Theatre
Associate of Arts Degree
Seize the opportunity to act, write, direct and work behind scenes in all length productions. Exercise creative skills in an encouraging, artistic environment. Study techniques to refine the intricate craft of acting and other creative areas. Explore acting, directing, writing and technical theatre. Receive the individual attention required to grow within the complex art and build a foundation for future creative works.
Focus on artistic development and enhance collaboration, confidence and self-discipline. Develop communication, problem-solving and leadership skills that are applicable on and off stage. This dynamic two-year degree is valuable to a variety of career opportunities both within and outside of the theatre realm.
| Course Number | Course |
Credits |
| THEA 1040 | Production Crew I |
0.5 credits |
| THEA 1100 | Beginning Acting |
3 credits |
| THEA 1700 | Voice for the Actor |
2 credits |
| THEA 2010 | Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I |
3 credits |
| THEA 2020 | Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II |
3 credits |
| THEA 2030 | Beginning Playwriting |
3 credits |
| THEA 2040 | Production Crew II |
0.5 credits |
| THEA 2055 | Rehearsal and Performance |
1 credit |
| THEA 2055 | Rehearsal and Performance |
1 credit |
| THEA 2055 | Rehearsal and Performance |
1 credit |
| THEA 2100 | Advanced Acting |
3 credits |
| THEA 2220 | Stagecraft |
3 credits |
| THEA 2405 | Theatre Seminar |
3 credits |
| THEA 2470 | Directing Practicum |
1 credit |
| THEA 2720 | Intro to Stage Combat |
2 credits |
Students must choose 2 credits from the courses below:
| Course Number | Course |
Credits |
| MUSC 1050 | Private Lessons: |
1 - 2 credits |
| MUSC 1055 | Individual Lessons: |
1 - 2 credits |
| MUSC 1400 | Collegiate Chorale |
1 credit |
A student must take an additional 5 general elective credits in consultation with their advisor.
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing Level I | 3 |
| Writing Level II | 3 |
| American & Wyoming Government | 3 |
| Lab Science | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Oral Communications | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| University Studies | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
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Joey West
Instructor of TheaterJoey West has been a part of the theatre world since he was a young child. His first performance was in the Nutcracker as a young boy where he fell in love with life on the stage. He spent his undergraduate at Southern Virginia University, he later moved to England to perform and earn a master's degree at the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts.