Theatre
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Theatre Designation
The Associate of Arts degree in theatre is a two-year program designed for you to graduate and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in theatre or a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. In this program you will explore various elements of theatrical production including performance, design and literature. The theatre department also offers humanities, performance and dramatic literature courses open to both beginning and advanced levels.
Career paths for theatre degree holders include media, public relations, law, marketing, advertising, teaching and design.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 1 | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 2 | 4 |
| Choose One Theatre Course | 3 | |
| Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 3 | ||
| Development of Theatre Greek to Renaissance: GT-AH1 | ||
| Choose One Theatre Course | 3 | |
| Stagecraft I | ||
| Intermediate Acting I | ||
| Theatre Lighting and Design | ||
| Set Design for Film & Theatre | ||
| Theatre: Sound Operation and Design I | ||
| Stage Properties | ||
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| US History Since 1945: GT-HI1 | ||
| Women in World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Colorado History: GT-HI1 | ||
| History of Latin America: GT-HI1 | ||
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| African American History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THE 108 | Theatre Script Analysis: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 111 | Acting I | 3 |
| THE 212 | Development of Theatre Restoration to Modern: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 1 | 3 |
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| THE 116 | Technical Theatre | 3 |
| Choose One Theatre Production Class | 3 | |
| Theatre Production I | ||
| Theatre Production II | ||
| Theatre Production III | ||
| Theatre Production IV | ||
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| American Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Anthropology of Religion: GT-SS3 | ||
| Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 | ||
| Psychology of Personality: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Natural and Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1~GT-SC2) | 3 | |
| Geology of National Parks GT-SC2 | ||
| Astronomy of Ancient Cultures: GT-SC2 | ||
| Principles of Animal Biology: GT-SC2 | ||
| Introduction to Human Disease: GT-SC2 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Entertainment Industry 5 | ||
| Theater Voice and Diction 5 | ||
| Comedy 5 | ||
| Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 | ||
| Introduction to Film Art: GT-AH2 | ||
| Creative Writing I GT-AH1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| THE 215 | Playwriting: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| MUS 151 | Ensemble I | 1 |
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Science Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Human Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Choose One Theatre Production Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Theatre Production I | ||
| Theatre Production II 5 | ||
| Theatre Production III 5 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Public Speaking 4 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Ethnic Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | ||
| Intro to Philosophy: GT-AH3 | ||
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | Students can take ENG 122 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 121 and ENG 122. |
| 2 | MAT 120 is recommended or any guaranteed GT-MAT course |
| 3 | Students planning to attend University of Colorado Boulder in Theatre should consult UCB Theatre advisors regarding THE 105 – Theatre Appreciation. |
| 4 | Students interested in attending MSU Denver or CSU-Fort Collins are advised to take COM 115 – Public Speaking. |
| 5 | Students who plan to transfer to UCB or UCCS may not take elective courses with a THE prefix. |
NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.
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Technical Theatre
The Associate of Applied Science degree in technical theatre is a two-year program designed for you to graduate and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in technical theatre, or to enter the workforce. Focusing on all technical aspects of theatre including front of house operations, deck crew, technical positions, and stage management, students gain experience working on productions.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| THE 105 | Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 116 | Technical Theatre | 3 |
| THE 131 | Theatre Production I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THE 108 | Theatre Script Analysis: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 132 | Theatre Production II | 3 |
| THE 129 | Introduction to the Entertainment Industry | 3 |
| THE 200 | Paint/Draw/Rende/Model Techs | 3 |
| Choose One Elective Course: | 3 | |
| Principles of Animal Biology: GT-SC2 | ||
| Introduction to Human Disease: GT-SC2 | ||
| Human Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| THE 211 | Development of Theatre Greek to Renaissance: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 231 | Theatre Production III | 3 |
| THE 250 | Practical Theatre Technologies | 3 |
| Choose One Theatre Courses | 3 | |
| Basic Costume/Apparel Construction | ||
| Theatre Lighting and Design | ||
| Set Design for Film & Theatre | ||
| Theatre: Sound Operation and Design I | ||
| Stage Properties | ||
| Production Stage Management I | ||
| Choose One Theatre Course | 3 | |
| Basic Costume/Apparel Construction | ||
| Theatre Lighting and Design | ||
| Set Design for Film & Theatre | ||
| Theatre: Sound Operation and Design I | ||
| Stage Properties | ||
| Production Stage Management I | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| THE 212 | Development of Theatre Restoration to Modern: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| Choose from the following Theatre courses to reach 11 credits: | 11 | |
| Basic Costume/Apparel Construction | ||
| Internship: Theatre | ||
| Theatre Lighting and Design | ||
| Set Design for Film & Theatre | ||
| Theatre: Sound Operation and Design I | ||
| Stage Properties | ||
| Production Stage Management I | ||
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Center for Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
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Community College of Denver currently offers three certificates in theatre.
- Entertainment Industry Writing / Writing for Stage & Screen
- Performance
- Theatrical Design & Management
Entertainment Industry Writing
Writing for Stage & Screen
This course of study is designed to train you for entry-level positions as writers for stage and screen. Related professions include playwright, screenwriter and editor. You should consult with the program chair of theatre arts early in your college career to explore how this certificate might fit into your overall Associate of Arts degree plan. You must earn a C or higher in all theatre courses to graduate.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| THE 105 | Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THE 108 | Theatre Script Analysis: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 129 | Introduction to the Entertainment Industry | 3 |
| Choose One Course: | 3 | |
| Playwriting: GT-AH1 | ||
| Creative Writing I GT-AH1 | ||
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Choose One Course: | 3 | |
| Playwriting: GT-AH1 | ||
| Creative Writing I GT-AH1 | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Performance
Designed for entry-level acting positions in stage, television, radio, video, film, as well as ensemble, tour actor, voice over artist, or customer service specialist. You should consult with the program chair of theatre arts early in your college career to explore how this entry-level certificate can be scaffolded into an Associate of Arts degree or combined with other certificates. You must earn a C or higher in a theatre courses to graduate.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| THE 105 | Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 111 | Acting I | 3 |
| THE 112 | Acting II | 3 |
| THE 131 | Theatre Production I | 3 |
| THE 132 | Theatre Production II | 3 |
| THE 141 | Improvisation I | 3 |
| THE 213 | Intermediate Acting I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Theatrical Design and Management
The theatrical design and management certificate is designed for you to graduate and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in technical theatre or to enter the workforce. Focusing on all technical aspects of theatre including front of house operations, deck crew, technical positions, and stage management, students gain experience working on productions.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| THE 105 | Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 116 | Technical Theatre | 3 |
| THE 131 | Theatre Production I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THE 108 | Theatre Script Analysis: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 132 | Theatre Production II | 3 |
| THE 200 | Paint/Draw/Rende/Model Techs | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Choose One Theatre Course | 3 | |
| Basic Costume/Apparel Construction | ||
| Theatre Lighting and Design | ||
| Set Design for Film & Theatre | ||
| Theatre: Sound Operation and Design I | ||
| Stage Properties | ||
| Production Stage Management I | ||
| Choose One Theatre Course | 3 | |
| Basic Costume/Apparel Construction | ||
| Theatre Lighting and Design | ||
| Set Design for Film & Theatre | ||
| Theatre: Sound Operation and Design I | ||
| Stage Properties | ||
| Production Stage Management I | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
