This area of concentration provides an excellent foundation for students interested in transfer to a four-year college to earn a baccalaureate degree with a major in theater and performing arts, communication, speech, and theater education. This program equally applies if you want to take selected theater courses to fulfill general education requirements. The curriculum focuses on performance, theater history, performance theory, and design for the theater.
Preparation for IHCC
You should have sound writing and critical reading skills. While previous theatrical experience is not required, some background in performance or design will be helpful. The ability to read and analyze dramatic literature is crucial. A theater major must have a broad understanding of a variety of topics, including literature, music, art, film, psychology, and history.
Recommended Courses:
| Course Name: | Credits |
| Required courses: | |
| Composition I and II | 6 |
| Public Speaking or Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| Mathematics course | 3 |
| Lab Science course | 3 |
| Mathematics or Science elective | 2 |
| US History or Western Civilization course | 3 |
| Social Science electives | 6 |
| Literature course | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts/Foreign Language electives | 5 |
| Introduction to Computers or Computer Essentials | 1-3 |
| Recommended courses: | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| Survey of Drama | 3 |
| Theater Lab I-IV | 4 |
| Acting I-III | 9 |
| Drama Excursion | 1 |
| Technical Theater | 3 |
| Acting Workshop | 3 |
| Introduction to Film | 3 |
| Music Appreciation or Art Appreciation or Applied Music | 3 |
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