NCCC College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
    Oct 15, 2024  
NCCC College Catalog 2024-2025

Theatre, AA


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*This Program Path starts Fall 2024*

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: 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   (SGE)060 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 OR MATH 133 Quantitative Reasoning 3 cr hrs  (SGE)030
COMM 107 Stagecraft 3 cr hrs    OR MATH 143 Elementary Statistics 3 cr hrs  (SGE)060
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  
PSYC 155 General Psychology 3 cr hrs   (SGE)050 Arts and Humanities Electives   3 cr hrs (SGE)060
  Social and Behavioral Science Electives   3 cr hrs (SGE)050
Total Credit Hours: 16 Total Credit Hours: 15

 

(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 (SGE)040 Arts and Humanities Electives  3 cr hrs (SGE)060
OR Physical Sciences  Lecture and Lab 5 cr hrs (SGE)040 Program Elective 3 cr hrs
Social and Behavioral Science Electives  3 cr hrs (SGE)050 Program Elective 3 cr hrs
Arts and Humanities Electives  3 cr hrs (SGE)060 Program Elective 2 cr hrs
General Elective 3 cr hrs (SGE)070  
Total Credit Hours: 17 Total Credit Hours: 12
Total Program Path Credits for Associate of Arts Degree: 60

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

Program Elective Courses

COMM 103 Script Analysis 3 cr hrs  COMM 106 Improvisation 3 cr hrs  COMM 109 Reader’s Theater 1 cr hrs  COMM 110 Theatre History 3 cr hrs  COMM 267 Oral Interpretation 3 cr hrs  COMM 299 Independent Study 1,2,3 cr hrs  

Program Outcomes

Students will develop an understanding of the following:

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

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