YOU HAVE FLEXIBILITY, BUT KEEP IN MIND: Take THEA 2500 the first semester that you can (usually fall). The sooner you complete required courses the better if you wish to graduate on time. Especially if you are double majoring in something else too. However, some elective courses are not offered regularly, so you may wish to prioritize some electives if you might not get another chance to take them. Not every class is offered every semester, and we can't guarantee you can get a seat in a class you want. Do not put off THEA 2040/2050/2060 (Applied Drama), especially if you are often cast in productions. Aim to complete these requirements before your fourth year. If you are strongly interested in acting, take THEA 3500 and then THEA 5010 as soon as you can. And be sure to audition for UGA Theatre shows! If you are pursuing an area of emphasis, consult that area head for suggestions to start making progress in the area early. Ignore classes numbered 6000 and up. Those are graduate-level courses. Remember you must make a C or higher in all theatre major requirements and theatre electives. Get advised for both majors if you are double majoring! You'll have a different advisor for each major once you're around 60 credit hours. FIRST SEMESTER THEA 2500 THEA 3500 if interested in acting THEA 3300, 3330, 3340, or 3350 depending on interests SECOND SEMESTER THEA 3300, 3330, 3340, or 3350 depending on interests THEA 5010 if interested in acting; design elective if interested in design THEA 2040 if possible (unless you are cast in a show) YEAR TWO THEA 4220 in fall (if you’ve taken THEA 3290) or THEA 4210 in spring THEA 2040 and/or 2050 THEA 5600 or 5110 THEA 3290 and 3300 if not already taken THEA electives YEAR THREE THEA 4220 in fall or THEA 4210 in spring if one of these not already taken THEA 2050 and 2060 THEA 5600 or 5110 if not already taken THEA electives additional theatre history/lit if not already taken; not recommended that you take it during the same semester as 4220 or 4210. YEAR FOUR Remaining theatre electives and final applied drama if not already complete Some Words of Advice Take your time in layering on additional theatre activities. Just pick one this semester (ex: if you’re cast in a UGA Theatre show, that’s plenty, or get involved with one student group). Don’t add additional activities until a show is over. Allow time to get used to college/UGA. You need to do well in your classes, especially in your first semester, whether you’re a new first-year or a transfer student - and look into resources if you're a first generation student. Don’t try to do something with every show or group that you can while neglecting either your classwork or your health. If you needed any disability accommodations before college, you need them now so register with the DRC right away and consider options available through the office of student success and achievement. Work hard, have fun, be kind to yourself. Contact Dina if you need help finding resources.
