Theater

Description:

The Theater curriculum leads to the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, giving students a concentration in Theater arts with a liberal arts foundation. The program is primarily suited for students seeking transfer to a four-year institution, although some graduates may plan on immediately entering the work force as communications professionals.

For students seeking transfer, the curriculum closely parallels the foundation program of virtually any four-year college, most specifically those institutions in the Philadelphia area.

The Theater Program offers two proficiency certificates in Acting (ATPC) and Technical Theater (TTPC). Each requires the completion of four courses.

Studies within the Theater program will enhance a student's ability to work effectively in fields such as acting, directing, technical theater or any career related to the performing arts.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Theater program the student will be able to:

  • Communicate and write about performance and theater using the vocabulary of the field.
  • Develop characters, perform scenes and monologues, and improvise in performance.
  • Use the body and voice as performance instruments and understand and perform the basic principles, techniques and styles of body movement, dance, and voice.
  • Design, build, paint and light stage scenery.
  • Analyze and write about significant dramatic literature and critical approaches, with particular emphasis on literary and performance techniques.
  • Participate in every aspect of the rehearsal process and the presentation of a theatrical production.
  • Apply communication strategies to work effectively as part of a team.

Program Entry Requirements:

The program is open to interested students. Students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:

A minimum of 62 credits and a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average) are required for graduation.

Course Sequence:

Semester 1

Course Number and Name Prerequisites and Corequisites Credits Gen Ed Req.
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or
ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)
  3 credits Writing, Research, Info Lit 1
ENGL 131 - Acting I   3 credits Oral Communication/Creative Expression
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or  MATH 137 (or higher) For FNMT 118 and MATH 137: 
FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement
3 credits Quantitative Reasoning
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology   3 credits Technological Competency
ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or
GEOG 103 - Introduction to Human Geography or
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or
SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) or
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or
PSYC 101H - 101H Introduction to Psychology (Honors)
  3 credits Cultural Analysis & Interpretation

Semester 2

Course Number and Name Prerequisites and Corequisites Credits Gen Ed Req.
ENGL 132 - Acting II ENGL 131 3 credits  
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently 3 credits  
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or
ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)
ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better 3 credits Writing, Research, Info Lit 2
ENGL 137 - Introduction to Theater   3 credits  
ENGL 135 - Movement and Dance for Actors   3 credits  

Semester 3

Course Number and Name Prerequisites and Corequisites Credits Gen Ed Req.
ENGL 141 - Introduction to Technical Theater   4 credits  
ENGL 232 - Introduction to Drama ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better 3 credits  
ART 101 - Visual Communication or
ART 101H - Visual Communication (Honors) or
ART 103 - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance or
ART 103H - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance (Honors) or
BLAS 101 - Introduction to Black Studies or
HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century and Beyond or
HIST 103H - United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century (Honors) or
HIST 121 - World History: The Distant Past or
HIST 221 - African American History After 1865 or
HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century or
HUM 101H - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century (Honors) or
MUS 103 - Introduction to Music or
MUS 121 - Modern American Music or
World Language
For HUM 101: ENGL 101 which may be taken concurrently 3 credits  
EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or
EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors) or  
BIOL 108 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology or
CHEM 105 - Inquiry into Chemistry
For BIOL 108: FNMT 118, or placement in MATH 161 or higher 
For CHEM 105: ENGL 101 ready
3 or 4 credits Scientific Reasoning
DVP 150 - Producing and Directing Techniques for Digital Video Production or
ENGL 107 - Society and Mass Communications or
ENGL 120 - Voice and Articulation or
ENGL 136 - Movement and Dance II or
ENGL 146 - Advanced Technical Theater or
ENGL 205 - Creative Writing or
ENGL 271 - The Language of Film or
ENGL 282 - Scriptwriting or
PHOT 104 - Introduction to Video Production 

For DVP 150: PHOT 104 with a grade of "B" or better
For ENGL 107: ENGL 101 which may be taken concurrently
For ENGL 136: ENGL 135 or permission of Department Head
For ENGL 205 and ENGL 271: ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better
For ENGL 282: ENGL 205
3 or 4 credits  

Semester 4

Course Number and Name Prerequisites and Corequisites Credits Gen Ed Req.
ENGL 142 - Rehearsal and Performance or
ENGL 146 - Advanced Technical Theater
For ENGL 142: ENGL 132 4 credits  
 ENGL 241- Introduction to Shakespeare (recommended) or
ENGL 190 - Introduction to Literature  or any other 200-level literature course
ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better 3 credits

 

 

ART 101 - Visual Communication or
ART 101H - Visual Communication (Honors) or
ART 103 - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance or
ART 103H - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance (Honors) or
BLAS 101 - Introduction to Black Studies or
HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century and Beyond or
HIST 103H - United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century (Honors) or
HIST 121 - World History: The Distant Past or
HIST 221 - African American History After 1865 or
HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century or
HUM 101H - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century (Honors) or
MUS 103 - Introduction to Music or
MUS 121 - Modern American Music or
World Language
For HUM 101: ENGL 101 which may be taken concurrently 3 credits  
DVP 150 - Producing and Directing Techniques for Digital Video Production or
ENGL 107 - Society and Mass Communications or
ENGL 120 - Voice and Articulation or
ENGL 136 - Movement and Dance II or
ENGL 146 - Advanced Technical Theater or
ENGL 205 - Creative Writing or
ENGL 271 - The Language of Film or
ENGL 282 - Scriptwriting or
PHOT 104 - Introduction to Video Production *
For DVP 150: PHOT 104 with a grade of "B" or better
For ENGL 107: ENGL 102, which may be taken concurrently
For ENGL 136: ENGL 135 or permission of Department Head
For ENGL 205 and ENGL 271: ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better
For ENGL 282: ENGL 205
3 credits  
General Elective   3 credits  

Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:

62

*ENGL 120 and 136 are performance based; ENGL 107, 205, 282 are of interest for writers, ENGL 271 and PHOT 151 for an interest in directing.

General Education Requirements:

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

For More Information, Contact:

The Division of Liberal Studies, Room BR-21, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8450; or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010.