Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre
The Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Theatre provides a foundation in design, technical, and performance practices for students who wish to specialize in performing arts, including acting, directing, design and technology, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy. This degree helps students develop the communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills that are sought after by most career fields. With an associate degree, students will be prepared to enter a career or for transfer to a bachelor degree program.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8315
Total credits required
60-92
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Because transfer requirements vary by program and institution, students intending to transfer are strongly encouraged to meet with a faculty program advisor and student success analyst once they have selected their transfer institution to ensure all requirements for achieving junior standing are satisfied.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate foundational skills in design, technical, and performance practices for effective communication and personal expression across various artistic genres. (COM/THP271, THE111, THE220, THE+++, THF115, THO202++, THO203, THO216, THO260, THP102, THP112, THP201AA, THP202, THP213, THP214, THP217, THP131, THP206, THP212, THO261, (COM), (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [MA])
- Apply critical thinking and research skills to the creative process. (THE111, THE220, THO202++, THO203, THO216, THO260, THP102, THP112, THP131, THP201AA, THP202, THP206, THP212, THP213, THP214, THP217, THO261, (COM), (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Collaborate effectively, recognizing diverse opinions and cultural and individual differences. (THE111, THE220, THO202++, THO203, THO216, THP102, THP112, THP131, THP201AA, THP202, THP206, THP212, THP213, THP214, THP217, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [SB])
- Generate ideas, creations, or models that express the human condition and one`s relationship to the culturally diverse world. (THE111, THE220, THF115, THO202++, THO203, THO216, THO260, THP102, THP112, THP201AA, THP202, THP213, THP214, THP206, THP212, THO261, (COM), (CRE), [HU], [MA], [SB])
- Interpret dramatic works within historical, cultural, and contemporary contexts. (THE111, THE220, THF115, THO202++, THO203, THO216, THO260, THP102, THP112, THP201AA, THP202, THP213, THP214, THP131, THP206, THP212, (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB])
- Engage in ethical personal and professional artistic practices, in accordance with copyright laws, intellectual and artistic freedom, civic responsibility, and standards of the field. (THE111, THE220, THO202++, THO203, THO216, THO260, THP102, THP112, THP201AA, THP202, THP213, THP214, THP217, THP206, THP212, THO261, (COM), (CRE), [SG], [SQ])
- Develop a portfolio of artistic and academic work to support university transfer, career development, and/or personal use. (THE111, THE220, THF115, THO202++, THO203, THO216, THO260, THP102, THP112, THP201AA, THP202, THP213, THP214, THP217, THP206, THP212, THO261)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 15-17 | |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| THF115 | Makeup for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THP201AA | Theatre Production I (1) OR | |
| THP202 | Theatre Production Projects (1) | 1 |
| Note that students intending to transfer to the University of Arizona should take THP201AA. Students transferring to NAU should take THP202. | ||
| THP112 | Acting I | 3 |
| THP213 | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THP214 | Directing Techniques | 3 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 3-17 | |
| Complete all courses in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | ||
| Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts), Theatre, Bachelor of Arts (BA) | ||
| Complete six (6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental electives in the following ASU prefixes: THE, THF, THP. | ||
| Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts), Theatre (Acting), Bachelor of Arts (BA) | ||
| COM/THP271 | Voice and Diction | 3 |
| THP131 | Stage Movement | 3 |
| THP212 | Acting II | 3 |
| Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts), Theatre (Design and Production), Bachelor of Arts (BA) | ||
| THP206 | Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre | 4 |
| Transfer Plan 4: Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Design and Technology Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) | ||
| THO260 | Theatrical Design: Rendering | 2 |
| THO202AA | Theatre Production I Scene Shop (1) OR | |
| THO202AB | Theatre Production I Electrics (1) OR | |
| THO202AC | Theatre Production I Costume Shop (1) OR | |
| THO202AD | Theatre Production Advanced Projects (1) OR | |
| THO203 | Technical Theatre Production (3) OR | |
| THO216 | Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film (3) OR | |
| THP102 | Theatre Service Practicum (1) OR | |
| THP202 | Theatre Production Projects (1) | 1-3 |
| Students who completed THP102 in Required Courses should select between THO202++, THO216, and THP202. Students who completed THP202 in Required Courses should select between THO203 and THP102. | ||
| THP206 | Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre | 4 |
| THP212 | Acting II | 3 |
| THO261 | Previsualization Modeling | 2 |
| Second Language Requirement: | ||
| Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. | ||
| Transfer Plan 5: Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Performance Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor (BA) of Science (BS) | ||
| COM/THP271 | Voice and Diction | 3 |
| THO202AA | Theatre Production I Scene Shop (1) OR | |
| THO202AB | Theatre Production I Electrics (1) OR | |
| THO202AC | Theatre Production I Costume Shop (1) OR | |
| THO202AD | Theatre Production Advanced Projects (1) OR | |
| THO203 | Technical Theatre Production (3) OR | |
| THO216 | Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film (3) OR | |
| THP102 | Theatre Service Practicum (1) OR | |
| THP202 | Theatre Production Projects (1) | 1-3 |
| Students who completed THP102 in Required Courses should select between THO202++, THO216, and THP202. Students who completed THP202 in Required Courses should select between THO203 and THP102. | ||
| THP206 | Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre | 4 |
| THP212 | Acting II | 3 |
| Second Language Requirement: | ||
| Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. | ||
| Transfer Plan 6: Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Theatre Studies Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) | ||
| THO202AA | Theatre Production I Scene Shop (1) OR | |
| THO202AB | Theatre Production I Electrics (1) OR | |
| THO202AC | Theatre Production I Costume Shop (1) OR | |
| THO202AD | Theatre Production Advanced Projects (1) OR | |
| THO203 | Technical Theatre Production (3) OR | |
| THO216 | Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film (3) OR | |
| THP102 | Theatre Service Practicum (1) OR | |
| THP202 | Theatre Production Projects (1) | 1-3 |
| Students who completed THP102 in Required Courses should select between THO202++, THO216, and THP202. Students who completed THP202 in Required Courses should select between THO203 and THP102. | ||
| THP206 | Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre | 4 |
| THP212 | Acting II | 3 |
| Complete zero to seven (0-7) credits of the following: | ||
| COM/THP271 | Voice and Diction | 3 |
| THO260 | Theatrical Design: Rendering | 2 |
| THO261 | Previsualization Modeling | 2 |
| Second Language Requirement: | ||
| Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. | ||
| Transfer Plan 7: University of Arizona (UA), Theatre Arts, Bachelor of Arts (BA) | ||
| THP212 | Acting II | 3 |
| Second Language Requirement: | ||
| Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. | ||
| Transfer Plan 8: University of Arizona, Theatre Production: Professional Actors Training Program Emphasis, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | ||
| THP202 | Theatre Production Projects | 1 |
| THP212 | Acting II | 3 |
| Second Language Requirement: | ||
| Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. | ||
| AGEC-A | Credits: 35-44 | |
| Some courses with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). | ||
| First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 3 | |
| THE220 | Modern Drama | 3 |
| Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-6 | |
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics (4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| MAT145 | College Mathematics with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT146 | College Mathematics with Review (6) OR | |
| Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) | 3-6 | |
| Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area | 3 | |
| Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 6 | |
| THE111 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THP217 | Introduction to Design Scenography | 3 |
| Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 6 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
| Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 8 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Science Quantitative [SQ] area (4) AND | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Science Quantitative [SQ] area or the Science General [SG] area (4). | 8 | |
| Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-6 | |
| These requirements may be shared with other AGEC Requirements. | ||
| Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| 0-3 | ||
| Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] and/or Global [G] awareness area designation. | 0-3 | |
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Courses in this area may also be applied to AGEC Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible. | ||
| Oral Communication | Credits: 0 | |
| Met by COM100 OR COM110 OR COM230 in Social-Behavioral Sciences area. | ||
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment | 0-3 | |
Course Area Key
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with an Academic Advisor. | ||
| The following courses are recommended: | ||
| COM/THP241 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| COM/THP271 | Voice and Diction | 3 |
| MUP/THP270 | Musical Theatre Workshop | 2 |
| STO/THP285 | Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works | 3 |
| THE+++++ | Any Theatre course | |
| THF+++++ | Any Theatre and Film course | |
| THP+++++ | Any Theatre Performance/Production course | |
| Recommended for Transfer Plan 4: Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Design and Technology Emphasis) OR | ||
| Transfer Plan 5: Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Performance Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts OR | ||
| Transfer Plan 6: Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Theatre Studies Emphasis) OR | ||
| Transfer Plan 7: University of Arizona (UA), Theatre Arts, Bachelor of Arts (BA) | ||
| Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| Recommended for Transfer Plan 8: University of Arizona, Theatre Production: Professional Actors Training Program Emphasis, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | ||
| Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
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