Theatre (AA)
Associate of Arts
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Arts, Comm., and Humanities
This program is designed for students who want to emphasize the theatre arts in the planning of their undergraduate degree. Emphasis is placed on the theatre arts as a valuable study for a wide range of career choices. Theatre arts at NIC are not restricted to those who would like to make theatre a profession. Rather, through the study of communication; critical thinking; problem solving; literary, physical, technical, and psychological/emotional skills, theatre prepares students for success in many different professions. There are no program prerequisites. Previous experience is helpful. Scholarships are available. Participation in theatre requires some evenings and weekends.
Contact Information:
Communication & Fine Arts Division
Boswell Hall, Room 144
Phone: (208) 769-3276
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication | 6-8 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 7-8 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing 1 | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| THEA-101 | Introduction to the Theatre   | 3 |
| THEA-102 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA-103 | Theatre Technology: Scenery, Lighting, and Sound | 3 |
| THEA-114 | Theatre Technology: Costume Construction | 3 |
| THEA-115 | Basics of Performance I | 3 |
| THEA-116 | Basics of Performance II | 3 |
| THEA-190 | Theatre Practice | 1 |
| THEA-201 | Scene Design I | 3 |
| THEA-271 | Play Analysis | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Courses 100-level or higher | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 61-67 | |
- 1
This General Education Requirement is partially met by the Program Requirements.
Recommended Elective Course
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-103 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Define and apply theatre terminology in relation to script analysis, technical elements, and acting.
- Identify various processes involved in the creation of theatrical productions as well as the historical, cultural, and contemporary theatrical trends.
- Demonstrate the skills of the discipline required to be a successful member of a theatrical team.
- Identify, communicate and assess the elements necessary for successful productions.
- Participate in the theatrical arts and utilize creative, analytic, and critical processes to communicate ideas artistically.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements.
Full-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL-101 or ENGL-101P |
Writing and Rhetoric I or Writing and Rhetoric I |
3-4 |
| THEA-101 | Introduction to the Theatre Gateway course | 3 |
| THEA-103 or THEA-201 |
Theatre Technology: Scenery, Lighting, and Sound Gateway course or Scene Design I |
3 |
| THEA-115 or THEA-102 |
Basics of Performance I Gateway course or Stage Makeup |
3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL-102 or ENGL-102P |
Writing and Rhetoric II or Writing and Rhetoric II |
3-4 |
| THEA-116 or THEA-114 |
Basics of Performance II Milestone course or Theatre Technology: Costume Construction |
3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Play Analysis | ||
| Credits | 15-18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| THEA-190 | Theatre Practice | 1 |
| THEA-102 or THEA-115 |
Stage Makeup or Basics of Performance I |
3 |
| THEA-201 or THEA-103 |
Scene Design I or Theatre Technology: Scenery, Lighting, and Sound |
3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| THEA-114 or THEA-116 |
Theatre Technology: Costume Construction Milestone course or Basics of Performance II |
3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Play Analysis | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 61-67 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Part-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 or ENGL-101P |
Writing and Rhetoric I or Writing and Rhetoric I |
3-4 |
| THEA-102 or THEA-115 |
Stage Makeup or Basics of Performance I |
3 |
| THEA-103 or THEA-201 |
Theatre Technology: Scenery, Lighting, and Sound or Scene Design I |
3 |
| Credits | 9-10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL-102 or ENGL-102P |
Writing and Rhetoric II or Writing and Rhetoric II |
3-4 |
| THEA-101 | Introduction to the Theatre Gateway course | 3 |
| THEA-190 | Theatre Practice | 1 |
| THEA-114 or THEA-116 |
Theatre Technology: Costume Construction Milestone course or Basics of Performance II |
3 |
| Credits | 10-11 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| THEA-115 or THEA-102 |
Basics of Performance I or Stage Makeup |
3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| THEA-116 or THEA-114 |
Basics of Performance II Milestone course or Theatre Technology: Costume Construction |
3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Play Analysis | ||
| Credits | 12-14 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| THEA-201 or THEA-103 |
Scene Design I or Theatre Technology: Scenery, Lighting, and Sound |
3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Play Analysis | ||
| Credits | 10-12 | |
| Total Credits | 61-67 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone