MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) - Theatre

Major: 8107
Effective Term: 2020 Fall
Award Type: AAFA

CIP Code: 50.0501

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Theatre Arts (50)
Total Credits: 61-94
GPA: 2.0

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-2011.00 Actors
27-2012.00 Producers and Directors
27-2012.01 Producers
27-2012.02 Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
27-1027.00 Set and Exhibit Designers
27-2012.03 Program Directors
27-2099.00 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other
39-5091.00 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
39-3092.00 Costume Attendants

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-2021.00 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-1121.00 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: The Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) - Theatre provides a foundation in design, technical, and performance practices for students who wish to specialize in performing arts, including acting, directing, design and technology, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy. This degree helps students develop the communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills that are sought after by most career fields. With an associate degree, students will be prepared to enter a career or for transfer to a bachelor degree program.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate foundational skills in design, technical, and performance practices for effective communication and personal expression across various artistic genres. (COM/THP241, COM/THP271, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN145, DAN146, DAN229, DAN230, DAN233, DAN236, DAN240, DAN245, MUP133, MUP134, MUP/THP270, STO/THP285, THE111, THE220, THF115, THP112, THP201++, THP202++, THP213, THP214, THP217, THF+++, THP131, THP151, THP203, THP206, THP211, THP212, THP216, THP219, THP226, THP261, THP262, THP281, THP282, THP298AA, THP298AB, THP298AC, (COM), (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [MA]) 2. Apply critical thinking and research skills to the creative process. (COM/THP241, HUM/THF205, HUM/THF210, STO/THP285, THE111, THE118, THE220, THF+++, THP112, THP131, THP151, THP201++, THP202++, THP203, THP206, THP211, THP212, THP213, THP214, THP217, THP216, THP219, THP226, THP261, THP262, THP267, THP281, THP282, THP298AA, THP298AB, THP298AC, (COM), (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 3.Collaborate effectively, recognizing diverse opinions and cultural and individual differences. (HUM/THF205, HUM/THF210, MUP/THP270, STO/THP285, THE111, THF+++, THE220, THP112, THP131, THP151, THP201++, THP202++, THP203, THP206, THP211, THP212, THP213, THP214, THP216, THP217, THP219, THP226, THP281, THP282, THP298AA, THP298AB, THP298AC, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [SB]) 4. Generate ideas, creations, or models that express the human condition and one`s relationship to the culturally diverse world. (COM/THP241, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN145, DAN146, DAN229, DAN230, DAN233, DAN236, DAN240, DAN245, HUM/THF205, HUM/THF210, MUP133, MUP134, MUP/THP270, STO/THP285, THE111, THE118, THE220, THF+++, THF115, THP112, THP201++, THP202++, THP213, THP214, THP151, THP203, THP206, THP211, THP212, THP216, THP219, THP226, THP261, THP262, THP267, THP281, THP282, THP298AA, THP298AB, THP298AC, (COM), (CRE), [HU], [MA], [SB]) 5. Interpret dramatic works within historical, cultural, and contemporary contexts. (COM/THP241, HUM/THF205, HUM/THF210, MUP/THP270, STO/THP285, THE111, THE220, THF115, THP112, THP201++, THP202++, THP213, THP214, THE118, THF+++, THP131, THP151, THP203, THP206, THP211, THP212, THP219, THP226, THP281, THP282, THP298AA, THP298AB, THP298AC, (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB]) 6. Engage in ethical personal and professional artistic practices, in accordance with copyright laws, intellectual and artistic freedom, civic responsibility, and standards of the field. (COM/THP241, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN145, DAN146, DAN229, DAN230, DAN233, DAN236, DAN240, DAN245, MUP133, MUP134, MUP/THP270, STO/THP285, THE111, THE220, THP112, THP201++, THP202++, THP213, THP214, THP217, THE118, THF+++, THP151, THP203, THP206, THP211, THP212, THP216, THP219, THP226, THP261, THP262, THP267, THP281, THP282, THP298AA, THP298AB, THP298AC, (COM), (CRE), [SG], [SQ]) 7. Develop a portfolio of artistic and academic work to support university transfer, career development, and/or personal use. (COM/THP241, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN145, DAN146, DAN229, DAN230, DAN233, DAN236, DAN240, DAN245, MUP133, MUP134, MUP/THP270, STO/THP285, THE111, THE118, THF+++, THF115, THE220, THP112, THP201++, THP202++, THP213, THP214, THP217, THP151, THP203, THP206, THP211, THP212, THP216, THP219, THP226, THP261, THP262, THP267, THP268, THP269, THP281, THP282, THP298AA, THP298AB, THP298AC)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program. Because transfer requirements vary by program and institution, students intending to transfer are strongly encouraged to meet with a faculty program advisor and student success analyst once they have selected their transfer institution to ensure all requirements for achieving junior standing are satisfied. This program will be replaced by: AAFA/8315 Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre

Admission Criteria
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Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
THF115 Makeup for Stage and Screen 3 THP112 Acting I 3 THP201++ any Theatre Production course (1-2) OR THP202++ any Theatre Production course (1) 1-2 THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre 4 + THP214 Directing Techniques 3 THP217 Introduction to Design Scenography 3			Credits: 17-18

Restricted Electives
For students intending to transfer to a four-year institution in Arizona, complete all courses in the transfer plan that best aligns with academic and professional goals. If academic and professional goals do not align with any of the transfer plans below, select courses in consultation with a theatre advisor to reach a minimum of 9 credits. Up to 4 credits in a related discipline can be substituted with the permission of a theatre advisor. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts), Theatre, Bachelor of Arts (BA) Credits: 9 Complete 6 credits of Related Theatre Elective coursework from the following: COM/THP271 Voice and Diction 3 THP131 Stage Movement 3 + THP212 Acting II 3 Complete 3 credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements) from the following: + COM/THP241 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 COM/THP271 Voice and Diction 3 MUP/THP270 Musical Theatre Workshop 2 STO/THP285 Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works 3 THE118 Playwriting 3 THF+++ Any THF Theatre and Film course(s) 1-3 THP131 Stage Movement 3 THP151 Theatre for Youth 3 THP203 Technical Theatre Production 3 THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre 4 THP211 Creative Drama 3 + THP212 Acting II 3 + THP216 Beginning Stage Lighting 3 THP219 Introduction to Puppetry 3 THP226 Theatrical Design: Costuming 3 THP261 Previsualization Modeling 2 THP262 Entertainment Industry Design Drafting 3 + THP267 Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre 3 + THP268 Opportunities in Production 3 THP269 Technical Theatre Portfolio Development 1 + THP281 Production and Acting I 3 + THP282 Production and Acting II 3 + THP298AA Special Projects 1 + THP298AB Special Projects 2 + THP298AC Special Projects 3 Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts), Theatre (Acting), Bachelor of Arts (BA) Credits: 12 Complete the following Lower Division Theatre Requirements: COM/THP271 Voice and Diction 3 THP131 Stage Movement 3 + THP212 Acting II 3 Complete a minimum of 3 additional credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements) from the following: + COM/THP241 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 MUP/THP270 Musical Theatre Workshop 2 STO/THP285 Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works 3 THE118 Playwriting 3 THF+++ Any THF Theatre and Film course(s) 1-3 THP151 Theatre for Youth 3 THP203 Technical Theatre Production 3 THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre 4 THP211 Creative Drama 3 + THP216 Beginning Stage Lighting 3 THP219 Introduction to Puppetry 3 THP226 Theatrical Design: Costuming 3 THP261 Previsualization Modeling 2 THP262 Entertainment Industry Design Drafting 3 + THP267 Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre 3 + THP268 Opportunities in Production 3 THP269 Technical Theatre Portfolio Development 1 + THP281 Production and Acting I 3 + THP282 Production and Acting II 3 + THP298AA Special Projects 1 + THP298AB Special Projects 2 + THP298AC Special Projects 3 Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts), Theatre (Design and Production), Bachelor of Arts (BA) Credits: 10 Complete the following Lower Division Theatre Requirements: THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre 4 Complete an additional 6 credits of coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements) from the following: + COM/THP241 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 COM/THP271 Voice and Diction 3 MUP/THP270 Musical Theatre Workshop 2 STO/THP285 Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works 3 THE118 Playwriting 3 THF+++ Any THF Theatre and Film course(s) 1-3 THP131 Stage Movement 3 THP151 Theatre for Youth 3 THP203 Technical Theatre Production 3 THP211 Creative Drama 3 + THP212 Acting II 3 + THP216 Beginning Stage Lighting 3 THP219 Introduction to Puppetry 3 THP226 Theatrical Design: Costuming 3 THP261 Previsualization Modeling 2 THP262 Entertainment Industry Design Drafting 3 + THP267 Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre 3 + THP268 Opportunities in Production 3 THP269 Technical Theatre Portfolio Development 1 + THP281 Production and Acting I 3 + THP282 Production and Acting II 3 + THP298AA Special Projects 1 + THP298AB Special Projects 2 + THP298AC Special Projects 3 Transfer Plan 4: Grand Canyon University (GCU), Theatre and Drama, Bachelor of Arts (BA) Credits: 9 Complete the following Restricted Electives: THP151 Theatre for Youth 3 + THP212 Acting II 3 + THP216 Beginning Stage Lighting 3 Transfer Plan 5: Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Design and Technology Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts (BA)or Bachelor of Science (BS) Credits: 9-29 Complete 9 credits of the following Core or Emphasis Requirements: THF216 Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film 3 THF260 Theatrical Design: Rendering 2 THP203 Technical Theatre Production 3 THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre 4 + THP212 Acting II 3 THP261 Previsualization Modeling 2 For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 ARB+++ any ARB Arabic course(s) CHI+++ any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ any FRE French course(s) GER+++ any GER German course(s) ITA+++ any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ any SPA Spanish course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) Transfer Plan 6: Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Performance Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor (BA) of Science (BS) Credits: 9-29 Complete 9 credits following Core or Emphasis Requirements: COM/THP271 Voice and Diction 3 THF216 Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film 3 THP203 Technical Theatre Production 3 THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre 4 + THP212 Acting II 3 For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 ARB+++ any ARB Arabic course(s) CHI+++ any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ any FRE French course(s) GER+++ any GER German course(s) ITA+++ any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ any SPA Spanish course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) Transfer Plan 7: Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Theatre Studies Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) Credits: 9-29 Complete 9 credits of the following Core or Emphasis Requirements: COM/THP271 Voice and Diction 3 THF216 Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film 3 THF260 Theatrical Design: Rendering 2 THP203 Technical Theatre Production 3 THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre 4 + THP212 Acting II 3 For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 ARB+++ any ARB Arabic course(s) CHI+++ any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ any FRE French course(s) GER+++ any GER German course(s) ITA+++ any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ any SPA Spanish course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) Transfer Plan 8: University of Arizona (UA), Theatre Arts, Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Credits: 9-29 Complete the following Lower Division Theatre Requirements: + THP212 Acting II 3 Complete 6 credits of Lower Division Theatre Elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements) from the following: + COM/THP241 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 COM/THP271 Voice and Diction 3 MUP/THP270 Musical Theatre Workshop 2 STO/THP285 Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works 3 THE118 Playwriting 3 THF+++ Any THF Theatre and Film course(s) 1-3 THP131 Stage Movement 3 THP151 Theatre for Youth 3 THP203 Technical Theatre Production 3 THP211 Creative Drama 3 + THP216 Beginning Stage Lighting 3 THP219 Introduction to Puppetry 3 THP226 Theatrical Design: Costuming 3 THP261 Previsualization Modeling 2 THP262 Entertainment Industry Design Drafting 3 + THP267 Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre 3 + THP268 Opportunities in Production 3 THP269 Technical Theatre Portfolio Development 1 + THP281 Production and Acting I 3 + THP282 Production and Acting II 3 + THP298AA Special Projects 1 + THP298AB Special Projects 2 + THP298AC Special Projects 3 For students transferring to UA to earn a BA in Theatre Arts, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 ARB+++ any ARB Arabic course(s) CHI+++ any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ any FRE French course(s) GER+++ any GER German course(s) ITA+++ any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ any SPA Spanish course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) Transfer Plan 9: University of Arizona, Theatre Production: Professional Actors Training Program Emphasis, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Credits: 12-32 MUP133 Class Voice I 1 + MUP134 Class Voice II 1 + THP212 Acting II 3 With permission of the theatre advisor, complete two of the following courses for a total of 2 credits (except those used to fulfill other requirements): DAN129 Musical Theatre Dance I 1 + DAN130 Musical Theatre Dance II 1 DAN131 Ballet I 1 DAN132 Modern Dance I 1 DAN133 Jazz Dance I 1 + DAN134 Ballet II 1 + DAN135 Modern Dance II 1 + DAN136 Jazz Dance II 1 DAN140 Tap Dance I 1 + DAN145 Tap Dance II 1 + DAN146 Tap Dance Ensemble 1 + DAN229 Musical Theatre Dance III 1 + DAN230 Musical Theatre Dance IV 1 + DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV 1 + DAN240 Tap Dance III 1 + DAN245 Tap Dance IV 1 Complete an additional 5 credits of coursework from the following (except those used to fulfill other requirements): + COM/THP241 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 COM/THP271 Voice and Diction 3 MUP/THP270 Musical Theatre Workshop 2 STO/THP285 Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works 3 THE118 Playwriting 3 THF+++ Any THF Theatre and Film course(s) 1-3 THP131 Stage Movement 3 THP151 Theatre for Youth 3 THP203 Technical Theatre Production 3 THP211 Creative Drama 3 + THP216 Beginning Stage Lighting 3 THP219 Introduction to Puppetry 3 THP226 Theatrical Design: Costuming 3 THP261 Previsualization Modeling 2 THP262 Entertainment Industry Design Drafting 3 + THP267 Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre 3 + THP268 Opportunities in Production 3 THP269 Technical Theatre Portfolio Development 1 + THP281 Production and Acting I 3 + THP282 Production and Acting II 3 + THP298AA Special Projects 1 + THP298AB Special Projects 2 + THP298AC Special Projects 3 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 ARB+++ any ARB Arabic course(s) CHI+++ any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ any FRE French course(s) GER+++ any GER German course(s) ITA+++ any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ any SPA Spanish course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s)			Credits: 9-32

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 35-44
Some courses with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s).


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
+ THE220 Modern Drama 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR + MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
HUM/THF205 Introduction to Cinema (3) OR HUM/THF210 Contemporary Cinema (3) AND THE111 Introduction to Theatre (3) 6

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 6
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) AND Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Any approved general education course in the Science Quantitative [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Science Quantitative [SQ] area or the Science General [SG] area (4). 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with Core Requirements.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0
Met by COM100 OR COM110 OR COM230 in Social-Behavioral Sciences area.

General Electives
	Credits:

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 26, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area 3

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] and/or Global [G] awareness area designation.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-3
Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: