Theatre, A.S. (025.3)

Location(s): South Campus

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Associate of Science

This program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in theatre or for employment in the field of performance.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

Define various theatrical forms and trends from cultural and historical perspectives.
Analyze a script in order to create a character on stage.
Apply appropriate vocal and physical techniques to acting performances.
Evaluate psychological dimensions of character and synthesize them with performances.
Analyze a professional theater production for form and content.

Degree Requirements

First Semester

DAN 101 - Modern Dance 1 Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
THE 101 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THE 108 - Acting 1 Credits: 3
THE 121 - Technical Theatre 1 Credits: 3

Total: 15 credits

Second Semester

ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
SPH 101 - Oral Communication Credits: 3
THE 104 - Modern Drama Credits: 3
THE 109 - Acting 2 Credits: 3
THE 117 - Theatre Production 1 Credits: 3
CHOOSE THE - Theatre Elective Credits: 3

Total: 18 credits

Third Semester

SPH 102 - Voice and Speech Credits: 3
THE 154 - Introduction to Cinema Credits: 3
THE 210 - Acting for Television Credits: 3
CHOOSE MAT - Mathematics Elective Credits: 3-4
CHOOSE SOSC - Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Total: 15-16 credits

Fourth Semester

THE 119 - Introduction to Stage Direction Credits: 3
THE 155 - Improvisation Credits: 3
THE 293CP - Cooperative Education Credits: 3
or
THE 296CP - Cooperative Education Credits: 6
CHOOSE SCI - Science Elective Credits: 3-4
CHOOSE THE - Theatre Elective Credits: 3

Total: 15-19 credits

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 63-68

Transfer Opportunities

The keystone icon indicates that this particular CCAC program is a Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Center (TAOC) approved Associate Degree program. All credits earned in this program are accepted by any state system college in Pennsylvania that offers a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, including California University of Pennsylvania, Carlow University, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Slippery Rock University. Other articulation agreements are available for students to complete the Associate Degree and transfer to Westminster College.

It is important that students consult with a counselor early in their program to develop a course plan most appropriate for the school to which they intend to transfer. See www.ccac.edu/articulation for details.

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