)
      • TPP 4193L must be as Assistant Director or Dramaturg
    • Restricted Electives:
      • Complete all of the following:
        • Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
          • THE 4212 - Global Theatre (3)
          • THE 3250 - Sex, Drugs, & the Rock and Roll Musical (3)
          • THE 3254 - Queer Theatre (3)
          • THE 3272 - Shakespeare to RuPaul: Drag in Entertainment (3)
          • THE 3383 - Taboo Theatre: Sex & Violence on Stage (3)
          • THE 4423 - Women in Theatre (3)
          • THE 4543 - Theatre for Social Change (3)
          • DAN 3134 - Dance History I (3)
          • TPP 3406 - Devising Theatre (3)
          • TPP 3384C - Casting (3)
          • THE 3333C - Shakespeare Skills (3)
          • TPP 4193L - Theatre Participation-Performance II (1 - 99)
          • TPA 4298L - Theatre Participation-Production II (0 - 99)
          • THE 4093L - Theatre Participation-Management II (1)
          • THE 3082 - The Theatre Business and Industry (3)
        • Additional options for Restricted Electives include Independent Study, Directed Research, and Honors in the Major taught by the Department of Theatre.
  • Technical Production:
    • Complete all of the following:
      • Complete the following:
        • TPA 4250C - CADD for Theatre (2)
        • TPA 2232C - Costume Construction (3)
        • TPA 2220 - Stage Electronics (2)
      • Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
        • TPA 4298L - Theatre Participation-Production II (0 - 99)
      • Complete all of the following:
        • Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
          • TPP 4940L - Theatre Internship (6)
          • THE 3082 - The Theatre Business and Industry (3)
        • 3 credit internship options are available under course number TPP 4941L. Consult Theatre Department Internship Manual or Theatre Department Internship Coordinator for more information.
    • Restricted Electives:
      • Complete all of the following:
        • Earn at least 5 credits from the following:
          • TPA 3383C - Topics in Technical Theatre (1 - 99)
          • TPA 4298L - Theatre Participation-Production II (0 - 99)
          • TPA 4384C - Advanced Topics in Technical Theatre (0 - 99)
          • TPA 2248C - Makeup Techniques (2)
          • TPA 3172 - Flash, Bash, and Splash: Concerts, Wrestling, & Circus (3)
          • TPA 3183 - The Themed Experience (3)
          • TPA 3601C - Stage Management: Techniques (3)
          • TPA 4251C - Advanced CADD for Theatre (2)
          • TPA 2220L - Stage Electronics Lab (1)
        • Additional options for Restricted Electives include Independent Study, Directed Research, and Honors in the Major taught by the Department of Theatre.
  • Administration and Directing:
    • Complete all of the following:
      • Complete the following:
        • TPP 4311C - Advanced Directing for Theatre (3)
        • TPA 4400 - Theatre Management (3)
        • THE 3082 - The Theatre Business and Industry (3)
      • Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
        • TPA 3523 - New Play Festival (0 - 1)
        • TPA 3513 - Season Selection (0 - 1)
    • Restricted Electives:
      • Complete all of the following:
        • Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
          • TPA 3183 - The Themed Experience (3)
          • TPP 3384C - Casting (3)
          • THE 4481 - Dramaturgy (3)
          • TPP 4193L - Theatre Participation-Performance II (1 - 99)
          • DAA 2000C - Introduction to Theatre Dance (2)
          • TPA 3601C - Stage Management: Techniques (3)
          • TPP 3245 - Topics in Theatre Performance (1 - 99)
          • TPP 3406 - Devising Theatre (3)
          • TPP 2190L - Theatre Participation-Performance I (0 - 99)
          • THE 4085 - Health and Wellness for the Performing Artist (3)
          • THE 3549 - Topics in Theatre Studies (1 - 99)
        • TPP 4193L must be as Assistant Director or Dramaturg. Additional options for Restricted Electives include Independent Study, Directed Research, and Honors in the Major taught by the Department of Theatre.
  • Theatre Education:
    • Complete all of the following:
      • Complete the following:
        • TPA 2232C - Costume Construction (3)
        • THE 3753 - Theatre Studies in Creative Drama (3)
        • TPP 4311C - Advanced Directing for Theatre (3)
        • DAA 2000C - Introduction to Theatre Dance (2)
        • THE 3760 - Teaching Theatre (3)
    • Restricted Electives:
      • Complete all of the following:
        • Earn at least 5 credits from the following:
          • TPP 3257C - Musical Theatre Voice Techniques (2)
          • THE 3240 - Evolution of Musical Theatre (3)
          • MUT 1004 - Fundamentals of Music I (3)
          • THE 3053 - Theatre for Young Audiences and Communities (3)
          • THE 3549 - Topics in Theatre Studies (1 - 99)
          • TPA 3601C - Stage Management: Techniques (3)
          • TPP 3384C - Casting (3)
          • TPP 3406 - Devising Theatre (3)
          • TPA 3249C - Advanced Makeup Techniques (2)
          • THE 4085 - Health and Wellness for the Performing Artist (3)
          • THE 4212 - Global Theatre (3)
          • THE 4230 - Cultural Diversity in Theater (3)
          • THE 4284 - Period Costume, Architecture, and Decor I (3)
          • THE 4285 - Period Costume, Architecture, and Decor II (3)
          • THE 4481 - Dramaturgy (3)
          • TPP 3245 - Topics in Theatre Performance (1 - 99)
          • TPA 2248C - Makeup Techniques (2)
          • TPP 3258C - Musical Theatre Voice Styles (2)
        • Additional options for Restricted Electives include Independent Study, Directed Research, and Honors in the Major taught by the Department of Theatre.
  • Applied Performance:
    • Complete all of the following:
      • Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
        • THE 4543 - Theatre for Social Change (3)
        • THE 3053 - Theatre for Young Audiences and Communities (3)
        • TPP 3406 - Devising Theatre (3)
    • Restricted Electives:
      • Complete all of the following:
        • Earn at least 10 credits from the following:
          • DAA 2000C - Introduction to Theatre Dance (2)
          • DAA 2200C - Ballet I (2)
          • DAA 2520C - Tap Dance I (2)
          • DAA 2570C - Jazz Dance I (2)
          • TPP 3257C - Musical Theatre Voice Techniques (2)
          • TPP 3258C - Musical Theatre Voice Styles (2)
          • THE 4212 - Global Theatre (3)
          • TPA 4400 - Theatre Management (3)
          • TPP 4311C - Advanced Directing for Theatre (3)
          • THE 4481 - Dramaturgy (3)
          • TPP 4244 - The Art of Storytelling (3)
          • THE 4230 - Cultural Diversity in Theater (3)
          • THE 3753 - Theatre Studies in Creative Drama (3)
          • THE 3082 - The Theatre Business and Industry (3)
          • TPP 3245 - Topics in Theatre Performance (1 - 99)
          • TPP 2190L - Theatre Participation-Performance I (0 - 99)
          • TPP 4193L - Theatre Participation-Performance II (1 - 99)
          • THE 3333C - Shakespeare Skills (3)
          • TPP 2700C - Stage Speech/Voice (3)
          • TPP 3197L - Summer Theatre/Performance (3)
          • TPP 3952L - Summer Studio Performance (3)
          • TPP 4243C - Circus Arts (2)
          • TPP 3264C - Acting on Camera (3)
          • THE 3272 - Shakespeare to RuPaul: Drag in Entertainment (3)
          • TPP 3103 - Intermediate Acting (3)
        • Additional options for Restricted Electives include Independent Study, Directed Research, and Honors in the Major taught by the Department of Theatre.

Grand Total Credits: 38

Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120

Additional Requirements

• The Theatre Department offers multiple opportunities to complete the signature experience requirement. Please consult your advisor for a full listing.
• Required Minor or Area of Concentration: Theatre BA students must complete one of the listed minors associated with their selected specialization. See selected discipline for Minor requirements, information, and changes. University upper division credit hour requirements must be met. Students are discouraged from taking excess hours and should consider total credit hours required when selecting a minor. When no official minor is offered, students may complete an 18-credit-hour area of concentration when pre-approved by the Undergraduate Coordinator.

Departmental Exit Requirements

• Earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in each Theatre course used towards the degree.
• Maintain a "B" (3.0) Theatre GPA or better.
• Write an Exit Critique of a UCF-affiliated production and pass each section evaluated in the semester prior to the final semester of theatre classes.
• Complete a Theatre Department Audit in the semester prior to the final semester of theatre classes.
• A minimum of 30 theatre credits must be completed in residency at UCF.

University Minimum Exit Requirements

• A 2.0 UCF GPA
• 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed.
• 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
• A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
• Complete the General Education Program, the State Writing and Math Requirement, and nine hours of Summer credit.

Additional Information

• Honors In Major: Students interested in completing Honors in the Major should contact their program advisor. More information about Honors in the Major can be found at the University of Central Florida.
• Related Programs:
  • Art, Studio Track (B.A.)
  • Film (B.F.A.)
  • Music (B.A.)
• Related Certificates: None
• Related Minors:
  • Art - Studio Minor
  • Music Minor
  • Film, Cinema Studies Minor
  • Dance Minor
  • Event Management Minor

Advising Notes

• After becoming a major, students must consult with a departmental advisor each semester before registering. Students who do not consult with their department advisor will be placed on department probation. Repeated failure to consult with a department advisor may lead to release from the program. See the School of Performing Arts - Theatre Student handbook for more information.

Transfer Notes

• Lower-level transfer courses may substitute for select upper-division courses, although they will not count as upper-division credits. University minimum upper-division credit requirement must still be met. Consult Theatre Undergraduate Coordinator with questions regarding substitutions.
• Courses transferred from private and out-of-state schools must be evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide all supporting information.

Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses

• THE 2305 - Script Analysis for Theatre (3): May use any introductory Theatre Play or Script Analysis class. Script Analysis for Film cannot substitute.
• TPA 2200 / TPA 2200L - Introduction to Technical Theatre (2): May be substituted with any introductory Stagecraft course.
• TPP 3310 - The Theatre Director's Role (3): May be substituted with TPP 2300 or any introductory Theatre Directing course. Directing for Film cannot substitute.
• TPP 2110C - Acting I – Freeing the Actor (3): May be substituted with any introductory acting for theatre course.
• TPA 2001 - Introduction to Design for Theatre (3): May be substituted with TPA 2000 or any introductory theatre design course.
• TPA 2600C - Stage Management: Introduction (3): May be substituted with any stage management course.

Equipment Fees

• Part-Time Student: $45 per term
• Full-Time Student: $90 per term

Plan of Study

Freshman Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours)

• General Education: THE 2000 - Theatre Survey (Credit Hours: 3)
• THE 2081C – Introduction to UCF Theatre (Credit Hours: 0)
• TPP 2110C - Acting I – Freeing the Actor (Credit Hours: 3)
• General Education: ENC 1101 - Composition I (Credit Hours: 3)
• General Education (Credit Hours: 3)

Freshman Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

• THE 2305 - Script Analysis for Theatre (Credit Hours: 3)
• TPA 2200 - Introduction to Technical Theatre (Credit Hours: 2)
• TPA 2200L - Intro to Technical Theatre Lab (Credit Hours: 1)
• Specialization Prerequisite Admission Course (Credit Hours: 3)
• General Education: ENC 1102 - Composition II (Credit Hours: 3)
• General Education (Credit Hours: 3)

Sophomore Year - Fall (16 Credit Hours)

• General Education: ARH 2051 – Art History 2 (Credit Hours: 3)
• TPA 2600C - Stage Management: Introduction (Credit Hours: 3)
• TPA 2290L - Theatre Participation-Production I (Credit Hours: 1)
• THE 3311 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I (Credit Hours: 3)
• General Education (Credit Hours: 3)
• General Education (Credit Hours: 3)
• Declare Minor
• Apply to Program/Specialization

Sophomore Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

• THE 3312 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature II (Credit Hours: 3)
• TPA 2001 – Introduction to Design for Theatre (Credit Hours: 3)
• General Education (Credit Hours: 3)
• General Education (Credit Hours: 3)
• Required Minor Course (Credit Hours: 3)

Junior Year - Fall (16 Credit Hours)

• General Education (Credit Hours: 3)
• General Education (Credit Hours: 3)
• Foreign Language Elementary Level I (Credit Hours: 4)
• THE 2925L - Theatre Participation - Management I (Credit Hours: 1)
• General Elective (Credit Hours: 3)
• General Elective (Credit Hours: 2)

Junior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

• Foreign Language Elementary Level II (Credit Hours: 4)
• THE 3313 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature III (Credit Hours: 3)
• TPP 3310 - The Theatre Director's Role (Credit Hours: 3)
• Specialization Course (Credit Hours: 2)
• Required Minor Course (Credit Hours: 3)

Senior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)

• THE 4954 - Theatre Exit Critique (Credit Hours: 0)
• Specialization Course (Credit Hours: 3)
• Specialization Course (Credit Hours: 3)
• Required Minor Course (Credit Hours: 3)
• Required Minor Course (Credit Hours: 3)
• General Elective (Credit Hours: 3)

Senior Year - Spring (16 Credit Hours)

• Specialization Course (Credit Hours: 3)
• Specialization Course (Credit Hours: 3)
• Required Minor Course (Credit Hours: 3)
• Required Minor Course (Credit Hours: 3)
• Specialization Course (Credit Hours: 2)
• General Elective (Credit Hours: 2)