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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 Academic Writing | 3 | |
| or | ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts (5.0) | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing Academic Writing and Research | 3 | |
| 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 WE (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 | 2 | |
| 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 271R | BFA Cohort Seminar | 1 | |
| 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 | ||
| DANC 1100 | Beginning Ballet | 1 | |
| DANC 1200 | Beginning Modern/Contemporary Dance | 1 | |
| THEA 1113 | Voice and Speech I | 3 | |
| THEA 2033 | Acting II | 3 | |
| THEA 2131 | Movement for the Actor I | 3 | |
| THEA 2156 | Group Voice for Theatre - BA | 2 | |
| THEA 284R | Singing Technique for Actors I (1.0) (must be repeated for 3 credits) | 3 | |
| THEA 3033 | Acting III | 3 | |
| THEA 3115 | Improvisation | 3 | |
| THEA 3117 | Auditioning I | 3 | |
| THEA 3131 | Movement for the Actor II | 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 3155 | Dance for Musical Theatre II | 3 | |
| THEA 315R | Musical Theatre Practicum (must be repeated for 4 credits) (2.0) | 4 | |
| THEA 319R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen
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| THEA 3725 | Musical Theatre History | 3 | |
| THEA 4115 | Acting Styles | 3 | |
| THEA 4117 | Auditioning II | 3 | |
| THEA 4119 | Senior Showcase and Career Management | 3 | |
| THEA 484R | Singing Techniques for Actors II (must be repeated for 4 credits) (1.0) | 4 | |
Graduation Requirements:
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 |
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| THEA 1033 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 |
| THEA 2156 | Group Voice for Theatre | 2 |
| Semester total: | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre (Majors only section) | 3 |
| THEA 1113 | Voice and Diction I | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 2 |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 |
| DANC 1100 | Beginning Ballet | 1 |
| THEA 2131 | Movement for the Actor I | 3 |
| THEA 284R | Singing Technique for Actors I (1.0) | 1 |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing--Humanities/Social Sciences | 3 |
| Semester total: | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| THEA 159R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 |
| American Insitutions Distribution Course | 3 | |
| THEA 1223 | Makeup I | 3 |
| THEA 2033 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 284R | Singing Technique for Actors I (1.0) | 1 |
| THEA 3131 | Movement for the Actor II | 3 |
| DANC 1200 | Beginning Modern/Contemporary Dance | 1 |
| Semester total: | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| THEA 284R | Singing Technique for Actors I (1.0) | 1 |
| THEA 3115 | Improvisation | 3 |
| THEA 3117 | Auditioning I | 3 |
| THEA 3151 | Acting for Musical Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 3725 | Musical Theatre History | 3 |
| Social /BehavioralScience Distribution Course | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Physical Science Distribution Course | 3 | |
| THEA 3154 | Dance for Musical Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 3152 | Acting for Musical Theatre Ii | 3 |
| THEA 3711 | Script and Text Analysis II | 3 |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I | 3 |
| THEA 484R | Singing Techniques for Actors II (1.0) | 1 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Biology Distribution Course | 3 | |
| THEA 4115 | Acting Styles | 3 |
| THEA 3155 | Dance for Musical Theatre II | 3 |
| THEA 315R | Musical Theatre Practicum (2.0) | 2 |
| THEA 319R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen (1.0) | 1 |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| THEA 484R | Singing Techniques for Actors II (1.0) | 1 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 7 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Additional Biology/Physical Science Distribution Course | 3 | |
| Social Science Distribution Course | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values | 3 |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for the Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 315R | Musical Theatre Practicum (2.0) | 2 |
| THEA 4117* | Auditioning II | 3 |
| THEA 481R | Theatre Internship (A) | 1 |
| THEA 484R | Singing Techniques for Actors II (1.0) | 1 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Note: *Pre-requisites are required to be taken. Please see the advisor. | ||
| Semester 8 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| PES 1097 or HLTH 1100 | Fitness for Life or Personal Health and Wellness | 2 |
| HUM 1010 | Humanities Through the Arts | 3 |
| THEA 271R | BFA Cohort Seminar | 1 |
| THEA 319R | Performance Practicum for Stage and Screen | 1 |
| THEA 3033 | Acting III | 3 |
| THEA 4119 | Senior Showcase and Career Management | 3 |
| THEA 481R | Theatre Internship (B) | 1 |
| THEA 484R | Singing Techniques for Actors II (1.0) | 1 |
| Semester total: | 15 | |
| Degree total: | 125 | |
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Name: |
Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen |
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Location: |
FA 707 |
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Telephone: |
801-863-6939 |
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Mission Statement
The Department of Theatrical Arts at Utah Valley University cultivates student success by challenging our BFA, BA, BS Ed, and AA theatre majors and non-majors to become professionally competent and artistically literate as they complete their academic degrees and courses. To deliver these outcomes, we practice interactive teaching, build critical skills, and create innovative productions that engage campus and off-campus communities.
Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
Program Coordinator Contact:
Advisors:
Elizabeth Draper: BFA Programs, AA, 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:
Staff:
Program Manager, Theatre for Youth and Education (TYE) Center: Kynsie Kiggins
Administrative Support, Theatre for Youth and Education (TYE) Center: Marta Myers
Telephone: 801-863-5437
Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
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Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
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Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
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Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
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Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
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Department: Theatrical Arts
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Department: Theatrical Arts
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Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
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Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
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Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
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Department: Theatrical Arts for Stage & Screen
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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.
Follow the links below to view current, detailed Utah Department of Workforce Services occupational information for that career.