Theatre Arts

Associate in Arts (A.A.)

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (15 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 101 Composition I (3)
  • First Year Experience (FYE) OR First Year Seminar (FYS) (3)*
  • THE 100 Introduction to Theatre Production Technology (3)
  • THE 102 Acting I: Introduction to Acting (3)
  • CSC Elective (3)

Second Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 102 Introduction to Reading Literature OR ENG 103 Composition II (3)
  • THE 220 Theatre History I: Greeks through the 18th Century (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) or Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning)** (3-4)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication (3)
  • Communication/Music/Theatre Elective (3)
  • THE 115 Backstage Practicum OR THE 215 Scene Shop Practicum (1)

Third Semester (13-14 Credit Hours)

  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) or Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning)** (3-4)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology recommended) (3)
  • THE 115 Backstage Practicum OR THE 215 Scene Shop Practicum (1)
  • THE 225 Theatre History II: Romantics to Contemporary (3)
  • HPE/THE 181 Mime: Physical Theatre and Movement (3)

Fourth Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 213/THE 210 Dramatic Literature (3)
  • Communication (COM)/Music (MUS)/Theatre (THE) Elective (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Elective** (3-4)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Social Science (US History or World History recommended) OR World Languages (3)
  • General Elective (3)
  • THE 115 Backstage Practicum OR THE 215 Scene Shop Practicum (1)

Notes

* FYS 110 First Year Seminar in Humanities or FYS 125 First Year Seminar in Arts recommended.
**Must include at least one Mathematics and one Natural Sciences course.

Schedule Updated: June 2, 2023