Nov 21, 2024

2023-2024 Transfer Agreements Catalog

RSC Associate in Art - Fine Arts: Theatre Emphasis to UCO Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Arts-Design and Technology

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), in collaboration with Rose State College (RSC), participates in articulated transfer agreements to assist students in transferring smoothly from the associate degree to the baccalaureate degree. These agreements express a shared commitment to student access and success in higher education.

This document specifies courses to be taken at RSC and courses to be taken at UCO to meet this agreement.

Associate in Art (A.A.) - Fine Arts: Theatre Emphasis

Students should refer to the associate degree requirements and an academic advisor for associate degree details to ensure a successful transition to UCO.

Rose State College General Education

This section is an outline of the general education pattern at RSC common to all majors. Some general education areas may vary by major. In those areas, consult an academic advisor or refer to the RSC catalog or requirement sheet. An Associate in Science (A.S.) or Associate in Art (A.A.) degree from an accredited Oklahoma institution that includes the OSRHE minimum requirements will satisfy the UCO University Core.

Language Arts 6 hours

ENGL 1113 English Composition I (UCO course ENG 1113)
ENGL 1213 English Composition II (UCO course ENG 1213)

History 3 hours

HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877 (UCO course HIST 1483)
OR
HIST 1493 U.S. History since 1877 (UCO course HIST 1493)

Political Science 3 hours

POLS 1113 American Federal Government (UCO course POL 1113)

Science 6-8 hours

One course must be a laboratory science. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Mathematics 3 hours

Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Humanities 6 hours

Chosen from nonperformance courses defined as humanities by the institution granting the associates degree. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Liberal Arts Electives 3 hours

Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

General Education Electives 5-7 hours

Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

UCO Major Requirements Taken At RSC

The courses listed in this section are required at RSC for this major and will also meet UCO major requirements. The RSC course is followed by the UCO equivalent or substituted course.

TH 1103 Stagecraft (UCO course THRT 2153)
TH 1311 Theatre Production I (UCO course THRT 1001)
TH 1321 Theatre Production II (UCO course THRT 1001)
TH 1513 Acting I (UCO course THRT 1523) (substitution)
TH 2331 Theatre Production III (UCO course THRT 1001)
TH 2113 Make-up (UCO course THRT 2123)
TH 2721 Theatre Internship -3 times (UCO course THRT 4950) (substitution)

Additional Coursework for the A.A. or A.S.

See RSC catalog and academic advisor for additional associate degree requirements.

Credited courses completed as part of the A.A. or A.S. that do not meet a specific UCO degree requirement transfer to UCO as electives and may count toward the 124-hour minimum. Students should consult an academic advisor to determine how elective courses apply toward the bachelor’s degree. Information for individual courses can be found on the UCO website under the UCO Transfer Equivalency Database.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Theatre Arts-Design and Technology

Degrees from UCO have requirements applicable to all degrees and requirements specific to the program/major.

Degree Requirement Minimums for All Programs/Majors

Students must meet all bachelor’s degree requirements at UCO to include minimums of:

40 hours of upper division coursework
30 hours in residence at UCO
15 of the last 30 hours must be taken in residence at UCO
60 hours from baccalaureate granting institutions
124 total hours

UCO Major Requirements

This section details the course requirements for this major at UCO. The UCO course is followed by the community college equivalent or substituted course. Some courses may be taken at the community college but may or may not apply to the associate major or degree. Consult with an academic advisor for that information.

Major Requirements: 81 hours

Theatre Arts - Design and Technology

Required Core Courses: 27 hours

• THRT 1523 Beginning Acting for Majors (RSC course TH 1513) (substitution)
• THRT 1553 Foundations of Theatre Arts
• THRT 2303 Script Analysis
• THRT 3142 Stage Management
• THRT 3151 Stage Management Lab
• THRT 3343 Development of Drama
• THRT 4353 Theatre History I: Origins to Renaissance
• THRT 4363 Theatre History II: Renaissance-Contemporary
• THRT 4712 Directing and Collaboration
• THRT 4731 Directing and Collaboration Lab
• THRT 4950 Internship in Theatre Arts (3 hours) (RSC course TH 2721-up to three times) (substitution)

Theatre Arts Design and Technology Courses: 42 hours

THRT 1361 Production Practicum-Tier 1
THRT 2133 Stage Lighting
THRT 2153 Stagecraft (RSC course TH 1103) (substitution)
THRT 2163 Sound Technology for Theatre
THRT 2173 Stage Costume
THRT 2361 Production Practicum-Tier 2
THRT 2743 Computer Drafting for Theatre
THRT 2901 Portfolio Seminar

The following courses are upper-level design/technical courses

THRT 3133 Set Design
THRT 3362 Production Practicum-Tier 3
THRT 3413 Period Styles 1
THRT 3423 Costume Design
THRT 3433 Period Styles 2
THRT 3543 Lighting Design
THRT 4313 Advanced Set Design
OR
THRT 4323 Advanced Lighting Design
OR
THRT 4333 Advanced Costume Design
THRT 4873 Production Thesis
THRT 4881 Exit Portfolio

Theatre Arts Required Electives: 9 hours

THRT 2123 Stage Make-Up (RSC course TH 2113)
THRT 3113 Technical Production
THRT 3163 Dramatic Sound Design

Theatre Arts Recommended Electives: 3 hours selected from the following courses:

THRT 2243 Scene Painting
THRT 2373 Costume Construction
THRT 3463 Production Practicum-Tier 4

Other Requirements for the B.F.A. Degree

Declaration of a Design and Technology Major in Theatre Arts does not ensure acceptance into the BFA Theatre Arts - Design and Technology degree program.

Students must be accepted into the program through a portfolio review and an interview, which is called Progression. All students must successfully participate in Progression before enrollment in the upperlevel design/technical courses. Students who successfully complete the annual Progression will be allowed to advance into the BFA Design and Technology degree program. Upon being accepted into the BFA program, students must be advised before enrolling in BFA Design and Technology coursework. Students who do not successfully complete Progression will have one opportunity to retake during same spring semester. Students who do not successfully complete the retake will be advised to withdraw from the BFA Theatre Arts - Design and Technology program.

Minimum Grade Requirements

Average in all college course work and course work at UCO: 2.50
Average in all Theatre Arts Design and Technology courses: 2.75
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all other courses in the major to count toward meeting degree requirements.

Electives

All UCO degrees require a minimum of 124 credit hours. Electives may be needed to bring total credit hours to 124.

Transfer Policies

Transfer policies are available in the Introduction for Program-to-Program Agreements. This agreement does not include all possible variations for transfer with these programs/majors. The Academic Advisors along with the information in the official catalogs at both institutions are critical to the understanding of the specifics of degree completion.

Disclaimer

The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Central Oklahoma. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.