Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a Concentration in Theatre Studies
Eight-Semester Degree Plan
Students selecting to follow the eight-semester degree plan should see the Eight-Semester Degree Policy in the Academic Regulations chapter for University requirements of the program as well as the Fulbright College requirements.
State minimum core requirements may vary by individual, based on placement and previous credit granted. Once all core requirements are met, students may substitute with general electives in consultation with their academic advisor.
| First Year | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)4 | 3 | |
| THTR 1223 Introduction to Theatre (Satisifies General Education Outcome 3.1)1, 4 | 3 | |
| THTR 1313 Stage Technology: Costumes and Makeup or THTR 1323 Stage Technology: Scenery and Lighting | 3 | |
| THTR 1883 Acting I for Theatre Majors2 or THTR 1423 Script Analysis | 3 | |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| ENGL 1023 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)4 | 3 | |
| Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1:4 | ||
| MATH 1313 Quantitative Reasoning (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1113) or MATH 1203 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) | 3 | |
or any MATH course numbered higher than MATH 1203 | ||
| THTR 1313 Stage Technology: Costumes and Makeup or THTR 1323 Stage Technology: Scenery and Lighting | 3 | |
| THTR 1883 Acting I for Theatre Majors2 or THTR 1423 Script Analysis | 3 | |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Second Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| State Minimum Core—U.S. History or Government (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)4 | 3 | |
| THTR 2313 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design | 3 | |
| THTR 3001 Production Practicum3 | 1 | |
| Theatre Studies Concentration course 1 | 3 | |
| General Electives | 5 | |
| State Minimum Core—Humanities (Select a course that satisfies both General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 5.1)4 | 3 | |
| State Minimum Core—Social Sciences (Select a course that satisfies both General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)4 | 3 | |
| THTR 3001 Production Practicum3 | 1 | |
| Theatre Studies Concentration course 2 | 3 | |
| Theatre Studies Concentration course 3 | 3 | |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Third Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| State Minimum Core—Science with corequisite lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)4 | 4 | |
| THTR 4233 History of the Theatre I | 3 | |
| Theatre Studies Concentration course 4 | 3 | |
| Theatre Studies Concentration course 5 | 3 | |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| State Minimum Core—Science with corequisite lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)4 | 4 | |
| THTR 3653 Directing I | 3 | |
| THTR 4333 History of the Theatre II (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)4 | 3 | |
| Theatre Studies Concentration course 6 | 3 | |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Fourth Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| State Minimum Core—Social Sciences (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)4 | 3 | |
| Any UA-Fayetteville credit hours numbered at the 3000-level or higher | 3 | |
| Any credit hours numbered at the 3000-level or higher or any 2000-level credit hours that have a course prerequisite | 1 | |
| General Electives | 8 | |
| State Minimum Core—Social Sciences (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)4 | 3 | |
| THTR 4991 Theatre Capstone (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)4 | 1 | |
| Any UA-Fayetteville credit hours numbered at the 3000-level or higher | 3 | |
| General Electives | 8 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Total Units in Sequence: | 120 | |
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THTR 1003 or THTR 1003H may be substituted for THTR 1223 if the student has already completed the course. Otherwise, Theatre majors should enroll in THTR 1223.
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THTR 1883 satisfies the State Minimum Core Fine Arts requirement.
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Theatre majors must complete two semesters of THTR 3001 prior to graduation; however, students may not complete it more than two times.
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Students must complete the State Minimum Core and the requirements of their major(s) as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. These courses also fulfill many, if not all, of the General Education Requirements. Please visit these pages in the links provided and consult with your academic advisor when making course selections to fulfill these requirements.
