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2019-2020 Updated Catalog Updated Through 11/19/2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theater and Entertainment Technology - Acting Specialization Option (AS)

Admission Program Objective Code THTA
State CIP Code 1650050202

Students who successfully complete selected courses from this program of study may be eligible to receive the college credit certificate in Stage Technology (Theater & Entertainment) (CCC)  (State CIP Code 0650050201).

General Education

Select one course from each category; see the AS Degree General Education Requirements  section of catalog for specific course listings:

  • ____ ____ Communication Skills 3 Credit Hours
  • ____ ____ Humanities 3 Credit Hours
  • ____ ____ Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
  • ____ ____ Natural Sciences 3 Credit Hours
  • ____ ____ Social Sciences 3 Credit Hours
  • ____ ____ Additional General Education Credits 3 Credit Hours

Total General Education Credits Required: 18

A proficiency exam may be required in major emphasis area(s).

Core Courses

Total Core Credits Required: 9

Technical Required Courses

Total Technical Credits Required: 33

Total Program Credits Required: 60

Suggested Two-Year Academic Plan

This program admits students in the fall/spring/summer semester(s). Below is a sample academic plan for these students admitted in the identified semester.

Theater and Entertainment Technology - Acting Specialization Option (AS) (THTA) Companion Certificate*
First Year  
Fall Semester
 Communications General Education Course 3 Credit Hours
 THE 2000 - Theatre Appreciation 3 Credit Hours † ♦ ¶  
  THE 2304 - Script Analysis 3 Credit Hours  
TPP 2110 - Acting I 3 Credit Hours  
 SPC 1608 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours †  or SPC 2300 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hours †  
Total Semester Hours:  15
 
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Spring Semester
  TPA 2232 - Introduction to Costuming Technology 3 Credit Hours  
 TPP 2111 - Acting II 3 Credit Hours  
  TPP 2220 - Auditioning 3 Credit Hours  
Humanities General Education Course 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics General Education Course 3 Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours:  15
 
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√
√
 
 
 
Second Year  
Fall Semester
  Natural Science General Education Course 3 Credit Hours
TPP 2120 - Improvisation 3 Credit Hours  
  TPP 2150 - Advanced Scene Study 3 Credit Hours  
TPA 1210 - Stagecraft 3 Credit Hours  
TPP 1190 - Rehearsal and Performance I 3 Credit Hours  
Total Semester Hours:  15
 
 
 
 
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Spring Semester
TPP 2533 - Stage Combat I (Unarmed & Rapier) 3 Credit Hours  
TPP 1191 - Rehearsal and Performance II 3 Credit Hours  
TPP 2141 - Acting in Shakespeare 3 Credit Hours  
TPP 1940 - Internship in Theatre Performance 3 Credit Hours  
Social Science General Education Course 3 Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours:  15
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Program Hours:  60  
*  Courses with √ can also be used in the Companion Certificate indicated:
STGT - Stage Technology (Theater & Entertainment) (CCC)