Technical Theatre (AS)

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An Associate of Science with a Technical Theatre major will indicate that a student has completed all WSU AS degree requirements and the introductory classes required for the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre within the Design/Technology/Management track. Students who have completed the AS degree may continue with intermediate and advanced coursework for the BA.

Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in all courses (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable).
Program Code: 3084AS
CIPC: 500502

Advisement

Theatre majors are encouraged to meet with an advisor at least annually for course and program advisement.

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Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information ). There are no special admission or application requirements for this major.

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 60 credit hours.
A minimum of 20 hours in residency (WSU courses).
At least a 2.0 (C) WSU grade point average (GPA).
Completion of WSU general education requirements.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements of this catalog for Associate of Arts requirements.The following general education courses are required for the Technical Theatre Major: COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking (3) .

Technical Theatre Courses (23 credit hours)

Theatre Courses Required for an AS in Technical Theatre (15 credit hours)

THEA 1063 - Theatre Foundations Credits: (3)
THEA 1713 - Script Analysis Credits: (3)
Select a minimum of three of the following technical theatre classes (please note that some of these classes are prerequisites for UD classes, plan accordingly)
THEA 1223 - Stage Makeup Credits: (3)
THEA 1513 - Stagecraft Credits: (3)
THEA 2022 - Costume Fundamentals Credits: (3)
THEA 2032 - Lighting Fundamentals Credits: (3)
THEA 2403 - Production and Stage Management Credits: (3)
THEA 2580 - Computer Software for the Theatre Credits: (3)

Theatre Practicum (2 credit hours)

Select 2 credit hours from the following options

THEA 2851 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 2852 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 2853 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 2854 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 2855 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 2856 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 2857 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 2858 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 2859 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 4851 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 4852 INT - Design/Tech Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 4853 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 4854 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 4855 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 4856 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 4857 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 4858 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit
THEA 4859 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1) may be repeated for credit

Focus Area Electives (6 credit hours)

Select at least 6 credit hours from the following, see individual course descriptions for prerequisites.

THEA 2203 - Costume Technology Credits: (3)
THEA 2821 HU - Period Styles in Design Credits: (3)
THEA 3100 - Projection Design Credits: (3)
THEA 3212 - Scenic Design Credits: (3)
THEA 3222 - Lighting Design Credits: (3)
THEA 3232 - Scenic Art and Painting Credits: (3)
THEA 3243 - Costume History Credits: (3)
THEA 3340 - Theatre Management Credits: (3)
THEA 3500 - Sound Design Credits: (3)
THEA 4120 - Collaboration in the Theatre Credits: (3)
THEA 4203 - Costume Design Credits: (3)
THEA 4890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience or Internship Credits: (1-3)
THEA 3233 - Prop Design Credits: (3)
MUSC 1911 - Introduction to Music Technology Credits: (1)
MUSC 1820 INT - The Art and Science of Recording I Credits: (3)
MUSC 1821 INT - The Art and Science of Recording II Credits: (3)
MUSC 4820 - Pro Tools 101 Credits: (2)
MUSC 4823 - Pro Tools 110 Credits: (2)