Theater Arts Parent Program

(2009-2010 Catalog)Course Selection Guide for this program

Theater Arts: Parent Program (code: EB61)

Associate in Arts Degree

The objective of the Theater Arts Program at Housatonic Community College is to provide a strong foundation in the Theater Arts as a creative and practical enterprise, to prepare the students for transfer, internship or employment opportunities by ensuring a working knowledge of the responsibilities and requirements of these positions, and to serve as a means to empower the students to develop to their full potential through self-discovery, discipline, teamwork and creative thought inherent in the Theater Arts process.

Outcomes

Attain an expanded awareness and critical understanding of theater methods, practices and responsibilities.
Demonstrate competency in theater performance, production, and administrative techniques.
Demonstrate a creative approach to interpretation and problem solving.
Identify and construct a collaborative connection between a theater company and its community.
Apply creative, cooperative and disciplined approach to career and personal challenges.
Attain an expanded awareness and critical understanding of theater methods, practices and responsibilities.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:
Prerequisite or parallel courses may be required. Please check individual course descriptions for details.

Freshman Year
	*ENG E101**	Composition	3
	Mathematics	Elective	3 - 4
	Humanities	Elective	3
	*THR E101**	Introduction to Theater	3
	*THR E112**	Voice and Diction (Fall only)	3
	*ENG E102**	Literature & Composition	3
	Open ¹	Elective	3 - 4
	Science	Elective	3 - 4
	*THR E110**	Acting I	3
	*THR E120**	Stagecraft	3
Sophomore Year
	*THR E102**	Theater History (Fall only)	3
	Fine Arts	Elective	3
	Humanities	Elective	3
	Behavioral Science	Elective	3
	*THR E114**	Modern Dance (Fall only)	3
	Fine Arts	Elective	3
	Social Science	Elective	3
	Open ¹	Elective	3 - 4
	*THR E210**	Acting II (Spring only)	3
	*THR E225**	Directing (Spring only)	3
Total Credits			60 - 64
¹THR* E190 and THR* E290 are strongly recommended. Note: For degree completion the student must complete the Computer Literacy Requirement. NOTE: For Humanities, Fine Arts, and/or Open electives, the Theater Program strongly suggests selecting from the following courses: ART* E206, BMK* E118, BMK* E201, BMG* E226, BIO* E111, COM* E173, ENG* E233, ENG* E298.