Theatre, AA

Location(s): Cheyenne Campus

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The Theatre program introduces students to the disciplines within theatre arts through practical, production-based work. Students complete comprehensive foundation theater and humanities courses, preparing them for transfer to University theatre programs or a career in theatre arts.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Theatre website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.

If students choose to transition to another program within the Communication & Creative Arts pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Apply skills to the creation of performance.
Analyze and respond to texts and performances both in writing and orally.
Demonstrate knowledge of theatre history and literature to draw connections between theatrical practices and social contexts in and across historical periods.
Apply collaborative skills in a variety of theatrical contexts.
Develop and refine process skills in rehearsal, production and studio settings.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills in the creation of artistic work.
Demonstrate proficiency in one or more area-specific skills: acting, technical theatre, or management.

First Semester

Course Requirements

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3 | CAC
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success Credits: 3 | CAC
THEA 1000 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 1100 - Acting I Credits: 3
THEA 2000 - Theatre Production Credits: 3

Milestones

Completion college level English.

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester

Course Requirements

MATH 1000 - Problem Solving Credits: 3 | CAC
THEA 2000 - Theatre Production Credits: 3
THEA 2100 - Acting II Credits: 3
Choose an approved General Education course Credits: 3 | CAC
Choose an approved Natural Science, Physical & Life Science course Credits: 4 | CAC

Milestones

Completion of college level Math and English in the first year.

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Third Semester

Course Requirements

COMM 2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3 | CAC
THEA 1200 - Intro to Stage Design Credits: 3
THEA 2000 - Theatre Production Credits: 3
THEA 2010 - Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I Credits: 3
Choose from an approved U.S./Wyoming Constitution course Credits: 3 | CAC

Semester Total: 15 Credits

Fourth Semester

Course Requirements

THEA 2020 - Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II Credits: 3
THEA 2160 - Stage Make-up Credits: 3
THEA 2220 - Stagecraft Credits: 3
Choose an approved Creative Expression course Credits: 3 | CAC
THEA 2230 - Stage Lighting I Credits: 3

Milestones

Completion of the LCCC general education core and eligible for the Certificate of General Education.
Completion of Theatre, AA.

Semester Total: 15

Program Credit Hour Total: 61 Credits

Program Comments

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program.

Additional information on careers in Theatre is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer.