The Associate of Arts in Theatre Arts, Acting Emphasis is a
comprehensive program designed to prepare students to transfer to a baccalaureate
program (BFA or BA) 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. Courses required in the Associate of Arts in Theater, Acting Emphasis lay a
foundation for success in upper division theater coursework and include a comprehensive
series of acting courses in addition to hands-on performance and backstage experience,
vocal training as well as classical and modern dance.
Required Core Courses (21 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| THEA007A | Acting for Film and Television | 3 units |
| THEA010 | Introduction to Theater | 3 units |
| THEA011A | Script Analysis: Classical | 3 units |
| THEA035A | Voice Production and Articulation | 3 units |
| THEA040A | Acting One | 3 units |
| THEA040B | Acting Two | 3 units |
| THEA040C | Acting Three | 3 units |
Elective Courses: List A (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| THEA020A | Studio Theater Production Workshop: American
Representational | 3 units |
| THEA020B | Studio Theater Production Workshop:
Modern/Contemporary | 3 units |
| THEA020C | Studio Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek &
European | 3 units |
| THEA020D | Studio Theater Workshop: Musical and Children's
Theater | 3 units |
| THEA070A | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American
Representational | 3 units |
| THEA070B | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Modern &
Contemporary | 3 units |
| THEA070C | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek and
European | 3 units |
| THEA070D | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Musical and Children's
Theater | 3 units |
Elective Courses: List B (1 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| THEA021A | Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) I | 1 unit |
| THEA022A | Practical Theater (Costume & Makeup) I | 1 unit |
Elective Courses: List C (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| DANC001 | Ballet: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| DANC002 | Ballet: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| DANC011 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| DANC012 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| KINS11.01 | Yoga for Health | 1 unit |
| MUSC032A | Beginning Voice, Level 1 | 1 unit |
| MUSC032B | Beginning Voice, Level 2 | 1 unit |
| THEA002A | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 units |
| THEA007B | Acting/Directing for Film and Television | 3 units |
| THEA012 | Survey of Musical Theater | 3 units |
| THEA013 | Multicultural Theater | 3 units |
| THEA021B | Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) II | 2 units |
| THEA022B | Practical Theater (Costume & Makeup) II | 2 units |
| THEA026A | Improvisational Theatre Workshop | 3 units |
| THEA033A | Stage Movement | 3 units |
| THEA033B | Stage Combat | 3 units |
| THEA044A | Makeup for Stage & Screen | 3 units |
| THEA047A | Fundamentals of Costume Design | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 28 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of WVC, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students
whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or
IGETC General Education pattern.
- Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit
Associate Degree requirements.
