Theatre Major, BA - Acting Concentration (uTrack Requirements)

Campus

Knoxville

uTrack Requirements (College of Arts and Sciences)

Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Following the sample academic plan and its uTrack milestones will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. For specific course requirements, refer to the description of the major and the Arts and Sciences requirements  listed in the Catalog, and consult an academic advisor.

Term 1

• Foreign Language (intermediate level) 3 Credit Hours
• Quantitative Reasoning  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hours (or equivalent) *
• THEA 200 - Play Analysis 3 Credit Hours

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• Select one course:

• THEA 210 - Basic Acting Techniques for Majors 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 220 - Introduction to Acting 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 230 - The Black Arts Workshop: Performance and History 3 Credit Hours

Term 2

• Foreign Language (intermediate level) 3 Credit Hours *
• Quantitative Reasoning  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Social Sciences  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• ENGL 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit Hours (or equivalent) *

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• Select one course:

• THEA 245 - Introduction to Design and Production: Costumes and Scenery 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 265 - Introduction to Design and Production: Lighting, Sound, and Media 3 Credit Hours

Term 3

• Foreign Language or Elective 3 Credit Hours
• Natural Sciences  Elective w/Lab 4 Credit Hours *

• THEA 221 - Beginning Scene Study 3 Credit Hours

• Select one course from Arts and Humanities  Lit/Phil/Rel Thought :

• ENGL 206 - Introduction to Shakespeare 3 Credit Hours *
• ENGL 248 - Honors: Introduction to Drama 3 Credit Hours *
• ENGL 252 - Introduction to Drama 3 Credit Hours *

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• Select one additional course from:

• THEA 245 - Introduction to Design and Production: Costumes and Scenery 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 265 - Introduction to Design and Production: Lighting, Sound, and Media 3 Credit Hours

Term 4

• Foreign Language or Elective 3 Credit Hours
• Natural Sciences  Elective w/Lab 4 Credit Hours (continuation of sequence) *
• Non-U.S. History Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• THEA 311 - Collaboration 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 320 - Advanced Acting I 3 Credit Hours

Term 5

• Non-U.S. History Elective 3 Credit Hours * (continuation of sequence)
• Oral Communication  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• Select one course:

• THEA 413 - Dramaturgy and New Play Development 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 414 - Topics in Theatre History 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 416 - Topics in Theatre Literature and Criticism 3 Credit Hours

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• Select one course:

• THEA 323 - Stage Movement 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 326 - Voice and Speech for the Stage Actor 3 Credit Hours

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• Select one course:

• THEA 330 - Stage Management 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 340 - Costume Design I 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 345 - Costume Construction 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 355 - Scenic Design I 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 362 - Lighting Design I 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 373 - Sound Design 1 3 Credit Hours *
• THEA 475 - Projection and Media Design 3 Credit Hours

Term 6

• Social Sciences  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Global Citizenship - US  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• ² Connections 3 Credit Hours
• Theatre Elective (300 or above) 3 Credit Hours

• Select One Course:

• THEA 413 - Dramaturgy and New Play Development 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 414 - Topics in Theatre History 3 Credit Hours
• THEA 416 - Topics in Theatre Literature and Criticism 3 Credit Hours

Term 7

• Engaged Inquiries  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• ¹ Upper-Level Elective 3 Credit Hours
• ² Connections

• THEA 430 - Directing for the Stage 3 Credit Hours *
• THEA 490 - Professional Practices 1 Credit Hours

Term 8

• Engaged Inquiries  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• ¹ Electives 9 Credit Hours
• ² Connections 3 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours 120

Footnotes

1. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
2. The Connections requirement may be satisfied in one of three ways: (1) by completing 9 hours from one of the approved Connections packages, (2) by completing the requirements for a second major or minor, or (3) by completing 9 hours of study abroad coursework. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
3. The courses indicated meet both a Volunteer Core  Requirement* as well as a requirement in the major. Students can choose to complete the Volunteer Core  Requirement* using alternative courses; however, this could increase time to degree.

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .