Theatre Associate in Arts (DRAMA-AA)
This program is designed for students with a strong interest in general theatre.
Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution. We strongly encourage you to contact the Pensacola State College Performing Arts Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
Department Head:
Don Snowden, (850) 484-1802
dsnowden@pensacolastate.edu
Program Contact
Rodney Whatley, (850) 484-1807
rwhatley@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Semester 1 (15 cc)
| DAA 1200 | Fundamentals of Ballet | 1 cc |
| ENC 1101C | English Composition I | 3 cc |
| TPP 1110 | Acting I | 3 cc |
| TPP 2190 | Rehearsal and Performance | 1 cc |
| See Choices | Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
| Natural Science Companion Lab | 1 cc |
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| Choose one of the following Mathematics General Education Courses: | |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cc |
| MGF 1106 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts I | 3 cc |
| MGF 1107 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts II | 3 cc |
| STA 2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 cc |
The required companion lab may be taken this semester or with the Natural Science course in semester 4.
See general education course list for general education course options.
Semester 2 (14 cc)
| DAA 1100 | Beginning Modern Dance | 1 cc |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 3 cc |
| THE 2000 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 cc |
| TPA 2290C | Technical Laboratory | 1 cc |
| TPP 1111 | Acting II | 3 cc |
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| Choose one of the following Mathematics General Education courses (not selected in semester 1): | |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cc |
| MGF 1106 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts I | 3 cc |
| MGF 1107 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts II | 3 cc |
| STA 2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 cc |
Semester 3 (15 cc)
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology | 3 cc |
| SPC 1608 | Public Speaking | 3 cc |
| THE 2925 | Theatre Colloquiums | 1 cc |
| TPP 2190 | Rehearsal and Performance | 1 cc |
| See Choices | Humanities (Literature LIT, AML, or ENL prefix) | 3 cc |
| Elective | 1 cc |
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| Choose one of the following courses: | |
| Foreign Language I | 3 cc |
| or | |
| THE 2300 | Dramatic Literature | 3 cc |
Foreign Language I must be selected if the foreign language requirement has not been met.
See general education course list for general education course options.
Semester 4 (16 cc)
| TPA 2200 | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 3 cc |
| TPP 2190 | Rehearsal and Performance | 1 cc |
| TPP 2300 | Directing I | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Any Natural Sciences General Education Course | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Any Social Sciences General Education Course | 3 cc |
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| Choose one of the following courses: | |
| Foreign Language II | 3 cc |
| or | |
| DAN 2100 | Dance Appreciation | 3 cc |
Foreign Language II must be selected if the foreign language requirement has not been met.
See general education course list for general education course options.
Total Credit Hours: 60