Associate of Arts Transfer Degree in Theatre Arts
The Associate of Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer degree (AA-T in Theater Arts) is a 60 unit program which is designed to provide lower division education to students planning to transfer to a CSU institution in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in Theatre Arts or Drama. Students who complete this program will be able to apply film and theatre terminology and language; analyze literature; identify production components; distinguish film and theatre styles and historical periods; demonstrate collaboration and team-building skills; creatively solve problems; demonstrate communication skills; create and demonstrate informed and personal artistic choices in coursework and productions.
Students must complete the following requirements:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
- a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined the community college district.
- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Students are not required to complete the information competency requirements, PE requirements or cultural diversity requirements found in other degrees at the College.
Required Core Courses (9 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 010/H |
Introduction to Theatre or Honors |
3 units |
THEA 040A |
Acting One |
3 units |
Select course from list below (3 units maximum)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 070A |
Mainstage Production Workshop: American Representational |
3 units |
THEA 070B |
Mainstage Production Workshop: Modern & Contemporary |
3 units |
THEA 070C |
Mainstage Production Workshop: Classical Greek and European |
3 units |
THEA 070D |
Mainstage Production Workshop: Musical and Children’s Theater |
3 units |
THEA 020A |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: American Representational |
3 units |
THEA 020B |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: Modern/Contemporary |
3 units |
THEA 020C |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek & European |
3 units |
THEA 020D |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: Musical and Children’s Theater |
3 units |
THEA 021A |
Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) I |
1 units |
|
AND |
|
THEA 021B |
Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) Il |
2 units |
List A: Select three courses from below (9 units)
Any course from Required Courses not already used.
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 040B |
Acting Two |
3 units |
THEA 002A |
Introduction to Theatrical Design |
3 units |
THEA 018A |
Introduction to Stage Lighting |
3 units |
THEA 047A |
Fundamentals of Costume Design |
3 units |
THEA 044A |
Makeup for Stage & Screen |
3 units |
THEA 011A |
Script Analysis: Classical |
3 units |
THEA 011B |
Script Analysis: Modern Realism |
3 units |
THEA 011C |
Script Analysis: Contemporary/Absurdist |
3 units |
THEA 045 |
Stagecraft |
3 units |
Select one (3 units maximum)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 070A |
Mainstage Production Workshop: American Representational |
3 units |
THEA 070B |
Mainstage Production Workshop: Modern & Contemporary |
3 units |
THEA 070C |
Mainstage Production Workshop: Classical Greek and European |
3 units |
THEA 070D |
Mainstage Production Workshop: Musical and Children’s Theater |
3 units |
THEA 020A |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: American Representational |
3 units |
THEA 020B |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: Modern/Contemporary |
3 units |
THEA 020C |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek & European |
3 units |
THEA 020D |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: Musical and Children’s Theater |
3 units |
THEA 021A |
Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) I |
1 units |
|
AND |
|
THEA 021B |
Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) II |
2 units |
Major Requirements: 18 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 or 39 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
Associate of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts: Acting
The Associate of Arts in Theatre Arts Acting Emphasis is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students to transfer to a baccalaureate program in acting or theatre arts or work as professional actors. It covers theatrical, television, and improvisational styles in both the classroom and on the live stage.
After completing an A.A. degree in Theatre Arts Acting Emphasis, a student will be able to:
- Apply film and theatre terminology and language
- Analyze literature
- Identify production components
- Distinguish film and theatre styles and historical periods
- Demonstrate collaboration and team-building skills
- Creatively solve problems
- Demonstrate communication skills
- Create and demonstrate informed and personal artistic choices in coursework and productions
Required Core Courses (21 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 2A |
Introduction to Theatrical Design |
3 units |
THEA 7A |
Acting for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 10 |
Theatre Appreciation |
3 units |
THEA 35A |
Voice Production/Articulation |
3 units |
THEA 40A |
Acting One |
3 units |
THEA 40B |
Acting Two |
3 units |
THEA 40C |
Acting Three |
3 units |
List A (3 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 20A |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: American Representational |
3 units |
THEA 20B |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: Modern/Contemporary |
3 units |
THEA 20C |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek & European |
3 units |
THEA 20D |
Studio Theater Workshop: Musical and Children’s Theater |
3 units |
THEA 70A |
Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American Representationa |
3 units |
THEA 70B |
Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Modern & Contemporary |
3 units |
THEA 70C |
Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek and European |
3 units |
THEA 70D |
Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Musical and Children’s Theater |
3 units |
List B: Select 1 unit
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 21A |
Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) I |
1 unit |
THEA 22A |
Practical Theater (Costume & Makeup) I |
1 unit |
List C: Select 3 units
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
KINS 11.01 |
Yoga for Health |
1 unit |
KINS 3.01 |
Ballet - Beginning Level 1 |
1 unit |
KINS 3.02 |
Ballet - Beginning Level 2 |
1 unit |
KINS 3.12 |
Jazz Dance - Beginning Level 2 |
1 unit |
THEA 6A |
Writing for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 7B |
Acting for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 12 |
Survey of Musical Theatre |
3 units |
THEA 15 |
Introduction to Film Studies |
3 units |
THEA 21B |
Rehearsal and Performance (Technical) |
2 units |
THEA 22B |
Rehearsal and Performance |
2 units |
THEA 26A |
Improvisation |
2 units |
THEA 33A |
Stage Movement |
2 units |
THEA 33B |
Stage Combat |
3 units |
THEA 44A |
Makeup for Stage & Screen |
3 units |
THEA 47A |
Mainstage Production Workshop |
3 units |
Total Major Units |
|
28 units |
Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements.
To be awarded an A.A. Degree, a student must complete:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements.
Fall, Year 1 (9 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 2A |
Introduction to Theatrical Design |
3 units |
THEA 10 |
Introduction to Theatre |
3 units |
THEA 40A |
Acting One |
3 units |
Spring, Year 1 (9 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 26A |
Improvisational Theatre Workshop |
3 units |
THEA 40B |
Acting Two |
3 units |
THEA 70A |
Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American
Representational |
3 units |
Fall, Year 2
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 7A |
Acting for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 21A |
Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) I |
3 units |
THEA 35A |
Voice Production and Articulation |
3 units |
Spring, Year 2 (3 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 40C |
Acting Three |
3 units |
Associate of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts: Film Studies
The Associate of Arts in Film studies is designed to prepare students to transfer to a baccalaureate program in film studies or film/video production. It covers a broad base of film and theatre fundamentals in both lecture and production-style learning environments.
After completing an A.A. degree in Film Studies, a student will be able to:
- Apply film and theatre terminology and language
- Identify production components
- Distinguish film and theatre styles and historical periods
- Demonstrate mechanical production skills
- Demonstrate communication skills
Required Core Courses (21 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 5A |
Introduction to Film/Video Production |
3 units |
THEA 6A |
Writing for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 7A |
Acting for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 14A |
Survey of Film: Horror and Science Fiction |
3 units |
THEA 14B |
Survey of Film: Westerns and Musicals |
3 units |
THEA 14C |
Survey of Film: Gangster and Detective |
3 units |
THEA 15 |
Introduction to Film Studies |
3 units |
Elective Courses: List A (3 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 10 |
Introduction to Theatre |
3 units |
THEA 11A |
Script Analysis: Classica |
3 units |
THEA 11B |
Script Analysis: Modern Realism |
3 units |
THEA 11C |
Script Analysis: Contemporary/Absurdist |
3 units |
THEA 12 |
Survey of Musical Theatre |
3 units |
THEA 19A |
Movie Magic: Contemporary Special Effects |
3 units |
Elective Courses: List B (3 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
ARTS 4 |
Art Appreciation |
3 units |
ENGL 41 |
Literature and Film |
3 units |
THEA 2A |
Introduction to Theatrical Design |
3 units |
THEA 5B |
Film/Video Production II |
3 units |
THEA 6B |
Writing for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 7B |
Acting for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 20D |
Studio Theater Workshop: Musical and Children’s Theater |
3 units |
THEA 22A |
Practical Theater (Costume & Makeup) I |
1 unit |
THEA 22B |
Rehearsal and Performance |
2 units |
THEA 40B |
Acting Two |
3 units |
THEA 44A |
Makeup for Stage & Screen |
3 units |
THEA 70A |
Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American Representational |
3 units |
THEA 70B |
Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Modern & Contemporary |
3 units |
THEA 70C |
Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek and European |
3 units |
THEA 70D |
Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Musical and Children’s Theater |
3 units |
Other Recommended Courses
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
ARTS 4 |
Art Appreciation |
3 units |
INTD 15 |
Interior Architectural Drafting |
3 units |
INTD 20 |
Color Theory and Application |
3 units |
INTD 35A |
History of Furniture and Interiors |
3 units |
THEA 14A |
Survey of Film: Horror and Science Fiction |
3 units |
THEA 14B |
Survey of Film: Westerns and Musicals |
3 units |
THEA 14C |
Survey of Film: Gangster and Detective Films |
3 units |
THEA 15 |
Introduction to Film Studies |
3 units |
Total Major Units |
|
27 units |
Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements.
To be awarded an A.A. Degree, a student must complete:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements.
Fall, Year 1 (9 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 10 |
Introduction to Theatre |
3 units |
THEA 5A |
Introduction to Filmmaking |
3 units |
THEA 15 |
Introduction to Film Studies |
3 units |
Spring, Year 1 (9 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 6A |
Writing for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 7A |
Acting for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 14A |
Survey of Film: Horror and Science Fiction |
3 units |
Fall, Year 2 (6 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 14B |
Survey of Film: Westerns and Musicals |
3 units |
THEA 44A |
Makeup for Stage & Screen |
3 units |
Spring, Year 2 (3 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 14C |
Survey of Film: Gangster and Detective Films |
3 units |
Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer in Film, Television, and Electronic Media
The Associate in Arts in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer is a 60 unit program which provides students the lower division coursework required for transfer to a four year institution for the major in Radio-Television-Film, Television-Film, Television, Video, Film, and Electronic Arts.
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- analyze cinema as a literary form and cinema as entertainment by comparing film genres and cinematic techniques
- demonstrate both the technical and aesthetic aspects of film and digital cinema production and demonstrate knowledge of basic production techniques;
- prepare and develop a short treatment and screenplay for a narrative film; demonstrate an understanding of audio used in studio and on-location production for radio, television and film;
- create and edit a short film which requires the organization of a work schedule, an analysis of raw footage, and a digital editing plan; and demonstrate knowledge of Film/TV production best practices, professional behavior and accountability.
Students must complete the following requirements:
- Completion of the units for the major with a grade of C or better
- Completion of either the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum or California State University General Education-Breadth Requirement
- Completion of a maximum of 60 units with a grade point average of 2.0 or better
Required Courses (6 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 006A |
Writing for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 015 |
Introduction to Film Studies |
3 units |
List A (6 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
MUSC 065A |
Recording Arts I |
3 units |
THEA 005A |
Introduction to Film/Video Production |
3 units |
List B (3 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 005B |
Film/Video Production II |
3 units |
List C (3 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 007A |
Acting for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 007B |
Acting for Film and Television II |
3 units |
THEA 014A |
Survey of Film: Horror and Science Fiction |
3 units |
THEA 014B |
Survey of Film: Westerns and Musicals |
3 units |
THEA 014C |
Survey of Film: Gangster and Detective Films |
3 units |
THEA 014D |
Survey of Film: Superhero Cinema |
3 units |
THEA 014E |
Survey of Film: The Star Wars Trilogies |
3 units |
THEA 019A |
Visual Spectacle: Practical Effects and Motion Graphics for Cinema |
3 units |
THEA 016 |
American Cinema |
3 units |
THEA 004 |
Digital Video Editing |
3 units |
Total Major Units: 18 units
GE Units (CSU GE or IGETC): 39 or 37 units
Total Degree Units: 60 units
Fall, Year 1 (6 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 006A |
Writing for Film and Television |
3 units |
THEA 015 |
Introduction to Film Studies |
3 units |
Spring, Year 1 (6 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 005A |
Introduction to Film/Video Production |
|
|
Any Course from List C |
3 units |
Fall, Year 2 (3 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
MUSC 065A |
Recording Arts I |
3 units |
Spring, Year 2 (6 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 005B |
Film/Video Production II |
3 units |
Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater
Required Courses (16 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 011A |
Script Analysis: Classical |
3 units |
THEA 12 |
Survey of Musical Theater |
3 units |
THEA 21A |
Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) I |
1 unit |
THEA 22A |
Practical Theater (Costume & Makeup) I |
1 unit |
THEA 35A |
Voice Production and Articulation |
3 units |
THEA 40A |
Acting One |
3 units |
THEA 40B |
Acting Two |
3 units |
THEA 70A |
Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American Representational |
3 units |
THEA 70D |
Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Musical and Children's Theater |
3 units |
MUSC 20A |
Musicianship Level 1 |
1 unit |
MUSC 20B |
Musicianship Level 2 |
1 unit |
MUSC 70 |
Music Business |
3 units |
MUSC 39G |
Music Business |
1 unit |
Elective Courses List A (Select 3 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
MUSC 3A |
Music Theory Level 1 |
3 units |
MUSC 5 |
Fundamentals of Music |
3 units |
Elective Courses List B (Select 1 unit)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
MUSC 30A |
Beginning Piano, Level 1 |
1 unit |
MUSC 30B |
Beginning Piano, Level 2 |
1 unit |
MUSC 31A |
Intermediate Piano Level 3 |
1 unit |
MUSC 31B |
Intermediate Piano Level 4 |
1 unit |
Elective Courses List C (Select 1 unit)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
MUSC 32A |
Beginning Voice, Level 1 |
1 unit |
MUSC 32B |
Beginning Voice, Level 2 |
1 unit |
MUSC 33A |
Intermediate Voice, Level 3 |
1 unit |
MUSC 33B |
Intermediate Voice, Level 4 |
1 unit |
Elective Courses List D (Select 1 unit)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
DANC 1 |
Ballet: Beginning Level 1 |
1 unit |
DANC 2 |
Ballet: Beginning Level 2 |
1 unit |
DANC 3 |
Ballet: Intermediate |
1 unit |
DANC 4 |
Ballet: Advanced Level 4 |
1 unit |
Elective Courses List E (Select 1 unit)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
DANC 31 |
Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 1 |
1 unit |
DANC 32 |
Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 2 |
1 unit |
DANC 33 |
Tap for Musical Theatre: Intermediate |
1 unit |
DANC 34 |
Tap for Musical Theatre: Advanced |
1 unit |
Elective Courses List F (Select 1 unit)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
DANC 11 |
Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 1 |
1 unit |
DANC 12 |
Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 2 |
1 unit |
DANC 13 |
Jazz Dance: Intermediate |
1 unit |
DANC 14 |
Jazz Dance: Advanced |
1 unit |
DANC 21 |
Modern Dance: Beginning Level 1 |
1 unit |
DANC 22 |
Modern Dance: Beginning Level 2 |
1 unit |
DANC 23 |
Modern Dance: Intermediate |
1 unit |
DANC 24 |
Modern Dance: Advanced |
1 unit |
Elective Courses List G (Select 1 unit)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
DANC 3 |
Ballet: Intermediate |
units |
DANC 4 |
Ballet: Advanced Level 4 |
1 unit |
DANC 13 |
Jazz Dance: Intermediate |
1 unit |
DANC 14 |
Jazz Dance: Advanced |
1 unit |
DANC 23 |
Modern Dance: Intermediate |
1 unit |
DANC 24 |
Modern Dance: Advanced |
1 unit |
DANC 33 |
Tap for Musical Theatre: Intermediate |
1 unit |
DANC 34 |
Tap for Musical Theatre: Advanced |
1 unit |
Certificate of Achievement in Entertainment Design & Technology: Performance Technology
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 002A |
Introduction to Theatrical Design |
3 units |
THEA 018A |
Introduction to Stage Lighting |
3 units |
THEA 018A |
Stagecraft |
3 units |
THEA 021A |
Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) I |
1 unit |
MUSC 064 |
Sound Design |
3 units |
Electives (3 units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
THEA 020A |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: American Representational |
3 units |
THEA 020B |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: Modern/Contemporary |
3 units |
THEA 020C |
Studio Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek & European |
3 units |
THEA 020D |
Studio Theater Workshop: Musical and Children's Theater |
3 units |