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Theatre Arts, Associate in Arts (formerly Speech/Theatre)
Total Program Credits: 60-65
The Theatre Arts curriculum outlined here, is well-suited for students interested in theatre as an artistic form of human communication. Students will explore aesthetic and practical aspects of the theatre process. These courses are especially appropriate for students who are interested in pursuing careers in such aspects of theatre as acting, directing, producing, stagecraft, scenic design, stage management and education.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts Degree (Theatre Arts) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Analyze a play within the aspects of literature and theatrical performance.
- Define basic theatre terminology.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of specific oral communication transactions.
- Identify theater’s place within social, cultural, and artistic contexts currently and throughout history.
(Spring 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| MAT 101 ◊ # Quantitative Literacy | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MAT 102 ◊ # Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| SPE 130 ◊ Introduction to Theatre | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SPE 161 ◊ Acting I | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
SPE 130◊ may be taken as a General Elective.
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| SPE 134 ◊ Diversity and Theatre/Performance | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SPE 162 ◊ # Acting II | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 3 |
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| Take Credits Life Science | Life Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
SPE 162◊ may be taken as a General Elective.
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SPE 141 ◊ Introduction to Performance Studies | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 3 |
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| Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Physical Science | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved. |
Note: SPE 141◊ may be taken as a General Elective.
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 12 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). |
| LIT 231 ◊ # Introduction to Shakespeare | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| SPE 141 ◊ Introduction to Performance Studies | Core Course | 3 |
| SPE 161 ◊ Acting I | Core Course | 3 |
| SPE 162 ◊ # Acting II | Core Course | 3 |
(Select courses that meet the BA requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
See Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-arts/associate-in-arts-degree-requirements/
See SPE course descriptions.
Chairperson: Dennis McNamara, Ext. 3597, email: dennismcnamara@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |