THEATRE
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The theatre curricula are planned to provide a fundamental course of study and training in basic skills for students who plan to continue study at a four-year institution, expect to enter a professional training program in theatre or dance, or wish to seek professional employment in theatre, dance, or related areas. Three tracks are offered: dance, theatre performance, and theatre technical. Completion of all requirements for any one of the tracks will lead to the award of the A.A. in arts and sciences.
Dance (R)
Arts and Sciences A.A.
This track is offered for the student who plans to transfer
to a four-year institution to study for a baccalaureate degree with
a major in dance or plans to seek a career in dance, musical theatre,
or a dance-related field after completing this program.
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.
| First Semester |
| DN 100 |
Introduction to Dance |
3 |
| DN 101–207 |
Dance technique* |
3 |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing
|
3 |
| |
Health foundation |
1 |
| |
Mathematics foundation |
3 |
| PE 101–199 |
Physical education elective |
1 |
| TH 120 |
Performance Production |
1 |
Second Semester |
| DN 101–207 |
Dance technique* |
3 |
| DN 120 |
Rhythmic Training for the Dancer
|
2 |
| |
English foundation |
3 |
| TH 120 |
Performance Production |
1 |
| TH 121 |
Movement for the Performer |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences lab distribution |
4 |
| |
Behavioral and social sciences
distribution |
3 |
Third Semester |
| DN 101–207 |
Dance technique* |
3 |
| DN 150 |
Introduction to Dance Composition
|
3 |
| |
DN elective † |
2 |
| PE 101–199 |
Physical education elective |
1 |
| TH 120 |
Performance Production |
1 |
|
Behavioral and social
sciences distribution |
3 |
| |
Humanities distribution |
3 |
Fourth Semester |
| DN 101–207 |
Dance technique* |
6 |
| |
DN elective † |
3 |
| SP 108 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
| |
Arts or humanities distribution |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences
non-lab or lab distribution |
3
(4) |
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Total credit hours 68 (69)
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* At
least three credits, elementary level or higher, must
be taken in each area: ballet, modern dance, and jazz.
† Any course in dance, speech, or theatre not
already required in the option may be taken to fulfill
the dance elective. MU 108 may also be acceptable.
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Theatre Performance (R)
Arts and Sciences A.A.
This track is offered for the student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to study for a baccalaureate degree with a major in theatre or plans to seek a professional career in theatre after completing this program.
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.
| First Semester |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing
|
3 |
| |
Mathematics foundation |
3 |
| TH 108 |
Introduction to the Theatre
|
3 |
| TH 109 |
Fundamentals of Acting |
3 |
| TH 120 |
Performance Production |
1 |
|
Behavioral and social
sciences distribution |
3 |
Second Semester |
| |
English foundation |
3 |
| SP 108 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
| TH 112 |
Intermediate Acting |
3 |
| TH 114 |
Stagecraft I |
3 |
| TH 121 |
Movement for the Performer
|
3 |
| |
Natural sciences
lab distribution |
4 |
Third Semester |
| |
Health foundation |
1 |
| MU 108 |
Class Voice |
|
| or |
| SP 110 |
Oral Interpretation |
2 (3) |
| SP 109 |
Voice and Diction |
3 |
| TH 120 |
Performance Production |
1 |
| TH 225 |
Acting for Film and Television |
3 |
| |
Humanities distribution |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences
non-lab or lab distribution |
3
(4) |
Fourth Semester |
| |
DN or PE elective(s)* |
3 |
| TH 117 |
Fundamentals of Play Directing
|
3 |
| TH 120 |
Performance Production |
1 |
| TH 219 |
History of Theatre I |
3 |
| |
Technical theatre elective
† |
3 |
|
Behavioral and social
sciences distribution |
3 |
|
Total credit hours 67 (69)
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* Students
may select dance or physical education courses for a total
of three semester hours.
† Select TH 116, TH 208, or TH 230. |
Theatre Technical (R)
Arts and Sciences A.A.
This track is offered for the student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to study for a baccalaureate degree with a major in a technical theatre area or plans to seek a professional career in a technical theatre area after completing this program.
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.
| First Semester |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing
|
3 |
| |
Health foundation |
1 |
| |
Mathematics foundation |
3 |
| SP 108 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
| TH 108 |
Introduction to the Theatre
|
3 |
| TH 114 |
Stagecraft I |
3 |
Second Semester |
| |
English foundation |
3 |
| PE 101–199 |
Physical education elective*
|
1 |
| TH 109 |
Fundamentals of Acting |
3 |
| |
Technical major elective †
|
3 |
| |
Technical theatre elective ‡
|
3 |
| |
Natural sciences lab distribution |
4 |
Third Semester |
| PE 101–199 |
Physical education elective*
|
1 |
| TH 120 |
Performance Production |
1 |
| |
Technical theatre elective |
3 |
| TH 230 |
Organization and Administration
for the Performing Arts |
3 |
| |
Behavioral and social sciences
distribution |
3 |
| |
Humanities distribution |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences
non-lab or lab distribution |
3
(4) |
Fourth Semester |
| PE 101–199 |
Physical education elective* |
1 |
| TH 117 |
Fundamentals of Play Directing |
3 |
| TH 120 |
Performance Production |
1 |
| TH 219 |
History of Theatre I |
3 |
| |
Technical major elective(s) ‡
|
6 |
| |
Behavioral and social sciences
distribution |
3 |
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Total credit hours 67 (68)
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* Students may select
dance or physical education courses for a total of three
semester hours.
† Select AR 101–108, AR 127, AR 205, TR 130,
or TR 131.
‡ Select TH 116, TH 118, or TH 208.
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