Theatre Transfer Pathway- Emphasis in Performance (AA)

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Whether you seek the adrenaline rush of performance, delight in creating sets, lighting, and sound, or wish to pursue the business end of the industry, Cowley College’s Theatre program has a home for you. Cowley Theatre is committed to producing top-notch theatre experiences for our students and the community. Students will have multiple opportunities to perform and work backstage each semester in our beautiful 800-seat theatre on multiple styles and genres of theatre. This major balances Liberal Arts and Pre-Professional approaches, and includes introductory classes in both acting and technical production, which transfer easily to many four-year institutions.

Pathway Code: THEP

General Education Requirements (39 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CGA2013 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 hour(s)
or
CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective

Humanities (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s)

The following are the recommended electives for this pathway:

THE2730 - Theatre Appreciation 3 hour(s)
LIT2565 - Dramatic Literature 3 hour(s)
ART2141 - Art History I 3 hour(s) or
ART2142 - Art History II 3 hour(s)

Social Sciences (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC).
For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s)

Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hours(s) ___________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hours(s) ___________________________________

Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from Lab Science Elective(s) .

Lab Science Elective 5 hour(s) ____________________________

Health & Physical Education (1 hour)

Complete one course – Health & Physical Education Elective(s)

Recommended elective:

DAN2752 - Introduction to Dance 1 hour(s)

Pathway Required Coursework (12 hours)

Theatre Practicum must be taken every semester that a student is an active theatre major.

THE2743 - Theatre Practicum I 1 hour(s)
THE2744 - Theatre Practicum II 1 hour(s)
THE2745 - Theatre Practicum III 1 hour(s)
THE2746 - Theatre Practicum IV 1 hour(s)
THE2735 - Acting 3 hour(s)
THE2742 - Stagecraft 3 hour(s)
THE2740 - Theatre Portfolio 2 hour(s)

Pathway Electives (13 hours)

Complete an additional 13 hours from the following courses and performance areas:

Dance Electives
Applied Voice Lessons
Concert Choir
Any Theatre, Music, Literature English or Mass Communications electives

COM2725 - Interpersonal Communications 3 hour(s)
BUS1315 - Personal Finance 3 hour(s)

Total Hours 64

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program.