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Associate in Arts Degree - Theatre Option

Overview

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The Associate in Arts - Theatre Option has been discontinued and applications for future student enrollment are no longer being accepted.  DSU students who are currently enrolled in this program will be supported in completing their degree.  If you have any questions, contact your advisor.

Degree Requirements:

  • General Education
  • Major Courses
  • Electives

Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:

  1.  Analytical abilities for understanding meanings in a diverse body of dramatic literature and performances of different genres, styles, periods, and cultures. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, V, and VII.) 
  2. An understanding of the conventions and issues throughout the history of the theatre and the ability to produce formal research. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, V, and VI.)
  3. The ability to understand and implement technical solutions for theatrical production. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
  4. The ability to contribute to the process of creating and critiquing successful theatrical performances in a variety of styles. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)

Career Options

Why should you pursue an Associate in Arts Degree - Theatre Option?

This versatile associate degree program is for students that are interested in a career in the field of theatre. Possible career paths include wardrobe supervisor, theatre technicians, stage movement, and actor. This degree can also be used as a starting point from which to add on a bachelor’s degree in theatre after completing the associate degree.

Possible Career Paths

  • Wardrobe Supervisor
  • Theatre Technicians
  • Stage Movement
  • Actor

Requirements

General Education Courses 
Total Credit Hours:39-43

Complete as part of General Education:

THEA 110Introduction to Theatre Arts

3

Core Courses

Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all required courses for this program.

COMM 211Oral Interpretation

3

THEA 100Production Workshop

1

THEA 161Acting I

3

THEA 200Production Workshop

1

THEA 201Theatre Practicum

1

THEA 270Stagecraft

3

Electives

Theatre Electives

9

Total Credit Hours:24

Total Credit Hours:63-67

Semester Sequence

First Semester

COMM 211Oral Interpretation

3

CSCI 101Introduction To Computers

3

ENGL 110College Composition I

3

Or

ENGL 111HHonors Composition I

3

THEA 110Introduction to Theatre Arts

3

THEA 161Acting I

3

UNIV 100Freshman Seminar

1

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

COMM 110Fundamentals Of Public Speaking

3

Or

COMM 111HHonors Public Speaking

3

ENGL 120College Composition II

3

Or

ENGL 121HHonors Composition II

3

THEA 100Production Workshop

1

THEA 270Stagecraft

3

Theatre Elective THEA Course

3

General Education Human Behavior and Governance Course

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Third Semester

SPAN 101First Year Spanish I

4

THEA 200Production Workshop

1

THEA 201Theatre Practicum

1

Theatre Elective THEA Course

3

General Education Literature Course

3

General Education Mathematics Course

3-4

Total Credit Hours:15-16

Fourth Semester

HPER 100Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

2

SPAN 102First Year Spanish II

4

Theatre Elective THEA Course

3

General Education Social Science Course

3

Elective Any course of your choice

3

Total Credit Hours:15