THEATRE ARTS

Courses in theatre arts are offered to provide fundamental instruction to three types of students: 1.) those preparing for careers in the professional theatre; 2.) those preparing to teach theatre; and 3.) those wishing to study the art and literature of the theatre for cultural enrichment.

Four complete theatre productions are presented each year, including a musical during the first summer session. Participation in these productions is not limited to theatre majors. All students interested in theatre are invited and encouraged to audition for these productions.

All courses offered are transferable to universities. The following curriculum meets all requirements for the Associate of Arts degree. Program advisor is Gene Cole, assistant professor of theatre arts.

 

Associate of Arts Degree

FIRST SEMESTER*

DRAM 1120 Stagecraft Workshop 1
Theatre Arts Elective** 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
HIST 1301 History of U.S. to 1876 3
Natural Science** 4
Physical Education Activity 1
Total Semester Hours 15

SECOND SEMESTER

DRAM 1130 Makeup Workshop 1
Theatre Arts Elective** 3
ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
HIST 1302 History of U.S. since 1876 3
Natural Science** 4
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3
Total Semester Hours 17

THIRD SEMESTER

DRAM 1121 Lighting Workshop 1
Theatre Arts Elective** 3
Sophomore English** 3
GOVT 2301 American Govt., Organization 3
Physical Education Activity 1
Behavioral Science** 3
Total Semester Hours 14

FOURTH SEMESTER

DRAM 1131 Costume Workshop 1
Theatre Arts Elective** 3
Sophomore English** 3
GOVT 2302 American Govt., Functions 3
Speech Communication** 3
Computer Elective** 3
Total Semester Hours 16

* Although not a requirement for this degree, students are strongly encouraged to take ORNT 0110 during the first semester of enrollment.

** Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses.