Theatre Arts: Acting and Performance Associate in Arts Degree
PROGRAM CODE: 2A44959
The Theatre Arts: Acting and Performance Associate in Arts Degree is a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum that provides a strong foundation in performance fundamentals and culturally responsive storytelling. Each area of study enables students to select courses that fulfill program goals while also providing options for individual interest and exploration through performance. In addition, courses in playwriting, directing, stage combat, and technical theatre help prepare our graduating students to enter the professional world. This degree requires a total of 23.5-34.5 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A. Theatre History and Appreciation (5-7 units): | ||
| Required Courses - Select one course (3 units): | 3 | |
THEA 100 F | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
THEA 104 F | Introduction to Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
THEA 105 F | Musical Theatre History | 3 |
THEA 108 F | Multicultural Perspectives in American Theatre | 3 |
THEA 109 F | Modern Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| Restricted Electives (2-4 units): | 2-4 | |
| Select from the following or any course not already used from the list of Required Courses in Theatre History and Appreciation. | ||
THEA 165HF | Honors Creative Arts - Theatre (formerly THEA 196HF) | 3 |
THEA 298 F | Theatre Arts Internship | 2-4 |
THEA 299 F | Theatre Arts Independent Study | 1-3 |
| B. Applied Theatre (12-16 units): | ||
| Required Courses - Select three courses (9 units): | 9 | |
THEA 180 F | Beginning Principles of Acting | 3 |
THEA 181 F | Intermediate Principles of Acting | 3 |
THEA 184 F | Beginning Musical Theatre I (formerly THEA 125 F and THEA 186 F) | 3 |
THEA 222 F | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| Restricted Electives (3-7 units): | 3-7 | |
| Select from the following or any course not already used from the list of Required Courses in Applied Theatre. | ||
THEA 106 F | Beginning Principles of Playwriting | 3 |
THEA 121 F | Movement for Actors | 3 |
THEA 122 F | Improvisation for Television, Film and Theatre | 2 |
THEA 123 F | Acting Techniques | 3 |
THEA 124 F | Foundations of Consent and Intimacy | 3 |
THEA 127 F | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
THEA 129 F | Voice for the Actor | 3 |
THEA 182 F | Advanced Principles of Acting I | 3 |
THEA 183 F | Advanced Principles of Acting II | 3 |
THEA 185 F | Beginning Musical Theatre II (formerly THEA 138 F and THEA 187 F) | 3 |
THEA 188 F | Introduction to Movement and Performance Techniques for Musical Theatre | 1 |
THEA 189 F | Beginning Movement and Performance Techniques for Musical Theatre | 1 |
THEA 191 F | Beginning Musical Theatre Ensemble Voice | 1 |
THEA 197 F | Introduction to Stage Combat | 3 |
THEA 223 F | Advanced Acting for Camera | 4 |
THEA 225 F | Stage Directing | 3 |
| C. Production (4-6 units): | ||
| Required Courses - Select one course (3 units): | 3 | |
THEA 130 F | Beginning Theatre Workshop | 3 |
THEA 134 F | Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 3 |
THEA 178 F | Beginning Musical Theatre Production | 3 |
| Restricted Electives - Select one course (1-3 units): | 1-3 | |
THEA 131 F | Intermediate Theatre Workshop | 2-3 |
THEA 132 F | Beginning Resident Theatre Company | 0.5-3 |
THEA 135 F | Resident Theatre Company | 0.5-3 |
THEA 136 F | Touring Theatre Productions: Rehearsal and Performance | 3 |
THEA 139 F | Beginning Musical Theatre Concert Production | 1 |
THEA 176 F | Beginning Playwright's Practicum | 0.5-3 |
THEA 177 F | Beginning Director's Practicum | 0.5-3 |
THEA 233 F | Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 2-3 |
THEA 239 F | Intermediate Musical Theatre Concert Production | 1 |
THEA 276 F | Intermediate Playwright's Practicum | 0.5-3 |
THEA 277 F | Intermediate Director's Practicum | 0.5-3 |
THEA 278 F | Intermediate Musical Theatre Production | 2-3 |
| D. Technical Theatre (2-4 units): | ||
| Required Courses - Select one course (2-4 units): | 2-4 | |
THEA 141 F | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 |
THEA 143 F | Stagecraft | 4 |
THEA 146 F | Scene Painting | 3 |
THEA 148 F | Introduction to Theatre Crafts Lab (formerly THEA 142 F) | 1-2 |
THEA 151 F | Properties: Design and Construction | 3 |
THEA 160 F | Introduction to Sound Technology | 3 |
THEA 162 F | Sound Design for the Theatre | 2 |
THEA 170 F | Beginning Theatrical Lighting (formerly THEA 144 F) | 3 |
THEA 171 F | Survey of Theatrical Costuming (formerly THEA 145 F) | 3 |
THEA 172 F | Stage Makeup (formerly THEA 147AF) | 3 |
THEA 265 F | Theatre Management | 2 |
THEA 266 F | Stage Management | 3 |
THEA 267 F | Entertainment Business | 3 |
| E. Stage Crew Activity (0.5-1.5 units): | 0.5-1.5 | |
| Concurrent enrollment for the following courses is required for THEA 146 F, THEA 151 F, THEA 160 F, THEA 162, THEA 170 F, THEA 171 F, THEA 172 F, THEA 180 F, and THEA 184 F. Select 0.5 units per course selected | ||
THEA 153 F | Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5-3 |
THEA 159 F | Beginning Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 |
THEA 249 F | Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 |
| Total Units | 23.5-34.5 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Analyze, interpret and evaluate dramatic literature and theatrical productions for the purpose creating culturally responsive storytelling through performance.
Outcome 2: Examine, evaluate, articulate, and plan personal and career goals in preparation for further professional/academic training and employment.
Outcome 3: Create fully embodied characters with truthful interactions in a variety of given circumstances in order to establish honest and compelling storytelling, individual artistry, ensemble connections, and unique perspectives.
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