Theatre, AA (64 credit hours)

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The Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Theatre at NCCC is designed to prepare students for a transfer to a four-year institution. The courses required are a basic foundation on which one can build in order to pursue a career in theatre.

Prerequisites

The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the Mandatory Placement Policy, or by taking the recommended/ required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.

Program Path Sequence

The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses for full-time students. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation.

For More Information Contact Program advisor Theatre Professor: Paula Makar 620-432-0361 pmakar@neosho.edu, Advising Staff, 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.

(Fall) Semester I	(Spring) Semester II
COMM 105 Theatre Appreciation 3 cr hrs	ENGL 289 English Composition II 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰	MATH 113 College Algebra 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰
CURR 100 First Year Seminar 1 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰	PSYC 155 General Psychology 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁵⁰
COMM 107 Stagecraft 3 cr hrs	HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness 1 cr hrs
OR COMM 120 Fundamentals of Acting 3 cr hrs	COMM 104 Theatre Design 3 cr hrs
CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰	OR COMM 216 Advanced Acting 3 cr hrs
Social and Behavioral Science Electives 3 cr hrs	Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 16	Total Credit Hours: 16

(Fall) Semester III	(Spring) Semester IV
COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰	COMM 206 Theatre Workshop (Drama) 1 cr hrs
Biological Sciences Lecture and Lab 5 cr hrs OR	Biological Sciences Lecture 3 cr hrs OR
Physical Sciences Lecture and Lab 5 cr hrs *	Physical Sciences Lecture 3 cr hrs *
Social and Behavioral Science Electives 3 cr hrs	Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs
Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs	Program Electives 6 cr hrs
Program Elective 3 cr hrs	Program Electives 2 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 17	Total Credit Hours: 15
Total Program Path Credits for Associate of Arts Degree: 64

*One of the science courses must be biological and one must be physical.

General Education (GE) Courses

In order to graduate with a college degree, all students are required to take certain general education courses. These include English composition, speech, wellness, science, art and humanities, mathematics, computer systems, and social and behavioral science.

Program Core Courses

COMM 105 - Theatre Appreciation (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, COMM 107 - Stagecraft , and COMM 120 - Fundamentals of Acting are the fundamental building blocks to work towards a four-year degree. COMM 206 Theatre Workshop is intended to give students hands on experience in play production.

Program Elective Courses

Program elective courses are taken from the Communication and Humanities section of the college catalog.

Program Outcomes

Students will develop an understanding of the following:

Identify the essential components of theatre throughout history to the present day using professional terminology.
Demonstrate proficiency in the basic use of the actor’s instrument in movement and voice.
Demonstrate proficiency in the basic elements of theatrical design through conceptual and practical application.
Implement the acting process from auditioning to performing in front of an audience.
Implement the technical theatre process safely from production assignment to building an opening production.
Analyze a diverse and inclusive repertoire of plays from varying eras and styles.