Theatre Degree Requirements

UCA students earn either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Theatre with an emphasis in Theatre. The program focuses on the stage where classroom knowledge is applied in hands-on training and experience. These degrees require completion of 124 hours including l) general education component, 2) specific degree requirements, 3) a major as described below, and 4) a minor as arranged through the student's minor advisor.

Theatre Emphasis - 40 Hours

Required (27 Hours):
THEA 1350 Introduction to Theatre
THEA 1370 Voice and Diction
THEA 2325 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design
THEA 2331 Stagecraft
THEA 2390 Acting I
THEA 3324 Theatre History I
THEA 3325 Theatre History II
THEA 3310 Costume Design OR
THEA 3332 Stage Lighting OR
THEA 4340 Scene Design
THEA 4320 Directing

Electives (9 Hours): Choose from the following:
THEA 1360 Text Analysis
THEA 2320 Stage Makeup
THEA 2310 Costume Construction
THEA 3310 Costume Design
THEA 3320 Digital Design
THEA 3322 Stage Lighting
THEA 3391 Acting II
THEA 4315 Topics in Performance
(Repeatable up to six hours under different topics.)
THEA 4341 Topics in Technical Theatre
(Repeatable up to six hours under different topics.)
THEA 4322 Theatre Workshop
THEA 4340 Scene Design

Application Courses (4 Hours): All students are required to complete 1 hour credit at each level. (Each level may be repeated for a maximum 2 hours credit.)

THEA 1122 Theatre Production and Performance
THEA 2122 Theatre Production and Performance
THEA 3122 Theatre Production and Performance
THEA 4122 Theatre Production and Performance

See the University Bulletin for full course descriptions. The Four-Year Program of Study is a plan designed by academic departments to assist you in mapping a program of study to meet all degree requirements for graduation from UCA within four years.