Theatre Technology - Associate of Arts

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This program is designed to educate students looking to learn the many facets of theatre technology. This two year associate’s degree program is for students intending to work in the many fields of study for technical theatre, but are not looking to specialize in learning about the areas of design for theatre specifically.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Theatre and Dance department page.

Total Credits Required 62 Credits

General Education Required Courses 32 Credits

Human Expression (1 Course)
Integrative Thinking (1 Course)
Effective Communication (1-2 Courses)
Perspectives on Society (1-2 Courses)
Quantitative Reasoning (1 Course)
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World (1 Course)

Required Courses 20 Credits

TH 131 - Stagecraft 2 Credits
TH 140 - Stage Electrics 2 Credits
TH 141 - Fundamentals of Design 2 Credits
TH 142 - Sound and Media Engineering 2 Credits
TH 143 - Costume Construction 2 Credits
TH 233 - Digital Drafting and Rendering 2 Credits
TH 234 - Makeup Studio 2 Credits
TH 253 - Introduction to Stage Management 2 Credits
TH 432 - Theatre and Entertainment Careers 1 Credits
TH 492 - Internship in Theatre and Entertainment Arts 1-8 Credits
TH 491 - Practicum II in Theatre and Entertainment Arts 1 Credits or
TH 291 - Practicum I in Theatre and Entertainment Arts .5 Credits
Any combination of the two resulting in a total of 4 credits.

Elective Theatre Courses 10 Credits

Student must select ten credits from the courses below.

TH 331 - Advanced Stagecraft 4 Credits
TH 333 - Scenic Painting 4 Credits
TH 334 - Makeup Design 2 Credits
TH 340 - Programming for Lighting 4 Credits
TH 341 - Stage Properties 2 Credits
TH 342 - Programming for Sound and Media 4 Credits
TH 343 - Costume Construction II 4 Credits
TH 453 - Advanced Stage Management 4 Credits
TH 495 - Special Topics in Theatre and Entertainment Arts 1-4 Credits