The Bachelor of Arts Degree is designed to offer a thorough foundation in theatre while providing flexibility and opportunity for interdisciplinary study with a required minor. The strength of this program is in the opportunity to combine theatre training with the secondary area of study to create career opportunities in theatre and the entertainment industry. Upon graduation, students choose to enter the job market or pursue advanced education with a skill set unique to their goals.
Admission Requirements
- The departmental faculty evaluates students who desire to become BA majors via an application. For complete information visit https://cah.ucf.edu/performingarts/study/#theatreundergrad
- Prior to applying to the BA Theatre Program students must:
- Successfully complete ("C" 2.0 or better) the prerequisite courses for the program:
- THE 2000, THE 2081C, ARH 2051, THE 2305, TPP 2110C, TPA 2200, TPA 2200L, TPA 2290L, THE 3311 etc.
- Successfully complete ("C" 2.0 or better) at least one prerequisite course for desired specialization.
- Theatre Studies and Dramaturgy complete at least 1 of the following prior to application:
- Technical Production complete at least 1 of the following prior to application:
- TPA4250, TPA 4251, TPA2232C, or TPA2600C
- Administration and Directing complete at least 1 of the following prior to application:
- TPA2600C, TPA4400, TPP3310, or TPP4311C
- Theatre Education complete at least 1 of the following:
- THE3053, THE3753, or THE3760
- Applied Performance complete at least 1 of the following prior to application:
- THE4543, TPP3406, or TPP4244
- Declare a specialization approved minor--List of specialization approved minors can be found in the Theatre Student Handbook.
Degree Requirements
- Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
- Students are required to complete a minor or pre-approved area of concentration to graduate.
- Students who complete a double major fulfill the minor requirement automatically.
- Theatre grades of less than "C" (2.0) will not satisfy the major requirements or count towards total theatre credits.
- Students in this major must earn a "C" (2.0) or better or an "S" in each theatre course and maintain a 3.0 GPA for all courses required in the major and all courses taken in theatre; must not receive a negative evaluation in a regularly scheduled program review; and must not exhibit chronic unprofessional behavior. Failure to meet these standards will result in probation and/or dismissal from the program. Refer to the SPA Undergraduate Student Handbook - Theatre (https://cah.ucf.edu/performingarts/academics/student-resources/) for details on program standards.
- Departmental Residency Requirement consists of at least 30 semester hours of courses taken from the UCF Theatre Department.
- All Theatre majors who participate in production work must be registered for the appropriate Theatre Participation course in the term in which they are participating. Students need not take additional hours to satisfy this requirement. Once students have completed their production participation requirements, they may register for a "0" credit participation course to meet departmental registration requirements. Students may use additional participation credits as electives.
- Students must follow the most recent department and school student handbooks which are available on the department website at https://cah.ucf.edu/performingarts/academics/student-resources/.
- The department will accept one credit of Theatre Participation coursework for students transferring into the program. Any additional transfer participation credits will count toward electives.
- Courses designated in General Education Program are usually completed in the first 90 hours.
- Courses designated in Common Program Prerequisites are usually completed in the first 60 hours.
- Co-op credit cannot be used in this major.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements
19 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 19 credits from the following:
- THE2081C - Introduction to UCF Theatre (0 - 99)
- TPA2200L - Intro to Technical Theatre Lab (1)
- THE3311 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I (3)
- THE3312 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature II (3)
- THE3313 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature III (3)
- TPP3310 - The Theatre Director's Role (3)
- TPA2600C - Stage Management: Introduction (3)
- TPA2001 - Introduction to Design for Theatre (3)
- THE4954 - Theatre Exit Critique
- TPP3310, TPA2600C, and TPA2001 are intended to be taken as part of the CPP.
Specializations
19 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
Theatre Studies and Dramaturgy- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- THE3240 - Evolution of Musical Theatre (3)
- THE4230 - Cultural Diversity in Theater (3)
- THE4481 - Dramaturgy (3)
- Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
- TPP4193L - Theatre Participation-Performance II (1 - 99)
- TPP 4193L must be as Assistant Director or Dramaturg
Restricted Electives- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- THE4212 - Global Theatre (3)
- THE3250 - Sex, Drugs, & the Rock and Roll Musical (3)
- THE3254 - Queer Theatre (3)
- THE3272 - Shakespeare to RuPaul: Drag in Entertainment (3)
- THE3383 - Taboo Theatre: Sex & Violence on Stage (3)
- THE4423 - Women in Theatre (3)
- THE4543 - Theatre for Social Change (3)
- DAN3134 - Dance History I (3)
- TPP3406 - Devising Theatre (3)
- TPP3384C - Casting (3)
- THE3333 - Shakespeare Skills (3)
- TPP4193L - Theatre Participation-Performance II (1 - 99)
- TPA4298L - Theatre Participation-Production II (0 - 99)
- THE4093L - Theatre Participation-Management II (1)
- THE3082 - The Theatre Business and Industry (3)
- Additional options for Restricted Electives include Independent Study, Directed Research, and Honors in the Major taught by the Department of Theatre.
Technical Production- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- TPA4250C - CADD for Theatre (2)
- TPA2232C - Costume Construction (3)
- TPA2220 - Stage Electronics (2)
- Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
- TPA4298L - Theatre Participation-Production II (0 - 99)
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
- TPP4940L - Theatre Internship (6)
- THE3082 - The Theatre Business and Industry (3)
- 3 credit internship options are available under course number TPP4941L. Consult Theatre Department Internship Manual or Theatre Department Internship Coordinator for more information.
Restricted Electives- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 5 credits from the following:
- TPA3383C - Topics in Technical Theatre (1 - 99)
- TPA4298L - Theatre Participation-Production II (0 - 99)
- TPA4384C - Advanced Topics in Technical Theatre (3)
- TPA2248C - Makeup Techniques (2)
- TPA3172 - Flash, Bash, and Splash: Concerts, Wrestling, & Circus (3)
- TPA3183 - The Themed Experience (3)
- TPA3601C - Stage Management: Techniques (3)
- TPA4251C - Advanced CADD for Theatre (2)
- TPA2220L - Stage Electronics Lab (1)
- Additional options for Restricted Electives include Independent Study, Directed Research, and Honors in the Major taught by the Department of Theatre.
Administration and Directing- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- TPP4311C - Advanced Directing for Theatre (3)
- TPA4400 - Theatre Management (3)
- THE3082 - The Theatre Business and Industry (3)
- Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
- TPA3523 - New Play Festival (0 - 1)
- TPA3513 - Season Selection (0 - 1)
Restricted Electives- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
- TPA3183 - The Themed Experience (3)
- TPP3384C - Casting (3)
- THE4481 - Dramaturgy (3)
- TPP4193L - Theatre Participation-Performance II (1 - 99)
- DAA2000C - Introduction to Theatre Dance (2)
- TPA3601C - Stage Management: Techniques (3)
- TPP3245 - Topics in Theatre Performance (3)
- TPP3406 - Devising Theatre (3)
- TPP2190L - Theatre Participation-Performance I (0 - 99)
- THE4085 - Health and Wellness for the Performing Artist (3)
- THE3549 - Topics in Theatre Studies (3)
- TPP 4193L must be as Assistant Director or Dramaturg Additional options for Restricted Electives include Independent Study, Directed Research, and Honors in the Major taught by the Department of Theatre.
Theatre Education- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- TPA2232C - Costume Construction (3)
- THE3753 - Theatre Studies in Creative Drama (3)
- TPP4311C - Advanced Directing for Theatre (3)
- DAA2000C - Introduction to Theatre Dance (2)
- THE3760 - Teaching Theatre (3)
Restricted Electives- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 5 credits from the following:
- TPP3257C - Musical Theatre Voice Techniques (2)
- THE3240 - Evolution of Musical Theatre (3)
- MUT1004 - Fundamentals of Music I (3)
- THE3053 - Theatre for Young Audiences and Communities (3)
- THE3549 - Topics in Theatre Studies (3)
- TPA3601C - Stage Management: Techniques (3)
- TPP3384C - Casting (3)
- TPP3406 - Devising Theatre (3)
- TPA3249C - Advanced Makeup Techniques (2)
- THE4085 - Health and Wellness for the Performing Artist (3)
- THE4212 - Global Theatre (3)
- THE4230 - Cultural Diversity in Theater (3)
- THE4284 - Period Costume, Architecture, and Decor I (3)
- THE4285 - Period Costume, Architecture, and Decor II (3)
- THE4481 - Dramaturgy (3)
- TPP3245 - Topics in Theatre Performance (3)
- TPA2248C - Makeup Techniques (2)
- TPP3258C - Musical Theatre Voice Styles (2)
- Additional options for Restricted Electives include Independent Study, Directed Research, and Honors in the Major taught by the Department of Theatre.
Applied Performance - Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- THE4543 - Theatre for Social Change (3)
- THE3053 - Theatre for Young Audiences and Communities (3)
- TPP3406 - Devising Theatre (3)
Restricted Electives- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 10 credits from the following:
- DAA2000C - Introduction to Theatre Dance (2)
- DAA2200C - Ballet I (2)
- DAA2520C - Tap Dance I (2)
- DAA2570C - Jazz Dance I (2)
- TPP3257C - Musical Theatre Voice Techniques (2)
- TPP3258C - Musical Theatre Voice Styles (2)
- THE4212 - Global Theatre (3)
- TPA4400 - Theatre Management (3)
- TPP4311C - Advanced Directing for Theatre (3)
- THE4481 - Dramaturgy (3)
- TPP4244 - The Art of Storytelling (3)
- THE4230 - Cultural Diversity in Theater (3)
- THE3753 - Theatre Studies in Creative Drama (3)
- THE3082 - The Theatre Business and Industry (3)
- TPP3245 - Topics in Theatre Performance (3)
- TPP2190L - Theatre Participation-Performance I (0 - 99)
- TPP4193L - Theatre Participation-Performance II (1 - 99)
- THE3333 - Shakespeare Skills (3)
- TPP2700C - Stage Speech/Voice (3)
- TPP3197L - Summer Theatre/Performance (3)
- TPP3952L - Summer Studio Performance (3)
- TPP4243C - Circus Arts (2)
- TPP3264C - Acting on Camera (3)
- THE3272 - Shakespeare to RuPaul: Drag in Entertainment (3)
- TPP3103 - Intermediate Acting (3)
- Additional options for Restricted Electives include Independent Study, Directed Research, and Honors in the Major taught by the Department of Theatre.
Grand Total Credits: 38
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120
Restricted Electives
Capstone Requirements
Electives
Foreign Language Requirements
Admissions
- Met by graduation requirement.
Graduation
- Proficiency equivalent to one year of college instruction in a foreign language taught by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures or the History Department (Hebrew). Standardized examinations for foreign languages may be used to meet the requirement.
Additional Requirements
- The Theatre Department offers multiple opportunities to complete the signature experience requirement. Please consult your CAHSA Coach for a full listing.
Required Minor or Area of Concentration
- Theater BA students must complete one of the listed minors associated with their selected specialization. See selected discipline for Minor requirements, information, and changes. University upper division credit hour requirements must be met. Students are discouraged from taking excess hours and should consider total credit hours required when selecting a minor. When no official minor is offered, students may complete an 18-credit-hour area of concentration when pre-approved by the Undergraduate Coordinator.
Departmental Exit Requirements
- Earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in each Theatre course used towards the degree.
- Maintain a "B" (3.0) Theatre GPA or better.
- Write an Exit Critique of a UCF-affiliated production and pass each section evaluated the semester prior to final semester of theatre classes.
- Complete a Theatre Department Audit Check the semester prior to final semester of theatre classes.
- Minimum of 30 theatre credits must be completed in residency at UCF.
University Minimum Exit Requirements
- A 2.0 UCF GPA
- 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed.
- 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded.
- 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
- A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
- Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.
Additional Information
Honors In Major
- Students interested in completing Honors in the Major should contact their program advisor. More information about Honors in the Major can be found at https://honors.ucf.edu/hut/about/#hut.
Related Programs
- Art, Studio Track (B.A.)
- Film (B.F.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
Related Certificates
Related Minors
- Art - Studio Minor
- Music Minor
- Film, Cinema Studies Minor
- Dance Minor
- Event Management Minor
Advising Notes
- After becoming a major, students must consult with a departmental advisor each semester before registering. Students who do not consult with their department advisor will be placed on department probation. Repeated failure to consult with a department advisor may lead to release from the program. See the School of Performing Arts - Theatre Student handbook for more information.
Transfer Notes
- Lower-level transfer courses may substitute for select upper division courses, although they will not count as upper division credits. University minimum upper division credit requirement must still be met. Consult Theatre Undergraduate Coordinator with questions regarding substitutions.
- Courses transferred from private and out-of-state schools must be evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide all supporting information.
Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses
- THE 2305 - Script Analysis for Theatre (3) May use any introductory Theatre Play or Script Analysis class. Script Analysis for Film cannot substitute.
- TPA 2200 / TPA2200L - Introduction to Technical Theatre (2) May be substituted with any introductory Stagecraft course.
- TPP 3310 - The Theatre Director’s Role (3) May be substituted with TPP 2300 or any introductory Theatre Directing course. Directing for Film cannot substitute.
- TPP 2110C - Acting I – Freeing the Actor (3) May be substituted with any introductory acting for theatre course.
- TPA2001 - Introduction to Design for Theatre (3) May be substituted with TPA2000 any introductory theatre design course.
- TPA2600C - Stage Management: Introduction (3) May be substituted with any stage management course.
Equipment Fees
- Part-Time Student: $45 per term
- Full-Time Student: $90 per term
Plan of Study
Freshman Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours)
- General Education: THE 2000 - Theatre Survey Credit Hours: 3
- THE 2081C – Introduction to UCF Theatre Credit Hours: 0
- TPP 2110C - Acting I – Freeing the Actor Credit Hours: 3
- General Education: ENC 1101 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
- General Education: MGF 1130- Math Credit Hours: 3
Freshman Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- THE 2305 - Script Analysis for Theatre Credit Hours: 3
- TPA 2200 - Introduction to Technical Theatre Credit Hours: 2
- TPA 2200L - Intro to Technical Theatre Lab Credit Hours: 1
- Specialization Prerequisite Admission Course Credit Hours: 3
- General Education: ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
- General Education Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Fall (16 Credit Hours)
- General Education ARH2051 – Art History 2 Credit Hours: 3
- TPA 2600C- Stage Management: Introduction Credit Hours: 3
- TPA 2290L - Theatre Participation-Production I Credit Hours: 1
- THE 3311 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I Credit Hours: 3
- General Education Credit Hours: 3
- General Education Credit Hours: 3
- Declare Minor
- Apply to Program/Specialization
Sophomore Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- THE 3312 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature II Credit Hours: 3
- TPA 2001 – Introduction to Design for Theatre Credit Hours: 3
- General Education Credit Hours: 3
- General Education Credit Hours: 3
- Required Minor Course Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Fall (16 Credit Hours)
- General Education Credit Hours: 3
- General Education Credit Hours: 3
- Foreign Language Elementary Level I Credit Hours: 4
- THE 2925L - Theatre Participation - Management I Credit Hours: 1
- General Elective Credit Hours: 3
- General Elective Credit Hours: 2
Junior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- Foreign Language Elementary Level II Credit Hours: 4
- THE 3313 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature III Credit Hours: 3
- TPP 3310 - The Theatre Director’s Role Credit Hours: 3
- Specialization Course Credit Hours: 2
- Required Minor Course Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- THE 4954 - Theatre Exit Critique Credit Hours: 0
- Specialization Course Credit Hours: 3
- Specialization Course Credit Hours: 3
- Required Minor Course Credit Hours: 3
- Required Minor Course Credit Hours: 3
- General Elective Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Spring (16 Credit Hours)
- Specialization Course Credit Hours: 3
- Specialization Course Credit Hours: 3
- Required Minor Course Credit Hours: 3
- Required Minor Course Credit Hours: 3
- Specialization Course Credit Hours: 2
- General Elective Credit Hours: 2
