Theatre Arts Associate in Arts Degree
PROGRAM CODE: 2A03850
The Theatre Arts Associate in Arts Degree is designed to equip students with basic theatrical knowledge and academic skills that prepare them for either transfer to a four-year academic institution or employment in theatre production, television, film, theme parks, education, and/or management. Career opportunities include acting, design (costume, lighting, makeup, scenic, sound), directing, education, playwriting, stage management, and technicians (lighting, sound, stagehand, and wardrobe). This degree requires a total of 21.5-32 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A. Theatre History and Appreciation (8-10 units). | 8-10 | |
| Required Courses (6 units): | ||
| Select two courses from the following list. | ||
THEA 100 F | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
or THEA 104 F | Introduction to Theatre Appreciation | |
or THEA 105 F | Musical Theatre History | |
or THEA 108 F | Multicultural Perspectives in American Theatre | |
THEA 109 F | Modern Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| Restricted Electives (2-4 units): | ||
| Select one additional course from the list of Required Courses in Theatre History and Appreciation, or select one course from the following list. | ||
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 (5-6 units). | 5-6 | |
| Required Courses (3 units): | ||
| Select one course from the following list. | ||
THEA 123 F | Acting Techniques | 3 |
THEA 180 F | Beginning Principles of Acting | 3 |
| Restricted Electives (2-3 units): | ||
| Select one course from the following list. | ||
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 127 F | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
THEA 129 F | Voice for the Actor | 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 197 F | Introduction to Stage Combat | 3 |
THEA 222 F | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
THEA 225 F | Stage Directing | 3 |
| C. Production (4-6 units). | 4-6 | |
| Required Courses (3 units): | ||
| Select one course from the following list. | ||
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 (1-3 units): | ||
| Select one course from the following list. | ||
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 (4-8 units). | 4-8 | |
| Required Courses (3-4 units): | ||
| Select one course from the following list. | ||
THEA 141 F | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 |
THEA 143 F | Stagecraft | 4 |
THEA 146 F | Scene Painting | 3 |
THEA 160 F | Introduction to Sound Technology | 3 |
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 |
| Restricted Electives (1-4 units): | ||
| Select one additional course from the list of Required Courses in Technical Theatre, or one course from the following list. | ||
THEA 090 F | Introduction to Advanced Topics in Theatre Technology | 2 |
THEA 091 F | Video and Scenic Projection for the Theatre | 2 |
THEA 092 F | Automated Scenery for the Theatre | 2 |
THEA 093 F | Rigging for the Theatre | 1 |
THEA 094 F | Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting for Theatre | 2 |
THEA 148 F | Introduction to Theatre Crafts Lab (formerly THEA 142 F) | 1-2 |
THEA 151 F | Properties: Design and Construction | 3 |
THEA 161 F | Sound Reinforcement Techniques | 2 |
THEA 162 F | Sound Design for the Theatre | 2 |
THEA 168 F | Non-sewing Costume Crafts | 2 |
THEA 169 F | Introduction to Costume Design | 3 |
THEA 173 F | Intermediate Makeup and Hair for the Stage | 3 |
THEA 214 F | Costume Construction for the Ancient World Through the 18th Century | 4 |
THEA 215 F | Costume Construction for the Neoclassical Period Through Modern Day | 4 |
THEA 263 F | Beginning Entertainment Drafting | 3 |
THEA 265 F | Theatre Management | 2 |
THEA 266 F | Stage Management | 3 |
THEA 267 F | Entertainment Business | 3 |
| E. Stage Crew Activity (0.5-2 units). | 0.5-2 | |
| Concurrent enrollment in one of 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 |
THEA 250 F | Advanced Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 |
| Total Units | 21.5-32 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Analyze, interpret and evaluate dramatic literature and theatrical productions for the purpose of creating culturally responsive storytelling through the dramatic arts.
Outcome 2: Coordinate and implement collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and organizational skills through the theatrical process to establish leadership, artistry, ensemble, and confidence.
Outcome 3: Create and contribute artistically to the areas of performance, technical theatre, and production to gain experience and portfolio material.
Outcome 4: Determine, evaluate, and articulate personal and career goals in preparation for further professional/academic training.
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