Acting (GPS)

This plan outlines a four-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to four-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Term One

TH 1440 - Acting I Credit Hour(s): 3
TH 2380 - Movement I Credit Hour(s): 2
TH 2540 - Speech I Credit Hour(s): 2
TH 1150 - Singing for the Actor I Credit Hour(s): 1
DAN 1110 - Modern Dance I Credit Hour(s): 3
TH 2140 - Theatre in Western Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 17 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete with a C or better

Term Two

TH 1450 - Acting I Credit Hour(s): 3
TH 2390 - Movement I Credit Hour(s): 2
TH 2550 - Speech II Credit Hour(s): 2
TH 1160 - Singing for the Actor II Credit Hour(s): 1
DAN 1120 - Modern Dance I Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 17 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Term Three

TH 2440 - Acting II Credit Hour(s): 3
TH 2400 - Movement II Credit Hour(s): 2
TH 2150 - Singing for the Actor III Credit Hour(s): 1
TH 3540 - Speech II Credit Hour(s): 2
TH 1200 - Make-up for the Theatre Credit Hour(s): 1
Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 17 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete one MTH course

Term Four

TH 2450 - Acting II Credit Hour(s): 3
TH 2410 - Movement II Credit Hour(s): 2
TH 2160 - Singing for the Actor IV Credit Hour(s): 1
TH 2220 - Theatre Production Credit Hour(s):
Credit Hour(s):

Term Five

Term Six

Term Seven

Term Eight

Program Description

Our Acting program prepares you for life on stage. With training not only in acting but in dance and singing, you’ll hone your talents and become a well-rounded performer. In addition to the practical lessons you’ll learn, you’ll also gain a solid education in theories of acting, helping you understand your art and profession better

Wright State University’s Professional Actor Training Program offers conservatory style training inside a liberal arts setting. The fundamental objective of the program is to prepare student to begin a professional career in theatre, television, and film. Many graduates choose to widen their training and enter M.F.A. and doctoral programs.

Career Opportunities

For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Campus Contact Information

Wright State University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures
T148 Creative Arts Center
Wright State University

theatre_arts@wright.edu
937-775-3072

Additional Comments

Academic success resources (math, writing, tutoring): http://www.wright.edu/uc/success/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/

Transitional Advising WebPage (TAP): http://www.wright.edu/semesters-advising