TRANSFER FROM CLC:
Theatre
50-65 Credits
Transfer Policies
Transfer students from other two-year and four-year institutions are welcomed into our program. Entrance into the theatre arts program later than the freshman year can prolong the length of time required to complete the degree. We are committed to assisting transfer students in completing our program in a reasonable period of time.
Students transferring from non-baccalaureate institutions to Parkside may generally transfer up to 72 credits earned at non-baccalaureate institutions toward the 120 credits required for degree completion. UW-Parkside may accept additional credits toward the degree where appropriate. A minimum of 15 credits numbered 300 or above must be completed at Parkside.
Graduation Requirements | Theatre Arts Major
The following requirements are in addition to the university general education requirements. Please use this guide in tandem with the Degree Requirements Transfer Guide
Common Fundamental, Preparation and Core Course Requirements for all Theatre Arts Majors | 50-65 credits
Theatre Arts Core Curriculum | 41 credits
Each course can only count toward one requirement area. Pre-requisites apply. Choose two courses:
| CLC COURSE | PARKSIDE NAME | PARKSIDE COURSE |
|---|---|---|
| THE 129 or THE 127 | Theatre Practicum I | THEA 010 |
| THE 229 | Theatrical Makeup | THEA 121 |
| THE 125 | Acting I | THEA 125 |
| THE 126 | Stagecraft | THEA 132 |
| THE 228 | Directing I | THEA 310 |
| THE 223 | Text Analysis for the Theatre | THEA 150 |
| – | Basic Acting | THEA 124 |
| – | Acting Practicum | THEA 014 |
| – | Text Analysis for the Theatre | THEA 150 |
| – | Principles of Theatrical Design | THEA 160 |
| – | Intermediate Technical Production | THEA 212 |
| – | Assistant Director/Assistant Stage Manager | THEA 213 |
| – | Sophomore Seminar | THEA 295 |
| – | Theatre History and Literature to 1660 | THEA 355 |
| – | Theatre History and Literature 1600-1915 | THEA 356 |
| – | Theatre History and Literature 1915-Today | THEA 357 |
| – | Lighting and Sound Design I | THEA 363 |
| – | Scene Design I | THEA 373 |
| – | Costume Design I | THEA 383 |
| – | Senior Seminar | THEA 495 |
Choose One Completion Option | 9-24 Credits
GENERALIST DEGREE OPTION | 9 Credits
Requirements include the completion of the 41 credit core curriculum and 9 credits of elective courses chosen from theatre arts courses numbered 300 or above.
CONCENTRATION OPTION | 21-24 Credits
Students have the option of choosing a concentration that includes a more comprehensive study in a chosen field within the theatre arts. The purpose of these varied concentrations is to further prepare students for graduate school studies or entry-level work in the professional theatre after graduation. Our concentration option is similar to B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) degrees at similar liberal arts institutions. Students must interview
or audition into the following concentrations, and usually do so at the end of their first or second year in the program. Requirements include the completion of the 41 credit core curriculum and the required courses for the concentration chosen.
Acting Concentration | 21 credits
Required Courses | 12 credits
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
|---|---|---|
| THE 225 | Acting II | THEA 225 |
| THE 145 | Voice for the Actor I | THEA 228 |
| – | Advanced Acting Practicum | THEA 314 |
| – | Acting III | THEA 325 |
| – | Acting IV | THEA 425 |
Elective Courses | 9 credits
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
|---|---|---|
| – | Movement for the Actor | THEA 230 |
| – | Stage Combat I | THEA 250 |
| – | Stage Combat II | THEA 251 |
| – | Styles in Acting* | THEA 315 |
| – | Voice for the Actor II | THEA 328 |
| – | Acting for Musical Theatre | THEA 426 |
| – | Applied Voice | MUSA 181 |
* May be repeated for credit with new topic
Design And Technology Concentration | 24 Credits
Required Courses | 15 credits
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
|---|---|---|
| ART 222 or DMD 111 | Introduction to Digital Art | ART 104 |
| ART 124 | Introduction to Drawing | ART 122 |
| ART 240 | Survey of World Art | ART 125 |
| ART 127 | Intermediate Drawing | ART 322 |
| – | Life Drawing | ART 331 |
| – | Main Stage Designer/Lead Technician | THEA 412 |
Elective Courses | 9 credits
Choose three courses:
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
|---|---|---|
| – | Makeup II | THEA 322 |
| – | Lighting and Sound Design I | THEA 363 |
| – | Scenic Design I | THEA 373 |
| – | Scenic Painting | THEA 380 |
| – | Costume Design I | THEA 383 |
| – | Special Topics in Theatre Arts | THEA 390 |
| – | Lighting and Sound Design II | THEA 463 |
| – | Scenic Design II | THEA 473 |
| – | Costume Design II | THEA 483 |
*Cannot count costume, lighting and sound, or scene design from core courses.
Direction And Management Concentration (21 Credits)
Required Courses | 9 credits
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
|---|---|---|
| – | Assistant Director/Assistant Stage Manager | THEA 213 |
| – | Stage Management | THEA 313 |
| – | Directing II | THEA 410 |
Interdisciplinary Elective Courses | 6 credits
Choose two courses:
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
|---|---|---|
| ART 240 | Survey of World Art | ART 125 |
| CMM 121 or SPE 121 | Public Speaking | SPCH 105 |
| CMM 111 | Communication and the Human Condition | COMM 107 |
| HUM 122 | Intro to Humanities: World Cultures 1500-Present | LBST/HUMA 102 |
| – | Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Resolution | COMM 285 |
| – | Diversity in the United States | LBST 103 |
| THE 123 | Multicultural Theatre in America | THEA 208 |
| – | LGBTQ Representation on Stage and Screen | THEA/WGSS 215 |
Theatre Elective Courses | 6 credits
Choose two courses:
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
|---|---|---|
| THE 225 | Acting II | THEA 225 |
| ENG 227 | Shakespeare | THEA/ENGL 320 |
| – | Styles of Acting | THEA 315 |
| – | Acting III | THEA 325 |
| – | Playwriting I | THEA 345 |
| – | Lighting and Sound Design I | THEA 363 |
| – | Scenic Design I | THEA 373 |
| – | Costume Design I | THEA 383 |