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: Successful completion of ENG0092 (ENG090 AND REA090 or CCR092) (with a “C” grade or better) OR appropriate placement score. (Contact hours-45) (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: ENG1021 (ENG121) (“C” or better) or ACT Writing Score of 26. (Contact hours-45) (3-0) |
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OR you can take ENG1022 (ENG122) and a GT-CO3 course. |
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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 evolution of drama from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance emphasizing all aspects of the art from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and performance. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (Contact hours-45) (3-0) |
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THE108THE1008 |
Theater Script Analysis: GT-AH1 | 3 | |
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Introduces students to methods of reading and analyzing literature for the stage. In addition, students will apply staging and design concepts in visualizing and analyzing how a play looks, sounds, and feels when produced. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (Contact hours-45) (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. (Contact hours-45) (3-0) |
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THE116THE1016 |
Technical Theatre | 3 | |
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Introduces hands-on methods of constructing and painting scenery and properties and operating stage lighting. Students also learn the proper procedures of using shop equipment and serving on stage crews. (Contact hours-45) (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. (Contact hours-45) |
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THE215THE2015 |
Playwriting: GT-AH1 | 3 | |
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Gives students the opportunity to learn and practice playwriting techniques, thereby improving creative writing skills. Elements of dramatic structure, dialogue, styles, and theatrical practices are emphasized. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (Contact hours-45) (3-0) |
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Choose one of the following courses.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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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. (Contact hours-45) (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. (Contact hours-45) (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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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.
