Theatre Arts - Associate of Arts (Major Code - THE)
The Theatre Arts Associate of Arts degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in drama production, education, or theory. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate an understanding of and analyze theories of dramatic art and practice in acting situations: basic acting techniques, theatrical vocabulary and comportment, and character and script analysis.
- Demonstrate an understanding of, analyze, and articulate the history and tradition of Western theatre and its representative drama, from classical to contemporary.
- Examine and apply advanced techniques of acting through physical and vocal expression, improvisation, and scene work, with emphasis on the actor's approach to characterization.
- Demonstrate an understanding of, analyze, and articulate the structural elements of major dramatic forms and styles.
- Review representative plays and analyze their structures in relationship to modes of presentation and the resulting effects.
Degree Map
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-A) 35 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-5 credits
| MAT 142 | College Mathematics** | 3 |
| or higher (3-5 credits) | |
Laboratory Sciences 8 credits
Arts 3 credits
Humanities 3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits
General Education Electives 4-6 credits
General education electives must be chosen from the general education list. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.
Six credits of arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, or general education electives must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT 0-16 CREDITS
Non-English language second- or fourth-semester proficiency.
University non-English language requirements vary. Check with an advisor.
CORE CURRICULUM 12 CREDITS
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)
Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See www.aztransfer.com. The Theatre Arts Department recommends THE 110 and COM 102.
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS