Theater

The program is open to interested students. Students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

A minimum of 62 credits and a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average) are required for graduation.

The Theater curriculum leads to the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, giving students a concentration in Theater arts with a liberal arts foundation. The program is primarily suited for students seeking transfer to a four-year institution, although some graduates may plan on immediately entering the work force as communications professionals.

For students seeking transfer, the curriculum closely parallels the foundation program of virtually any four-year college, most specifically those institutions in the Philadelphia area.

The Theater Program offers two proficiency certificates in Acting (ATPC) and Technical Theater (TTPC). Each requires the completion of four courses.

Studies within the Theater program will enhance a student's ability to work effectively in fields such as acting, directing, technical theater or any career related to the performing arts.

Upon completion of the Theater program the student will be able to:

• Communicate and write about performance and theater using the vocabulary of the field.
• Develop characters, perform scenes and monologues, and improvise in performance.
• Use the body and voice as performance instruments and understand and perform the basic principles, techniques and styles of body movement, dance, and voice.
• Design, build, paint and light stage scenery.
• Analyze and write about significant dramatic literature and critical approaches, with particular emphasis on literary and performance techniques.
• Participate in every aspect of the rehearsal process and the presentation of a theatrical production.
• Apply communication strategies to work effectively as part of a team.