Associate of Arts in Theatre Arts - AA

Caine College of the Arts

Department of Theatre Arts

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• For more information about Theatre, see the department website.
• Following is a sample two-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
• Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

The Associate of Arts in Theatre (AA) provides motivated students with a well-rounded liberal education, as well as training and experience in the areas of technical theatre production, basic design, and performance which will prepare them to enter the entertainment workforce or to pursue a BA or BFA degree in theatre arts. Students will follow the current USU Department of Theatre Arts core curriculum, completing this degree track in a two-year time span.

Note: The AA requirement may be awarded through successful completion of one foreign language course at the 1020-level or higher (or its equivalent). Please see your advisor and General Catalog for additional information.

Recommended 2 Year Plan:

First Year
Freshman Fall	Credits	General Education Info and Notes:		Freshman Spring	Credits	General Education Info and Notes:
THEA 1513 - Stagecraft (BCA)	3	Core course		THEA 2033 - Scene Study	3	Recommended Performance course
THEA 1713 - Playscript Analysis (BHU)	3	Core course		THEA 2510 - Scene Painting	3	Recommended Design/Technology course
THEA 1033 - Beginning Acting (BCA)	3	Core course		THEA 2555 - Production Practicum	1	Core course
THEA 2555 - Production Practicum	1	Core course		ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)	3	General Education course
ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)	3	General Education course		BAI course	3	General Education course
QL course	3-5
Semester Total	16			Semester Total	13
Comments				Comments

Second Year
Sophomore Fall	Credits	General Education Info and Notes:		Sophomore Spring	Credits	General Education Info and Notes:
THEA 1223 - Stage Makeup	2	Recommended Performance course		THEA 2500 - Drafting for Theatre I	3	Recommended Design/Technology course
THEA 2550 - Stage Management	3	Recommended Theatre Elective course		THEA 2530 - Theatre and Studio Sound	3	Recommended Design/Technology course
THEA 2555 - Production Practicum	1	Core course		THEA 2540 - Lighting Design I	3	Recommended Design/Technology course
Foreign Language	3	Foreign Language requirement		THEA 2555 - Production Practicum	1	Core course
BLS /BPS  course	3	General Education course		THEA 2610 - Directing I	3	Core course
BLS /BPS  course	3	General Education course		BSS course	3	General Education course
Semester Total	15			Semester Total	16
Comments				Comments

 

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Theatre Production Requirements:

• All students audition for every show. Students have the option of a technical assignment rather than an acting role.  
• Assist in Box Office or Front of House duties on one show per year. Students may request this assignment, or it may be assigned by the faculty.
• Students may request a technical assignment, or it may be assigned by the faculty.
• All students are required to attend production work calls. Calls are posted on the Call Board and announced via social media.
• All students are required to attend show strikes.

Program Requirements:

• Minimum Overall GPA for completion:  2.75
• Minimum Grade Accepted for completion: B- in all theatre courses
• Minimum Credits for completion:  60