Theater Arts Option, Arts and Science, A.A.

CONTACT

Matthew Whiton, 413.552.2494, mwhiton@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The theater option is committed to providing students with broad-based training and study in theater arts, including foundational classes in acting, technical theater, and dramaturgy. The faculty at HCC is committed to providing students with a practical application of study by collaborating on the production of various theater performances on campus.

The program prepares students for transfer to a 4-year institution, and is suited for students who wish to pursue careers in the fields of:

Advertising
Broadcasting
Business
Communication
Education
Film
Government Relations
Journalism
Politics
Public Relations
Sales/Marketing
Theater

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

explore the breadth of theatrical styles and creative roles
participate in various aspects of theater production
demonstrate skill in critical analysis of theatrical texts and productions

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 35-36 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Mathematics Elective (D) Credit(s): 3-4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 19 CREDITS

COM 150(C) - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
THE 100(C) - Introduction to Theater Credit(s): 3
THE 110(C) - Fundamentals of Acting Credit(s): 3
THE 124(C) - Stagecraft: Construction and Technology Credit(s): 4
THE 125(C) - Stagecraft: Fundamentals of Design for Theater Credit(s): 4
THE 141 - Practicum in Theater Arts I Credit(s): 1
THE 142 - Practicum in Theater Arts II Credit(s): 1

PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 8 CREDITS

select from the following:

THE 120 - Movement for Actors Credit(s): 3
THE 181 - Musical Theater Workshop I Credit(s): 3
THE 182 - Musical Theater Workshop II Credit(s): 3
THE 210 - Acting II Credit(s): 3
THE 218 - Voice and Diction Credit(s): 3
THE 220(C) - Script Analysis Credit(s): 3
THE 227(C) - Creative Writing for the Theater Credit(s): 3
THE 235(C) - Topics in Communication, Media, and Theater Arts Credit(s): 3
THE 243 - Practicum in Theater Arts III Credit(s): 1
THE 244 - Practicum in Theater Arts IV Credit(s): 1

TOTAL: 62-63 CREDITS

NOTES

This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and universities. MassTransfer will also grant students automatic acceptance to certain state colleges and universities by achieving the minimum grade point average and the HCC degree.

Depending on course selection, 50% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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