Theatre Education (BFA)
The major in theatre education is a preprofessional academic program recommended for students seeking all-level teacher certification in theatre arts.
This program affords students opportunities for scholarship and practice in all the principal areas of theatre and dance. Students may choose programs of study leading to a variety of academic and professional goals.
Students who plan to pursue certification to teach theatre arts in Texas public schools should follow the theatre education program.
Licensure
Please see the Fine Arts Licensure section of this catalog for teacher certification coursework currently required by the State of Texas. Students seeking teacher certification must adhere to current state requirements in addition to the degree requirements described in this catalog. See Preparation for Teacher Certification for additional information.
State of Texas teacher certification requirements are governed by the Texas Education Agency and are subject to change. Students must adhere to current teacher certification requirements, even if they differ from those listed in the University catalogs.
Total Hours Required: 120
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| T D 314M | Technical Theatre | 3 |
| T D 313C | Acting I | 3 |
| T D 311C | Performance as Public Practice | 3 |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| T D 314Q | Production Shop | 3 |
| T D 313D | Acting II | 3 |
| PSY 301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| Mathematics (020) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| T D 317C | Theatre History through the Eighteenth Century | 3 |
| T D 354T | Topics in Design and Technology | 3 |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| T D 317D | Theatre History since the Eighteenth Century | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division T D | 3 | |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part II (093) | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| T D 316D | Directing I | 3 |
| T D 326C | Theatre Studies: Creative Drama | 3 |
| T D 326D | Theatre Studies: Theatre for Young Audiences | 3 |
| T D 354T | Topics in Design and Technology | 3 |
| SED 322C | Individual Differences | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| T D 323D | Directing II | 3 |
| T D 326F | Creative Drama II | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division T D | 3 | |
| EDC 370S | Topics in Secondary School Subjects | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Child Psychology | ||
| Personality | ||
| Adolescent Development | ||
| Child Development and Child Development Laboratory |
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| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| T D 626E | Theatre Studies: Directing the Young Performer | 6 |
| EDC 331S | School Organization and Classroom Management in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| EDC 332S | Designs for Instruction | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (050) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| T D 326Q | Directing Project in Theatre Studies | 3 |
| EDC 951W | Topics in All Level Teaching Practicum | 9 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | ||
| Theatre and Dance (May also be counted toward Core Curriculum.) | ||
| T D 311C | Performance as Public Practice | 3 |
| T D 313C | Acting I | 3 |
| T D 314M | Technical Theatre | 3 |
| T D 314Q | Production Shop | 3 |
| T D 317C | Theatre History through the Eighteenth Century | 3 |
| T D 317D | Theatre History since the Eighteenth Century | 3 |
| Theatre Education | ||
| Acting and Directing: | ||
| T D 313D | Acting II | 3 |
| T D 316D | Directing I | 3 |
| T D 323D | Directing II | 3 |
| Design and Technical Production: | ||
| Hours chosen from: Two of the following areas-costume, lighting, and scenery | 6 | |
| Design and Technology for Performance | ||
| Topics in Design and Technology (any topic) | ||
| Theatre Education: | ||
| T D 326C | Theatre Studies: Creative Drama | 3 |
| T D 326D | Theatre Studies: Theatre for Young Audiences | 3 |
| T D 326F | Creative Drama II | 3 |
| T D 326Q | Directing Project in Theatre Studies | 3 |
| T D 326E | Theatre Studies: Directing the Young Performer | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division theatre and dance | 6 | |
| Hours chosen from: Approved electives | 24 | |
| Professional Development in Education | ||
| Choose a sequence below: | 27 | |
| Sequence 1: Teacher Certification | ||
UTeach-Fine Arts Professional Development Sequence | ||
| Sequence 2: No Teacher Certification | ||
Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | ||
| Subtotal | 105 | |
| General Education | ||
| Remaining Core Curriculum (42 hours total) | 15 | |
| Foreign Language - Fine Arts (Note: this requirement may already be fulfilled by high school coursework) | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| College Requirements - Fine Arts | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |