4 YEAR FLIGHT PLAN: BA in Theatre and Design/Technology Track

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1 4 YEAR FLIGHT PLAN: BA in Theatre and Design/Technology Track FAU is committed to your success as a student. One way we define student success is efficient and effective progression through your degree program. This Flight Plan is a tool to assist you in planning the courses you should complete and the milestones you should reach during your undergraduate studies so you may graduate on time. It is our intention that you complete this planning tool in collaboration with an academic advisor to ensure good understanding of: Which graduation requirements you have satisfied Which Intellectual Foundations and elective courses match your career plans How to balance coursework with your other responsibilities (e.g., employment) and optional activities (e.g., mentored research, study abroad, student organizations, leadership) How to get the most from your academic experience at FAU Your academic advisor will help you customize and maintain your Flight Plan during the next four years so that you stay on track for success at FAU. In order to graduate on time, you will need to: Complete an average of 30 credit hours per year Earn 120 credit hours, at least 45 in the upper division (3000 or 4000 level) Earn at least 9 credit hours in summer coursework (or equivalent) Your advisor will help you identify what additional milestones apply to you, as well as how you may even graduate early or enter an accelerated graduate program. If you have any questions at all about your FAU Flight Plan, feel free to contact any of the following individuals for assistance. They are here to help! Your Academic Advising Professionals University Advising Services Office Location: Student Support Services building (SU80), Room 201 Address, Phone Number: advisingservices@fau.edu, Additional Information: College/Program Advisor Office Location: AH 114 Address, Phone Number: gamble@fau.edu, Additional Information: Academic Program Information Office Location: AH114 Address, Phone Number: gamble@fau.edu, Additional Program Information: Career/Professional Development

2 Flight Plan: BA in Theatre Design/Technology Track NOTE: Some students may be required to maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher to remain eligible for scholarships or to be stronger candidates for admission to internships, graduate programs, and professional schools. Please confirm your required GPA with your academic advisor. YEAR 1 Semester 1_: ( ) Summer ( X ) Fall ( ) Spring ENC 1101 College Writing 1 (req.) 3 1. Declare your major 2. Complete Major Knowledge, print out TPA 2000 Visual Imagination 3 by end of semester. and bring to advising appointment. Foundations in Math 3 3. Create student profile in OWL CareerLink. Foundations in Global Citizenship 3 4. Meet with your department academic Foundations in Society and 3 advisor. Human Behavior 5. Meet with UAS Total 15 Semester _2 : ( ) Summer ( ) Fall ( X ) Spring ENC 1102 College Writing II (or equiv.) 3 1. Develop Individual Learning Plan for career development. TPP 2100 Acting I 3 2. Attend Carnival of Majors Fair. 3. Confirm/declare your major. Foundations in Math 3 4. Meet with your department Foundations in Creative 3 academic advisor. Expression 5. Formalize your academic major Foundations of Society and 3 6. Meet with UAS Human Behavior Total 15 Semester : ( X ) Summer ( ) Fall ( ) Spring Total

3 YEAR 2 Semester 3_: ( ) Summer ( X ) Fall ( ) Spring TPA 2200 Introduction to Production 3 1. Explore internship opportunities through OWL Career Link. 2. Meet with your department Foundations in Global Citizenship 3 academic advisor. (GRW) 3. Meet with UAS Foundations Science & Natural 3 World Foreign Language 1 4 Total 14 Semester _4 : ( ) Summer ( ) Fall ( X ) Spring TPA 2020 Lighting Design 3 1. Meet with your department academic advisor Foundation of Creative Expression 3 2. Meet with UAS (GRW) Foundations Science & Natural 3-4 World + lab Foreign Language 2 4 Total Semester : ( X ) Summer ( ) Fall ( ) Spring Total

4 YEAR 3 Semester 5_: ( ) Summer ( X ) Fall ( ) Spring TPA 2342C Drafting for the Stage 3 1. Attend job/graduate school fairs. TPA 2040 Costume Design 3 2. Meet with your department academic TPA 3xxx Design/Technology 3 advisor. Elective Technical Elective (advisor 3 approval required) THE 4110 Theatre History 1 3 Total 16 Semester 6_: ( ) Summer ( ) Fall ( X ) Spring THE 2305 Script Analysis 3 1. Visit with career counselors for TPA 2060 Scene Design 3 job search or graduate school TPA 3xxx Design Technology 3 planning. 2. Meet with your department Emphasis academic advisor. THE 4111 Theatre History 2 3 THE 4930 Modern Dramatic Lit. 3 Total 16 Semester : ( X ) Summer ( ) Fall ( ) Spring THE 4955 Summer Repertory 6 Total 6

5 YEAR 4 Semester 7_: ( ) Summer ( X ) Fall ( ) Spring THE 4500 Dramatic Theory and Genre THE 4284 Fashion Décor Continue job/graduate school planning. 2. Attend job/graduate school fairs. Technical Elective (advisor 3 3. Meet with your department approval required) Academic Advisor. Free Elective (upper division) 3 Total 13 Semester 8_: ( ) Summer ( ) Fall ( X ) Spring TPA 4601 Stage Management 3 THE 4930 Classical World Drama 3 or Contemporary Drama Technical Elective (advisor 3 approval required) Free Elective 3 Total 13 Semester : ( X ) Summer ( ) Fall ( ) Spring Total You and your advisor will customize your Flight Plan and update it as necessary as you progress through your program.

6 More Information Academic Program Requirements and Career/Professional Development Information: Student Policies, Services, and Resources (Handbook): Registration, Transcripts, Forms, Student Records: Academic Support (Center for Teaching and Learning, Tutoring, Writing Center, Undergraduate Research): Student Financial Aid, Other Financial Services: Students with Disabilities: Student Life (Housing, Events & Organizations, Wellness, Counseling, Leadership, Military Affairs, etc.): Tips for Success Meet with your advisor at least once a semester. Monitor your progress in your courses; check-in with your instructors regularly! Check your degree audit every semester. Stay aware of important deadlines. Take advantage of resources FAU has made available to you to help you succeed on your flight.