Department of Theatre

The Department of Theatre seeks to develop theatre artists of the highest quality by providing a select number of students with the training, education, and experiences necessary for the successful pursuit of professional careers in theatre arts and the entertainment industries. In support of this mission and the liberal arts goals of the College of Arts and Humanities, the department seeks to provide its students with the knowledge and skills necessary to live full, rewarding and productive lives. Offering undergraduate Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees, as well as graduate Masters of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees, the Department of Theatre undertakes to develop and graduate theatre artists who are sensitive, aware human beings. Through its public performance programs, the department endeavors to serve as a cultural resource for the University, the community and the central Florida region. Striving to provide its students with a competitive edge, the department employs a faculty and staff of artists/teachers who work intensely with students in the classroom and in production. To supplement this education and training, professional guest artists are brought to the campus to work in production and in the classroom. Before graduation, BFA students are required to complete a professional theatre internship and MFA students are required to complete a professional residency, thus providing them with a unique and invaluable introduction to the real world of professional theatre. Internships are optional for BA students. In all its endeavors, the Department of Theatre strives to create and maintain a professional environment necessary for the continued growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff.

Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs in the College of Arts and Humanities are located at: http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/alc_students_cahum.htm