Theatre Arts - Acting Emphasis, B.F.A.
Requirements
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In the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, Acting students receive extensive training in acting, voice, movement, and auditioning, while Musical Theatre students receive extensive training in movement, dance, and vocal and singing technique, as well as acting. Theatre Design and Production students receive extensive design in conceptualization, stage management, costuming, lighting, makeup, scenic design, and rendering. Total Program Credits: 125 |
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| General Education Requirements: | 35 Credits | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing | 3 | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing--Humanities/Social Sciences | 3 | |
| or | ENGL 2020 | Intermediate Writing--Science and Technology (3.0) | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning (3.0) | ||
| MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6.0) | ||
| STAT 1040 | Introduction to Statistics (3.0) | ||
| STAT 1045 | Introduction to Statistics with Algebra (5.0) | ||
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra (4.0) | ||
| MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries (5.0) | ||
| MATH 1090 | College Algebra for Business (3.0) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
| HIST 1700 | American Civilization (3.0) | ||
| HIST 1740 | US Economic History (3.0) | ||
| HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 (3.0) | ||
| and | HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 (3.0) | |
| POLS 1000 | American Heritage (3.0) | ||
| Complete the following: | |||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values | 3 | |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness (2.0) | ||
| or | PES 1097 | Fitness for Life | 2 |
| Distribution Courses: | |||
| Biology | 3 | ||
| Physical Science | 3 | ||
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | ||
| HUM 1010 | Humanities Through the Arts | 3 | |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre (Majors only section) | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | ||
| Discipline Core Requirements: | 28 Credits | ||
| THEA 1033 | Acting I | 3 | |
| THEA 1223 | Makeup I | 3 | |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 3 | |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 | |
| THEA 159R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 | |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 | |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for the Stage and Screen | 3 | |
| THEA 3711 | Script and Text Analysis II | 3 | |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I | 3 | |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 | |
| THEA 481R | Theatre Internship | 2 | |
| Emphasis Requirements: | 62 Credits | ||
| THEA 1113 | Voice and Diction I | 3 | |
| THEA 2033 | Acting II | 3 | |
| THEA 2131 | Movement for the Actor I | 3 | |
| THEA 2156 | Group Voice for Theatre | 3 | |
| THEA 3033 | Acting III | 3 | |
| THEA 3113 | Acting for Film | 3 | |
| THEA 3115 | Improvisation | 3 | |
| THEA 3117 | Auditioning I | 3 | |
| THEA 3122 | Voice and Diction II | 3 | |
| THEA 3123 | Stage Dialects | 3 | |
| THEA 3131 | Movement for the Actor II | 3 | |
| THEA 3133 | Stage Combat | 3 | |
| THEA 3151 | Acting for Musical Theatre I | 3 | |
| THEA 3152 | Acting for Musical Theatre II | 3 | |
| THEA 3154 | Dance for Musical Theatre I | 3 | |
| THEA 315R | Musical Theatre Practicum (No more than 2 credits of 315R will be applied to degree) (2.0) | ||
| or | THEA 319R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen (1.0) | 5 |
| THEA 4115 | Acting Styles | 3 | |
| THEA 4117 | Auditioning II | 3 | |
| THEA 4119 | Senior Showcase and Career Management | 3 | |
| THEA 4122 | Vocal Approach to the Classics | 3 | |
Graduation Requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 125 semester credits; a minimum of 40 credits must be upper division.
- Overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Residency hours--minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and Italicized.
| Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 1033 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 |
| THEA 2156 | Group Voice for Theatre | 3 |
| Semester total: | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing for HU/SS Majors | 3 |
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| THEA 1113 | Voice and Diction I | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 159R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 |
| THEA 2131 | Movement for the Actor I | 3 |
| Semester total: | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| HUM 1010 | Humanities Through the Arts | 3 |
| THEA 1223 | Makeup I | 3 |
| THEA 2033 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 3122 | Voice and Diction II | 3 |
| THEA 3131 | Movement for the Actor II | 3 |
| THEA 481R | Theatre Internship A | 1 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Physical Science Course | 3 | |
| THEA 3113 | Acting for Film | 3 |
| THEA 3115 | Improvisation | 3 |
| THEA 3117 | Auditioning I | 3 |
| THEA 3154 | Dance for Musical Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 481R | Theatre Internship B | 1 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| THEA 3151 | Acting for Musical Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 3123 | Stage Dialects | 3 |
| THEA 3133 | Stage Combat | 3 |
| THEA 3711 | Script and Text Analysis II | 3 |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I | 3 |
| Semester total: | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Biology Distribution Course | 3 | |
| THEA 3152 | Acting for Musical Theatre II | 3 |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| THEA 4115 | Acting Styles | 3 |
| THEA 4122 | Vocal Approach to the Classics | 3 |
| THEA 319R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen | 1 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 7 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science Course | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values | 3 |
| THEA 315R | Musical Theatre Practicum | 2 |
| THEA 319R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen | 1 |
| THEA 4117 | Auditioning II | 3 |
| Semester total: | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| HIST 1700 | American Civilizations | 3 |
| PES 1097 | Fitness for Life | 2 |
| THEA 3033 | Acting III | 3 |
| THEA 319R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen | 1 |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for the Stage I | 3 |
| THEA 4119 | Senior Showcase and Career Management | 3 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Degree total: | 125 |
Department
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Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen |
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Location: |
FA 707 |
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Telephone: |
801-863-8071 |
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Mission Statement
The Department of Theatrical Arts at Utah Valley University is an engaged training ground that cultivates and challenges driven and versatile individuals to become artistically and professionally literate. To deliver this outcome, we practice collaborative learning in the history, genres, methods, and technologies in the field of theatre, as well as sincere and responsive mentorship and innovative productions.
Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Program Coordinator Contact:
- Laurie Harrop-Purser, Performance
- Telephone: 801-863-6310
- Email: Harrop-Purser@uvu.edu
- Lara Beene, Design and Technology
- Telephone: 801-863-6273
- Email: beenela@uvu.edu
- Amanda Crabb, BFA Performance Committee
- Telephone: 801-863-6756
- Email: acrabb@uvu.edu
- D. Terry Petrie, Theatre Secondary Education
- Telephone: 801-863-7222
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Email:
petriedt@uvu.edu
Advisors:
Elizabeth Draper: BFA Programs, AS, Minor
Kristy Giles: BA Theatre Program
Clark Slater: Theatre Education
All students are welcome to see any advisor in the School of the Arts for more information. Their scheduling and drop-in hours can be found here: www.uvu.edu/arts/advisors/
Administrative Support:
- Loretta King
- Telephone: 801-863-6939
- Email: kinglo@uvu.edu
- Mail Stop: 234
Staff:
Program Director, Noorda Theatre Center for Children and Youth: John Newman
Outreach Coordinator, Noorda Theatre Center for Children and Youth: Kynsie Kiggens
Administrative Support, Noorda Theatre Center for Children and Youth: Anna Kelsey
Faculty
Lara Beene(2014)
Assistant Professor
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
Christopher Clark(2006)
Associate Professor
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
Amanda Crabb(2015)
Assistant Professor
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
Elizabeth Golden(2017)
Lecturer
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
Lisa Hagen(2010)
Associate Professor
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Department Chair, Faculty
Laurie Harrop-Purser(2012)
Assistant Professor
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
Janine Sobeck Knighton(2016)
Assistant Professor
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
Robert Moffat(2012)
Lecturer
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
Richard Moody(2010)
Associate Professor
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
John Newman(2010)
Assistant Professor
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
Terry Petrie(2004)
Professor
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
Stephen Purdy(2004)
Lecturer
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
Jill Robinson(2011)
Lecturer
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
Jeremy Sortore(2016)
Assistant Professor
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Faculty
Matthew Taylor(2016)
Assistant Professor
Department: Theatrical Arts
Faculty
Careers
Jobs traditionally associated with theatre include acting, directing, producing, script writing, theatre design (lights, scenery, sound, costumes and makeup), theatre technology, theatre education, dramaturgy, stage and production management, theatrical agents, theatre critics, and theatre managers. Additionally, graduates, particularly those with education in technical areas, frequently find work in the related areas of broadcasting, motion pictures, and television.
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