Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre

Details

Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8315
Effective Term
Fall 2024

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6
THE111 Introduction to Theatre Critical course Gateway course HU 3
THP112 or
THP213
Acting I or Introduction to Technical Theatre Critical course Gateway course Recommend students pursuing acting should take THP112 in the first semester and THP213 second semester
Students pursuing technical theater should take THP213 first semester and THP112 second semester
3–4
THP201AA or
THP202
Theatre Production I or Theatre Production Projects Note that students intending to transfer to the University of Arizona should take THP201AA. Students transferring to NAU should take THP202. Consult with an Academic Advisor. 1
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM230
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication SB or SB or SB 3
THE220 Modern Drama Critical course HU, L 3
THP112 or
THP213
Acting I or Introduction to Technical Theatre Critical course Gateway course Recommend students pursuing acting should take THP112 in the first semester and THP213 second semester
Students pursuing technical theater should take THP213 first semester and THP112 second semester
3–4
THE+++ or
THF+++ or
THO+++ or
THP+++
Any Theatre course or Any Theatre and Film course or Any Theatre Occupational course or Any Theatre Performance/Production course Meet with an academic advisor to select appropriate courses totaling six (6) credits. 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CS Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application CS 3
SG or
SQ
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative SG or SQ 4
THO115 Makeup for Stage and Screen 3
THP214 Directing Techniques 3
THE+++ or
THF+++ or
THO+++ or
THP+++
Any Theatre course or Any Theatre and Film course or Any Theatre Occupational course or Any Theatre Performance/Production course Meet with an academic advisor to select appropriate courses totaling six (6) credits. 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
THP217 Introduction to Design Scenography HU 3
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative SQ 4
THE+++ or
THF+++ or
THO+++ or
THP+++
Any Theatre course or Any Theatre and Film course or Any Theatre Occupational course or Any Theatre Performance/Production course See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
THE111 Introduction to Theatre Critical course Gateway course HU 3
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
THP112 or
THP213
Acting I or Introduction to Technical Theatre Critical course Gateway course Recommend students pursuing acting should take THP112 in the first semester and THP213 second semester
Students pursuing technical theater should take THP213 first semester and THP112 second semester
3–4
THP201AA or
THP202
Theatre Production I or Theatre Production Projects Note that students intending to transfer to the University of Arizona should take THP201AA. Students transferring to NAU should take THP202. Consult with an Academic Advisor. 1

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
THP112 or
THP213
Acting I or Introduction to Technical Theatre Critical course Gateway course Recommend students pursuing acting should take THP112 in the first semester and THP213 second semester
Students pursuing technical theater should take THP213 first semester and THP112 second semester
3–4
THE+++ or
THF+++ or
THO+++ or
THP+++
Any Theatre course or Any Theatre and Film course or Any Theatre Occupational course or Any Theatre Performance/Production course Meet with an academic advisor to select appropriate courses totaling six (6) credits. 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6
THP214 Directing Techniques 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM230
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication SB or SB or SB 3
THE220 Modern Drama Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] L 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SG or
SQ
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative SG or SQ 4
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
THE+++ or
THF+++ or
THO+++ or
THP+++
Any Theatre course or Any Theatre and Film course or Any Theatre Occupational course or Any Theatre Performance/Production course Meet with an academic advisor to select appropriate courses totaling six (6) credits. 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
THO115 Makeup for Stage and Screen 3
CS Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application CS 3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
THP217 Introduction to Design Scenography HU 3
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative SQ 4
THE+++ or
THF+++ or
THO+++ or
THP+++
Any Theatre course or Any Theatre and Film course or Any Theatre Occupational course or Any Theatre Performance/Production course Meet with an academic advisor to select appropriate courses totaling six (6) credits. 3
Footnote

General Electives

Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with an Academic Advisor.

Students may be required to complete a language course at the elementary or intermediate level or demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. Refer to the MCCCD University Transfer Partner website for more information.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.