The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre | Stage Management is for students who want a liberal arts education with an emphasis in stage management for performing arts. In addition to a broad liberal arts background, the BA provides the student with creative and collaborative production experiences.

A minimum of 120 semester credits is required to complete the BA Theatre degree | Stage Management emphasis. An outside elective is any course taken outside of the major. Unless an approved minor is included, 18 credits of electives must be chosen from 3000/4000-level courses outside of the School of Theatre + Dance. Transfer students with AA degrees must complete additional courses in the basic distribution, which includes General Education requirements. Students must earn minimum grades of C in each of these courses and they may not be taken S/U.

Students must take 10 credits of foreign language or show a minimum proficiency in a single foreign language by taking a placement test. If the proficiency is met, it does not reduce the number of credits required for the degree. Foreign language may be taken S/U or for a letter grade, and the minimum grade is C; no credit is given through CLEP examinations.

All students pursuing the BA degree must consult the department advisor and get approval before attempting the elective portion of this program.

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

Semester 1

• Complete THE 2000 with minimum grades of C         
• 2.0 UF GPA required                                                           

Semester 2

• Complete DAN 2100, TPP 2110, TPA 2202C with minimum grades of C                  
• 2.0 UF GPA required                                               

Semester 3

• Complete TPA 2232C, TPP 3650, TPA 4601 with minimum grades of C             
• 2.0 UF GPA required      

Semester 4

• Complete TPA 3227C or TPA 3263, TPP 3311 with minimum grades of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete THE 4110 with a minimum grade of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 6

• Complete THE 4111
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 7

• Maintain a C or above in theatre and/or dance elective courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 8

• Complete THE 3234, THE 3231, or THE 4223
• Complete THE 4970
• 2.0 UF GPA required

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.

This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

Students must complete at least 50 credits at the 3000/4000 levels.
An upper division elective is any 3000/4000 level course. At least 18 credits of upper division electives must be from courses outside of the SoTD. Lower division courses (including suggested 1000/2000 electives listed below) can be accepted if they are part of an approved minor.

Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Students should enroll in TPA 4931 the same semesters they are enrolled in TPA 4946.

Theatre

Dance

Other Suggested Electives

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre | Stage Management is designed for students who want a liberal arts education with an emphasis in theatre. In addition to a broad liberal arts background, the BA Stage Management specialization provides opportunities on theatre and dance productions. Students are expected to master critical thinking through courses such as theatre history, stage management seminar, and production practicum.

Students can combine the degree with a minor in another subject area (examples include Event Management or Business Administration) to enhance individual development for graduate work, entry into the live entertainment industry, teaching, or allied fields. 

BEFORE GRADUATING STUDENTS MUST

• Complete satisfactory evaluation of a senior project.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty. 

STUDENTS IN THE MAJOR WILL LEARN TO

Student Learning Outcomes | SLOs

Content

1. Acquire technical skills requisite for individual and collaborative artistic self-expression.

Critical Thinking

2. Demonstrate working knowledge of the life-cycle of productions, including but not limited to pre-production, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances.

3. Synthesize knowledge from multiple production competencies, including but not limited to direction, performance, design, technology, critical analysis, historical and cultural perspectives, communication, and knowledges outside of live entertainment in support of effective problem solving.

4. Demonstrate leadership, time management, organizational, and artistic responsibilities of a stage manager and deck stage manager during each phase of production.

Communication

5. Communicate effectively through written and oral form in artistic, technical, and cultural contexts.

6. Develop and present a portfolio of production related work with an emphasis in stage management for theatre and dance projects.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Stage Management Paperwork and Production Books
• Stage Management Post-Production Evaluation/Reflection Sessions
• Senior Project Paper