The Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) offers the first two years of concentrated study in studio courses for students planning to transfer to a visual arts, theatre, or music baccalaureate program. As a fine arts major, the student may choose to concentrate in either theater, art or music.
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Program/Degree:
Fine Arts - Theatre Option - THE.AFA (Associate in Fine Arts Degree)
Communications (9 credits)
ENG-121 - English Composition I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Title : English Composition I
Short Title : English Composition I
Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
General Education Categories : GE COM Prerequisites : A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 or ESL-098.
Co-requisites : RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
ENG-122 - English Composition II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Title : English Composition II
Short Title : English Composition II
Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students will engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
General Education Categories : GE COM Prerequisites : A grade of “C” or better in ENG 121
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
SPE-121 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : SPE-121
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Description : Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
General Education Categories : GE COM Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
History Requirement
Take one of the two-course History sequences below. Must take both courses in the chosen sequence.
HIS-121 - History of Western Civilization I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : HIS-121
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : History of Western Civilization I
Short Title : History of Western Civilization I
Description : The historical development of Western civilization from ancient times to approximately 1715 A.D. Emphasis is on the social, economic, political and cultural forces that helped to shape the West, beginning with the early Mediterranean civilizations and following through to the subsequent rise of European civilization.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
AND
HIS-122 - History of Western Civilization II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : HIS-122
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : History of Western Civilization II
Short Title : History of Western Civilization II
Description : Europe and the world since 1715. Emphasis is on the emerging nation-state political system, the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century, and intellectual history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the rise of totalitarianism in the twentieth century and the world balance of power since 1914.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
OR
HIS-131 - World History I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : HIS-131
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : World History I
Short Title : World History I
Description : This course is a survey of world history from the emergence of human settlements to the 15th century c.e. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major civilizations, the transition from an agrarian to an urban economy, the role of women, and the origins of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3.0
Studio Hours : 0.0
AND
HIS-132 - World History II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : HIS-132
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : World History II
Short Title : World History II
Description : This course is a survey of world history from the 15th century c.e. to the present. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major empires and states, the transition to a modern political economy, the role of women, the cause and effects of colonialism and imperialism and world wars, and the rise of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3.0
Studio Hours : 0.0
OR
HIS-221 - United States History I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : HIS-221
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : United States History I
Short Title : United States History I
Description : Historical importance of the Puritan heritage, the American Revolution, the Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, Manifest Destiny and the Civil War to understand pre-Civil War America.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
AND
HIS-222 - United States History II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : HIS-222
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : United States History II
Short Title : United States History II
Description : Historical importance of Reconstruction, the rise of big business, the Progressive Movement, the World Wars, the New Deal and the Cold War. Understanding American institutions and values from the Civil War to the present.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
___ ___ - GE Social Science Elective - Credits 3
Choose three credits from courses designated in the course descriptions as GE SS from the following: African-American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
___ ___ - GE Humanities Elective - Credits 6
Choose six credits in sequence of the same modern language from CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA, SPA. If students completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, the level of language will be determined by a placement test excluding SPA 242.
___ ___ - GE Humanities Elective - Credits 3
Choose three credits in humanities from courses designated as GE HUM from the following: African-American Studies, Art, Dance, English, History, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theatre.
___ ___ - GE Mathematics or Science Elective - Credits 6-8
Choose any math and/or science courses with the GE MST designation numbered 101 or above that when combined will total 6-8 credits.
___ ___ - GE Diversity Elective - Credits 3
Choose a minimum of three credits from courses designated as GE DIV. If the course is also designated as GE HUM, GE SS, or GE MST, it may also be used to satisfy an additional graduation requirement.
CSC-105 - Computer Applications and Systems - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : CSC-105
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Short Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Description : This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
General Education Categories : GE MST Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
___ ___ - Physical/Health Education Elective - Credits 1-3
Students may satisfy this requirement with any HED or PED course.
___ ___ - Elective - Credits 3
Required Courses
THE-123 - Theatre History - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : THE-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Theatre History
Short Title : Theatre History
Description : A study of theatre as an art form with an emphasis on production practices in the Golden Ages of theatre: Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and Restoration. Representative plays, theatres, acting, staging and design styles are explored. Required of theatre majors, open to all students. Attendance at performances required.
General Education Categories : GE HUM Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
OR
THE-152 - American Musical Theatre - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : THE-152
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : American Musical Theatre
Short Title : American Musical Theatre
Description : All aspects of America's most popular art form. Includes many trips to see musicals on stage and backstage as well as lectures and classroom discussions of the American musical theatre. A laboratory fee covers the cost of tickets.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
THE-124 - Contemporary Theatre - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : THE-124
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Contemporary Theatre
Short Title : Contemporary Theatre
Description : A study of the development of twentieth century theatre art from Realism to New Theatre eclectic styles. The background and evolution of Realism, Expressionism, Theatre of the Absurd and current theatre movements are explored. Required of theatre majors, open to all students. Attendance at performances required.
General Education Categories : GE HUM Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
THE-131 - Acting I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : THE-131
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Acting I
Short Title : Acting I
Description : Basic techniques of theatrical communication. Pantomime and improvisational exercises for perception and self-awareness. Use of the voice and body to interpret emotion and project characterization. Practical application through learning to approach the performing of scenes. Attendance at performances required.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
THE-145 - Stagecraft - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : THE-145
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Stagecraft
Short Title : Stagecraft
Description : A theatre course in the basic physical elements of theatre stagecraft with particular emphasis on set construction. Practical application of theoretical knowledge in the theatre shop and college productions. Required of Theatre majors. Attendance at professional and college productions is required.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
THE-146 - Play Production - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : THE-146
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Play Production
Short Title : Play Production
Description : A theatre course in the elements of play production including design concepts, two dimensional working drawings and scale model building and lighting techniques. Practical application of theoretical knowledge in the theatre shop and college productions. Required of Theatre majors. Attendance at professional and college productions is required.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 2
Lab Hours : 2
___ ___ - Elective - Credits 3
Choose a 3-credit elective in theatre or a course selected from the following:
Modern Drama, Shakespeare, Oral Interpretation of Literature, Music History, Music Fundamentals or any dance course.
