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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Theatre BA
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Your life is not a dress rehearsal. This is your chance to follow your dreams and do what you love. UB’s theatre program is for anyone who wants to be surrounded by the unmatched creativity and tight-knit community that you’ll find in the theater, along with all the academic opportunities you’ll get from a world-class research university. Whether you crave the spotlight-or you prefer being in the director’s chair, behind the scenes or writing about the arts-there’s a place for you here.
Visit the Theatre academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Theatre and Dance department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Theatre Core (22 credits)
One Design Course (3 credits)
Additional Course Requirements (24 Credits)
At least 15 credits from the following requirements must be at the 300/400 level.
Two Dramatic Literature Courses
Three courses in one concentration
Total Credits Required for Major: 49
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Academic Requirements
Minimum 2.333 (C+) in all courses that fulfill a major requirement.
Theatre BA students tailor their requirements to their area of study, primarily acting, design & technology, or literature/directing. Students must complete their core requirements in order to advance to upper level electives. Upper level electives must come from the Department of Theatre & Dance (Dance or Music Theatre classes are not applicable.
Program Distinction
A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
YEAR 1
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 2
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 3
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 4
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
- TH Elective Credit: 3
- Elective Credit: 3
- Elective Credit: 3
- Elective Credit: 3
- Elective Credit: 1
Total Credits: 13
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 120
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:
- Identify major figures and events from theatre history, theory and criticism.
- Define and use appropriate critical vocabulary of theatre arts, including script analysis, acting, and design terminology.
- Critically read, interpret, and evaluate a range of representative plays and situate representative plays and performance events within larger cultural and historical movements
- Construct and articulate in speech and writing a compelling thesis about theatre history, literature, or theory using acquired research skills and critical vocabulary
- Integrate the concerns of actors, directors, and designers into a collaborative process
(HEGIS: 10.07 DRAMATIC ARTS, CIP: 50.0501 Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General)
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