Theater emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Theater will:
- Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Theater will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic performance and production skills.
- Develop an understanding of dramatic literature.
- Develop an understanding of theater in a cultural context.
- Develop an ability to engage the broader community in the Arts and communicate the importance and impact of the Arts within one’s community
- Be prepared to competently audition and interview for a variety of Theater-related positions.
Requirements
General Education Requirements: 43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. Students may take Theater classes to fulfill general education requirements at OSU.
Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 15
See the degree requirements section for a list of Liberal Arts Core courses. Classes are shown below that satisfy these requirements. Students may take Theater classes to fulfill these requirements.
Program Requirements: 34
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
| TA 147 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| TA 247 | Make Up | 3 |
| TA 295 | Touring Children's Theater | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| | Biological Sciences | 4 |
WR 121 satisfies a general education requirement.
Winter Term
MTH 105 satisfies a general education requirement. Students may take MTH 105 or higher level MTH course.
TA 248 satisfies the Liberal Arts Core I requirement.
Spring Term
COMM 111 and PE 231 satisfy general education requirements.
ENG 201 and ENG 202 satisfy the Liberal Arts Core II requirement. TA 244 satisfies the Liberal Arts Core V requirement.
Second Year
Fall Term
| MUS 108 | Music Cultures of the World | 3 |
| TA 250 | Workshop: Theater Arts | 1 TO 3 |
| | Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| | Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture | 3 |
| | Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
MUS 108 satisfies a general education requirement.
Winter Term
| TA 254 | Directing I | 3 |
| TA 180 | Rehearsal Practicum | 3 |
| | or | |
| TA 282 | Performance Practicum | 3 |
| | Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
| | Physical Sciences | 4 |
Spring Term
| ART 204 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| | or | |
| ART 205 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| | or | |
| ART 206 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| TA 140 | Playreading | 3 |
| TA 253 | Community Engaged Theater | 3 |
| WR 243 | Creative Writing: Script Writing Workshop | 3 |
| | Western Culture | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 92