Theatre (THEAA)

Award: Associate in Arts Degree
Program Location: Elkhorn Valley Campus, Fort Omaha Campus, South Omaha Campus

This degree trains students in the history, performance, production, and cultural importance of theatre. Theatre - a blend of visual arts/design, music, literature, research, physical expression, technology, and business - is the quintessential liberal arts degree. Theatre studies strengthen interpersonal communication and public presentation skills; develop critical thinking and collaborative skills; and give a solid background in interdisciplinary arts, social awareness, and appreciation of diverse cultures. Students who successfully complete this degree can go on to a baccalaureate institution to major in theatre, speech/communications, film/digital media, or related humanities or education fields.

Graduation Requirements
General Education: 36.0
Major Requirements: 67.0
Total credit hours required: 103.0

Major Requirements for Theatre

THEA 1000 - Introduction to Theatre 4.5 Credits
THEA 1110 - Theatre Technology I 4 Credits
THEA 2010 - Script Analysis 4.5 Credits
THEA 2020 - Fundamentals of Acting I 4.5 Credits
THEA 2030 - Playwriting I 4.5 Credits

Select 36.0 Credit Hours from the Following:

THEA 1120 - Theatre Technology II 4 Credits
THEA 1130 - Theatre Technology III 4 Credits
THEA 2021 - Fundamentals of Acting II 4.5 Credits
THEA 2031 - Playwriting II 4.5 Credits
THEA 2040 - Movement for the Actor 4.5 Credits
THEA 2050 - Voice for the Actor 4.5 Credits
THEA 2150 - Stage Rigging 4.5 Credits
THEA 2160 - Principles of Stage Lighting 4.5 Credits
THEA 2170 - Stage Management 4.5 Credits
THEA 2900 - Special Topics in Theatre Variable Credits
OR
THEA 2920 - Theatre Practicum Variable Credits
THEA 2981 - Cooperative Study I 4 Credits
THEA 2982 - Cooperative Study II 4 Credits
THEA 2983 - Cooperative Study III 4 Credits

Select 9.0 Credit Hours from the Following:

HUMS XXXX - Course of choice 4.5 Credits
MUSC XXXX - Course of choice 4.5 Credits
PHIL XXXX - Course of choice 4.5 Credits
SPCH XXXX - Course of choice 4.5 Credits

Associate in Arts General Education Requirements (36.0 credit hrs.)

The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Arts degree (AA). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

*To optimize credit transfer, please select general education course options for Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness and Scientific Inquiry from the Transfer Course list and consult with your MCC advisor and an advisor at the institution you are planning to transfer to for more specific requirements.