AA, Fine Arts, Theatre
Program Description
The Associate of Arts, Fine Arts, Theatre program seeks to be an outstanding performing arts program within the visual and performing arts department, noted for its excellence in the classroom and on stage. The program provides our students with the knowledge and skills upon which they build careers and become productive citizens.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Mathematics 4 | 3 | |
| THTR 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 105 | Introduction to Acting I | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| THTR 205 | Introduction to Acting II | 3 |
| Foreign Language 6 | 4 | |
| THTR 209 | Theatre Practicum or Musical Theatre Workshop I or Musical Theatre Workshop II | 2 |
| THTR 204 | Theatre Technology I | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| Science 4 | 3 | |
| THTR 175 | Introduction to Musical Theatre Literature | 3 |
| Social Science/U.S and Nevada Constitutions 5 | 3 | |
| THTR 209 or THTR 176 | Theatre Practicum or Musical Theatre Workshop I | 2 |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| Elective 5 | 6 | |
| Science 4 | 3 | |
| THTR 210 | Theatre: a Cultural Context | 3 |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English | 3-6 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
Required: | ||
| Theatre: a Cultural Context | ||
| Humanities | 3 | |
Required: | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher) | ||
| Science | 6 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| American Experiences and Constitutional Change | ||
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity | [3] | |
Required: | ||
| Theatre: a Cultural Context 2 | ||
| Foreign Language | 0-14 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| American Experiences and Constitutional Change 2 | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| THTR 105 | Introduction to Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 175 | Introduction to Musical Theatre Literature | 3 |
| THTR 204 | Theatre Technology I | 3 |
| THTR 205 | Introduction to Acting II | 3 |
| THTR 209 | Theatre Practicum | 4 |
| or THTR 176 | Musical Theatre Workshop I | |
| or THTR 276 | Musical Theatre Workshop II | |
| Elective Requirements 3 | 6-20 | |
Select 6 units from any THTR Course (not including the above). | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Students completing the degree will:
- Articulate the language of theatre, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking about theatre relating to the knowledge of the historical and cultural dimensions of theatre, encompassing the works of leading playwrights, actors, directors, and designers, both past, and present.
- Synthesize all aspects of theatre theory, rehearsal and production.
- Apply practical theatre skills including acting, design, technical direction, directing, stage management, playwriting, and research.
- Demonstrate competence as a performing theatre student through participation in theatre productions.
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same of similar discipline.
