General Studies A.A. with Area of Concentration in Theatre Design and Production

Program Description

The General Studies A.A. degree with an Area of Concentration in Theatre Design and Production is specifically designed for students interested in developing their design skills as a set, lighting, sound, costume or projection designer. Through a structured curriculum comprised of classroom, workshop, and stage experiences, this program provides students authentic design opportunities. There is a particular emphasis in the program on how the arts can further assist in developing socially progressive ideas. Additionally, the inclusion of general education courses provides preparation in verbal, mathematical, and critical-thinking skills, which enable students to sample various subject matters and methodologies to inform their education and career choices. This program is designed to promote transfer to four-year programs in the State of Maryland.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Theatre Design and Production A.A. Program will be able to:

• Examine the potential for progressive social change through the Performing Arts and Entertainment Technology
• Classify the roles of the personnel and their functions found in the Performing Arts and Entertainment Technology
• Perform design and production techniques regarding lighting, props, sound, sets, projections, and costume
• Perform techniques and supplemental skills sets required of design and production personnel
• Evaluate past, current, and emerging trends regarding the Performing Arts and Entertainment Technology
• Apply vocabulary unique to the Performing Arts and Entertainment Technology

Sequence of Study - Theatre Design and Production

Required Courses (in expected order)

• PAS-1000 First Year Experience Credits: 1 (Institutional Requirement)
• EGL-1010 Composition I: Expository Writing Credits: 3 (English - Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• THE-1010 Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2503 Stage Costumes and Make-Up Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2505 Theatre History Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-1301 Design Methods Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• EGL-1020 Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3 (English - Gen. Ed. Requirement) or
• EGL-1100 Composition II: Writing About Issues and Ideas Credits: 3 (English - Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Computer Literacy - Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• MAT-1130 Mathematical Ideas Credits: 3 (Math - Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• COM-1090 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities - Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• PHL-1010 Introduction to Philosophy: The Art of Questioning Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities - Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• THE-2601 Stage Craft and Event Fabrication Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• BIO-1010 General Biology Credits: 4 (Science w/Lab - Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• HST-1430 History of the United States since 1877 Credits: 3 (Social Sciences - Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• SOC-1010 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 (Social Sciences - Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• THE-2803 Crew Experience Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2602 Lighting and Projection Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2603 Audio and Media Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2504 Script Analysis Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2301 Drafting Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• NTR-1010 Introductory Nutrition Credits: 3 (Science, No Lab - Gen. Ed. Requirement)

Program Total: 60 Credits

Transferability

Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:

• Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the  same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.

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