Theatre Arts - Performance

This program is available at the Springfield - Leffel Lane location.

Performance majors focus on acting, voice, movement, as well as general education theatre topics like theatre history and script analysis. Performance students will most likely transfer to a university program with a performance focus or may choose a non-technical theatre area of study like playwriting or directing.

Students have the opportunity to perform in theatrical productions each semester in either the Turner Studio Theatre or Kuss Auditorium located in the Clark State Performing Arts Center. Students majoring in Performance must audition for program productions as part of their coursework.

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Outcomes and Curriculum

Upon completion of an associate degree in Theatre Performance, a graduate will be able to:

Demonstrate auditioning and performance skills and professionalism.
Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of all theatre personnel and use correct terminology.
Analyze a play's structure, character, themes and production values.
Differentiate among major periods in theatre history.

Course	Title	Credits
Fall
ENG 1111	English I	3
THE 1111	Stagecraft I	3
THE 1130	Theatre Appreciation	3
PSY 1111	Introduction to Psychology	3
--	MTH elective*	3
FYE 1100	College Success	1
THE 1121	Theatre Technology Practicum I	1

Spring
ENG 1112	English II	3
THE 1133	Script Analysis	3
THE 2201	Acting I	3
COM 1110	Interpersonal Communication I
or COM 1120	Public Speaking I
or COM 1170	Small Group Communication	3
--	Social Science elective**	3
THE 1101	Acting Practicum I	1

Fall
THE 2241	Theatre History I	3
--	ASL, SPN, or FRN	3
--	Natural Science***	4
--	THE elective****	3
THE 1102	Acting Practicum II	1

Spring
THE 2242	Theatre History II	3
--	Social Science elective**	3
--	Natural Science***	4
PHL 2000	Critical Thinking	3
THE 2202	Acting II	3
THE 2103	Acting Practicum III	1

	Total credit hours	64

*Choose from: MTH 1070, MTH 1280, MTH 1340, MTH 2100, MTH 2200, or MTH 2220

**Choose from course offerings in ECO, GEO, PLS, PSY, SOC, RST

***Choose from course offerings in BIO, CHM, GLG, PHY. Choose one most suited to your transfer institution. Choose from those listed under the Natural & Physical Sciences Transfer Module.

****Choose from THE 1115, THE 2110, THE 2230, THE 2235, or THE 2280.

Global AwarenessIn recognition of the growing importance of global awareness, the College also requires that students receiving the Associate of Arts degree take at least four courses with significant international content. Courses meeting the requirement are identified in the College catalog. The classes will typically be in the Concentration/Elective area, but may also fulfill requirements in Areas 2 - 6 above.

Advanced CoursesAll students pursuing an AA degree are required to complete at least 6 credit hours in courses numbered 2000 or higher. The classes will typically be in the Concentration/Elective area, but may also fulfill requirements in Areas 2 - 6 above.

In order to finish a Theatre Arts - Performance degree in two years, full-time students should have completed all prerequisites and have no college preparatory requirements. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking preparatory courses will require additional semesters of study. Students should consult their academic advisor for help planning their schedules.