Theatre Arts—Bachelor of Arts
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Website: Department of Theatre Arts
College/School: College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Apply to UIW: Application for Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
Accreditation: National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts degree program provides students with a holistic view of both broad-based studies and specialized training in theatre, along with a variety of elective courses and production opportunities to satisfy individual interests and career goals.
An undergraduate degree in Theatre Arts is a valuable credential for students wishing to pursue graduate studies in theatre or careers in many professional disciplines that recognize the importance of effective communication skills, critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Some students go on to pursue graduate studies, others pursue a career in teaching, while others pursue a career in professional theatre as performers, stage managers, designers and technicians.
At UIW, Theatre Arts majors get hands-on opportunities to apply concepts and methods learned in coursework, all while enjoying individualized attention from their professors. The department typically produces four plays a year. Our students not only act in those productions, but they also take on leadership roles in creating costumes, scenery, lighting and sound. All UIW students who are willing to commit the time and energy can audition for roles or work backstage.
UIW is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts Degree Plan
A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to complete the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts degree program.
UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum
UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.
| UIW Core Curriculum |
| Composition and Rhetoric |
6 credit hours |
| Literature and Art |
6 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics |
7 credit hours |
| History and Behavioral Science |
6 credit hours |
| Philosophy and Religion |
9 credit hours |
| Second Language |
6 credit hours |
| Wellness and Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
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43 total core credit hours |
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| Community Service |
45 clock hours (non-credit) |
Theatre Arts Required Coursework
The degree plan requires 33 credit hours of Theatre Arts courses, including 12 to 15 upper-division hours.
Note: THAR 2193 may be repeated for credit. THAR 4333 is the capstone course for Theatre Arts.
Practicum Coursework
The Theatre Arts degree plan requires 3 additional hours in Theatre Arts Practicum or Advanced Theatre Arts Practicum Coursework.
Theatre Arts Elective Coursework
Students must complete an additional 12 credit hours in elective Theatre Arts courses, including 9 upper-division credit hours. This coursework must be selected from Performance, Design/Technical Production, or General Studies.
Performance
Design/Technical Production
General Studies