Program Map for Drama
The Associate in Arts and Sciences - DTA is designed for students with an intention to transfer to a university to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
EvCC offers courses and a program for students interested in studying acting for their own personal interests, or with an intention of preparing for a university major in Drama, Theatre Arts, Acting, or other performance program. The Fine Arts faculty emphasizes study and skill development in a specific discipline of the fine arts, as well as coursework in related disciplines. Students will gain experience through class work, workshops, performance opportunities, quarterly productions and local internships.
Theatre is closely tied to other departments on campus, especially in the areas of literature, humanities, communication studies, film, and the visual arts. All theatre students should be aware that the field of theatre makes great demands on their time, their energies and their abilities. Self-discipline, maturity, and a strong sense of responsibility are required for anyone wishing to enter the field. Flexibility will be important, as you consider the availability of both performance roles and production crew activities.
CHECKLISTS
Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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The learning objectives of this course are the foundation of future courses in this pathway. Success in critical courses positions you to be successful in later courses in this pathway.
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 to decide on your first quarter courses.
See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below MATH& 107, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- TS 60 → TS 70 → MATH/TS 76 → MATH/TS 86
Prepare for college-level English
If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98
Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.
Take COLL 101 - College Success in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
You can start with 
DRMA& 101 - Introduction to Theatre in your first quarter.
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as the Study Abroad club or a language club.
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or support from CDS
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Humanities Pathway so that if you change to another Humanities program, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.
Take MATH& 107 - Math in Society Take ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Take DRMA 100 - Rehearsal, Production and Performance
Note: DRMA 100 may be repeated for credit in multiple quarters
Take H DEV 110 - Career and Life Planning Take ENGL& 102 or 102D - English Composition II Take DRMA 102 - Beginning Acting
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as drama club
- As your class schedule allows, participate in: Community Theatre, Choir, Orchestra, Band, and special events.
- Consider a foreign language class depending on where you want to transfer to.
Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transfer. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.
Take DRMA 121 - Acting Styles Take PSYC& 100* - General Psychology or another Social Science Take NAT S 103* - Sustainability and Systems or another Part A Science Take MUSC& 105 - Music Appreciation Take MUSC 124 - Class Voice I Take DRMA 130 - Improvisation and Sketch Comedy Take HUM& 101* - Introduction to Humanities or another Humanities course
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss transfer options and career opportunities.
- Participate in campus performance and production events.
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer.
Take HIST 100* - Ancient & Medieval Worlds Take SOC& 101* - Introduction to Sociology or another Social Science course Take NUTR& 101* - Nutrition or another Natural Science course Take DRMA 250 - Theatre Internship Take BIOL& 100* - Survey of Biology or another Natural Science course Complete 90 credits, making sure to complete a Diversity course. (Look for a D at the end of the course number.)
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.
- DRMA 100 can be taken any quarter for credit.