Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre

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Field of Interest

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

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Field of Interest

Visual and Performing Arts

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

Catalog Year

2024-2025

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 to earn a degree with this emphasis.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Demonstrate foundational skills in design, technical, and performance practices for effective communication and personal expression across various artistic genres.
Apply critical thinking and research skills to the creative process.
Collaborate effectively, recognizing diverse opinions and cultural and individual differences.
Generate ideas, creations, or models that express the human condition and one`s relationship to the culturally diverse world.
Interpret dramatic works within historical, cultural, and contemporary contexts.
Engage in ethical personal and professional artistic practices, in accordance with copyright laws, intellectual and artistic freedom, civic responsibility, and standards of the field.
Develop a portfolio of artistic and academic work to support university transfer, career development, and/or personal use.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Actors

$50,199 Show expanded career information for Actors

Costume Attendants

$40,840 Show expanded career information for Costume Attendants

Elementary School Teachers

$51,226 Show expanded career information for Elementary School Teachers

Media Programming Directors

$58,857 Show expanded career information for Media Programming Directors

Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers

$72,944 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers

Producers

$55,628 Show expanded career information for Producers

Producers and Directors

$58,857 Show expanded career information for Producers and Directors

Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.

Typical Education Level

a Bachelor's degree

Hourly Median Wage

$28.29

Annual Median Wage

$58,857

Annual Job Openings

123

Number of People Employed

1,129

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 9.4 %

Set and Exhibit Designers

$49,612 Show expanded career information for Set and Exhibit Designers

Stage, Motion Picture, Television, and Radio Directors

$55,628 Show expanded career information for Stage, Motion Picture, Television, and Radio Directors

Theatrical and Performance Makeup Artists

$70,039 Show expanded career information for Theatrical and Performance Makeup Artists

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below, with links to salary information for the United States as a whole (if available):

Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre
Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts), Theatre, Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts), Theatre (Acting), Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts), Theatre (Design and Production), Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Design and Technology Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Performance Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor (BA) of Science (BS)
Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Theatre Studies Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Arizona (UA), Theatre Arts, Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Arizona, Theatre Production: Professional Actors Training Program Emphasis, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).		FYC or FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
THE111	Introduction to Theatre		Critical course Gateway course	HU	3
THP112 or THP213	Acting I or Introduction to Technical Theatre		Critical course Gateway course Recommend students pursuing acting should take THP112 in the first semester and THP213 second semester Students pursuing technical theater should take THP213 first semester and THP112 second semester		3–4
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option		Theatre Production/Practicum course varies by transfer plan		1
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
THP201AA or THP202	Theatre Production I or Theatre Production Projects				1
THP201AA or THP202	Theatre Production I or Theatre Production Projects				1
THP201AA or THP202	Theatre Production I or Theatre Production Projects				1
THP202	Theatre Production Projects				1
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		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).		0–5
THP202	Theatre Production Projects				1
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		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).		0–5
THP202	Theatre Production Projects				1
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		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).		0–5
THP201AA	Theatre Production I				1
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		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).		0–5
THP201AA	Theatre Production I				1

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
COM100 or COM110 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication			SB or SB or SB	3
THE220	Modern Drama	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.	Critical course	HU, L	3
THP112 or THP213	Acting I or Introduction to Technical Theatre		Critical course Gateway course Recommend students pursuing acting should take THP112 in the first semester and THP213 second semester Students pursuing technical theater should take THP213 first semester and THP112 second semester		3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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).		0–5

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative			SG or SQ	4
THF115	Makeup for Stage and Screen				3
THP214	Directing Techniques	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or THE220, or permission of Instructor.			3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				2–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete six (6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental electives in the following ASU prefixes: THE, THF, THP.		3
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
THO260	Theatrical Design: Rendering				2
THO202AA or THO202AB or THO202AC or THO202AD or THO203 or THO216 or THP102 or THP202	Theatre Production I Scene Shop or Theatre Production I Electrics or Theatre Production I Costume Shop or Theatre Production Advanced Projects or Technical Theatre Production or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatre Service Practicum or Theatre Production Projects	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites			1–3
THO261	Previsualization Modeling				2
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		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).		0–5
COM/THP271	Voice and Diction				3
THO202AA or THO202AB or THO202AC or THO202AD or THO203 or THO216 or THP102 or THP202	Theatre Production I Scene Shop or Theatre Production I Electrics or Theatre Production I Costume Shop or Theatre Production Advanced Projects or Technical Theatre Production or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatre Service Practicum or Theatre Production Projects	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites			1–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		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).		0–5
THP206	Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre				4
COM/THP271	Voice and Diction				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		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).		0–5
THP202	Theatre Production Projects				1
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		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).		0–5

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
THP217	Introduction to Design Scenography			HU	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				2–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				2–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete six (6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental electives in the following ASU prefixes: THE, THF, THP.		3
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
THP206	Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre				4
THP206	Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre				4
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		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).		0–5
THP206	Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre				4
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		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).		0–5
THO202AA or THO202AB or THO202AC or THO202AD or THO203 or THO216 or THP102 or THP202	Theatre Production I Scene Shop or Theatre Production I Electrics or Theatre Production I Costume Shop or Theatre Production Advanced Projects or Technical Theatre Production or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatre Service Practicum or Theatre Production Projects	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites			1–3
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
THO260	Theatrical Design: Rendering		formerly THF260		0–2
THO261	Previsualization Modeling		formerly THP261		0–2
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		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).		0–5
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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).		0–5

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).		FYC or FYC	3
THE111	Introduction to Theatre		Critical course Gateway course	HU	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
THP112 or THP213	Acting I or Introduction to Technical Theatre		Critical course Gateway course Recommend students pursuing acting should take THP112 in the first semester and THP213 second semester Students pursuing technical theater should take THP213 first semester and THP112 second semester		3–4

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
THP112 or THP213	Acting I or Introduction to Technical Theatre		Critical course Gateway course Recommend students pursuing acting should take THP112 in the first semester and THP213 second semester Students pursuing technical theater should take THP213 first semester and THP112 second semester		3–4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option		Theatre Production/Practicum course varies by transfer plan		1
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete six (6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental electives in the following ASU prefixes: THE, THF, THP.		3
THP201AA or THP202	Theatre Production I or Theatre Production Projects				1
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
THP201AA or THP202	Theatre Production I or Theatre Production Projects				1
THP201AA or THP202	Theatre Production I or Theatre Production Projects				1
THP202	Theatre Production Projects				1

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
THP214	Directing Techniques	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or THE220, or permission of Instructor.			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
THP202	Theatre Production Projects				1
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		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).		0–5
THP202	Theatre Production Projects				1
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		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).		0–5
THP202	Theatre Production Projects				1
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		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).		0–5
THP201AA	Theatre Production I				1
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		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).		0–5
THP201AA	Theatre Production I				1
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3

Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication			SB or SB or SB	3
THE220	Modern Drama	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.	Critical course	HU, L	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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).		0–5

Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		SG or SQ	4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	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).		0–5

Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
THF115	Makeup for Stage and Screen				3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				2–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete six (6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental electives in the following ASU prefixes: THE, THF, THP.		3
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
THP206	Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre				4
THO260	Theatrical Design: Rendering				2
THO202AA or THO202AB or THO202AC or THO202AD or THO203 or THO216 or THP102 or THP202	Theatre Production I Scene Shop or Theatre Production I Electrics or Theatre Production I Costume Shop or Theatre Production Advanced Projects or Technical Theatre Production or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatre Service Practicum or Theatre Production Projects	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites			1–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		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).		0–5
COM/THP271	Voice and Diction				3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		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).		0–5
THP206	Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre				4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		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).		0–5
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		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).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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).		0–5

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
THP217	Introduction to Design Scenography			HU	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option		0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option		0–3
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.	3
THP206	Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre		4
THP206	Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre		4
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.	3
COM/THP271	Voice and Diction		0–3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10 Term 10 Term 10
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.		3
THO261	Previsualization Modeling			2
THO202AA or THO202AB or THO202AC or THO202AD or THO203 or THO216 or THP102 or THP202	Theatre Production I Scene Shop or Theatre Production I Electrics or Theatre Production I Costume Shop or Theatre Production Advanced Projects or Technical Theatre Production or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatre Service Practicum or Theatre Production Projects	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites		1–3
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.		3
THO202AA or THO202AB or THO202AC or THO202AD or THO203 or THO216 or THP102 or THP202	Theatre Production I Scene Shop or Theatre Production I Electrics or Theatre Production I Costume Shop or Theatre Production Advanced Projects or Technical Theatre Production or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatre Service Practicum or Theatre Production Projects	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites		1–3
THO260	Theatrical Design: Rendering		formerly THF260	0–2
THO261	Previsualization Modeling		formerly THP261	0–2

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Actors

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Elementary School Teachers

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Media Programming Directors

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Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers

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Stage, Motion Picture, Television, and Radio Directors

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