Theater Arts
Associate of Arts
Transfer Major
Decisions on the transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students enrolled in this major should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.
School of Arts & Communication: Communications Office
Hicks 125 • Phone (215) 968-8425
Curriculum Code: 1210
The Theater Arts major is designed to serve the needs and interests of students who want to better understand theater as an art form and acquire basic skills of performance. Students in this major learn the foundation of theater, its history, the roles required to create a theater production and the aspects of creating a live theater performance.
The degree is designed for students preparing to enter a program leading to a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university.
Graduates of this program can:
- evaluate the practical and aesthetic value of theater;
- apply skills for individual and ensemble performance;
- analyze theater history and literature using research, critical thinking skills and performing arts vocabulary; and
- describe the various roles necessary to create a theater production.
Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMM105 Interpersonal Communication 2,3 |
3 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking A,4,5 |
3 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,2,10 |
3 |
| COMP111 English Composition II D,2,4,10 |
3 |
| COMT101 Introduction to Theatre 1 |
3 |
| COMT103 Introduction to Acting 1 |
3 |
| COMT106 Introduction to Improvisational Performance |
3 |
| MATH101 Mathematical Concepts I A,D,6 |
3 |
| LITR271 Introduction to World Drama 1,2,3 |
3 |
| OR | |
| LITR254 World Literature I 1,2,3 |
3 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8 |
3 |
| College Level Science A,E,7 | 4 |
| Digital Elective 9,G | 3 |
| Elective F | 3 |
| Foreign Language and/or Literature H | 3 |
| Program Electives C (choose from list) | 13/15 |
| Social Science B | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60/62 |
Program Electives (Select at least 13 credits):
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM101 Communication Theory |
3 |
| COMM215 Intercultural Communication A,D,2,3 |
3 |
| COMP115 Creative Writing I A,D |
3 |
| COMT203 Acting II D |
3 |
| COMT206 Improvisational Performance II D |
3 |
| DANC101 Fundamentals of Modern Dance |
2 |
| KINS126 Modern Dance |
2 |
| KINS129 Tai Chi Chaun |
2 |
| KINS130 Yoga |
2 |
| KINS175 Dance: Square Folk |
2 |
| LIT279 Introduction to Shakespeare 1,2 |
3 |
| MKTG220 Digital Marketing |
3 |
| MKTG230 Social Media Marketing |
3 |
| MUSC100 Music Fundamentals 1 1 |
3 |
| MUSC101 Introduction to Music 1 |
3 |
| MUSE101 Concert Choir |
1 |
| PHIL145 Aesthetics |
3 |
| PSYC200 Social Psychology D |
3 |
| VACV130 Media Scriptwriting D |
3 |
| VACV145 Videography |
3 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,2,10 |
3 |
| COMT101 Introduction to Theatre 1 |
3 |
| COMT106 Introduction to Improvisational Performance |
3 |
| LITR271 Introduction to World Drama 1,2,3 |
3 |
| OR | |
| LITR254 World Literature I 1,2,3 |
3 |
| Program Electives C | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM105 Interpersonal Communication 2,3 |
3 |
| COMP111 English Composition II D,2,4,10 |
3 |
| COMT103 Introduction to Acting 1 |
3 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8 |
3 |
| Program Electives C | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM110 Effective Speaking A,4,5 |
3 |
| MATH101 Mathematical Concepts I A,D,6 |
3 |
| Digital Elective 9,G | 3 |
| Foreign Language and/or Literature H | 3 |
| Program Electives C | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| College Level Science A,E,7 | 4 |
| Elective F | 3 |
| Program Electives C (choose from list) | 2-3 |
| Program Electives C (choose from list) | 2-3 |
| Social Science B | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14-16 |
A Placement testing required.
B Choose from COMM111, ECON111, GEOG110, HIST195, MGMT100, MGMT145, MUSC103, POLI111, PSYC110, SOCI110, SOCI120, WMST110.
C Consult the list of Program Electives.
D Course requires pre-requisites.
E Choose from BIOL101, BIOL181, CHEM101, CHEM121, PHYS106, SCIE103, SCIE104, SCIE105.
F Pre-college level courses do not meet this requirement.
G Digital Elective. Any of the following may be chosen: VAPH110, VAMM100, VACV140.
H Choose from courses with prefix AMSL, ARBC, CHNS, FREN, GRMN, ITAL, JPNS, SPAN, LITR.
1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking
3 Satisfies Cultural Competency
4 Satisfies Information Literacy
5 Satisfies Oral Communication
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy
8 Satisfies Social Sciences
9 Satisfies Technological Competence
10 Satisfies Writing