Dramatic Arts
Associate in Arts
Purpose
The drama program meets the needs of students interested in acting, or technical theater work who intend either to complete a two-year program or to transfer to a four-year institution.The program can be an important supplement to the work of those who plan to major in the humanities and social sciences. Dramatic experience provides insights into the complex motivation for human behavior.
For students who plan to become educators, particularly those interested in elementary and secondary school teaching, courses in drama can provide insight into methods of teaching and learning through "language arts."
If you are entering the drama program with the intent to transfer to a four-year program at a college or university in Washington State you should see the drama advisor for information on special requirements, if any, of that school. This information may have a bearing on courses you choose to satisfy distribution.
A maximum of 15 credits in DRMA 100 may be credited toward an Associate in Arts Degree. Up to 5 credits of DRMA may be used as Humanities distribution credits.
Recommended Course Schedule
Fall Quarter, First Year
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I (C) | 5 |
| DRMA& 101 | Intro. to the Theatre (H) | 5 |
| DRMA 107 | Beginning Acting (H) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Winter Quarter, First Year
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II (C) | 5 |
| ENGL 204 | Shakespeare (H) | 5 |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 3 | |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Spring Quarter, First Year
| DRMA 108 | Intermediate Acting (H) | 5 |
| DRMA 110 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Fall Quarter, Second Year
| Quantitative Skills (M) | 5 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Elective* | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Winter Quarter, Second Year
| ENGL& 114 | Intro to Dramatic Literature (H) | 5 |
| Elective | 3-5 | |
| Elective * | 3-5 | |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 16-20 |
Spring Quarter, Second Year
| DRMA 201 | Advanced Acting (H) | 5 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
*Recommended offerings include DRMA 115. Must include 5 Humanities credits other than Drama or English.
Students are required to complete 3-5 credits in a Diversity course (D). A list of courses that satisfy the Diversity Requirement can be found in the college catalog.