My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Mission & Description
You can earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree with Theater designation at FRCC and transfer as a junior to Colorado public four-year schools.
Transfer to a four-year college for a bachelor’s degree. Start a career in acting, theater directing, costume design and construction, stage makeup, technical direction, or arts management.
AA Theatre Degree
Theatre Degree Required Courses
Transfer Degree:
With this degree you can enter as a junior majoring in Theater at the following four-year schools:
• Adams State University [B.A. Theater]
• Colorado State University-Ft Collins [B.A. Theater]
• Fort Lewis College [B.A. Theater; Theater Generalist option]
• Metropolitan State University of Denver [B.A. Theater]
• University of Colorado Boulder [B.A. Theater]
• University of Colorado, Colorado Springs [B.A. Visual & Performing Arts; Theater option]
• University of Northern Colorado [B.A. Theater Arts]
• Western State Colorado University [B.A. Communication Arts; Theater & Performance Studies emphasis]
Be sure to talk with an advisor when selecting your courses to ensure you will complete your degree on time with the classes you need.
Learn more about gainful employment
Career Opportunities
A degree in Theater opens the door to careers in:
• Acting
• Theater Directing
• Costume Design and Construction
• Stage Makeup
• Technical Direction and Arts Management
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| THE 108 | Theatre Script Analysis | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| THE 111 | Acting I | 3 |
| GT- MA1 | Mathematics (GT-MA1): ___________ | 3-4 |
| THE 105 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| THE 215 | Playwriting | 3 |
| ELC- LS1 | Approved Elective List: __________ | 2 |
| THE- REQ | Theater: ___________ | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | History: __________ | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Natural & Physical Sciences: ___________ | 4-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| THE 116 | Technical Theatre | 3 |
| THE 211 | Development of Theatre: Greek-Renaissance | 3 |
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences: ___________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.
| GT- SC1/2 | Natural & Physical Sciences: ___________ | 3-4 |
| THE 212 | Development of Theatre: Restoration-Modern | 3 |
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences: ___________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |