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ARCHIVED 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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Stage & Screen, BA


The total number of hours for the program: 120.

The BA in Stage and Screen is for students interested in a general education that provides training in the multiple crafts of theatre and film. Admission into the program is by audition or interview only and is subject to the program continuation policy. Students must maintain at least a 2.50 GPA to graduate with the degree.

Liberal Studies Hours (42 hours)


Liberal Studies Program Requirements  

Major Requirements


Production (8 hours)


Students must take four semesters of THEA 270, at one production credit per semester, followed by four semesters of THEA 371 at one production credit per semester. 

Electives (21 hours)


Students should choose 21 credit hours, nine of which should come from the School of Stage and Screen. The remaining credits can come from any class offered by the university.  

Skills Core (49 Hours)


Students should take the following skills courses:

Additional Requirements


A total of 120 hours is required for this major, at least 30 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements.

Visit the department’s website at https://www.wcu.edu/learn/departments-schools-colleges/fpa/stagescreen/ to view the eight-semester curriculum guide.