THEATRE
Associate in Liberal Arts (THE.ALA)
The Theatre program is an associate degree in liberal arts with a concentration in Theatre. This program includes performance and the technical aspects of theatre, including theory and practical experience. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, enter a specialized school of acting, or enter the professional entertainment industry.
| General Requirements | Credits | |
| ENG 1510● ENG 1520● |
Composition I Composition II |
3 3 |
| Fine Arts/Humanities1 | 11 | |
| Mathematics/Science1 | 8 | |
| Physical Education1 | 1 | |
| Recommended: PER 1653 Dance-Modern PER 1654 Dance-Ballet PER 1657 Jazz Dance I PER 1880 Yoga PER 1941 Fencing Beginning |
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| POL 1510* | American Government | 3 |
| Social Science1 | 8 | |
Required Specialty Course |
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| THE 1561● | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THE 1571● | Acting I | 3 |
| THE 1580● | Acting II | 3 |
| THE 1583 | Movement for the Actor | 3 |
| THE 1585 | Acting for Film | 3 |
| THE 1587 | Audition and the Business of Acting | 3 |
| THE 1590 | Improvisation | 3 |
| THE 1701 | Theatre Activity | 1 |
| THE 1702 | Theatre Activity | 2 |
| THE 1990 | Fundamentals of Directing | 3 |
The student must select 9 credits from the following courses: |
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| ENG 1720● | Intro to Literature: Poetry & Drama | 3 |
| ENG 2750● | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 2780 | Introduction to Playwriting | 3 |
| HUM 1900● | Introduction to the Film | 3 |
| MUS 1810● | Voice | 2 |
| MUS 1820● | Voice | 2 |
| PER 1653● | Dance-Modern | 1 |
| PER 1654● | Dance-Ballet | 1 |
| PER 1657● | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| PER 1880● | Yoga | 1 |
| PER 1941● | Fencing Beginning | 1 |
| SPE 1710 | Forensic Activity | 1 |
| SPE 2620● | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| THE 1581 | Voice for the Actor | 3 |
| THE 1589 | Movement for Musical Theatre | 2 |
| THE 1601 | Theatre Production and Technology | 3 |
| THE 1603 | Fundamentals of Costuming | 3 |
| THE 1703 | Theatre Activity | 3 |
| THE 1800● | American Comedy | 3 |
● Course may be used to meet General Education requirements. |
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