About this Program
- College: Arts
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Specializations: General | Stage Management | Theatre Management
- Credits for Degree: 120
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
School Information
The School of Theatre + Dance provides an intimate setting where students, faculty, and staff interact in constant and close collaboration. Curricular programs are suited to a range of student interests and talents, from the liberal arts BA degree to the competitive BFA and MFA professional training degrees.
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NADINE MCGUIRE THEATRE AND DANCE PAVILION
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
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Curriculum
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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
Semester 3
Semester 4
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
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.
Semester One | Credits | |
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Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities) | 3 | |
THE 2000 | Theatre Appreciation (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Humanities with Diversity) | 3 |
TPA 1012 | Introduction to Live Entertainment Design and Production (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
Gen Ed Composition (Writing Requirement) | 3 | |
State Core Gen Ed Mathematics | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Semester Two | ||
DAN 2100 | Dance Appreciation for the Twenty-first Century (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Humanities and International) | 3 |
TPA 2202C | Stagecraft (Critical Tracking) | 4 |
TPP 2110 | Acting 1: Instrument and Discipline (Critical Tracking) | 2 |
State Core Gen Ed Composition | 3 | |
Gen Ed Mathematics | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Semester Three | ||
PSY 2012 | General Psychology (State Core Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 |
TPA 2232C | Beginning Costume (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
TPP 3650 | Script Analysis (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
TPA 4601 | Stage Management (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
THE 4950 | Production Workshop | 1 |
Credits | 13 | |
Semester Four | ||
Quest 2 (Gen Ed Physical or Biological Sciences) | 3 | |
TPP 3311 | Directing (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
TPA 3227C or TPA 3263 |
Practical Stage Lighting or Introduction to Sound Design and Technology |
3-4 |
TPA 4931 | Advanced Stage Management Seminar | 1 |
TPA 4946 | Production Practicum (Stage Management ) | 1-3 |
Elective | 2 | |
Credits | 13-16 | |
Semester Five | ||
THE 4110 | History of Theatre on Stage 1 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Humanities and International) | 3 |
TPA 4931 | Advanced Stage Management Seminar | 1 |
TPA 4946 | Production Practicum (Stage Management ) | 2-3 |
Foreign language | 5 | |
Upper division elective | 3 | |
Credits | 14-15 | |
Semester Six | ||
THE 4111 | History of Theatre on Stage 2 (Gen Ed Humanities and International; Critical Tracking) | 3 |
THE 4950 | Production Workshop | 1 |
State Core Gen Ed Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | |
Theatre or dance elective | 3 | |
Foreign language | 5 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Summer After Semester Six | ||
THE 4945 | Summer Repertory Theatre | 3 |
Upper division electives | 6 | |
Credits | 9 | |
Semester Seven | ||
SYG 2000 | Principles of Sociology (Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 |
TPA 4931 | Advanced Stage Management Seminar | 1 |
TPA 4946 | Production Practicum (Stage Management Senior Project) | 3 |
Theatre or dance elective | 3 | |
Upper division elective | 3 | |
Credits | 13 | |
Semester Eight | ||
Select one: | 3 | |
Diversity and Multiculturalism in American Theatre (Gen Ed Humanities and Diversity; Critical Tracking) | ||
African American Theatre History and Practice (Gen Ed Humanities and Diversity; Critical Tracking) | ||
Latin American and US Latinx Theatre (Gen Ed Humanities and Diversity; Critical Tracking) | ||
THE 4970 | Senior Project (BA majors only; Critical Tracking) | 1 |
Theatre elective | 3 | |
Upper division electives | 6 | |
Credits | 13 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
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
Code | Title | Credits |
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THE 4481 | Production Dramaturgy | 3 |
THE 4905 | Individual Study | 1-4 |
TPA 2120C | Beginning Makeup | 1 |
TPA 3208 | Drawing/Drafting for the Stage | 3 |
TPA 3504 | Arts Administration | 3 |
TPA 4020 | Lighting Design | 3 |
TPA 4049 | Costume Design | 3 |
TPA 4066 | Scene Design | 3 |
TPA 4940 | Internship in Theatre Design or Production | 1-9 |
TPP 4531 | Stage Combat: Unarmed and Light Weaponry | 3 |
Dance
Code | Title | Credits |
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DAA 1000 | Fundamentals of Dance Technique | 3 |
DAA 2104 | Contemporary Dance Practices 1 | 2 |
DAA 2204 | Contemporary Ballet Practices 1 | 2 |
DAA 2331 | West African Dance and Music | 2 |
DAA 2504 | Basic Jazz | 2 |
DAA 2610 | Dance Composition 1 | 2 |
DAA 3548 | Theatre Dance Styles | 2-3 |
Other Suggested Electives
Code | Title | Credits |
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MUT 1001 | Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments | 2 |
HFT 2750 | Event Management | 3 |
MAN 3025 | Principles of Management | 4 |
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
- Acquire technical skills requisite for individual and collaborative artistic self-expression.
Critical Thinking
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the life-cycle of productions, including but not limited to pre-production, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances.
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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.
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Demonstrate leadership, time management, organizational, and artistic responsibilities of a stage manager and deck stage manager during each phase of production.
Communication
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Communicate effectively through written and oral form in artistic, technical, and cultural contexts.
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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
Courses | SLO 1 | SLO 2 | SLO 3 | SLO 4 | SLO 5 | SLO 6 |
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DAN 2100 | I | I | I | |||
THE 2000 | I | I | I | |||
THE 3234 or THE 3231 or THE 4223 | R | R | ||||
THE 4110 | R | R | ||||
THE 4111 | R | R | ||||
THE 4945 | A | A | A | A | A | A |
THE 4950 | R | R | R | |||
THE 4970 | A | A | A | A | ||
TPA 1012 | I | I | I | I | I | |
TPA 2202C | I | I | I | |||
TPA 2232C | I | I | I | |||
TPA 3227C or TPA 3263 | I | I | I | |||
TPA 4601 | R | I | R | I | R | I |
TPA 4931 | R | R | R | R | R | R |
TPA 4946 | A | A | A | A | A | A |
TPP 2110 | I | I | I | |||
TPP 3311 | I | I | I | |||
TPP 3650 | R | R |
Assessment Types
- Stage Management Paperwork and Production Books
- Stage Management Post-Production Evaluation/Reflection Sessions
- Senior Project Paper