Theatre: Transfer Major AA

Location(s): Ankeny

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This Associate of Arts transfer degree is designed for students transferring to Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa or the University of Iowa to study Theatre. Requirements may vary at all institutions so students should become familiar with the specific course requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer.

Program Details

Pathway: Design, Media, & the Arts

More information on this Pathway.

Students may start this program any semester

Program Graduation Requirements

To earn a Theatre Transfer Major AA, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

DRA 125 - Introduction to Play Analysis Credits: 3
DRA 130 - Acting I Credits: 3
ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3
MUS 100 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
Select 3-4 credits AA Degree Core Math Credits: 3-4
Select 1 credit from Option 1 Credits: 1

Option 1 - Select 1 Credit

SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
SDV 129 - Transition to College Credits: 1

Semester 2

DRA 101 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
DRA 162 - Technical Theatre Credits: 3
ENG 106 - Composition II Credits: 3
Select 3-4 credits AA Degree Core Science *Must take one science course with lab from BIO, CHM, ENV, PHS, or PHY Credits: 3-4
Select 3 credits from Option 2 Credits: 3

Option 2 - Select 3 Credits

PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Semester 3

LIT 101 - Intro to Literature Credits: 3
Select 3 credits AA Degree Core Social and Behavioral Science Credits: 3
Select 3 credits AA Degree Core Math or Science Credits: 3
Select 3 credits from DRA Electives listed below Credits: 3
Select 3 credits from Option 3 Credits: 3

Option 3- Select

SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication Credits: 3
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3

Semester 4

Select 6 credits from the DRA Electives listed below Credits: 6
Select 9 credits AA Degree Distributed Credits: 9
Select 3 credits AA Degree Core Social and Behavioral Science Credits: 3

DRA Electives Performance Emphasis:

DRA 132 - Acting II Credits: 3
DRA 139 - Acting for the Camera Credits: 3
DRA 143 - The Business of Acting Credits: 3
DRA 148 - Voice & Movement Credits: 3
DRA 222 - Performing Shakespeare Credits: 3
DRA 223 - Performing Musical Theatre Credits: 3
DRA 228 - Introduction to Voice Acting Credits: 3
ENG 235 - Playwriting and Screenwriting Credits: 3

DRA Electives Technical Theatre Emphasis

DRA 201 - Fundamental Arts Management Credits: 3
DRA 250 - Directing Credits: 3
DRA 202 - Design Principles Credits: 3
DRA 240 - Stage Management Credits: 3
ENG 235 - Playwriting and Screenwriting Credits: 3

Note: Diversity Requirement

Complete 3 semester credit hours to satisfy the Diversity Requirement with a minimum grade of “C.” The Diversity Requirement does not increase the number of credits required for graduation. The course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may also be used to fulfill three credits of Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Humanities or Distributed Requirements, providing the diversity course is listed as fulfilling Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences or the Humanities. If the course does not fall under any of the Core groups, the course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may count as an elective.

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$185.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

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