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May 06, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Technical Theatre, A.A.
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Technical Theatre is a comprehensive study of the craft and art of the visual and technological components of theatre, i.e. sets, lights, costumes, and sounds. A foundation of learning in the craft and technology is offered prior to training in the artistic design, and generally comprises the first two years of a four-year program. Students in the A.A. in Technical Theatre program have ample hands-on learning opportunities in courses and in preparing the technical elements of performing arts events (theatre, dance and music) both at the college and for outside groups who utilize the college theatre facilities. Technical theatre provides the foundation for careers in live theatre, dance, music, film, television, video or online, as well as teaching and research fields. It is possible for a student who obtains an A.A. in Technical Theatre to earn between $10 - $15 per hour as a technician with theatre companies across the country, however it is advisable to pursue studies leading to the bachelor’s degree. The cross-training offered in the program facilitates a well-rounded preparation for future careers as well as for successful transfer to four-year universities. While an additional two years of study leading to a B. A. or B. F. A. in technical theatre is usually sufficient for those interested in entering the workforce or joining the various unions, two to three years of graduate study leading to a Master’s degree (for educators) or an M. F. A. (for higher education or professional design careers) is the norm.
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Freshman Year - Fall Semester
Subtotal: 17
Freshman Year - Fall Semester Notes:
- Approved Theater Course can be fulfilled by Scenic Painting for the Theater (THEA 2810 ) or Beginning Lighting Design (THEA 2270 ). THEA 2810 is available in the odd years and THEA 2270 is available in the even years.
- In addition to ENGL 1010 , students may be required to also take ENGL 1011 (2 credits) due to placement, adding 2 additional credits to their graduation total.
- MATH 1000 or higher.
Freshman Year - Spring Semester
Subtotal: 15
Freshman Year - Spring Semester Notes:
- First Approved Theater Course can be fulfilled by Computer Aided Design I (THEA 2250 ) or Period Styles (THEA 2185 ). THEA 2250 is available in the even years. THEA 2185 is available in the odd years.
- Design Course 1 is to be taken in the even years and can be fulfilled by Stage Make-Up (THEA 2160 ) or Sound Design (THEA 2615 ). Costume Construction (THEA 2145 ) is a required course offered in odd years.
- US & Wyoming Constitution can be fulfilled by HIST 1211 , HIST 1221 , HIST 1251 , or POLS 1000 .
- See advisor for a list of approved courses that may be used for Career Course 1.
Sophomore Year - Fall Semester
Subtotal: 17
Sophomore Year - Fall Semester Notes:
- Approved Theater Course can be fulfilled by Scenic Painting for the Theater (THEA 2810 ) or Beginning Lighting Design (THEA 2270 ); THEA 2810 is available in the odd years, and THEA 2270 is available in the even years.
- Playscript Analysis (THEA 1115 ) fulfills the Humanities requirement.
- The Lab Science Gen Ed requirement may be fulfilled by any approved science course in the catalog, however it is recommended that one of the following courses be taken: Current Issues in Biology (BIOL 1003 ), Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1000 ), Physical Geology (GEOL 1100 ) or Historical Geology (GEOL 1200 ).
- See advisor for a list of approved courses that may be used for Career Course 2.
Sophomore Year - Spring Semester
- Approved Theater Course Credits: 3
- Approved Theater Course Credits: 2
- THEA 2050 - Theatre Practice Credits: 1
- Design Elective Credits: 3
- Social Science Credits: 3
- Career Course Credits: 3
Subtotal: 15
Sophomore Year - Spring Semester Notes:
- Approved Theatre Course can be fulfilled by Computer Aided Design I (THEA 2250 ) or Period Styles (THEA 2185 ). THEA 2250 is available in the even years, THEA 2185 is available in the odd years.
- Design Course 1 is to be taken in the even years and can be fulfilled by Stage Make-Up (THEA 2160 ) or Sound Design (THEA 2615 ). Costume Construction (THEA 2145 ) is a required course offered in the odd years.
- Design Course 2 can be fulfilled by Stage Management (THEA 2150) or Introduction to Stage Design (THEA 1200 ).
- Social Science Gen Ed Requirement may be fulfilled by an approved social science course in the Catalog, however it is recommended that one of the following courses be taken: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 1200 ), Nutrition (HLED 1140 ), Sociological Principles (SOC 1000 ), Marriage and Family (SOC 2325 ), or Criminology (CRMJ 2400 ).
- See advisor for a list of approved courses that may be used for Career Course 3.
Subtotal: 64
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