Theater Arts (AA-T A0346)
Arts Division
Degree A0346
The Associate in Arts in Theater Arts for Transfer develops confidence, improves communication skills and provides experiences to work in a collaborative endeavor. In each course, students learn to perfect the skills needed for the discipline of theater while learning to work cooperatively with others in theater-related disciplines. The program emphasizes self-reliance and creative problem solving along with personal artistic development. To earn an Associate in Arts in Theater, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of: IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. The degree allows students the flexibility to pursue a particular area of interest; however, any student who completes the AA-T in Theater Arts will be prepared to pursue an emphasis in acting, technical theater, design, playwriting or general theater. The degree has been designed to assist students who wish to obtain a baccalaureate in Theater. The degree is intended to help the student make an uninterrupted transition to a C.S.U. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all major requirements to receive an Associate in Arts in Theater for Transfer degree and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an Associate in Arts in Theater for Transfer degree will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Introduction to Theater Arts | ||
or THTR 10 | History of Theater Arts | |
| Principles of Acting I | ||
| Play Rehearsal and Performance - Technical | ||
or THTR 15 | Play Rehearsal and Performance - Acting | |
| List A | ||
| Choose 9 units from the following or any course not already selected from the core courses: | 9 | |
| Principles of Acting II | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Play Rehearsal and Performance - Acting | ||
| Theatrical Make-Up | ||
| Theatrical Costuming | ||
| Introduction to Script Analysis for the Theater | ||
| Introduction to Theater Design | ||
| Stage Lighting | ||
| Total Units for Major | 18 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 1 | 39-42 | |
| 1 | Courses may be double-counted with either CSU-GE or IGETC. |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Use script analysis and performance techniques to create a character in a live theater performance.
- Analyze and critique the various aspects of a theater production (acting, directing and design) without making value judgments.
- Perform various tasks associated with the creation and implementation of the technical elements (lights, sound, lighting, costumes, and makeup) of a live theater production.
- Understand the interactions of the various theater disciplines and be able to usefully participate in the collaborative environment of theater.
- Analyze and critique elements of the production in their historical and cultural context.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 9 | Introduction to Theater Arts | 3 |
| THTR 20 | Introduction to Script Analysis for the Theater | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| Units | 10 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| CSU MATH | CSU GE B4 Mathematics Crse | 4 |
| CSU SELF | CSU GE E Lifelong n SelfDev cr | 3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| CSU BEHAV | CSU GE D Social Sciences Crse | 3 |
| PSYC 1A Faculty recommendation: D1 1 | ||
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| THTR 10 | History of Theater Arts | 3 |
| CSU HUM | CSU GE C2 Humanities Crse | 3 |
| CSU CRTTH | CSU Area A-3 Crit Thnkg Course | 3 |
| CSU SCNC1 | CSU GE B1 Physical Sc Crse | 3 |
| CSU LAB | CSU GE B3 Phy/Life Sc Lab Crse | 1 |
| LIT 10 Faculty recommendation: C2 HUM 2 | ||
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| CSU SCNC2 | CSU GE B2 Life Sc Crse | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions | 3 |
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions | 3 |
| CSU ETHS | CSU GE Area F Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| CSU ELECT | CSU Trnsf Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 48 | |
