Theatre (Design Technical), Bachelor of Arts

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with focus on Theater/Television/Film prepares a student to work in the arts and entertainment industries, in either live theater or recorded media such as film, television, commercials, and music videos. Depending upon their concentration within the program, students may be prepared for performance or direction in multiple media; theatrical design and technical production jobs; and/or film and television production. The BA in Theatre also prepares students for entry into graduate school or secondary education. Other employment opportunities in related fields, such as advertising and development, exist due to the liberal arts emphasis of this degree. Students also gain social skills, including teamwork and project leadership that are valuable to employers in any field. 

Specific graduation requirements for this program beyond university bachelor’s degree requirements. 

  • All THTF courses require a grade of “C” or better.

 

Core Curriculum - 42 hours

The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.

The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once.

Major Requirements - 54 hours

Required Courses - 33 hours

Theatre Core - 30 hours

THTF 1330Stagecraft

3

THTF 1351Acting I

3

THTF 2355Script Analysis

3

THTF 1336Introduction to Film & Video Production

3

THTF 2361Introduction to Video and Film Editing

3

THTF 3111Practicum I

1

THTF 4122Practicum II

1

THTF 4133Practicum III

1

THTF 4311Directing I

3

THTF 4312Directing II

3

THTF 4316History of Theatre I

3

THTF 4317History of Theatre II

3

Theater Design - 3 hours

THTF 2335Theater Design

3

Design Technical Concentration - 21 hours

Required:

THTF 1331Lighting and Sound Technology

3

THTF 1342Costume Technology

3

THTF 3331Scene Design

3

THTF 3332Lighting for the Stage, Film, and Television

3

THTF 3333Costume Design

3

Choose one:

THTF 3311Contemporary Drama

3

THTF 3312World Drama

3

Choose one:

THTF 4303Special Topics

3

THTF 4301Professional Internship

3

THTF 4321Children's Theatre Workshop

3

Free Electives - 24 hours

Free electives credit hours required may vary to achieve the institutional minimum of 120 hours for a degree.  

Free elective credit hours at the advanced level may be needed to achieve the institutional minimum of 42 advanced hours.
 

Total Credit Hours: 42

Total Credit Hours: 120

 

View this program’s recommended roadmap to graduation.

 

UTRGV Roadmaps are a suggested sequence of courses designed to assist students in completing their undergraduate degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample roadmap of courses required to complete the degree. Students must satisfy all requirements in their catalog including, but not limited to course prerequisites, grade point average and course grade benchmarks, progression requirements, and graduation requirements. 

 

Students should meet with their academic advisor every semester to discuss their individualized path toward completion. Degree progress within this roadmap depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation and readiness, student time management, work and personal responsibilities, and financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.