Technical Studies: Theatre and Film, AAS

Program Description

The Associates of Applied Arts (AAS) in Technical Studies: Theatre and Film is a terminal degree designed for students who know they are passionate about theatre and filmmaking. Most theatre programs don’t teach you about film acting or filmmaking. Most film programs don’t teach you about acting or directing actors. This program changes all that. You will experience the best of both worlds and learn how they interact and influence each other. The theatre side of the program provides opportunities to write plays, direct, act, and work in technical capacities. The film side will give you opportunities to practice screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, sound recording, and other technical responsibilities. The hallmark of this program is essentially unlimited opportunity to produce original, creative work in theater and film. Upon completion of the degree, students will be prepared for stepping directly into the film and entertainment industry.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1) 3 credits
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) 3 credits
MATH/APPM/LSCI 3 credits
ARTS (in program)
ORAL/WR2 3 credits
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
FILM 1000Introduction to Film

3 credits

FILM 1100Film Production I

4 credits

FILM 1400Screenwriting I

3 credits

FILM 2000Film Production II

3 credits

FILM 2380Cinema History

3 credits

THEA 1100Acting I

3 credits

THEA 2030Beginning Playwriting

3 credits

THEA 2220Stagecraft

3 credits

THEA 2470Directing Practicum

1 credits

Program Electives

Students must choose three (3) credits from the following courses:

Course NumberTitleCredits
THEA 2055Rehearsal and Performance

1 credits

THEA 1040Production Crew I

0.5 credits

THEA 2055: May be repeated up to 3 credits

Film Electives:

Students must choose nine (9) credits from the following courses:

Course NumberTitleCredits
COMM 1480Media Arts:

3 credits

FILM 1300Editing

3 credits

FILM 2100Cinematography

3 credits

FILM 2300Directing

3 credits

FILM 2400Screenwriting II

3 credits

Theatre Electives:

Students must choose nine (9) credits from the following courses:

Course NumberTitleCredits
THEA 1700Voice for the Actor

2 credits

THEA 2010Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I

3 credits

THEA 2020Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II

3 credits

THEA 2100Acting II

3 credits

THEA 2160Stage Make-Up

2 credits

THEA 2405Theatre Seminar

3 credits

THEA 2720Intro to Stage Combat

2 credits

Total Credit Hours: 60