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Theater and Dance (A.A.)

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Title of Major: Theater and Dance (A.A.)

Program is currently pending MHEC approval.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Code: Code provided by Records

About the Performing Arts Department

Purpose: For students interested in pursuing professional training in theater performance, live event technology, dance performance, or performing arts education and transferring to a four-year institution or gaining personal enrichment by concentrating in theater or dance.

A grade of C or better is required in each Theater and Dance course requirement.

Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements for college-wide graduation requirements.

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

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General Education Requirements: 31 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits

ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 3 credit hours
ENG 101 and ENG 101A are equivalent courses. Students may take ENG 101-ENG 102 or ENG 101A-ENG 102 to meet their English Composition General Education requirement.

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

MUS 101 - Music Fundamentals 3 credit hours
THA 111 - Introduction to Theater 3 credit hours

Biological and Physical Sciences: 7 credits

At least one laboratory science course is required. Refer to General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

BIO 135 - Principles of Nutrition is recommended.

Mathematics: 3 credits

Refer to General Education Mathematics Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits

Refer to General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Additional General Education Requirements: 3 credits

Refer to General Education Wellness Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 29 credits

Foundation Courses: 6 credits

DAN 100 - Dance History 3 credit hours
THA 121 - Stagecraft 3 credit hours
Note: THA-121 satisfies the Technology Requirement for this degree.

Choose one of the following tracks:

Theatrical Performance Track: 18 credits

Required Courses: 12 credits

THA 125 - Script Analysis 3 credit hours
THA 132 - Acting 1 3 credit hours
THA 133 - Acting 2 3 credit hours
THA 180 - Play Production 3 credit hours

Theater Elective: 6 credits

Students are encouraged to contact the Theater and Dance department chair before selecting a Theater elective.

Live Event Technologies Track: 18 credits

Required Courses: 15 credits

THA 122 - Introduction to Stage Design and Lighting 3 credit hours
THA 125 - Script Analysis 3 credit hours
THA 180 - Play Production 3 credit hours
THA 181 - Play Production 3 credit hours
MUS 230 - Recording Industry Techniques 1 3 credit hours

Theater Elective: 3 credits

Students are encouraged to contact the Theater and Dance department chair before selecting a theater elective.

Dance Performance Track: 18 credits

Required Courses: 16 credits

DAN 125 - Improvisation 2 credit hours
DAN 240 - Dance Composition 1 3 credit hours
THA 122 - Introduction to Stage Design and Lighting 3 credit hours
Technique Electives 6 credit hours

Choose three courses from the list below. At least one must be at an intermediate level.
DAN 111 - Beginning Ballet 1 2 credit hours
DAN 112 - Beginning Ballet 2 2 credit hours
DAN 121 - Beginning Modern Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 122 - Beginning Modern Dance 2 2 credit hours
DAN 211 - Intermediate Ballet 1 2 credit hours
DAN 212 - Intermediate Ballet 2 2 credit hours
DAN 221 - Intermediate Modern Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 222 - Intermediate Modern Dance 2 2 credit hours
DAN 192 - Applied Dance:Ballet 2 credit hours
DAN 195 - Applied Dance: Modern 2 credit hours
Applied Dance Studio Requirement 2 credit hours

Choose one of the following courses. Students may use the other to satisfy the technique electives above.
DAN 201 - Applied Dance: Intermediate Ballet Studio 2 credit hours
DAN 202 - Applied Dance: Intermediate Modern Studio 2 credit hours

Dance Elective: 2 credits

Students are encouraged to contact the Theater and Dance department chair before selecting a dance elective.

Electives: 5 credits

Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives. Students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as the additional general education course requirement.

Diversity Requirement

Satisfied by DAN 100 .

Technology Requirement:

Satisfied by THA 121 .

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1) Critically analyze and Identify contemporaneous societal and cultural effects on artistic expression styles.

2) Articulate complex processes in aesthetic concept creation and communication.

3) Develop and defend informed judgments about live performance.

4) Construct an internal process for approaching and realizing a variety of performance styles.

5) Develop intermediate to advanced competence in live production or performance.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.

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