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The Northeastern theatre program is designed to give students a firm foundation in the basics of the theatrical craft. Whether a student plans on a career in theatre or film, or just wants to expand his or her love of the art form, the program provides the tools to move forward in this very competitive world. The work done at Northeastern enables students to transfer to four-year institutions secure in the knowledge that they are grounded in the basics of the theatre world, enabling them to compete in the theatrical world at major universities. Coursework combines theoretical work and practical on-stage experience. Northeastern theatre productions are open to all students regardless of major.
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ENG121ENG1021 |
English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 | |
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Emphasizes planning, writing, and editing/revisions of compositions, coupled with development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0) |
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ENG122ENG1022 |
English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 | |
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Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021 or ENG1031 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0) |
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Take one GT-MA1 course, prefer MAT1240.
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THE105THE1005 |
Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | 3 | |
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Provides an opportunity to discover, analyze, and evaluate all aspects of the theatre experience: scripts, acting, directing, staging, history, criticism, and theory. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. |
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THE211THE2011 |
Development of Theatre Greek Renaissance: GT-AH1 | 3 | |
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Surveys the history and development of theatrical practices from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance as well as non-western forms, emphasizing all aspects of performance from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and culture. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (3-0) |
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THE212THE2012 |
Development of Theatre Restoration to Modern: GT-AH1 | 3 | |
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Surveys the history and development of theatrical practices from Restoration to the present as well as non-Western forms, emphasizing all aspects of performance from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and culture. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. |
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THE215THE2015 |
Playwriting: GT-AH1 | 3 | |
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Develops playwriting techniques emphasizing elements of dramatic structure, dialogue, styles, creative writing, and theatrical practices. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (3-0) |
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THE108THE1008 |
Theater Script Analysis: GT-AH1 | 3 | |
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Explore methods of reading and analyzing a variety of diverse texts for the stage. Additionally, this course provides an opportunity to interpret theatre scripts through cultural lenses and dramaturgical research methods. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (3-0) |
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Take one GT course from the HI1 category.
Take two GT courses from the SS1, SS2 or SS3 categories.
Take two GT courses from the SC1 or SC2 category. (one must be a SC1 course with a lab)
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THE131THE1031 |
Theatre Production I | 3 | |
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Allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available. (3-0) |
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THE132THE1032 |
Theatre Production II | 3 | |
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Allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available. (3-0) |
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THE231THE2031 |
Theatre Production III | 3 | |
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Allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available. |
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THE232THE2032 |
Theatre Production IV | 3 | |
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Allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available. |
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Choose one Production class from the four listed above and: |
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THE116THE1016 |
Technical Theatre | 3 | |
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Introduces methods of constructing and painting scenery and properties, operating stage lighting and sound equipment, and implementing costumes and multimedia. This course explores the proper procedures of serving on stage crews. (3-0) |
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THE111THE1011 |
Acting I | 3 | |
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Covers basic acting techniques and approaches including scene study, improvisation, and script analysis. It includes practical application through classroom performance. (3-0) |
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Consult with a Northeastern Advisor and select the credits based on the specific articulation agreement and transfer institution requirements. The list of approved electives can be found on the Approved A.A.-A.S. Electives page.
