ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN THEATRE ARTS FOR TRANSFER
The Theater Arts Department provides student opportunities to study the art and craft of theater. Students who enroll in the Associate in Arts in TheaterArts for transfer degree prepare for transfer education and/or careers related to theatrical history and literature, performance, design/technology, and management. Theater Arts Majors are introduced to theatrical history and literature, scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and make-up design and technology, acting, directing, and management through coursework and production opportunities. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are acquired through production assignments. Students are encouraged to develop academic and artistic skills enabling them to be successful in further study or employment. Students will be prepared for a baccalaureate degree in Theater Arts.
Required Core: (9 units) Units
- Theater G100 Intro to Theater 3 Units
or - Theater G111 History/Literature to the 1800’s 3 Units
and - Theater G106 Acting 1 3 Units
Rehearsal and Performance or Technical Theater Practicum (max 3 units)
- Theater G142 Theater Workshop 1-2 Units
- Theater G171 Play Production 1-2 Units
- Theater G172 Classical Play Production 1-2 Units
- Theater G210 Musical Theater Workshop 2 Units
List A: 9 units
- Theater G107 Acting 2 3 Units
- Theater G176 Stage Lighting 3 Units
- Theater G178 Costume Crafts 3 Units
- Theater G177 Make-up 3 Units
- Theater G175 Stage Scenery 3 Units
(if not used in Core - max 3 units)
- Theater G142 Theater Workshop 1-2 Units
- Theater G171 Play Production 1-2 Units
- Theater G172 Classical Play Production 1-2 Units
- Theater G210 Musical Theater Workshop 2 Units
Required Subtotal 18-19 Units
CSU General Education Breadth or IGETC Pattern 37-41 Units
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 0-11 Units
Degree Total 60 Units