Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Performing Arts
Note that this is a sample four-year plan. There are other course sequences that will allow a student to graduate within four years as long as prerequisite courses are taken in the proper sequence. This sample plan does not guarantee course availability, and adjustments to students’ plans may be necessary if they are unable to take specific courses during specific semesters. Students who are placed into lower level FYW, MAT or other prerequisite courses will need to adjust their four-year plans accordingly. Similarly, students who bring in Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or transfer credit for courses will need to adjust their four-year plans. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA both overall and in the major is required for graduation. In addition to major requirements, all components of the Baccalaureate Experience must be completed in order to successfully graduate.
Degree Requirements
First (Freshman) Year - Fall Semester
| MUS 117 | Musicianship for Performing Arts I | 1 |
| MUS 127 | Music Theory for Performing Arts I | 3 |
| MUS 269 | Recital/Concert Attendance | 0 |
MUS
| Ensemble (Minimum of 1 per semester) | 0-1 |
| SPE 100 | Voice and Diction | 4 |
| THR 101 | Improvisation for the Theatre | 3 |
| THR 240 | Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| THR 243 | Studio Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| FYW 101 | Writing and Inquiry | 4 |
| GTW 101 | Gateways | 1 |
| or | |
| HON 101 | Pathways to Honors 1 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17-18 |
First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester
| MUS 118 | Musicianship for Performing Arts II | 1 |
| MUS 128 | Music Theory for Performing Arts II | 3 |
| MUS 269 | Recital/Concert Attendance | 0 |
MUS
| Ensemble (Minimum of 1 per semester) | 0-1 |
| THR 200 | Movement for the Actor | 3 |
| THR 245 | Technical Theatre | 1 |
| DAN 110 | Dance Partnering | 2 |
| THR 240 | Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| THR 243 | Studio Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| ITM 200 | Introduction to Computers | 1 |
| FYW 102 | Writing & Research | 4 |
| GTW 102 | Gateways II | 1 |
| or | |
| HON 102 | Pathways to Honors 2 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17-18 |
MUS 269: must receive “satisfactory” every term
MUS 200: different than 2010-11 catalog
MUS 243: optional elective
Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester
| MUS 217 | Musicianship for Performing Arts III | 1 |
| MUS 269 | Recital/Concert Attendance | 0 |
MUS
| Ensemble (Minimum of 1 per semester) | 0-1 |
| THR 201 | Acting I for Majors | 3 |
| DAN 149 | Beginning Ballet I | 2 |
| THR 240 | Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| THR 243 | Studio Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| Social Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
| General elective | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
MUS 269: must receive “satisfactory” every term
MUS 243: optional elective
Second (Sophomore) Year - Spring Semester
| MUS 269 | Recital/Concert Attendance | 0 |
MUS
| Ensemble (Minimum of 1 per semester) | 0-1 |
| MUS 242 | Career Development and Audition Seminar | 1 |
| THR 202 | Acting II for Majors | 3 |
| DAN 141 | Beginning Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DAN 241 | Intermediate Jazz Dance | 2 |
| THR 240 | Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| THR 243 | Studio Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13-16 |
MUS 269: must receive “satisfactory” every term
MUS 243: optional elective
Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester
| MUS 269 | Recital/Concert Attendance | 0 |
MUS
| Ensemble (Minimum of 1 per semester) | 0-1 |
| MUS 238 | Music Theater Workshop | 1 |
| DAN 246 | Musical Theatre Dance | 2 |
| THR 320 | Play Analysis | 3 |
| THR 240 | Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| THR 243 | Studio Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| Natural Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
| General elective | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-18 |
MUS 269: must receive “satisfactory” every term
MUS 238: different than 2010-11 catalog
MUS 243: optional elective
Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester
| MUS 269 | Recital/Concert Attendance | 0 |
MUS
| Ensemble (Minimum of 1 per semester) | 0-1 |
| THR 308 | Development of Musical Theatre | 3 |
| DAN 144 | Beginning Tap Dance | 2 |
| Social Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
| THR 240 | Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| THR 243 | Studio Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| General elective | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
MUS 269: must receive “satisfactory” every term
MUS 243: optional elective
Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester
| MUS 269 | Recital/Concert Attendance | 0 |
MUS
| Ensemble (Minimum of 1 per semester) | 0-1 |
| MUS 243 | Performance Internship | 1 |
| THR 240 | Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| THR 243 | Studio Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
| Natural Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
| General elective | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Fourth (Senior) Year - Spring Semester
| MUS 269 | Recital/Concert Attendance | 0 |
MUS
| Ensemble (Minimum of 1 per semester) | 0-1 |
| MUS 446 | Senior Recital/Showcase | 0-1 |
| THR 240 | Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| THR 243 | Studio Theatre Participation | 0-1 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
| Social Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
| General elective | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13-17 |
MUS 269: must receive “satisfactory” every term
MUS 446: may be completed fourth fall or spring term
THR 243: optional elective
Total Credit Hours: 120-140
Dance Opportunities
Dance students are encouraged to perform in numerous public presentations. Additionally, opportunities for performance, assistant teaching, demonstrating and choreographing are arranged on an individual basis.
Music Ensemble Information
Students in the performing arts major are required to have a minimum of 8 credit hours of music ensembles for the completion of their degree programs.
THR/MUS 241, THR 240, 242 and THR 245 Information
Students in the performing arts major may enroll in either THR/MUS 240 or 241, Musical/Theatre-Production Participation, and THR 242, Cabaret/Studio Theatre Participation, for a maximum of 3 credit hours as optional electives. THR 245, Technical Theatre, is a required course. These courses are designed to give students college credit for the practical experience gained while performing in, or technically assisting with, a musical production or theatre presentation at The University of Tampa.
Senior Showcase Information
Any student planning a Senior Showcase is required to enroll in a studio voice lesson (MUS 251) during the semester in which the project is to be performed. Students in the performing arts major are required to present a senior performance project during their final year for the completion of the degree program.