Theatre Arts Transfer to Central Washington University

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Associate of Arts Degree

Degree Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to

Evaluate purpose and audience to create a well-developed, supported, and stylistically fluent response.
Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural, global community.
Examine the nature of human experience and/or artistic expression.
Use mathematical techniques to problem solve.
Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.
Evaluate the legitimacy of multiple perspectives to reach an informed conclusion.
Demonstrate organization, coherence, and clarity in writing.
Examine the role of the arts as a reflection of culture.

Transfer Articulation Agreement

The following course of study has been jointly established to prepare students to transfer to Central Washington University (CWU) to earn either a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Studies or a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts. Students who complete the Associate of Arts degree at FVCC will transfer to CWU with junior standing and the guarantee that CWU’s General Education Basic & Breadth requirements have been satisfied. Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all classes in order to qualify for this agreement. See your advisor for more information about this transfer articulation agreement.

Suggested course of study for a transfer in Theatre Arts:

First Year

M 105M - Contemporary Mathematics Credit(s): 3 *
THTR 101FH - Introduction to Theatre Credit(s): 3
(Equivalent to TH 107 at CWU)
THTR 102F - Introduction to Theatre Design Credit(s): 3
(Equivalent to TH 140 at CWU)
THTR 106 - Theatre Production I: Run Crew Credit(s): 1
(Equivalent to TH 301 at CWU)
THTR 120F - Introduction to Acting I Credit(s): 3
(Equivalent to TH 144 at CWU)
THTR 205 - Theatre Workshop II Credit(s): 2
(Equivalent to TH 393 at CWU)
THTR 239CF - Creative Drama and Dance for K-8 Credit(s): 3
WRIT 101W - College Writing I Credit(s): 3 *
Global Issues (G) Requirement Credit(s): 3
Natural Science (NL) Requirement Credit(s): 3
Social Sciences (A) Requirement Credit(s): 3

First Year Total: 30

Second Year

COMX 111C - Introduction to Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
THTR 106 - Theatre Production I: Run Crew Credit(s): 1
(Equivalent to TH 301 at CWU)
THTR 121F - Introduction to Acting II Credit(s): 3 *
(Equivalent to TH 145 at CWU)
THTR 202 - Stagecraft I: Lighting and Costumes Credit(s): 3
THTR 203 - Stagecraft II: Scenery and Props Credit(s): 3
(Equivalent to TH 267 at CWU)
THTR 205 - Theatre Workshop II Credit(s): 2
(Equivalent to TH 393 at CWU)
THTR 235H - Dramatic Literature Credit(s): 3
(Equivalent to TH 380 at CWU)
WRIT 201W - College Writing II Credit(s): 3 *
Natural Science (NL or N) Requirement Credit(s): 3
Social Sciences (B) Requirement Credit(s): 3

Second Year Total: 30

Total Credits: 60

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

The information on all transfer programs is subject to change. Students should see their advisor to explore other possibilities not specifically listed in the program.

General Education Courses

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General Education Requirements

Courses to complete at CWU after transfer:

After completing the FVCC AA course of study above, students will apply for admission into CWU and complete the following classes, as well as additional theatre electives based on specialization.

TH 166 - Theory of Play Production	3 credits
TH 261 - Costume Technology	3 credits
TH 268 - Lighting Technology	3 credits
TH 363 - Theatre History I	4 credits
TH 364 - Theatre History II	4 credits
TH 365 - Theatre History III	4 credits
TH 488 - Introduction to Dramaturgy	3 credits
TH 495 - Senior Research Project	3 credits

Advising Information:

For more information about this program, contact an advisor.

Academic Advisor	Faculty Advisor
Amber Paulson	Rich Haptonstall, M.F.A.
LRC 129	AT 256
(406) 756-3882	(406) 756-3962
apaulson@fvcc.edu	rhaptonstall@fvcc.edu