Theatre Concentration
Program Description
Students interested in theatre can complete the first two years of course work and gain performance and/or production experience which will prepare them to transfer to a baccalaureate program and pursue a career in theatre. The focus of the program is on theatre performance and includes courses on acting technique and analysis, technical aspects of stagecraft, and stage direction. The curriculum is designed to promote students’ development of their academic and theatrical/production potential. Students will gain performance experience through participation in Ocean County College Theatre productions.
Transfer Information
Students pursuing the Performing Arts degree can transfer into majors such as music, dance, acting, and music/theatre production & design. Admission for these majors is often competitive and usually requires an audition and testing of fundamental knowledge of theory. Students are encouraged to work closely with OCC faculty and Advising Transfer Services. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution in NJ can explore the “Transfer Programs” feature on NJ Transfer www.njtransfer.org.
Career Information
The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science Degrees are designed to provide students with the coursework needed to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree. The curriculum provides students the knowledge and skills needed to pursue various career pathways, while providing a credential beyond the high school degree. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with OCC faculty and Career Services as they begin to explore career options. OCC students can also utilize Focus2 Career, a resource provided by OCC, to explore degree programs and corresponding careers. To get started, log in through Ocean Connect.
| Fall One | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| STSC 150 | Student Success Seminar | 2 |
| THTR 193 | Introduction to Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 195 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| Mathematics Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring One | ||
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| THTR 194 | Introduction to Acting II | 3 |
| COMM 154 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Diversity Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Two | ||
| THTR 189 | Musical Theatre Workshop | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| History Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Technology Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Lab Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 4 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 1 | |
| Theatre Practicum I | ||
| Threatre Practicum II | ||
| Theatre Practicum III | ||
| Theatre Practicum IV | ||
| Any Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Two | ||
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Electives to meet 60 credits | 3 | |
| Any Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | |
- 1
MATH 151 or MATH 156 is preferred.
- 2
CSIT 123 is preferred.
- 3
ANTH 134 is preferred.