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The Career Studies Certificate options in Technical Theatre, Performance
Theatre, and Theatre Arts provide students with an introduction to the
theatre arts and hands-on production experience in a variety of theatre
spaces including the Chesapeake Studio Theatre, the outdoor Shakespeare
in the Grove theatre, and the TCC Roper Performing Arts Center in Norfolk.
Note: Students planning to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program
in theatre should enroll in the Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts
and consult with a TCC counselor or program advisor to select courses
appropriate for transfer.
Career Studies: Performance Theatre (221.529.03)
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The Career Studies Certificate in Performance Theatre is focused on
acting and directing. Students are instructed in dramatic texts, scene
development, vocal techniques for stage, and performance analysis.
Graduates are prepared for positions in the theatre, including acting,
directing, communications, and public relations.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
CST 111 |
Voice and Diction I |
3 |
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CST 131 |
Acting I |
3 |
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CST 141 |
Theatre Appreciation I |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
9 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
CST 132 |
Acting II |
3 |
CST 131 or Instructor Permission |
CST 233 |
Rehearsal and Performance I |
3 |
Instructor Permission |
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Approved Theatre Elective1 |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
9 |
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| SEMESTER 3 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
CST 234 |
Rehearsal and Performance II |
3 |
CST 233 |
CST 241 |
Introduction to Directing I |
3 |
CST 131,
CST 132,
and CST 141 |
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Approved Theatre Elective1 |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
9 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
27 |
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Career Studies: Technical Theatre (221.529.04)
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The Career Studies Certificate in Technical Theatre covers technical aspects
of theatre production such as stage management, scenic and lighting
design, set construction, stage lighting, and sound. Graduates are prepared
for positions such as shop technician, sound and lighting technician,
carpentry apprentice, and stage hand.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
CST 141 |
Theatre Appreciation I |
3 |
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CST 251 |
Stage Lighting and Sound |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
6 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
CST 145 |
Stagecraft (or CST 136) |
3 |
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CST 233 |
Rehearsal and Performance I |
3 |
Instructor Permission |
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Approved Theatre Elective1 |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
9 |
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| SEMESTER 3 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
CST 234 |
Rehearsal and Performance II |
3 |
CST 233 |
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Approved Theatre Elective1 |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
6 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
21 |
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Career Studies: Theatre Arts (221.529.02)
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The Career Studies Certificate in Theatre Arts provides a broad introduction
to both performance and technical aspects of theatre production. Graduates
are prepared for positions as actors, directors’ assistants, communications
and public relations representatives, set designers, and comparable
theatre-related roles.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
CST 111 |
Voice and Diction I |
3 |
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CST 130 |
Introduction to the Theatre (or CST 141) |
3 |
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CST 131 |
Acting I |
3 |
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Approved Theatre Elective1 |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
12 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
CST 132 |
Acting II |
3 |
CST 131 or Instructor Permission |
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Approved Theatre Elective1 |
3 |
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Approved Theatre Elective1 |
3 |
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Approved Theatre Elective1 |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
12 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
24 |
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1 Electives must be chosen from the following courses:
CST 136 - Theatre Workshop
CST 141-142 - Theatre Appreciation I-II
CST 145 - Stagecraft
CST 233-234 - Rehearsal and Performance I-II
CST 241 - Introduction to Directing I
CST 290 - Coordinated Internship in Theatre Arts
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