Fine Arts – Theatre
Program Goals & Outcomes
The goal of the Theatre Emphasis of the Fine Arts Associate of Arts program is to prepare students to transfer to a theatre baccalaureate degree program. Students will be prepared with courses generally completed in the first two years of a baccalaureate degree theatre curriculum.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Compose original works of art using a medium of their choice;
- Generate art for the public using the tools of their discipline;
- Evaluate the stylistic norms of their discipline;
- Evaluate the development of visual, musical, or performing arts in Western culture;
- Participate in musical or theatrical stage productions; and
- Employ collegiate-level oral and written communication skills.
Students in the program must complete courses listed in Program Requirements and Support & Related sections with a minimum grade of “C” in each course in order to receive the Associate of Arts Degree. Students should consult the 4-year institution to which they are planning to transfer and carefully select courses that will meet requirements for the bachelor’s degree program.
The Rose State College Theatre program offers a two-year, comprehensive program that prepares you to transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution. In addition to acting, you gain hands-on experience in such areas as scene painting, set building, and makeup. Four shows are produced every year. You will earn the nature of producing each show as well as building organization, teamwork, and leadership skills. Faculty and staff work closely with you in all aspects of the discipline. The Rose State Theatre Department participates annually in the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (37 hours)
English Composition (6 hours)
- ENGL 1113 English Composition I+
- ENGL 1213 English Composition II+
U.S. History/U.S. Government (6 hours)
- HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877
or HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877 - POLS 1113 American Federal Government
Sciences (7 hours)–one must include lab
See Science Electives below.
Humanities (6 hours)
- TH 1353 Introduction to Theatre
See list in the College Catalog.
Mathematics (3 hours)
See Mathematics Electives below.
Liberal Arts (3 hours)
See list in the College Catalog.
General Education Electives (6 hours minimum)
See list in the College Catalog.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (25 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- MCOM 1213 Public Speaking
- TH 1103 Stagecraft
- TH 1311 Theatre Production I
- TH 1321 Theatre Production II+
- TH 1341 Theatre Dance—Ballet Technique
- TH 1351 Theatre Dance—Jazz & Tap
- TH 1513 Acting I
- TH 1533 Voice & Diction
- TH 2331 Theatre Production III+
- TH 2902 Theatre Capstone Project+
- Theatre Additional Requirements (6 hours)—See below.
+Check course description for prerequisites that must be met.
Science Electives
HSBC 1104, HSBC 1224, HSBC 2103, HSBC 2114, GEOG 1114, or any course with the following prefixes: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, METR, PHSC, or PHYS
Mathematics Electives
Any MATH course which is at least 1000 level or higher except MATH 2013, MATH 2023, & MATH 2033
Theatre Additional Requirements
- TH 2113 Theatrical Make-up
- TH 2523 Acting II+
- TH 2713 Directing+
- TH 2721-3 Theatre Internship+
Suggested Order of Enrollment
Students should enroll in a combination of General Education Requirements and Program Requirements to complete the degree. Check the College Catalog and/or class schedule for course offering specifics. The “+” symbol represents a prerequisite for the course. Any course offering is subject to change without notice.
1st Semester
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3rd Semester
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NOTE:
Only day sections of courses with the TH prefix are offered, except for TH 1311, TH 1321, and TH 2331, which can be taken in the evening.
- Rose State College produces four shows every year.
- An opportunity to work alongside professional guest artists.
- High level of opportunities to participate in productions allows students to get more exposure to theatre than they would at larger institutions.
- You have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the area of theatre that interests them: scene painting, set building, singing, acting, publicity, playwriting, stage managing, dramaturgy, etc.
- The collaborative nature of producing each show reinforces skills in organization, teamwork, leadership, and responsibility.
- Faculty and staff work closely with students in all aspects of the discipline.
- Students are encouraged to pursue a variety of internships in professional theatre.
H.B. Atkinson Theatre
A 256-seat thrust theatre, which is a perfect performance space for intimate live performance. Acting and performance classes are also held in this space.