Mar 31, 2023

2022-2023 University Catalog

Film and Theatre, Theatre Arts, B.A.

Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for BA Film & Theatre - Theatre Arts
1	Students will understand and utilize the basic fundamentals of each of the areas of technical theatre: scenery design and construction, costume design and construction, and props.
2	Students will demonstrate broad knowledge of theatre literature and history.
3	Students will recognize and articulate the foundational principles of the way design enhances the production of a play.
4	Students will articulate and demonstrate the fundamentals of theatre performance.

General Education Requirements

English

ENGL 1157 - English Composition - Credits: 3
ENGL 1158 - English Composition - Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 1159 - English Composition Honors - Credits: 3 ¹

Mathematics Credits: 6 *

Science

BIOS Credits: 3 ³
BIOS or Physical Science Credits: 6 ³

Humanities

FORL 1001 Credits: 3
FORL 1002 Credits: 3
ENGL Literature Credits: 3

Social Sciences

Social Sciences Credits: 6 ²

Arts

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FTA 1005 - Intro to Theatre Arts - Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 39

Other Requirements

Social Science Credits: 6
Electives outside of major 3000+ Credits: 6
Electives Credits: 16-19
FORL 2001 Credits: 3
FORL 1001 Credits: 3
FORL 1002 Credits: 3 ⁵
ENGL Literature Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 37

Course Requirements for Major

FTA 1100 - Methods & Matrls of Stagecraft - Credits: 3
FTA 1110 - Basic Visual Design - Credits: 3
FTA 1300 - Acting I-Beginning - Credits: 3
FTA 1800 - Theatre Practicum I - Credits: 1
FTA 2100 - Intro to Lighting Design - Credits: 3
OR
FTA 2110 - Introduction to Scenic Design - Credits: 3
OR
FTA 2160 - Costume Crafts & Techniques - Credits: 3
OR
FTA 2950 - Stage Management Theatre - Credits: 3 ⁶
FTA 2320 - Script Analysis - Credits: 3
FTA 4400 - Development of Theatre - Credits: 3
FTA 4450 - Modern Theatre - Credits: 3
OR
FTA 4455 - Contemporary Theatre - Credits: 3
FTA Electives Credits: 20

Total Credit Hours: 44

Total Credit Hours Required: 120

“C” or better required.
Must include courses from two different fields (ANTH, ECON, GEOG, POLI, PSYC, SOC, or URBN) and at least 6 hours at 2000-level or higher.
6 hour sequence in one science. Select from BIOS, CHEM, EES, PHYS. 3 hours must be BIOS. Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
From FA, MUS, theater or film/video-related FTA. Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
Must complete nine credit hours in one language or six credit hours in two languages.
Fulfills oral competency requirement.

Four Year Plan of Study

First Year of Enrollment

First Term

ENGL 1157 - English Composition - Credits: 3
MATH 1031 - Survey Mathematical Thought I - Credits: 3
OR
MATH 1115 - Applied Algebra - Credits: 3
OR
MATH 1125 - Precalculus Algebra - Credits: 3
BIOS Credits: 3
Social Science 1XXX Credits: 3
FTA 1005 - Intro to Theatre Arts - Credits: 3
UNIV 1001 - University Success - Credits: 1 ¹

Total Credit Hours: 16

Second Term

ENGL 1158 - English Composition - Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 1159 - English Composition Honors - Credits: 3
MATH 1032 - Survey Mathematical Thought II - Credits: 3
OR
MATH 1116 Credits: 3
OR
MATH 1125 - Precalculus Algebra - Credits: 3
BIOS or other Physical Science Credits: 3
FTA 1100 - Methods & Matrls of Stagecraft - Credits: 3
FTA 1110 - Basic Visual Design - Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Second Year of Enrollment

First Term

Foreign Language 1001 Credits: 3
Social Science 1XXX Credits: 3
Arts Credits: 3
FTA 1300 - Acting I-Beginning - Credits: 3
FTA 2100 - Intro to Lighting Design - Credits: 3
OR
FTA 2110 - Introduction to Scenic Design - Credits: 3
OR
FTA 2160 - Costume Crafts & Techniques - Credits: 3
OR
FTA 2950 - Stage Management Theatre - Credits: 3
FTA 1800 - Theatre Practicum I - Credits: 1

Total Credit Hours: 16

Second Term

Foreign Language 1002 Credits: 3
Social Science 2000+ Credits: 3
BIOS or other Physical Science Credits: 3
ENGL (Literature) Credits: 2
FTA 1800 - Theatre Practicum I - Credits: 1
FTA 2320 - Script Analysis - Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 16

Third Year of Enrollment

First Term

Foreign Language 2001 Credits: 3
Social Science 2000+ Credits: 3
Non FTA Elective 3000+ Credits: 3
FTA Elective Credits: 3
FTA 4450 - Modern Theatre - Credits: 3
OR
FTA 4455 - Contemporary Theatre - Credits: 3
FTA 1800 - Theatre Practicum I - Credits: 1

Total Credit Hours: 16

Second Term

Non FTA Elective 3000+ Credits: 3
General Electives Credits: 3
General Electives Credits: 3
FTA Elective Credits: 3
FTA 4400 - Development of Theatre - Credits: 3

Film and Theatre, Theatre Arts, B.A.

Student Learning Outcomes

General Education Requirements

English

Mathematics Credits: 6 *

Science

Humanities

Social Sciences

Arts

Total Credit Hours: 39

Other Requirements

Total Credit Hours: 37

Course Requirements for Major

Total Credit Hours: 44

Total Credit Hours Required: 120

Four Year Plan of Study

First Year of Enrollment

First Term

Total Credit Hours: 16

Second Term

Total Credit Hours: 15

Second Year of Enrollment

First Term

Total Credit Hours: 16

Second Term

Total Credit Hours: 16

Third Year of Enrollment

First Term

Total Credit Hours: 16

Second Term

Total Credit Hours: 15

Fourth Year of Enrollment

First Term

Total Credit Hours: 15

Second Term

Total Credit Hours: 11

Total Credit Hours Required: 120