Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre

The Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Theatre provides a foundation in design, technical, and performance practices for students who wish to specialize in performing arts, including acting, directing, design and technology, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy. This degree helps students develop the communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills that are sought after by most career fields. With an associate degree, students will be prepared to enter a career or for transfer to a bachelor degree program.

Details

Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:

Field of Interest

Visual and Performing Arts

Type

Associate Degree

Academic Plan

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

8315

Total Credits Required

61-94

Catalog Year

2022-2023

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Effective term

Fall 2022

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

Because transfer requirements vary by program and institution, students intending to transfer are strongly encouraged to meet with a faculty program advisor and student success analyst once they have selected their transfer institution to ensure all requirements for achieving junior standing are satisfied.

This program replaces: AAFA/8107 Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) - Theatre

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Demonstrate foundational skills in design, technical, and performance practices for effective communication and personal expression across various artistic genres.
Apply critical thinking and research skills to the creative process.
Collaborate effectively, recognizing diverse opinions and cultural and individual differences.
Generate ideas, creations, or models that express the human condition and one`s relationship to the culturally diverse world.
Interpret dramatic works within historical, cultural, and contemporary contexts.
Engage in ethical personal and professional artistic practices, in accordance with copyright laws, intellectual and artistic freedom, civic responsibility, and standards of the field.
Develop a portfolio of artistic and academic work to support university transfer, career development, and/or personal use.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

$64,250 Show expanded career information for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Costume Attendants

$30,830 Show expanded career information for Costume Attendants

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

$44,780 Show expanded career information for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Producers and Directors

$52,030 Show expanded career information for Producers and Directors

Set and Exhibit Designers

$36,670 Show expanded career information for Set and Exhibit Designers

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

Actors
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

* Wage information sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2019.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre
Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts), Theatre, Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts), Theatre (Acting), Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts), Theatre (Design and Production), Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Grand Canyon University (GCU), Theatre and Drama, Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Design and Technology Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Performance Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor (BA) of Science (BS)
Northern Arizona University (NAU), Theatre (Theatre Studies Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Arizona (UA), Theatre Arts, Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Arizona, Theatre Production: Professional Actors Training Program Emphasis, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+).		FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
THP201++ or THP202++	Any Theatre Production course		May be repeated for up to 4 credits		1–2
THE111	Introduction to Theatre		Critical course Gateway course	HU	3
THP112 or THP213	Acting I or Introduction to Technical Theatre		Critical course Gateway course Recommend students pursuing acting should take THP112 in the first semester and THP213 second semester Students pursuing technical theater should take THP213 first semester and THP112 second semester		3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
COM100 or COM110 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication			SB	3
THE220	Modern Drama	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.	Critical course	HU, L	3
THP214 or THP217	Directing Techniques or Introduction to Design Scenography	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or THE220, or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		or HU	3
THP112 or THP213	Acting I or Introduction to Technical Theatre		Critical course Gateway course Recommend students pursuing acting should take THP112 in the first semester and THP213 second semester Students pursuing technical theater should take THP213 first semester and THP112 second semester		3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative			SG or SQ	4
THF115	Makeup for Stage and Screen				3
THP214 or THP217	Directing Techniques or Introduction to Design Scenography	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or THE220, or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		or HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				2–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
THP206	Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre				4
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
THF216 or THF260 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212 or THP261	Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatrical Design: Rendering or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II or Previsualization Modeling	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites			2–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
COM/THP271 or THF216 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
COM/THP271 or THF216 or THF260 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatrical Design: Rendering or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			2–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
MUP133	Class Voice I				1
DAN129 or DAN130 or DAN131 or DAN132 or DAN133 or DAN134 or DAN135 or DAN136 or DAN140 or DAN145 or DAN146 or DAN229 or DAN230 or DAN233 or DAN236 or DAN240 or DAN245	Musical Theatre Dance I or Musical Theatre Dance II or Ballet I or Modern Dance I or Jazz Dance I or Ballet II or Modern Dance II or Jazz Dance II or Tap Dance I or Tap Dance II or Tap Dance Ensemble or Musical Theatre Dance III or Musical Theatre Dance IV or Jazz Dance III or Jazz Dance IV or Tap Dance III or Tap Dance IV	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN129 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN140 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN140 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN130 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN229 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN145 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN240 or permission of Instructor.			1

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
HUM/THF205 or HUM/THF210	Introduction to Cinema or Contemporary Cinema			HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				2–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				2–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
COM/THP241 or COM/THP271 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THE118 or THF+++ or THP131 or THP151 or THP203 or THP206 or THP211 or THP212 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Voice and Diction or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Playwriting or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Stage Movement or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Creative Drama or Acting II or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete 3 credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	3–4
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
COM/THP241 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THE118 or THF+++ or THP151 or THP203 or THP206 or THP211 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Playwriting or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Creative Drama or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete 3 credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	3–4
COM/THP241 or COM/THP271 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THE118 or THF+++ or THP131 or THP151 or THP203 or THP211 or THP212 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Voice and Diction or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Playwriting or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Stage Movement or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Creative Drama or Acting II or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete 6 credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	6
THP151	Theatre for Youth				3
THP216	Beginning Stage Lighting	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor.			3
THF216 or THF260 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212 or THP261	Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatrical Design: Rendering or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II or Previsualization Modeling	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites			2–4
THF216 or THF260 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212 or THP261	Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatrical Design: Rendering or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II or Previsualization Modeling	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites			2–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
COM/THP271 or THF216 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3–4
COM/THP271 or THF216 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
COM/THP271 or THF216 or THF260 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatrical Design: Rendering or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			2–4
COM/THP271 or THF216 or THF260 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatrical Design: Rendering or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			2–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
COM/THP241 or COM/THP271 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THF+++ or THP131 or THP151 or THP203 or THP211 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Voice and Diction or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Stage Movement or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Creative Drama or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete 3 credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	3
COM/THP241 or COM/THP271 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THE118 or THF+++ or THP131 or THP151 or THP203 or THP211 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Voice and Diction or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Playwriting or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Stage Movement or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Creative Drama or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete 3 credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
MUP134	Class Voice II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP133 or permission of Instructor.			1
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
DAN129 or DAN130 or DAN131 or DAN132 or DAN133 or DAN134 or DAN135 or DAN136 or DAN140 or DAN145 or DAN146 or DAN229 or DAN230 or DAN233 or DAN236 or DAN240 or DAN245	Musical Theatre Dance I or Musical Theatre Dance II or Ballet I or Modern Dance I or Jazz Dance I or Ballet II or Modern Dance II or Jazz Dance II or Tap Dance I or Tap Dance II or Tap Dance Ensemble or Musical Theatre Dance III or Musical Theatre Dance IV or Jazz Dance III or Jazz Dance IV or Tap Dance III or Tap Dance IV	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN129 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN140 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN140 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN130 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN229 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN145 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN240 or permission of Instructor.			1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM/THP241 or COM/THP271 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THE118 or THF+++ or THP131 or THP151 or THP203 or THP211 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Voice and Diction or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Playwriting or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Stage Movement or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Creative Drama or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete an additional 5 credits of coursework from the following (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	5

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+).		FYC	3
THE111	Introduction to Theatre		Critical course Gateway course	HU	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
THP112 or THP213	Acting I or Introduction to Technical Theatre		Critical course Gateway course Recommend students pursuing acting should take THP112 in the first semester and THP213 second semester Students pursuing technical theater should take THP213 first semester and THP112 second semester		3–4

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
THE220	Modern Drama	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.	Critical course	HU, L	3
THP112 or THP213	Acting I or Introduction to Technical Theatre		Critical course Gateway course Recommend students pursuing acting should take THP112 in the first semester and THP213 second semester Students pursuing technical theater should take THP213 first semester and THP112 second semester		3–4

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC	3
THP214 or THP217	Directing Techniques or Introduction to Design Scenography	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or THE220, or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		or HU	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5

Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
THP201++ or THP202++	Any Theatre Production course	May be repeated for up to 4 credits		1–2
COM100 or COM110 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication		SB	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
THF115	Makeup for Stage and Screen			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level	For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level	For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level	For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level	Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level	Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5

Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative			SG or SQ	4
THP214 or THP217	Directing Techniques or Introduction to Design Scenography	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or THE220, or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		or HU	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5

Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				2–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
THP206	Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre				4
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
THF216 or THF260 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212 or THP261	Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatrical Design: Rendering or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II or Previsualization Modeling	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites			2–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
COM/THP271 or THF216 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
COM/THP271 or THF216 or THF260 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatrical Design: Rendering or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			2–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		For students transferring to NAU to earn a BA in Theatre, complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5
MUP133	Class Voice I				1
THP212	Acting II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment		0–5

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
HUM/THF205 or HUM/THF210	Introduction to Cinema or Contemporary Cinema			HU	3

Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				2–3
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
COM/THP241 or COM/THP271 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THE118 or THF+++ or THP131 or THP151 or THP203 or THP211 or THP212 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Voice and Diction or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Playwriting or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Stage Movement or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Creative Drama or Acting II or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete 3 credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	3
THP151	Theatre for Youth				3
THF216 or THF260 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212 or THP261	Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatrical Design: Rendering or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II or Previsualization Modeling	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites			2–4
COM/THP271 or THF216 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3–4
COM/THP271 or THF216 or THF260 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatrical Design: Rendering or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			2–4
COM/THP241 or COM/THP271 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THF+++ or THP131 or THP151 or THP203 or THP211 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Voice and Diction or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Stage Movement or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Creative Drama or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete 3 credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	3
MUP134	Class Voice II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP133 or permission of Instructor.			1
DAN129 or DAN130 or DAN131 or DAN132 or DAN133 or DAN134 or DAN135 or DAN136 or DAN140 or DAN145 or DAN146 or DAN229 or DAN230 or DAN233 or DAN236 or DAN240 or DAN245	Musical Theatre Dance I or Musical Theatre Dance II or Ballet I or Modern Dance I or Jazz Dance I or Ballet II or Modern Dance II or Jazz Dance II or Tap Dance I or Tap Dance II or Tap Dance Ensemble or Musical Theatre Dance III or Musical Theatre Dance IV or Jazz Dance III or Jazz Dance IV or Tap Dance III or Tap Dance IV	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN140 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN140 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN130 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN229 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN145 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN240 or permission of Instructor.	With permission of the theatre advisor, complete two of the following courses for a total of 2 credits (except those used to fulfill other requirements)		2

Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				2–3
COM/THP241 or COM/THP271 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THE118 or THF+++ or THP131 or THP151 or THP203 or THP206 or THP211 or THP212 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Voice and Diction or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Playwriting or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Stage Movement or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Creative Drama or Acting II or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete 3 credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	3–4
COM/THP271 or THP131 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Stage Movement or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3
COM/THP241 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THE118 or THF+++ or THP151 or THP203 or THP206 or THP211 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Playwriting or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Creative Drama or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete 3 credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	3–4
COM/THP241 or COM/THP271 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THE118 or THF+++ or THP131 or THP151 or THP203 or THP211 or THP212 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Voice and Diction or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Playwriting or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Stage Movement or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Creative Drama or Acting II or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete 3 credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	3
THP216	Beginning Stage Lighting	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor.			3
THF216 or THF260 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212 or THP261	Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatrical Design: Rendering or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II or Previsualization Modeling	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites			2–4
COM/THP271 or THF216 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			3–4
COM/THP271 or THF216 or THF260 or THP203 or THP206 or THP212	Voice and Diction or Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film or Theatrical Design: Rendering or Technical Theatre Production or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre or Acting II	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.			2–4
COM/THP241 or COM/THP271 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THE118 or THF+++ or THP131 or THP151 or THP203 or THP211 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Voice and Diction or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Playwriting or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Stage Movement or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Creative Drama or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete 3 credits of lower division elective coursework (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	3
COM/THP241 or COM/THP271 or MUP/THP270 or STO/THP285 or THE118 or THF+++ or THP131 or THP151 or THP203 or THP211 or THP216 or THP219 or THP226 or THP261 or THP262 or THP267 or THP268 or THP269 or THP281 or THP282 or THP298AA or THP298AB or THP298AC	Oral Interpretation of Literature or Voice and Diction or Musical Theatre Workshop or Creating/Performing Solo/Collaborative Works or Playwriting or Any THF Theatre and Film course or Stage Movement or Theatre for Youth or Technical Theatre Production or Creative Drama or Beginning Stage Lighting or Introduction to Puppetry or Theatrical Design: Costuming or Previsualization Modeling or Entertainment Industry Design Drafting or Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre or Opportunities in Production or Technical Theatre Portfolio Development or Production and Acting I or Production And Acting II or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	Complete an additional 5 credits of coursework from the following (except those used to fulfill other requirements)	HU, L	5

Pathway Map Option Details

No pathway map option has been selected. Please select from the pathway map options listed above.

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts in Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=173512).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Details

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

$64,250 Show expanded career information for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Annual Median Wage

Costume Attendants

$30,830 Show expanded career information for Costume Attendants

Hourly Median Wage

Annual Median Wage

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

$44,780 Show expanded career information for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Annual Median Wage

Producers and Directors

$52,030 Show expanded career information for Producers and Directors

Hourly Median Wage

Annual Median Wage

Set and Exhibit Designers

$36,670 Show expanded career information for Set and Exhibit Designers

Hourly Median Wage

Annual Median Wage

Pathway Map Options

Full-time Sequence

Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

Term 5

Part-time Sequence

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5

Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6

Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7

Term 8

Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9

Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10

Pathway Map Option Details