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Theatre/Performance - Acting, Humanities and Social Sciences Area of Concentration

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex

Important Information

Short Description

Type of Credential

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Humanities and Social Sciences
Area of Concentration – Theatre Performance

Program Code

A 281

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinators:

Damon Krometis, Catonsville Campus
443-840-5649 or dkrometis@ccbcmd.edu

Julie Lewis, Essex Campus
443-840-1538 or jlewis2@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Theatre, see International Baccalaureate. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Pathway

Arts Pathway

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1*

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
THTR 101 - Introduction to the Theatre 3 Credit(s).
THTR 111 - Acting I 3 Credit(s).
THTR 133 - Voice and Diction 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
THTR 112 - Acting II 3 Credit(s).
THTR 131 - Stagecraft 3 Credit(s).
THTR 142 - Stage Makeup 1 Credit(s).
THTR 261 - Script Analysis 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics (MATH 125 recommended) 3 Credit(s).

Semester 3

THTR 109 - Play Production I 1 Credit(s).
THTR 154 - Writing for the Stage 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology (MUSC 110 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Semester 4

THTR 110 - Play Production II 1 Credit(s).
THTR 255 - Survey of Theatre History 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Wellness and Health 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences with lab 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).
Program Requirement - Critical Thinking (PHIL 101 or PHIL 103 or PHIL 240 ) 3 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for this Area of Concentration*

General Education - 34 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
THTR 101 - Introduction to the Theatre 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Students must have at least 60 credits for an associate degree. Students who choose to take 3 credits of Mathematics and 7 credits of Biological and Physical Sciences, rather than 4 and 8, may need to take an additional class in order to reach at least 60 credits.

Biological and Physical Sciences (from 2 different disciplines or 2-course sequence, 1 with a lab) 7 Credit(s).
Information Technology (MUSC 110 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Mathematics (MATH 125 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 Credit(s).
Wellness and Health 3 Credit(s).

Concentration Requirements and Electives - 30 Credits

Two-Semester Sequence:

THTR 111 - Acting I 3 Credit(s).
THTR 112 - Acting II 3 Credit(s).

Critical Thinking:

Choose one course from this list.

PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit(s).
PHIL 103 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s).
PHIL 240 - Ethics 3 Credit(s).

Additional Program Requirements:

THTR 109 - Play Production I 1 Credit(s).
THTR 110 - Play Production II 1 Credit(s).
THTR 131 - Stagecraft 3 Credit(s).
THTR 133 - Voice and Diction 3 Credit(s).
THTR 142 - Stage Makeup 1 Credit(s).
THTR 154 - Writing for the Stage 3 Credit(s).
THTR 255 - Survey of Theatre History 3 Credit(s).
THTR 261 - Script Analysis 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose one course from this list.

THTR 126 - Broadway Musical Theatre 3 Credit(s).
THTR 135 - Acting for the Camera 3 Credit(s).
THTR 141 - Introduction to Theatrical Design 3 Credit(s).
THTR 146 - Movement for the Actor 3 Credit(s).
THTR 157 - African American Theatre 3 Credit(s).
THTR 193 Special Topics in Theatre 3 Credit(s)
THTR 203 - Fundamentals of Directing 3 Credit(s).
THTR 273 - Theatre Internship 3 Credit(s).
THTR 293 - Independent Study: Thesis Project 3 Credits.

Total Credits Required for Degree: 64-65*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Area of Concentration Description

This area of concentration is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a B.A. or B.F.A. degree in Theatre. Beyond the General Education requirements and other degree, program, and elective requirements, this concentration should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or their Theatre discipline advisor for information about specific requirements. This sequence of courses should be adjusted to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

CCBC is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Theatre Program areas of concentration follow standards established by that organization.

Area of Concentration Outcomes

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

demonstrate an understanding of period research and historical perspectives as it relates to the cultural, social, aesthetic, philosophical and environmental issues utilized in theatrical performance;
use written, oral, verbal and non-verbal communication skills to translate dramatic literature from page to stage;
use critical thinking skills to read with comprehension and critically and aesthetically analyze works in dramatic literature;
perform with a flexible, strong and controlled voice with clear, articulate and expressive speech, utilizing skills in vocal projection in theatre spaces of varying sizes; and
understand and appreciate the fundamentals of technical theatre in scenic, lighting and sound design, costuming, properties, stage management and backstage technical support through research and production participation.

Other

Program Mission

The Theatre Program at CCBC is designed to provide curricular opportunities for students who wish to pursue further academic study in theatre, students who wish to pursue a career in professional theatre, non-theatre students who wish to take theatre arts electives, and community members who wish to enhance understanding and appreciation of the theatre. This program is a two-year, university-parallel curriculum that provides students with the optimal combination of academic and practical experience through co-curricular theatre productions that serves the diverse interests of the college and the community. In addition, the program strives to provide opportunities and support for artistic, academic and professional development for faculty and staff.