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Theatre: Transfer Pathway
Award:
Associate of Fine Arts
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
The Associate of Fine Arts Theatre Transfer Pathway offers students the opportunity to focus on gaining course credits that directly transfer to a Theatre Arts bachelor’s degree program at any one of the seven universities within the Minnesota State system that offers the major*. The entire curriculum has been carefully designed to meet bachelor’s degree program requirements for transfer students planning initial study at a Minnesota State college. Students planning to transfer outside of the Minnesota State System are advised to consult with their intended transfer institution to determine transferability of the courses in this curriculum.
Minneapolis College's AFAP in Theatre will give you training in the basic skills necessary for creative expression in the performance and technical aspects of the theatre arts. The program integrates the artistic, technical and academic disciplines of theatre practice. You may choose an emphasis in acting, directing or technical theatre skills. You will also learn to interpret and understand global theatre history, as well as contemporary and classical dramatic literature
This transfer pathway in Associate of Fine Arts Pathway in Theatre, Theatre Performance, and Theatre Production and Design will transfer to the following majors:
- Metropolitan State University: Theater, BA
- Minnesota State University, Mankato: Theatre, BA or Theatre, BS
- Minnesota State University Moorhead: Theatre Arts, BA
- Southwest Minnesota State University: Theatre Arts, BA
- St. Cloud State University: Theatre, BA
- Winona State University: Theatre, BA
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
All students pursuing this degree should work closely with their advisor and consult with the intended transfer institution to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives.
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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Communication Studies Course
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CMST 1005 Public Speaking is recommended or choose any other CMST course that meets goal 1.
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3
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1 |
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ENGL 1110 Or
ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3
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1 |
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THTR 1104
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Introduction to Acting 1
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3
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6 |
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THTR 1131
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Theatre and Its Elements: Intro to Theater
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3
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6,8 |
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MnTC Goal Area 4
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area 4 course. (MATH 1001 Math for Liberal Arts or PHIL 2110 Logic is recommended)
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3
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4 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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*BIOL 1136 and
*BIOL 1137
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Environmental Science
Environmental Science Lab
(Recommended or choose any MnTC course from MnTC Goal Area 3 with a traditional lab)
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4
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3 |
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ENGL 1111
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Research and Composition for Change
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3
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1 |
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General Elective
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Choose any Goal Area 2 course (INFS 1000 Information Literacy and Research Skills is recommended)
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2
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2 |
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**PSYC 1110
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General Psychology (Recommended or choose any MnTC Goal Area 5 course)
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4
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5 |
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THTR 2150
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Introduction to Analyzing Plays and Dramatic Literature
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3
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6,8 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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**AMST 1152
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Popular Culture in the 20th-Century (Recommended or choose any course that meets both MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 7)
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3
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6,7 |
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General Education
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area course that meets both MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 9 other than PSYC or PSCI.
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3
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5,9 |
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*CHEM 1140
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Chemistry in Your Life
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4
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3,9 |
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THTR 1145
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Stagecraft: Scene Design and Lighting
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3
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6 |
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THTR 2145
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Introduction to Directing
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3
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6 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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**ENLT 2226
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World Literature: Europe, Africa, Latin America (Recommended or choose any course from MnTC Goal Area 6)
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3
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6 |
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**PSCI 1104
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World Politics (Recommended or choose any course from MnTC Goal Area 5)
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3
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5 |
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THTR 2105
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Introduction to Acting 2
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3
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6 |
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THTR 2160
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Practical Application: Theater Capstone
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2
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6 |
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Theater Program Electives
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Choose any THTR course that is not already required for this degree
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2
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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13
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General Education Courses:
* MnTC Goal Area 3: Students must complete a minimum of two courses in two different disciplines, one course must have a traditional lab and the other course must have a traditional lab-or-lab-like experience from MnTC Goal Area 3. By taking the recommended courses, this goal area will be fulfilled.
**To complete the A.F.A. in Theatre, you must complete at least two courses from two different subjects in MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 6. By taking the recommended courses, you will fulfill both Goal Areas.
Note: If you do not plan to take the recommended courses, you will need to take 40 credits of MnTC eligible coursework. The courses you select must meet the requirements within each of the MnTC Goal Areas. You can refer to the MnTC requirements that are listed under the Minnesota General Education Transfer Curriculum Competencies.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor and consult with the intended transfer institution to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework. Your advisor will assist you in choosing courses that will help you progress toward successful completion of your declared major.