Theatre Program Associate of Arts Degree
Schoolcraft College
Key Information
Campus location
Livonia, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 131 / per credit *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* resident; USD 188 per credit hour - non-resident; USD 265 per credit hour - out-of-state and international
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Introduction
The theatre program is designed to provide students with a balanced curriculum of theatre and liberal arts courses that will prepare them to transfer to a four-year institution. This program includes performance and the technical aspects of theatre, including theory and practical experiences in theatre.
Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate in arts degree.
Note: The Theatre Department has adopted a dinner-theatre format for production with two plays produced annually.
Curriculum
Sample Schedule of Courses
First Year
Fall Semester
- ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
- BIOL 101 - General Biology Credits: 4
- THEA 120 - Theatre Activities 1 Credits: 1
- THEA 210 - Acting 1 - Theory and Elements Credits: 3
- THEA 101 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3 *
Total Credits: 14
Winter Semester
- ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
- THEA 121 - Theatre Activities 2 Credits: 1
- THEA 207 - Stagecraft and Lighting Credits: 3
- THEA 211 - Acting 2 - Theory and Elements Credits: 3
Mathematics - Select any four-credit 100-level course Credits: 4
Total Credits: 14
Second Year
Fall Semester
- THEA 220 - Theatre Activities 3 Credits: 1
- COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3
- HIST 153 - Contemporary America - U.S. History Credits: 3
- ENG 248 - Introduction to Literature - Shakespeare Credits: 3 *
- POLS 105 - Survey of American Government Credits: 3
- THEA 231 - History of Theatre 1 Credits: 3 *
Total Credits: 16
Winter Semester
- THEA 221 - Theatre Activities 4 Credits: 1
- THEA 241 - Oral Interpretation of Literature Credits: 3 *
- ENG 245 - Introduction to Literature - Drama Credits: 3
- PSYCH 201 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 4
- THEA 232 - History of Theatre 2 Credits: 3 *
- THEA 204 - Stage Makeup Credits: 2
Total Credits: 16
Program Total: 60 Credits
*These classes are offered on a rotational basis. Contact Liberal Arts office for current offerings.
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.