General Studies, Theatre Pathway
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Students who are interested in transferring to a baccalaureate program in theatre can begin their college career by choosing the A.A. in general studies with a theatre pathway option. The theatre pathway offers students foundational course work in acting, theatrical production, and performance as well as opportunities to participate in campus theatre productions each semester. Degrees in theatre provide a base from which to pursue careers in acting, production, directing, stage management, and set design.
Area A: Essential Skills | ||
ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
MATH 1001 | Quantitative Skills/Reasoning | 3 |
or MATH 1101 | Intro to Mathematical Modeling | |
or MATH 1111 | College Algebra | |
or MATH 1401 | Elementary Statistics | |
Area B: Institutional Options | ||
Beginning Fall 2022, incoming (entering) students with 29 hours or fewer college credits will take only a Perspectives course for their one-hour Area B credit. | ||
COMM 1110 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
One of the following electives: | 1 | |
Intro to Greek Mythology | ||
Creative Writing | ||
Natural Hazards | ||
Appalachian Hist-Special Topic | ||
Sports Hist & Amer Character | ||
Health and Wellness Concepts | ||
Mystery Fiction in Pop Culture | ||
Christian Fiction/Pop Culture | ||
Race and Ethnicity in America | ||
PRSP Elective (See advisor) | ||
Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
Choose one to two ENGL course(s): | 3-6 | |
Topics in Literature & Culture | ||
World Literature I | ||
World Literature II | ||
British Literature I | ||
British Literature II | ||
American Literature I | ||
American Literature II | ||
Intro to Film as Literature | ||
If only one ENGL course is chosen, add one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Art Appreciation | ||
Expressions of Culture I | ||
Expressions of Culture II | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
World Music | ||
American Music | ||
Theatre Appreciation | ||
Area D: Science/Mathematics/Technology | ||
Two of the following Lab Science Electives: | 8 | |
Astronomy of the Solar System and Astronomy of Solar Sys. Lab | ||
Stellar and Galactic Astronomy and Stellar & Galac. Astronomy Lab | ||
Environmental Studies | ||
Principles of Biology I | ||
Principles of Biology II | ||
Botany | ||
Principles of Entomology | ||
Survey of Chemistry | ||
Principles of Chemistry I | ||
Principles of Chemistry II | ||
Principles of Geology | ||
Historical Geology | ||
Geology & the Environment | ||
Introductory Physics I | ||
Introductory Physics II | ||
Principles of Physics I | ||
Principles of Physics II | ||
One of the following electives: | 3-4 | |
Astronomy of the Solar System | ||
Stellar and Galactic Astronomy | ||
Environmental Studies | ||
Principles of Biology I | ||
Principles of Biology II | ||
Botany | ||
Principles of Entomology | ||
Principles of Entomology | ||
Survey of Chemistry | ||
Principles of Chemistry I | ||
Principles of Chemistry II | ||
Principles of Programming I | ||
Principles of Programming II | ||
Introduction to Data Science | ||
Environmental Hazards | ||
Principles of Geology | ||
Historical Geology | ||
Geology & the Environment | ||
Precalculus Mathematics | ||
Elementary Statistics | ||
Applied Calculus | ||
Calculus and Analytic Geom I | ||
Calculus and Analytic Geom II | ||
Introductory Physics I | ||
Introductory Physics II | ||
Principles of Physics I | ||
Principles of Physics II | ||
Area E: Social Sciences | ||
HIST 2111 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
or HIST 2112 | United States Hist since 1877 | |
POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
Two of the following electives: | 6 | |
Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
Introduction to Geography | ||
Intro to Human Geography | ||
Intro to Physical Geography | ||
World Civilization to 1500 CE | ||
World Civilization since 1500 | ||
United States History to 1877 | ||
United States Hist since 1877 | ||
Intro to World Religions | ||
Intro to Philosophical Issues | ||
Logic and Critical Thinking | ||
Intro to Political Science | ||
State and Local Government | ||
Comparative Politics | ||
International Relations | ||
Introduction to Psychology | ||
Psychology of Adjustment | ||
Human Development | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Social Problems | ||
Area F: Theatre Pathway | ||
Basic Theory and Performance | 9 | |
Theatre Appreciation | ||
Practicum in Theatre (must be taken three times to receive credit here) | ||
Fundamentals of Acting | ||
Fundamentals of Acting II | ||
Children's Theatre | ||
Fundamentals of Directing | ||
Basic Technical Theatre and Design | 3 | |
Fundamentals of Set Design | ||
Humanities/Fine Arts/History Electives* | 6 | |
Art Appreciation | ||
World Literature I | ||
World Literature II | ||
British Literature I | ||
British Literature II | ||
American Literature I | ||
American Literature II | ||
Intro to Film as Literature | ||
World Civilization to 1500 CE | ||
World Civilization since 1500 | ||
United States History to 1877 | ||
United States Hist since 1877 | ||
Expressions of Culture I | ||
Expressions of Culture II | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
World Music | ||
American Music | ||
Theatre Appreciation | ||
Practicum in Theatre (Must be taken three times to receive credit here) | ||
Fundamentals of Acting | ||
Fundamentals of Acting II | ||
Children's Theatre | ||
Fundamentals of Directing | ||
Total Hours | 60-61 |
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Courses used to satisfy Areas C and E or Basic Theory and Performance cannot be used to satisfy Area F electives.
Courses
THEA 1100. Theatre Appreciation. 3-0-3 Units.
Survey and critical appreciation of theatre. Provides an overview of theatre history, the elements of a play as literature, insight into how a play is analyzed from preproduction and production point of view, an understanding of theatre as an art from, and knowledge of technical aspects of theatre. No previous experience required. (F,S,M) Pre- or co-requisite ENGL 0999, unless exempt.
THEA 2000. Practicum in Theatre. 0-3-1 Unit.
Provides students with experience in the College’s main stage or experimental theatre productions (acting, sound, lighting, publicity, costumes, set construction, etc.) for at least 30 hours, assisting the director. Offered C session. May be repeated for up to three credits. Note: THEA 2000 needs to be taken three times to receive credit in Area F.(F, S)
THEA 2100. Play Development. 3-0-3 Units.
Provides a practical introduction to the creation and development of a theatrical production from inception to completed presentation.(F,S)
THEA 2200. Fundamentals of Acting. 3-0-3 Units.
Offers an introduction to the basics of stage acting, including physical and vocal work, acting exercises and improvisations, acting terminology, character development, and work on monologues and scenes with others.(Offered as needed)
THEA 2201. Fundamentals of Acting II. 3-0-3 Units.
Provides an in-depth approach to stage acting that teaches the actor to portray all aspects of a character by employment of the acronym TEAM which stands for thoughts + emotions + action = manifestation. It means acting enriched by delving into what drives the character and teaches acting students behavior which translates as genuine, truthful, powerful, and believable.(Offered as needed)
Prerequisites: THEA 2200 or special permission from instructor.
THEA 2300. Children's Theatre. 3-0-3 Units.
Provides an introduction to the basics of creative dramatics with an emphasis on performing a children’s theatre touring show. Students will engage in improvisation exercises, study the theory behind performing for children, and rehearse for a play. Students will also engage in practical and creative applications of scene and costume design to accompany the show.(F)
THEA 2400. Fundamentals of Set Design. 3-0-3 Units.
THEA 2400 prepares the student to analyze a play script for designing a performance set, conceptualize a set design with knowledge of standard design terminology, create that set in a three-dimensional form, and experience the building, set-up, and striking (taking down) of a play set. This course requires hands-on participation and an oral presentation.
THEA 2500. Fundamentals of Directing. 3-0-3 Units.
THEA 2500 will focus on beginning directing skills. The goal in the class is to gather directing information as to how to analyze a play, the basic tools necessary to direct a play, develop an understanding of the collaborative art form of directing,including the casting process, and then make it applicable by directing a scene as the final project.
Prerequisites: THEA 1100.