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2024-2025 College Catalog

Theatre Design and Production, A.A.


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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS | Transfer program | THTR.DSN.PRO.AA | Cip Code: 50.0502

 

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Program Description


The Theatre Design and Production, Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree provides students with the techniques and skills to enter the field of theatre arts with a specific focus on theatre design and production. Through a structured curriculum comprised of classroom, workshop, and backstage experiences, this program provides students with authentic theatre design and production opportunities. Students learn about the roles, functions, and techniques of personnel within the production and design of theatre arts. There is an emphasis in this program on theatre arts trends and how theatre contributes to social progress. This program is designed to transfer to a four-year institution so students may further their studies to advance their design and production skills.   

Program Outcomes


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

1. Classify the roles of the personnel and their functions found in theatre design and production  

2. Perform skills required of lighting, sound, scenery, and costume design personnel 

3. Perform techniques required of production personnel 

4. Evaluate past, current, and emerging trends regarding theatre design and production  

5. Examine the potential for progressive social change through theatre design and production

Required Courses (in expected order)


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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