Theatre, AA
Survey of all phases of theater including its history dramatic works stage techniques production procedures and relation to the fine arts. Participation in major productions may be required.
This introduction to the fundamental principles and tools of acting as used in auditions rehearsals and performances. This may include ensemble performing character and script analysis and basic theater terminology. This exploration will emphasize the development of the actor's instrument: voice body and imagination. (Fall Spring)
Additional course fee(s) required.
Study and application of the methods and components of theatrical production which may include one or more of the following: theatre facilities scenery construction and painting properties lighting costume makeup sound and theatrical management. (Fall Spring)
Additional course fee(s) required.
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis.
English Composition I is a prerequisite for all 2000-level literature courses.
Practicum in theatre open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. May be repeated for a total of six credits. (Fall Spring)
Additional course fee(s) required.
Exploration and further training within the basic principles and tools of acting including an emphasis on critical analysis of oneself and others. The tools include ensemble performing character and script analysis and basic theater terminology. This will continue the exploration of the development of the actor's instrument: voice body and imagination. (Fall Spring)
DRAM 1351.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Study of the history of the theater from primitie times through Renaissance.
Intended for Non-STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) majors. Topics include introductory treatments of sets and logic financial mathematics probability and statistics with appropriate applications. Number sense proportional reasoning estimation technology and communication should be embedded throughout the course. Additional topics may be covered. (Fall Spring Summer)
TSI Complete
Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context with emphasis on audience analysis speaker delivery ethics of communication cultural diversity and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities.
Eligibility to enroll in INRW 0302
Practicum in theatre open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions.
DRAM 1120
Additional course fee(s) required.
A survey of the social political economic cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of the pre-Columbian colonial revolutionary early national slavery and sectionalism and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity American culture religion civil and human rights technological change economic change immigration and migration and creation of the federal government.
A survey of the social political economic cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization immigration world wars the Great Depression Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture religion civil and human rights technological change economic change immigration and migration urbanization and suburbanization the expansion of the federal government and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
Choose one 3 hour course that is not already being used to satisfy another degree or certificate requirement:
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Sciences
- AGRI 1307
- AGRI 1315
- AGRI 1319
- BIOL 1322
- BIOL 1406
- BIOL 1407
- BIOL 2401
- BIOL 2402
- BIOL 2404
- CHEM 1405
- CHEM 1406
- CHEM 1407
- CHEM 1409
- CHEM 1411
- CHEM 1412
- GEOL 1301
- GEOL 1302
- PHYS 1303
- PHYS 1304
- PHYS 1401
- PHYS 1402
- PHYS 2425
- PHYS 2426
Language Philosophy and Culture
- ENGL 2321
- ENGL 2322
- ENGL 2323
- ENGL 2326
- ENGL 2327
- ENGL 2328
- ENGL 2332
- ENGL 2333
- HIST 2321
- HIST 2322
- HUMA 1301
- PHIL 1301
- PHIL 2306
- SPAN 2311
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option (CAO) A
Choose 1 course from the following:
- BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.
If applicable, additional 2 credit hours applied to “Other Degree Requirements”
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution structure and powers of the national government including the legislative executive and judicial branches federalism political participation the national election process public policy civil liberties and civil rights.
Choose one course from the following:
ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours.
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications 3 credit hours.
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit hours.
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems 3 credit hours.
Practicum in theatre open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions.
DRAM 1121
Additional course fee(s) required.
Examination of foundational skills for understanding the structure and content of play scripts for interpretation and conceptualization in theater productions by directors, designers, actors, and technicians. Introduces students to significant plays in the history of dramatic literature in the playwright’s social and cultural context.
Choose 1 course from the following:
- BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.
If applicable, additional 2 credit hours applied to “Other Degree Requirements”
Origin and development of the Texas Constitution structure and powers of state and local government federalism and inter-governmental relations political participation the election process public policy and the political culture of Texas.
Choose one course from the following:
- ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
- HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities 3 credit hours.
- PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
- PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
- SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal visual and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation synthesis and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
ENGL 1301 or its equivalent.
Total Program Hours
60
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Students should consult the division chair or a faculty advisor early in their program of study. These are suggested courses for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in Theatre Arts. Transferability and specific requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.A. in Theatre.
