Transfer Guide

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course	Credit Hours	University Equivalent	Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled	University Requirement Fulfilled
DRA 130: Acting I	3	THEA 19A: Lower Level Elective	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Suggested Course
DRA 140: Stagecraft I	3	THEA 19A: Lower Level Elective	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Suggested Course
HUM 160: Introduction to Film OR ENG 235: Survey of Film As Lit	3	University Equivalencies	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Suggested Course, General Education

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 NCCC Course	Credit Hours	University Equivalent	Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled	University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry	3	ENGL 101: Writing and Rhetoric	English Composition	General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc	3	ENGL 202: Writing and Critical Inquiry	English Composition	General Education
COM 231: Public Speaking	3	COMM 201: Foundations of Communication	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	6	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)	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Math	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	4	University Equivalencies	UGETC Natural Sciences	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	13	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success	1	ELEC 19A: Lower Level Electives	Academic Transition	Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	5	University Equivalencies	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Elective

Admission to the University does not guarantee admission in to the School of Stage and Screen.

*Audition in the Spring before you start WCU in the fall. Please see the School of Stage and Screen website for actual dates.

ALL students interested in studying at WCU's School of Stage and Screen must apply online at: getaccepted.com/wcu.

The Bachelors of Arts in Stage and Screen is for the student with interest and talent in multiple crafts who intends to work in both theatre and film.  Students will have the opportunity to broadly study film production, acting, theatrical design, theatre production, theory, directing, writing, and more.  Unlike the BFA programs offered by the School of Stage and Screen, the BA is significantly less prescriptive and allows for students to have more choice in their course of study.  Entrance into the BA in Stage and Screen is competitive and is by admission/interview only.  Students must maintain at least a 2.50 GPA to graduate with the degree.

This degree is for students who are interested in a variety of aspects of the industry: Theatre, Film, Design/Tech or Stage Management, but don’t wish to limit their studies to one specialized area.

Apply to the School. Complete the application form. This application is only for the school, not for WCU, you must apply to Western Carolina University separately.

• Submit two letters of reference concerning your prospect for professional study.
• Submit a head shot (or recent photo).
• Submit a resume.
• Submit an essay on "What are your top five favorite plays/films are and the reason for two of them."
• Optional: monologue, requirements are 1.5-2 min in length (please do not use any monologues from: Good-bye Charles, Our Town, Promedy, Star Spangled Girl, Fantasticks, Funny Girl, or any Shakespeare).

University Course	Credit Hours	University Course Notes
Stage & Screen Skills Core	40	THEA 111 - Stage and Film Crafts II Credits: 3 THEA 122 - Design Basics Credits: 3 (DRA 144 - Intro to Stage Design Credit: 3) THEA 145 - Foundations of Stage and Screen Credits: 3 THEA 235 - Stage Management Credits: 3 THEA 303 - Script Analysis Credits: 3 THEA 400 - History of Theatre Credits: 3 (DRA 211 - Theatre History I Credits: 3 & DRA 212 - Theatre History II Credits: 3) THEA 495 - BA Senior Project Credits: 3 THEA 496 - Seminar in Professional Development Credits: 1 FTP 155 - Camera Craft Credits: 3 FTP 251 - Lighting for Film and Television Credits: 3 FTP 340 - Filmmakers on Filmmaking Credits: 3 Students should choose three hours (one course) from the following: FTP 110 - Introduction to Screenwriting Credits: 3 THEA 230 - Playwriting Credits: 3 Students should choose six hours (two courses) from the following: THEA 305 - Properties Design Credits: 3 THEA 308 - Lighting Design Credits: 3 THEA 311 - Costume Design Credits: 3 THEA 312 - Scenic Design Credits: 3 THEA 350 - Directing I Credits: 3
Production Requirements	8	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. THEA 270 - Theatre Arts Workshops I Credits: 1, R12 (DRA 170 - Play Production I Credits: 3 & DRA 171 - Play Production II Credits: 3) THEA 371 - Theatre Arts Workshops II Credits: 1, R4
Electives Requirements	21	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.
General Electives	30	To complete 120 hours, students may need to take additional General Electives (the number depends on how many Liberal Studies courses also count toward the major).