UNC Wilmington

Transfer Guide

UNC Wilmington
Theatre, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Performance, Design, or Theatre Studies
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer Admission Requirements

Students who have graduated from high school or obtained a GED or adult high school diploma and enrolled in another postsecondary institution are considered transfer students. UNCW uses a holistic approach to review transfer student applications and will consider several aspects of an application in making an admission decision.

To be competitive for transfer admission, applicants must:

  • Meet UNC system high school minimum course requirements (or be exempt by being 21 years of age or older or having completed 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credits)
  • Have completed or be enrolled in 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credit hours

Transfer applicants are also recommended to have:

  • A minimum 2.4 college GPA or higher
  • Have completed or enrolled in college-level English and/or math

Note: Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a specific academic program. Some academic programs may require an additional application and have requirements that exceed those listed above.

Contact:

The Office of Admissions
admissions@uncw.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

University Studies requires a student to obtain proficiency through the 201-level (equivalent to foreign language 211 at NCCCs) in a language previously studied or the 102-level (equivalent to foreign language 112 at NCCCs) in a second foreign language not previously studied. Students will demonstrate proficiency by completing a course at the 201 level or higher in a language previously studied or at the 102-level in a second foreign language. If you graduated high school 7 or more years before you enrolled at UNCW, an exception applies to you. Then you only need to complete a language course at the 102 level (or higher).

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 101: College Writing and Reading I English Composition Required Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II English Composition Required Course, General Education
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
OR
MAT 152: Statistical Methods 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
DRA 140: Stagecraft I 3 THR 110: Intro Theatre Technology Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
DRA 130: Acting I 3 THR 230: Acting For Non-Majors Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
DRA 131: Acting II 3 THR 231: Acting Craft I- Self Discovery Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
DRA 145: Stage Make-Up 2 THR 205: Stage Make-Up I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 7 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life 2 WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 1 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNI 001: University College Elective Academic Transition General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From UNC Wilmington:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington strongly recommends students complete their Associates’ degree prior to transferring to UNCW.

As a Theatre major, you can choose a concentration reflective of your passion, interests and goals. Each concentration includes a range of interdisciplinary courses in theatre studies and practice.

Choose any one of the 3 concentrations available to Theatre majors:

  • Performance
  • Design/Technology
  • Theatre Studies

Regardless of the path you choose as a Theatre major, you will gain critical skills and insight to help you succeed.

Things to consider when choosing your area of concentration:

  • The required core includes performance, design, production, script analysis, and theatre history courses.
  • The senior seminar "capstone" course culminates students' work throughout their undergraduate education to prepare them for show business careers, including audition and interview techniques and portfolio development.
  • A double major is possible.
  • Study abroad programs are available.

A “C” (2.00) is required in each course counted toward the major unless noted otherwise.

Double Majors: Students who have selected a primary major in another discipline should request from the Department of Theatre chair an advisor from the option area they have selected.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Theatre Core Courses 19
  • THR 110 - Introduction to Theatre Technology (DRA 140 at NCCCs)
  • THR 125 - Introduction to Design
  • THR 165 - Playscript Analysis for Production
  • THR 230 - Acting For Non-Majors OR THR 231 - Craft of Acting I - Self-discovery and Truth - Fundamental Techniques of Acting (preferred for Performance majors) (DRA 130 & DRA 131 at NCCCs)
  • THR 242 - Production Studio I
  • THR 321 - A Social History of Western Theatre I OR THR 322 - A Social History of Western Theatre II
  • One of the following Theatre History/Literature classes:
    • THR 309 - History of Fashion
    • THR 321 - A Social History of Western Theatre I
    • THR 322 - A Social History of Western Theatre II
    • THR 366 - Black American Theatre
    • THR 367 - Women in Theatre
    • THR 368 - Contemporary British and Irish Dramatic Literature
    • THR 369 - The American Canon: Seminar in Dramatic Literature
    • THR 370 - Theories of Theatre and Performance
Theatre Concentration Options and Courses 30

Students must complete one of the following options to fulfill degree requirements. In each option, a student must complete at least 18 hours of THR at the 300-400 level. Must have 24 THR hours at UNCW or through an approved study abroad program.

Theatre Studies Option: 30 hours This option allows students to develop individualized plans of study tailored to their specific academic and professional interests as well as career goals. This is the best approach for students who wish to combine multiple subject areas.

Choose one of the following courses: 

  • THR 316 - Playwriting I

  • THR 318 - Devising Theatre

  • THR 355 - Directing I

  • THR 371 - Applied Dramaturgy

  • THR 380 - Stage Management

  • THR 381 - Theatre Management

Choose one course from each category:

  • Design courses: 
  • Technology courses
  • Theatre History/Literature Courses (must be different from Core choice):

Choose Theatre Elective courses: 

  • 18 additional hours of THR courses at the 200-400 level.

  • 9 hours in related courses from other departments may be considered for Theatre electives 200-400 level in consultation with your advisor and approval of Chair.

Performance Option: 30 hours This option offers students pre-professional training in stage and film performance which prepares them for a pluralistic range of outcomes including professional employment in theatre, film or television, future advanced or graduate study, or skills leading to work in allied performance fields of interest.

To choose this option students must:

  • Meet with Chair to discuss career goals and determine if performance option is best choice to meet those goals.
  • Audition for Faculty
  • Apply to continue to stay in this option, in the Spring of their first year after completing THR 231, THR 301 and while enrolled in THR 302 and THR 332. The application form will be available online and sent to the Chair by March 1. Decisions will be made by March 20.
  • Fall semester (THR 231 & THR 301) & Spring semester (THR 302 & THR 332) concurrent in first year of study in this option. Must have B or better in each of these classes to continue in the performance option.

Complete all Performance core courses:

  • THR 232 - Improvisation for Theatre Majors
  • THR 301 - Physical and Vocal Expression for the Performer I
  • THR 302 - Physical and Vocal Expression for the Performer II
  • THR 318 - Devising Theatre
  • THR 332 - Craft of Acting II - Listening and Responding in the Moment
  • THR 333 - Craft of Acting III - Advanced Scenework
  • THR 433 - Craft of Acting IV - Verse and Shakespeare
  • THR 486 - Senior Seminar: Performance

Choose two addition THR courses.

Design and Technology Option (30 hours): Students in the production design and technology option will develop the knowledge of all aspects of design including scenic, costume, lighting and sound as well as gain the skill sets to create and realize their work. They will be given the opportunity to collaborate on productions with the assistance of the faculty.

To choose this option students must meet with Chair to discuss career goals and determine if design and technology option is best choice to meet those goals.

Complete all Design and Technology core courses: 

  • THR 242 - Production Studio I - must be taken again in addition to the THR 242 core requirement.
  • THR 251 - Production Studio II
  • THR 487 - Senior Seminar: Design and Technology

Choose one Design course

Chose six additional THR courses

Choose a Theatre Elective Course

  • Additional 3 hours of Theatre courses at the 200 - 400 level.