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Theatre Transfer Major
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 1002 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| THE 1005 | Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 3 | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 1 | 3 |
| MAT 1240 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 2 | 4 |
| Choose One Course | 3 | |
| Technical Theatre 6 | ||
| Acting I 6 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THE 1008 | Theatre Script Analysis: GT-AH1 6 | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 1 | 3 |
| Choose One Course | 3 | |
| Technical Theatre 6 | ||
| Acting I 6 | ||
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| Women in World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Colorado History: GT-HI1 | ||
| US History Since 1945: GT-HI1 | ||
| History of Latin America: GT-HI1 | ||
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| African American History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology 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 1031 | Theatre Production I 6 | 3 |
| THE 2011 | Development of Theatre Greek to Renaissance: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 2015 | Playwriting: GT-AH1 6 | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Introduction to Film Art: GT-AH2 | ||
| Public Speaking 4 | ||
| Intro to Philosophy: GT-AH3 | ||
| Comedy 6 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| THE 2012 | Development of Theatre Restoration to Modern: GT-AH1 6 | 3 |
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Science Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3-4 | |
| Acting II 6,7 | ||
| Elements of Theatrical Craft and Design 6 | ||
| Theatre Production II 6 | ||
| Paint/Draw/Rende/Model Techs 6 | ||
| Creative Writing I GT-AH1 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Stage Makeup I 6 | ||
| Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 7 | ||
| Introduction to the Entertainment Industry 6 | ||
| Theater Voice and Diction 6 | ||
| Theatre Production III 6 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 1-3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 7 | ||
| Improvisation I 6 | ||
| Stage Dialects 6 | ||
| Ensemble I | ||
| Subtotal | 13-16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
| 1 | Students can take ENG 1022 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 1021 and ENG 1022. |
| 2 | MAT 1240 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 1005 – Theatre Appreciation. |
| 4 | Students interested in attending MSU Denver or CSU-Fort Collins are advised to take COM 1150 – Public Speaking. |
| 5 | Students who plan to transfer to UCB or UCCS may not take elective courses with a THE prefix. |
| 6 | Please note: if these credits are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the bachelor’s degree as elective credit toward graduation. |
| 7 | Students who plan to transfer to CSU-Fort Collins are advised to take this course. |
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 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| MAT 1240 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| THE 1005 | Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 1016 | Technical Theatre | 3 |
| THE 1031 | Theatre Production I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THE 1008 | Theatre Script Analysis: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 1032 | Theatre Production II | 3 |
| THE 1029 | Introduction to the Entertainment Industry | 3 |
| THE 2000 | 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 2011 | Development of Theatre Greek to Renaissance: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 2031 | Theatre Production III | 3 |
| THE 2050 | 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 2012 | 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 | |
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Community College of Denver currently offers two certificates in theatre.
Acting Basics
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 Director of Theatre Arts early in your college career to explore how this entry-level certificate can be scaffolded into your overall A.A. degree or combined with other certificates. You must earn a£ or higher in all theatre courses to graduate.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| THE 1005 | Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 1011 | Acting I | 3 |
| THE 1031 | Theatre Production I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Theatre Technology Basics
Designed for entry-level positions in theatre including front of house operations, deck crew, technical positions, and stage management, students gain experience working on productions.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| THE 1005 | Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 1016 | Technical Theatre | 3 |
| THE 1031 | Theatre Production I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
