Program and Course Information
Ammerman HEGIS Code - 5610, CIP Code - 50.0501 Program Learning OutcomesCurriculum Code: THAC-AS |
This program provides rigorous theatre training as a powerful form of experiential learning that prompts students to grow as individuals, critical thinkers, and artists. Through classroom and practical training in acting, general and technical theatre sequences, the Theatre Department produces works of theatre art, offering direct participation in creative endeavors where process, performance, and understanding are stressed equally. The production program stages several shows each year which are directed and designed by faculty, guest artists and students. These productions span all genres of theatre, from Shakespeare to Shepard, from mystery plays to musical theatre. Students must meet Theatre Arts "General Good Standing Criterion" as listed in Theatre Handbook. The Theatre Arts A.S. Degree provides the foundation for transfer into B.A. or B.F.A. programs and, in some instances, employment in the field. Students MUST consult with a faculty advisor in the Theatre Department before entering this program and scheduling classes. Auditions are required for admittance into the Acting Option. Contact the Theatre Department at 631-451-4164 for details. |
ACTING OPTION (THAC-AS) |
FIRST SEMESTER: 15 credits | Credits | |
COM101: Introduction to Human Communication or COM105: Public Speaking or COM111: Voice and Diction or COM121: Oral Interpretation |
3 | |
ENG101: Standard Freshman Composition | 3 | |
♦ | THR100: College Seminar for Theatre | 1 |
♦ | THR105: Acting I | 3 |
♦ | THR115: Basic Theatre Practice: Stagecraft or THR117: Basic Theatre Practice: Costume Crafts |
3 |
♦ | THR152: Production Laboratory I | 2 |
SECOND SEMESTER: 18 credits | Credits | |
ENG102: Introduction to Literature or ENG142: Introduction to Dramatic Literature or ENG220: Shakespeare |
3 | |
History Elective | 3 | |
♦ | THR117: Basic Theatre Practice: Costume Crafts or THR115: Basic Theatre Practice: Stagecraft |
3 |
♦ | THR153 Production Laboratory II | 2 |
♦ | THR205: Acting II | 3 |
♦ | THR207: The Actor's Instrument | 3 |
* | Physical Education | 1 |
THIRD SEMESTER: 15.5-16.5 credits | Credits | |
Mathematics Elective | 3-4 | |
Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
♦ | THR154: Production Laboratory III | 2 |
♦ | THR210: Audition Preparation | 3 |
♦ | THR214: Script Analysis | 3 |
♦ | THR244: Theatre Portfolio Preparation | 1.5 |
FOURTH SEMESTER: 15 credits | Credits | |
** | Humanities Elective | 3 |
Laboratory Science Elective | 4 | |
Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
♦ | THR155: Production Laboratory IV | 2 |
♦ | THR211: Classical Theatre | 3 |
*** | Theatre Portfolio Review | 0 |
MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED | 63.5 |
* | To be selected from PED126, PED133, PED144, PED147, PED149, PED159, PED160, PED161, PED162 or PED163. |
** | Although THR151 will fulfill this requirement, students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate program are strongly advised to select a foreign language course. |
*** | A successful portfolio review is required to graduate. At the end of the fourth semester, students must submit a final portfolio to the review committee for the granting of the A.S. degree. |
♦ | These courses constitute the major courses in this curriculum. |
NOTES: 1) Students planning to transfer to a SUNY four-year institution should check the
SUNY General Education Requirements for selecting courses. 2) See Transfer Agreements for articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities. |
Ammerman HEGIS Code - 5610, CIP Code - 50.0501 Program Learning OutcomesCurriculum Code: THGT-AS |
This program provides rigorous theatre training as a powerful form of experiential learning that prompts students to grow as individuals, critical thinkers, and artists. Through classroom and practical training in acting, general and technical theatre sequences, the Theatre Department produces works of theatre art, offering direct participation in creative endeavors where process, performance, and understanding are stressed equally. The production program stages several shows each year which are directed and designed by faculty, guest artists and students. These productions span all genres of theatre, from Shakespeare to Shepard, from mystery plays to musical theatre. Students must meet Theatre Arts "General Good Standing Criterion" as listed in Theatre Handbook. The Theatre Arts A.S. Degree provides the foundation for transfer into B.A. or B.F.A. programs and, in some instances, employment in the field. Students MUST consult with a faculty advisor in the Theatre Department before entering this program and scheduling classes. Auditions are required for admittance into the Acting Option. Contact the Theatre Department at 631-451-4164 for details. |
GENERAL THEATRE OPTION (THGT-AS) |
FIRST SEMESTER: 15 credits | Credits | |
COM101: Introduction to Human Communication or COM105: Public Speaking or COM111: Voice and Diction or COM121: Oral Interpretation |
3 | |
ENG101: Standard Freshman Composition | 3 | |
♦ | THR100: College Seminar for Theatre | 1 |
♦ | THR105: Acting I | 3 |
♦ | THR115: Basic Theatre Practice: Stagecraft | 3 |
♦ | THR152: Production Laboratory I | 2 |
SECOND SEMESTER: 18 credits | Credits | |
ENG102: Introduction to Literature or ENG142: Introduction to Dramatic Literature or ENG220: Shakespeare |
3 | |
History Elective | 3 | |
* | Humanities Elective | 3 |
Physical Education | 1 | |
♦ | THR116: Basic Theatre Practice: Lighting Crafts | 3 |
♦ | THR153 Production Laboratory II | 2 |
♦ | THR205: Acting II | 3 |
THIRD SEMESTER: 14-15 credits | Credits | |
Mathematics Elective | 3-4 | |
Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
♦ | THR117: Basic Theater Practice: Costume Crafts | 3 |
♦ | THR154: Production Laboratory III | 2 |
♦ | THR214: Script Analysis | 3 |
FOURTH SEMESTER: 15 credits | Credits | |
* | Humanities Elective | |
Laboratory Science Elective | 4 | |
Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
♦ | THR155: Production Laboratory IV | 2 |
♦ | THR211: Classical Theatre | 3 |
MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED | 62 |
* | THR151 may fulfill only one humanities elective. The second humanities elective must be selected from MUS101, MUS103, ART101, ART111, ART112, ART113, ART133, ART161, ART210, or a foreign language. Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate program are strongly advised to select a foreign language course. |
♦ | These courses constitute the major courses for this curriculum. |
NOTES: 1) Students planning to transfer to a SUNY four-year institution should check the
SUNY General Education Requirements for selecting courses. 2) See Transfer Agreements for articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities. |
Ammerman HEGIS Code - 5610, CIP Code - 50.0501 Program Learning OutcomesCurriculum Code: THTT-AS |
This program provides rigorous theatre training as a powerful form of experiential learning that prompts students to grow as individuals, critical thinkers, and artists. Through classroom and practical training in acting, general and technical theatre sequences, the Theatre Department produces works of theatre art, offering direct participation in creative endeavors where process, performance, and understanding are stressed equally. The production program stages several shows each year which are directed and designed by faculty, guest artists and students. These productions span all genres of theatre, from Shakespeare to Shepard, from mystery plays to musical theatre. Students must meet Theatre Arts "General Good Standing Criterion" as listed in Theatre Handbook. The Theatre Arts A.S. Degree provides the foundation for transfer into B.A. or B.F.A. programs and, in some instances, employment in the field. Students MUST consult with a faculty advisor in the Theatre Department before entering this program and scheduling classes. Auditions are required for admittance into the Acting Option. Contact the Theatre Department at 631-451-4164 for details. |
TECHNICAL THEATRE OPTION (THTT-AS) |
FIRST SEMESTER: 15 credits | Credits | |
COM101: Introduction to Human Communication or COM105: Public Speaking or COM111: Voice and Diction or COM121: Oral Interpretation |
3 | |
ENG101: Standard Freshman Composition | 3 | |
♦ | THR100: College Seminar for Theatre | 1 |
♦ | THR105: Acting I | 3 |
♦ | THR115: Basic Theatre Practice: Stagecraft | 3 |
♦ | THR152: Production Laboratory I | 2 |
SECOND SEMESTER: 18 credits | Credits | |
ENG102: Introduction to Literature or ENG142: Introduction to Dramatic Literature or ENG220: Shakespeare |
3 | |
History Elective | 3 | |
Humanities Elective (THR151 Recommended) | 3 | |
♦ | THR116: Basic Theatre Practice: Lighting Crafts | 3 |
♦ | THR118: Basic Theatre Practice: Drafting for the Stage | 3 |
♦ | THR153 Production Laboratory II | 2 |
Physical Education | 1 |
THIRD SEMESTER: 15.5-16.5 credits | Credits | |
Mathematics Elective | 3-4 | |
Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
♦ | THR117: Basic Theater Practice: Costume Crafts | 3 |
♦ | THR154: Production Laboratory III | 2 |
♦ | THR214: Script Analysis | 3 |
♦ | THR244: Theatre Portfolio Preparation | 1.5 |
FOURTH SEMESTER: 15 credits | Credits | |
Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
Laboratory Science Elective | 4 | |
♦ | THR119: Basic Theatre Practice: Sound | 3 |
♦ | THR155: Production Laboratory IV | 2 |
♦ | THR211: Classical Theatre | 3 |
* | Theatre Portfolio Review | 0 |
MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED | 63.5 |
* | A successful portfolio review is required to graduate. At the end of the fourth semester, students must submit a final portfolio to the review committee for the granting of the A.S. degree. |
♦ | These courses constitute the major courses for this curriculum. |
NOTES: 1) Students planning to transfer to a SUNY four-year institution should check the
SUNY General Education Requirements for selecting courses. 2) See Transfer Agreements for articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities. |
Program Learning Outcomes provide you with an overview of the skills and knowledge you will attain after graduating from the Suffolk County Community College's degree or certificate programs.
Contact Us
Theatre Arts Program
Charles Wittreich
Academic Chair
Ammerman Campus
Islip Arts Building Rm. 121
533 College Road
Selden, NY 11784
Phone: (631) 451-4163
Fax: (631) 451-4601
Central Admissions
Phone: (631) 451-4414
Fax: (631) 451-4415
admissions@sunysuffolk.edu
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.