This sample transfer planning guide meets the requirements of the Associate in Arts degree and follows the Illinois Articulation Initiative theatre arts baccalaureate major recommendations. Students choosing to follow this sample plan need to choose the major of Associate in Arts if needing financial aid. Transfer institution requirements may vary - students should check individual college/university requirements before completing the sample plan as outlined. Baccalaureate admission may be competitive. Completion of these courses alone does not guarantee admission.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
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| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
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Description: Emphasizes the writing of expository prose. Introduction to the critical reading of nonfiction prose. IAI C1 900 Prerequisite: ENG 096 with a grade of P or other placement options: english-placement-grid.php ESL students need one of the following options: ESL 073 and ESL 074 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 and ESL 086 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 and ESL 099 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 with required writing placement test score; or ESL 074 with required reading placement test score. Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
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Description: Focuses on developing critical thinking and information literacy skills to make better-informed decisions regarding college and career planning. Special emphasis is given to the questions, methods, and career and college options relating to an area of academic or thematic interest. Additional information about material to be covered will be available with pre-registration materials each time that the course is offered. Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| Mathematics1 | 3 | |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
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Description: Theory and practice of oral communications. Development of poise, confidence and skill in speech organization and delivery. Emphasis on frequent speaking, development of standards of criticism and selection and organization of material. IAI C2 900 Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| THE 111 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
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Description: Introduces theatre as a fine and performing art. Includes study and analysis of historical, social, aesthetic and technical aspects of traditional and contemporary theatrical/dramatic expression. IAI F1 907 Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| Number | Course Title | Credits |
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| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
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Description: Continues ENG 101. Reading literature and writing of various types of prose. Introduces methods used in writing investigative papers. IAI C1 901R Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor or department chair. Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| Humanities and Fine Arts2 | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Science3 | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science4 | 3 | |
| THE 212 | Acting I | 3 |
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Description: Methods used in the art of acting; stress on practical acting situations. IAI TA 914 Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| Number | Course Title | Credits |
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| Major Discipline and Transfer Electives1 | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Science3 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science4 | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts2 | 3 |
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| THE 213 | Acting II | 3 |
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Description: Continue the development of acting skills introduced in SPE 212. Helps the student develop a believable character through play analysis and scene study. Introduces the student to acting styles. Prerequisite: THE 212 with a grade of C or better and consent of instructor. Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| Major Discipline and Transfer Electives1 | 9 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science4 | 3 | |
1 - Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
2 - Select one course from Humanities and one course from Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary courses may count in either category. One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or Social and Behavioral Sciences must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
3 - Select at least one Physical and one Life Science. One course must include a lab. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for the approved courses in this category.
4 - One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or Social and Behavioral Sciences must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
