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Montgomery College 2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theatre Technical Area of Concentration, Arts and Sciences AA: 014


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(R): 014

THIS PROGRAM IS SUSPENDED EFFECTIVE FALL 2020. STUDENTS MAY NOT ENROLL IN SUSPENDED PROGRAMS. STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM PRIOR TO FALL 2020 WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GRADUATE WITH THIS DEGREE AFTER SPRING 2023. PLEASE REFER TO THE PERFORMING ARTS AA: 613 .

The theatre curricula are planned to provide a fundamental course of study and training in basic skills for students who plan to continue study at a four-year institution, expect to enter a professional training program in theatre or dance, or wish to seek professional employment in theatre, dance, or related areas. Three areas of concentration are offered: dance, theatre performance, and theatre technical. Completion of all requirements for any one of the areas of concentration will lead to the award of the AA in arts and sciences.

This area of concentration is offered for the student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to study for a baccalaureate degree with a major in a technical theatre area or plans to seek a professional career in a technical theatre area after completing this program.

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

First Semester


Second Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or THET elective.

**  Behavioral and social science distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

‡ Course is repeated two times for credit.

† THET elective (3 credits) and THET 122 ( 1 credit, taken the third time ) are recommended.

One of the distribution or elective courses has to fulfill the Global/Cultural Perspectives requirement.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Foundation Courses


  • English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
  • Mathematics Foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Distribution Courses


  • 3 semester hours (ARTD)
  • Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
  • Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
  • Humanities Distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
  • Natural Science Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
  • Natural Science Distribution 3 semester hours (NSD)

General Education Institutional Requirement


Program Requirements


Area of Concentration Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or THET elective.

**  Behavioral and social science distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

‡ Course is repeated two times for credit.

† THET elective (3 credits) and THET 122 ( 1 credit, taken the third time ) are recommended.

One of the distribution or elective courses has to fulfill the Global/Cultural Perspectives requirement.

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a competency in technical theatre theory and practices in the subject area of stagecraft, costuming, lighting, painting, or makeup.
  • Demonstrate the ability to create and/or construct and present formal and informal public display or review.

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