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 10 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 units |
| THEA 40A | Beginning Acting | 3 units |
| THEA 70 | Mainstage Production Workshop | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| THEA 21C | Rehearsal and Performance (Technical) | 3 units |
List A: Select 3 (9 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 41A | Intermediate Acting | 3 units |
| THEA 2A | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 units |
| THEA 18A | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 units |
| THEA 47A | Fundamentals of Costume Design | 3 units |
| THEA 44A | Makeup for Stage & Screen | 3 units |
| THEA 11A | Survey of Drama: Classical | 3 units |
| THEA 11B | Survey of Drama: Modern Realism | 3 units |
| THEA 11C | Survey of Drama: Contemporary/ Absurdist | 3 units |
| THEA 45B | Stagecraft | 3 units |
If Not Used in Required Core
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 70 | Mainstage Production Workshop | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| THEA 21C | Rehearsal and Performance (Technical) | 3 units |
| Total Major Units | 18 units | |
| GE Units | (CSU GE or IGETC) | 37–39 units |
| Total Degree Units | 60 units |
CSU transferable elective courses are required when the major units plus transfer GE units total is less than 60.
Associate of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts: Acting
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 | Beginning Acting | 3 units |
| THEA 40B | Beginning Acting | 3 units |
| THEA 41A | Intermediate Acting | 3 units |
List A: Select 3 units
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 18A | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 units |
| THEA 47A | Fundamentals of Costume Design | 3 units |
List B: Select 1 unit
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 21A | Rehearsal and Performance (Technical) | 1 unit |
| THEA 22A | Rehearsal and Performance | 1 unit |
List C: Select 3 units
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 1 | Intro to Media Arts | 3 units |
| THEA 6A | Writing for Film and Television | 3 units |
| THEA 7B | Acting for Film and Television | 3 units |
| THEA 15 | Film Appreciation | 3 units |
| THEA 20 | Studio Theatre Workshop | 3 units |
| THEA 21B | Rehearsal and Performance (Technical) | 2 units |
| THEA 21C | Rehearsal and Performance (Technical) | 3 units |
| THEA 22B | Rehearsal and Performance | 2 units |
| THEA 22C | Rehearsal and Performance | 3 units |
| THEA 26A | Improvisation | 2 units |
| THEA 26B | Improvisation | 2 units |
| THEA 27 | Special Subjects for the Actor | 3 units |
| THEA 30 | Playwriting | 3 units |
| THEA 33A | Stage Movement | 2 units |
| THEA 41B | Intermediate Acting | 3 units |
| THEA 44A | Makeup for Stage & Screen | 3 units |
| THEA 70 | Mainstage Production Workshop | 3 units |
| MUSC 32A | Beginning Voice: Classical Music | 1 unit |
| MUSC 32B | Beginning Voice: Folk Music | 1 unit |
| KINS 3.01 | Afro-Jazz Dance | 1 unit |
| KINS 3.02 | Ballet - Beginning | 1 unit |
| KINS 3.12 | Jazz Dance - Beginning 1 | 1 unit |
| KINS 3.15 | Modern Dance - Beginning 1 | 1 unit |
| KINS 3.23 | Tap Dance - Beginning 1 | 1 unit |
| KINS 7.07 | Fencing - Beginning | 1 unit |
| KINS 11.01 | Yoga for Health | 1 unit |
Other Recommended Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 3A | Confidence/Self Esteem Building | 3 units |
| THEA 4 | Digital Editing-Narrative Film | 3 units |
| THEA 5A | Introduction to Filmmaking | 3 units |
| THEA 5B | Introduction to Filmmaking | 3 units |
| THEA 18B | Lighting Design | 3 units |
| THEA 19A | Movie Magic: Contemporary Special Effects | 3 units |
| ARTS 4 | Art Appreciation | 3 units |
| ENGL 48 | Intro to Shakespeare | 3 units |
| MUSC 33A | Intermediate Voice | 1 unit |
| MUSC 33B | Intermediate Voice | 1 unit |
| MUSC 34 | Fundamentals of Singing | 1 unit |
| Total Major Units | 28 units |
Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements.
Associate of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts: Film Studies
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 1 | Introduction to Media Arts | 3 units |
| THEA 5A | Introduction to Filmmaking | 3 units |
| THEA 6A | Writing for Film and Television | 3 units |
| THEA 7A | Acting for Film and Television | 3 units |
| THEA 10 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 units |
| THEA 15 | Film Appreciation | 3 units |
| THEA 21A | Rehearsal and Performance (Technical) | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| THEA 22A | Rehearsal and Performance | 1 unit |
Elective Courses: List A (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 14A | Survey of Film | 3 units |
| THEA 14B | Survey of Film | 3 units |
| THEA 19A | Movie Magic: Contemporary Special Effects | 3 units |
Elective Courses: List B (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 2A | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 units |
| THEA 4 | Editing the Narrative Film | 3 units |
| THEA 5B | Introduction to Filmmaking | 3 units |
| THEA 6B | Writing for Film and Television | 3 units |
| THEA 7B | Acting for Film and Television | 3 units |
| THEA 7C | Advanced Acting for Film and Television | 3 units |
| THEA 8A | Television Production | 3 units |
| THEA 8B | Television Production | 3 units |
| THEA 18A | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 units |
| THEA 20 | Studio Theatre Workshop | 3 units |
| THEA 21B | Rehearsal and Performance (Technical) | 2 units |
| THEA 21C | Rehearsal and Performance (Technical) | 3 units |
| THEA 22B | Rehearsal and Performance | 2 units |
| THEA 22C | Rehearsal and Performance | 3 units |
| THEA 30 | Playwriting | 3 units |
| THEA 40A | Beginning Acting | 3 units |
| THEA 47A | Fundamentals of Costume Design | 3 units |
| ARTS 4 | Art Appreciation | 3 units |
| ARTS 55 | Introduction to Computer Arts | 3 units |
| ENGL 41 | Literature and Film | 3 units |
| FRNC 60A | The French Movie | 3 units |
| Total Major Units | 25 units |
Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements.
Associate of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts: Stage Technology
After completing an A.A. degree in Stage Technology, a student will be able to:
- Apply film and theatre terminology and language
- Analyze literature
- Identify production components
- Demonstrate mechanical production skills
- 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: 18 units
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 2A | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 units |
| THEA 10 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 units |
| THEA 18A | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 units |
| THEA 40A | Beginning Acting | 3 units |
| THEA 45B | Stagecraft | 3 units |
| THEA 47A | Fundamentals of Costume Design | 3 units |
Elective Courses: List A (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 21A | Rehearsal and Performance (Technical) | 1 unit |
| AND | ||
| THEA 21B | Rehearsal and Performance (Technical) | 2 units |
| OR ONLY | ||
| THEA 21C | Rehearsal and Performance (Technical) | 3 units |
Electives Courses: List B (6 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 8A | Studio Performance | 3 units |
| THEA 20 | Studio Theatre Workshop | 3 units |
| THEA 22A | Rehearsal and Performance | 1 unit |
| THEA 22B | Rehearsal and Performance | 2 units |
| THEA 22C | Rehearsal and Performance | 3 units |
| THEA 30 | Playwriting | 3 units |
| THEA 40B | Beginning Acting | 3 units |
| THEA 47B | Costumes: Stage/Screen | 3 units |
| THEA 70 | Mainstage Production Workshop | 3 units |
Other Recommended Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 14AB | Survey of Film | 3 units |
| THEA 15 | Film Appreciation | 3 units |
| THEA 19A | Movie Magic: Contemporary Special Effects | 3 units |
| THEA 44A | Makeup for Stage & Screen | 2 units |
| ARTS 4 | Art Appreciation | 3 units |
| INTD 15 | Interior Architectural Drafting | 3 units |
| INTD 35A | History of Furniture and Interiors | 3 units |
| INTD 20 | Color Theory and Application | 3 units |
| Total Major Units | 27 units |
Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements.