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2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog B-129
Theater Emphasis
Fine Arts Degree – Associate of Arts
The theater program seeks to be an outstanding performing
arts program within the visual and performing arts department,
noted for its excellence in the classroom and on stage. The
program provides our students with the knowledge and skills
upon which they build careers and become productive citizens.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Demonstrate competence in practical theatre skills
including acting, design, technical direction, directing, stage
management, playwriting and research.
• Demonstrate competence in the historical and cultural
dimensions of theatre, including the works of leading
playwrights, actors, directors, and designers, both past and
present.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the “Diversity” section of the general education
description of this college catalog for a list of approved courses.
Designated diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general
education or major requirements.
English 6 credits
Required: ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 113 and 114.
Fine Arts 3 credits
Choose from ART 100, 160, 260, 261, ENG 220 or 221, HUM
101, 102, 105 or 106, MUS 121, 225 or 226
Humanities 6 credits
Recommended for UNR: CH 201 or 202, or choose from: HIST
105, 106, 247, HUM 101, 102, 211, AAD 201, ART 160, 260, 261,
265, MUS 121, 225, 226, all foreign language courses, all 200-level
English (except ENG 297), all 100- and 200-level philosophy
courses.
Mathematics 3 credits
Choose from: MATH 120, 126, 127, 152, 176, 181, 182, 283 or
285
Science 3-6 credits
Minimum three credits with lab required. For students
transferring to UNR choose one from Group A plus three
additional science credits.
Group A – ATMS 117, BIOL 100, 190/190L, 191/191L, CHEM
100, 121, 122, GEOL 100, 101, PHYS 100, 151, 152, 180/180L,
181/181L
Group B – ANTH 102, AST 104, ENV 100, GEOG 103/104,
NUTR 121
Social Science 9 credits
Choose transferable courses 100-level or above from the
following areas (exceptions noted): anthropology (except ANTH
102, 110L), CH 203, CRJ 101, 220 or 230, ECON 102, 103, 104,
GEOG 106, HDFS 201, history, JOUR 101, political science,
psychology, sociology
U. S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Choose one or two courses from the following. If two courses
covering both constitutions are completed, three credits
may apply toward social science or electives. PSC 101 (both
constitutions), CH 203 (both constitutions), HIST 101 and 102 or
HIST 101 and 217 or HIST 101 and PSC 208
Total General EducationRequirements 33-36Credits
Core Requirements
THTR 100 Introduction to Theater.......................................3
THTR 175 Musical Theater...................................................3
THTR 204 Theater Technology I...........................................3
THTR 209 Theater Practicum...............................................6
THTR 210 Theater: A Cultural Context.................................3
Choose nine credits from the following:
THTR 105 Introduction to Acting I.......................................3
THTR 205 Introduction to Acting II......................................3
THTR 206 Theater Workshop: Acting III...............................3
THTR 207 Laboratory Theater: Acting IV. ............................3
Total Core Requirements 27 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose from any Communications (COM)
or Theater (THTR) classes....................................9
Total Elective Requirements 9 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 69-72 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Social Science Elective Choose from list 3
English ENG 101 Composition I 3
Core THTR 105 Introduction to Acting I 3
Core THTR 175 Musical Theater 3
Core THTR 204 Theater Technology I 3
Total 15
2nd Semester
Humanities Elective Choose from recommended list 3
English ENG 102 Composition II 3
Core THTR 100 Introduction to Theater 3
Core THTR 205 Introduction to Acting II 3
Core THTR 209 Theater Practicum 2
Total 14
Second Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Theater Elective 3
Theater Elective 3
Mathematics Elective Choose from list 3
Social Science Elective Choose from list 3
Core THTR 209 Theater Practicum 2
Total 14
2nd Semester
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions CH 203 American Experiences and Constitutional
Change 3
Fine Arts Elective Choose from list 3
Science Elective Choose from list 3
Core THTR 206 or Theater Workshop: Acting III or (3)
THTR 207 Laboratory Theater: Acting IV (3)
Core THTR 209 Theater Practicum 2
Core THTR 210 Theater: A Cultural Context 3
Total 17
Third Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Theater Elective 3
Humanities Elective Choose from list 3
Social Science Elective Choose from list 3
Total 9
Degree Total 69