Theatre Arts
A.S. Degree - Transfer Program
Department: Visual and Performing Arts
School: Arts & Humanities
CIP Code: 50.0501
MCC Program Code: TH01
NYSED Code (BRI): 35956
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
Employment Potential
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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