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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)

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

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
  43 total core credit hours
   
 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.
THAR 1191Theatre Practicum

1

THAR 1321Beginning Acting

3

THAR 1322Intermediate Acting

3

THAR 1380Introduction to Theatre

3

THAR 2192Theatre Practicum

1

THAR 2193Theatre Practicum

1

THAR 2360Introduction to Technical Production

3

THAR 2380Play Analysis

3

THAR 2361Introduction to Theatre Design

3

THAR 3381Theatre History I

3

THAR 3382Theatre History II

3

THAR 4331Fundamentals of Directing

3

THAR 4333Senior Studio

3

Total Credit Hours:33

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.
Total Credit Hours:3

 

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.

Total Credit Hours:12

 

Performance

THAR 2324Stage Movement

3

THAR 2325Theatre Voice and Speech Studies

3

THAR 3304Children's Theatre

3

THAR 3323Acting in Verse

3

THAR 3324Selected Topics in Performance

3

THAR 3326Advanced Acting

3

THAR 4303Creative Dramatics

3

THAR 3324: may be repeated for credit.

 

Design/Technical Production

THAR 2242Basic Stage Make-up

2

THAR 3344Costume Construction

3

THAR 3341Costume Design

3

THAR 3362Scene Design

3

THAR 3363Light Design

3

THAR 4342Costume History

3

 

General Studies

THAR 1381Theatre Appreciation

3

THAR 1320Acting in Everyday Life

3

THAR 2380Play Analysis

3

THAR 4301Creativity in the Arts

3

THAR 4383Dramatic Theory and Criticism

3

THAR 4387American Theatre

3

THAR 4385/ENGL 4340Shakespeare

3

THAR 4393Reading and Research in Theatre Arts

3

THAR 4399Selected Topics

3