Theatre Arts, A.S.

Associate in Science
HEGIS #5610
Chairperson: Scott M. Hathaway
Brahan Hall, Room 124, (518) 629-7347

The college’s Theatre Arts program provides a broad-based academic foundation for further study and career opportunities.

Fostered in a collaborative and dynamic environment on our campus and supported by a diverse curriculum, you will have opportunities to perform a variety of production roles through practicum courses and student theatrical productions. Students in this program may explore and cultivate their creative and academic potential.

Core courses in the curriculum focus on acting, voice and movement, historic and contemporary stage theory and practice, and technical theatre. Elective course options are available in business, education, history, English, foreign languages, sociology, psychology and broadcast media. These provide students the opportunity to explore other interests and focus their studies on particular career objectives.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
Algebra and geometry or 2 units of equivalent academic math and 1 unit of any lab science (70 or above in each course)	Fall and Spring	Strongly recommend algebra II biology, and involvement or experience with theatre activities.	70 or above

Total Credits Required: 63

Major Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.
** Required of first time full-time students.

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1) **
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 120 Communication Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
MATH 130 Mathematical Structures Credits: 3
OR
MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry Credits: 4
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
THEA 100 Introduction to The Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 110 Acting I Credits: 3
THEA 111 Acting II Credits: 3
THEA 130 Introduction to Technical Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 200 Theatre Production Practicum Credits: 3
THEA 201 Technical Theatre Practicum Credits: 3
THEA 210 Acting III Credits: 3
THEA 240 Theatre History I Credits: 3
(1) Lab Science Elective Credits: 3
(2) Restricted Electives I Credits: 9
(3) Theatre Elective Credits: 3
(4) Restricted Electives II Credits: 6

(1) Lab Science Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Natural Science” lab and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Science” course.

(2) Restricted Electives I Credits: 9

Courses must be designated as both “SUNY General Education” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences” courses. In addition, 1 of the following SUNY General Education categories must be satisfied: AH, OC or FL.

(3) Theatre Elective Credits: 3

ENGL 153 Creative Writing: Stage and Screen Credits: 3
ENGL 218 Contemporary Drama Credits: 3
ENGL 220 Literature into Film Credits: 3
THEA 120 Theatre Internship Credits: 3
THEA 170 Introduction to Improvisational Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 180 Introduction to Stage Management Credits: 3
THEA 230 Introduction to Theatrical Design Credits: 3

(4) Restricted Electives II Credits: 6

Students, with advisor approval, may elect to take courses in Arts, Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Business, Education, Crafts, Electrical Construction, Construction or Computer Aided Design.

Total Credits Required: 63

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1)
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 130 Mathematical Structures Credits: 3
OR
MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry Credits: 4
THEA 100 Introduction to The Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 110 Acting I Credits: 3
THEA 130 Introduction to Technical Theatre Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Second Term

ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
THEA 111 Acting II Credits: 3
THEA 240 Theatre History I Credits: 3
Lab Science Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Third Term

ENGL 120 Communication Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
THEA 210 Acting III Credits: 3
THEA 200 Theatre Production Practicum Credits: 3
Restricted Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
Restricted Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Fourth Term

HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
THEA 201 Technical Theatre Practicum Credits: 3
Restricted Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
Restricted Elective Credits: 3
Restricted Elective Credits: 3
Theatre Elective Credits: 3

Theatre Arts, A.S.

Program Entrance Requirements

Total Credits Required: 63

Major Requirements*

(1) Lab Science Elective Credits: 3

(2) Restricted Electives I Credits: 9

(3) Theatre Elective Credits: 3

(4) Restricted Electives II Credits: 6

Total Credits Required: 63

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

Term Total: 15

Second Term

Term Total: 15

Third Term

Term Total: 15

Fourth Term

Term Total: 18