A.S. DEGREE

Description
This program of study is designed for students who plan to transfer and earn the baccalaureate degree with a major in theatrical performance or technical theatre. The program is balanced between courses providing general theatre knowledge and those designed to develop a particular theatrical skill. A variety of theatrical shows at the college provides students with opportunities to participate in the performance and production of a theatrical show for a public audience.  

Program Learning Outcomes
1) Discuss basic theatre fundamentals in the areas of performance and technical theatre
2) Critically analyze scripts from a variety of theatrical productions
3) Critically analyze acting from a variety of theatrical productions or performances
4) Critically analyze technical aspects from a variety of theatrical productions or performances
5) Demonstrate various skills in regard to either theatrical performance or technical theatre


Requirements for Program Entrance
Pre-algebra (one year of high school math or placement into Level 3 math at MCC.) Placement into TRS 105, ENG 101 or ENG 200 at initial entrance to MCC.


Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours
PERFORMANCE OPTION
FIRST SEMESTER:

ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
MTH 150 - Survey of Mathematics OR
HIGHER SUNY-MATH ELECTIVE
OR
PHL 102 Introduction to Logic
3-4
THE 110 Introduction to theTheatre
3
THE 112 Fundamentals of Acting One
3
THE 148 Voice and Diction
3
First Semester Total:
15-16
SECOND SEMESTER:

THE 111 Introduction to Technical Theatre
3
THE 147 Readers' Theatre
3
THE 149 Stage Movement
3
ART 118 Perspectives of Art History I: Ancient OR
ART 119 Perspectives of Art History II: Modern
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) ELECTIVE
3
Second Semester Total:
15
THIRD SEMESTER: 17 Credit Hours

THE 113 Stage Makeup
3
ART 104 - Drawing i: Foundation
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, and SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE (SOC 101 recommended)
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD HISTORY and GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVE (MUS 119 recommended)
3
THE 142 - Musical Theatre Rehearsal and Performance OR
THE 160 - Touring Theatre Troupe 
OR
THE 190 - Theatre Rehearsal and Performance 
OR
THE 211 - Theatre Production Laboratory 
OR
MUS 101 - Music Appreciation 
OR
MUS 142 - Musical Production
3
Third Semester Total:
15
FOURTH SEMESTER:

MUS 118 Broadway Musicals
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION U.S. HISTORY and CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE 
OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE
3
THE 212 Fundamentals of Acting Two
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE
3
THE 142 - Musical Theatre Rehearsal and Performance OR
THE 160 - Touring Theatre Troupe 
OR
THE 190 - Theatre Rehearsal and Performance 
OR
THE 211 - Theatre Production Laboratory 
OR
MUS 101 - Music Appreciation 
OR
MUS 142 - Musical Production
3
Fourth Semester Total:
15
TOTAL CREDITS:
60-61


Distribution Requirements
Credit
Hours
TECHNICAL THEATRE OPTION
FIRST SEMESTER

ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
MTH 150 - Survey of Mathematics OR
HIGHER SUNY-MATH ELECTIVE
OR
PHL 102 Introduction to Logic
3-4
THE 111 Introduction to Technical Theatre
3
THE 112 Fundamentals of Acting One
3
THE 115 Introduction to Theatrical Costuming
3
First Semester Total:
15-16
SECOND SEMESTER

THE 110 Introduction to the Theatre
3
THE 113 Stage Makeup
3
MUS 118 Broadway Musicals
3
ART 104 Drawing I: Foundation
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) ELECTIVE
3
Second Semester Total:
15
THIRD SEMESTER

THE 211 Theater Production Laboratory
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, and SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE (SOC 101 Recommended)
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION -WORLD HISTORY and GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVE (MUS 119 Recommended)
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - U.S. HISTORY and CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE
3
THE 142 - Musical Theatre Rehearsal and Performance OR THE 160 - Touring Theatre Troupe OR THE 190 - Theatre Rehearsal and Performance OR THE 211 - Theatre Production Laboratory OR MUS 101 - Music Appreciation OR MUS 142 - Musical Production
3
Third Semester Total:
15
FOURTH SEMESTER

ART 118 – Perspectives of Art History I: Ancient OR ART 119 – Perspectives of Art History II: Modern
3
THE 116 Stage Lighting Design
3
THE 147 Readers' Theatre
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES and SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE
3
THE 142 - Musical Theatre Rehearsal and Performance OR THE 160 - Touring Theatre Troupe OR THE 190 - Theatre Rehearsal and Performance OR THE 211 - Theatre Production Laboratory OR MUS 101 - Music Appreciation OR MUS 142 - Musical Production
3
Fourth Semester Total:
15
TOTAL CREDITS:
60-61
Revised 5/4/2023