Program Info
Year Established
1986
Program Code
THEATRE.AA
Degree Type
Associate in Arts
Office Contact
School of Liberal Arts: 313-845-9624, lainfo@hfcc.edu, Liberal Arts Building, Room: K-201 and F-138
Faculty Contact
John Sefel: 313-845-6478, jsefel@hfcc.edu, Fine Arts Bldg, Room: F-127
Program Description
Description
Provides a sound basis for understanding the theory and practice of acting, directing, or technical aspects of the theatrical arts. Offers experiences designed to prepare successful students for acceptance into acting and technical theatre schools in the United States and abroad.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Write research papers and reviews using writing skills and research methods in the field of theatre arts.
- Evaluate theatre productions using standardized criteria.
- Describe the historical context of theatre, including how it relates to contemporary society and culture.
- Perform, direct, manage, or design a theatrical production.
- Work collaboratively to produce a theatrical production.
- Demonstrate the correct use of the specialized vocabulary within the theatrical arts.
- Apply time management skills to accomplish theatrical production tasks.
General Education
Category 1: English Composition
Complete any one from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Category 2: English Composition or Communications
Complete any one course from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Category 3: Mathematics
Complete any one course from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Category 4: Social Sciences
Complete any two, from different disciplines from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
Complete any one, from a different discipline (other than THEA) from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Category 6: Natural Sciences
Complete any two, including one with laboratory experience, from different disciplines from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Credit Hours
27.00
See General Education for Transfer Degrees for details.
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| THEA-131: Theatre Appreciation | 3.00 |
| THEA-132: Acting I | 3.00 |
| THEA-232: Acting II | 3.00 |
| THEA-238: Theatre History | 3.00 |
| THEA-256: Directing | 3.00 |
| THEA-260: Acting III | 3.00 |
| 2.00 |
Credit Hours: 20
Required Support Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Theatre Specialization: Complete 9 (nine) credits from the following:
|
9.00 |
Credit Hours: 9
Note
Complete additional 100-level, or higher, credits to complete this degree.
Elective Hours
1.00
Minimum Total Credit Hours
60.00
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2021 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.