Step into the spotlight with Riverland’s Theatre Program! Participate in mainstage productions, travel-study experiences, and hands-on training in acting, design, and stagecraft—all while preparing for transfer to BA/BFA programs or careers in the arts.
Location:
Austin
Program Starts:
Fall, Spring Course Plan:
Four Semesters Faculty: Susan Hansen | 507-433-0536 | Susan.Hansen@riverland.edu Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.
Required Core Courses (21 credits)
THTR1001
Theatre Activities
1 CR
THTR1002
Theatre Activities II
1 CR
THTR1100
Introduction to Theatre and Film (Goal 6 & 9)
3 CR
THTR1111
Movement for the Stage I or HLTH/PHED course
1 CR
THTR1120
Stage Make-Up (Spring offering; alternating years with THTR1130.) OR
3 CR
THTR1125
Script Analysis
3 CR
THTR2100
Beginning Acting (Goal 6 & 7)
3 CR
THTR2222
Speech for Performance (Goal 6 & 7)
3 CR
CCLS1000
First Year Experience
1 CR
Approved Electives (See Electives Below)
2 CR
MnTC General Education Courses (40 credits)
ENGL1101
Composition I (Goal 1 & 2) or ENGL1102
3 CR
ENGL1104
Composition II: Argument (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101) or ENGL1105 or ENGL1107
3 CR
SPCH1100
Fundamentals of Speech (Goal 1 & 9) or SPCH1110
3 CR
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Goal 3 - Natural Sciences Two courses from two different disciplines. One must be a lab course.
9 CR
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Goal 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
3 CR
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Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences Two courses from two different disciplines.
9 CR
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Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts One non-THTR course.
3 CR
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Goal 8 - Global Perspective
3 CR
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Goal 10 - People and the Environment One course minimum.
3 CR
Electives
THTR1112
Movement for the Stage II
1 CR
THTR1130
Stagecraft and Technology
3 CR
THTR1140
Television Production and Performance (Goal 6 & 8)
3 CR
THTR2001
Theatre Activities III
1 CR
THTR2002
Theatre Activities IV
1 CR
THTR2295
World Cultural Studies
2 CR
THTR2297
World Cultural Studies – Research Option
4 CR
THTR2600
USA Cultural Studies
1 CR
THTR2710
Musical Theatre Performance (Goal 6 & 7)
3 CR
THTR2720
American Musical Theatre (Goal 6 & 7)
3 CR
For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please
visit the
Theatre Transfer Pathway
program page at riverland.edu.
