Overview

The emphasis of the Theatre program of University of West Georgia is on acting, directing, designing, constructing, and playwriting. Production work with the West Georgia Theatre Company provides a co-curricular component to the B.A. degree. This program is nationally accredited through the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

Why should I choose UWG's Theatre program?

Accredited through the National Association of Schools of Theatre

Access to faculty working in the industry

Access to industry standard sound, lighting, costume and scenic equipment

Acting studio with a sprung floor; Computer Aided Design Lab, Lighting Lab, Sound Recording Studio, large scene shop, costume shop

Access to guest artists from across the country

Objectives

Students will demonstrate knowledge of selected plays, theatrical conventions and theatrical movements important in the formation of the modern theatre.

Students will describe basic knowledge of theatre history, theory, and criticism, including research sources and methodology.

Students will demonstrate skills in analyzing plays, using theatre technology, and conducting research.

Students will express through performance, writing, speaking, and other modes of communication the results of research and critical judgement, indicated by a demonstrable ablility to reach an audience effectively through at least one of the components of theatrical art.

Students will apply skills learned in courses to a variety of work and social environments.

Students will illustrate awareness of the complex human condition acquired through aesthetic and intellectual perceptions as evidenced in various mode of theatrical production.

Students will function safely and effectively while using theatre technology.

Students will demonstrate knowledge of the various means (acting, directing, designing, constructing, playwriting, etc.) through which a theatrical concept is realized.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theatre Laboratory
Theatre Appreciation
Performance and Production
Voice and Movement
Play Analysis
Concepts in Theatre and Film Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-27 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

$40 non-refundable application fee (If mailing a paper application, please do not mail cash.)

Official High School Transcripts sent directly from the high school to Office of Admissions

Official SAT or ACT scores (Put us down as a school to automatically receive your scores!)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17016 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16536 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

4488 USD / year

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Living costs

Carrollton

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Overview

Why should I choose UWG's Theatre program?

Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Carrollton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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