Academics
Theatre
The Theatre area of study, leading to an Associate in Arts degree, is designed to prepare for transfer to a four-year university after completing the four semester program. We offer study in both Performance and Technical areas, one-on-one advisement with classes, and help to explore possible careers associated with theatre, film, and television. The program begins to prepare students interested in careers in Acting, Directing, Arts Management, Teaching, Scenic, Costume, Lighting, and Make-up Design. The program produces four shows per year in multiple venues. This practical experience is invaluable and allows the student the opportunity to work in all areas of the theatre and gain insight and understanding of the theatrical process.
Degree
Associate in Arts (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| PSY 110 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| MATHEMATICS * | 3 | |
| LIFE SCIENCE * | 3 to 4 | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCE * | 3 to 4 | |
| THTRE 110 or | THEATRE APPRECIATION or | 3 |
| THTRE 111 | MODERN DRAMA | 3 |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| THTRE 113 | INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATRE | 3 |
| THTRE 114 | FUNDAMENTALS OF THEATRICAL DESIGN | 3 |
| THTRE 115 | STAGE MAKE-UP | 2 |
| THTRE 118 | THEATRE PRACTICUM | 1 |
| THTRE 119 | THEATRE PRACTICUM | 1 |
| THTRE 122 | ACTING I | 3 |
| THTRE 123 | DIRECTING I | 3 |
| THTRE 210 | INTRODUCTION TO COSTUMING | 3 |
| THTRE 218 | THEATRE PRACTICUM | 1 |
| THTRE 219 | THEATRE PRACTICUM | 1 |
| THTRE 222 | ACTING II | 3 |
| THTRE 223 | DIRECTING II | 3 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts Degree.
Students enrolled in the Associate in Arts degree program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements in addition to requirements for the institution to which transfer is intended.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | THTRE 110 or 111; THTRE 122; THTRE 113; ENGL 110; THTRE 118; Mathematics |
| Spring Semester 1 | THTRE 222; Life Science; Social Science; ENGL 111; THTRE 119; THTRE 115 |
| Fall Semester 2 | THTRE 123; THTRE 218; COMM 110; Social Science; Physical Science; Humanities |
| Spring Semester 2 | THTRE 114; THTRE 219; THTRE 223; THTRE 210; PSY 110; Humanities/Fine Arts |
Program Contact Information
Arts and Behavioral Sciences Department
Room 124A
(309) 694-5113
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training