Courses and Requirements
The associate in arts degree option in Theater offers a variety of introductory courses for academic credit over a two-year period. Theater study and experience is appropriate for those seriously interested professionally, as well as for students seeking elective credits. Students may wish to transfer into a bachelor program in acting, directing or technical theater. Small classes and the NECC Top Notch Players offer students opportunities for on stage and backstage experience. A minimum of 62 credit hours are required for graduation.
Starting in the fall of 2014, any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six core academic skills in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.
Requirements
| COM111 | Public Speaking | 3 | Public Presentation Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| LIT215 | Dramatic Literature | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
Select ONE of the following (3 credits)
| DAN121 | Ballet | 3 | |
| DAN131 | Jazz Dance | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| DAN141 | Modern Dance | 3 | |
| DAN147 | World Dance I | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
Select ONE of the following sequences (6 credits)
| HIS111 | Western Civilization I | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
| HIS112 | Western Civilization II | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
| OR | | |
| HIS121 | World Civilization I | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
| HIS122 | World Civilization II | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
Course with Prerequisite: ENG102
Electives
Program Notes
This program prepares you for the following careers: stage acting, stage management, communications, and other careers that require self-confidence, analytical skills, the ability to think on your feet, and a sense of humor. Students in the theater option are encouraged to transfer to 4-year institutions to continue their training.
Recommended Course Sequence Liberal Arts Theater Associate Degree
Year 1
Fall
Spring
Year 2
Fall
| DAN121 | Ballet | 3 | |
| OR | | |
| DAN131 | Jazz Dance | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| OR | | |
| DAN141 | Modern Dance | 3 | |
| | | |
| HIS111 | Western Civilization I | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
| OR | | |
| HIS121 | World Civilization I | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
| | | |
| LIT213 | Shakespeare Literature | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| Science Elective | 4 | |
| THE | Theater Elective | 3 | |
Spring
| COM111 | Public Speaking | 3 | Public Presentation Intensive |
| | | |
| HIS121 | World Civilization I | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
| OR | | |
| HIS122 | World Civilization II | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
| | | |
| LIT215 | Dramatic Literature | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| Science Elective | 4 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |