A.A. in Theatre Arts

This degree is a fundamental exploration in the area of theatre arts, highlighting acting, technical theatre / design, theatre history and play analysis.

A.A. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Theatre Arts A.A. Degree will:

  1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge in core theatre elements, including acting, technical theatre, and theatre history.
  2. Demonstrate acting techniques in a performance setting.
  3. Exhibit fundamental knowledge of play structure and analysis.
  4. Explore various options in theatre doctrine to enhance the student’s area of interest.

Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:

  1. Complete the District General Education Pattern, CSUGE or IGETC.
    If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the CSUGE or IGETC General Education Patterns. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection.
  2. Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
  3. Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
  4. Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance.
Required courses:
THEA 101Introduction to Theatre Arts3
or THEA 101H Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
THEA 120Introduction to Tech for Theatre, TV and Film3
THEA 201Stage Acting I - Beginning3
Select one (1) of the following play performance courses:
Rehearsal and Performance in Production3
Theatre Practicum/Special Projects I - Physical Life3
Theatre Practicum/Special Projects II - Storytelling3
Theatre for Young Audiences- Beginning3
Shakespeare in Production3
Select one (1) of the following play analysis courses:
The Art of the Theatre3
Stage and Screenwriting - Beginning3
Fundamentals of Stage Direction - Beginning3
Select one (1) of the following elective courses:
Introduction to Scenic Design & Art Direction for Theatre and Film3
Introduction to Lighting for Theatre, Television and Film3.5
Stage Acting II - Intermediate3
Stage Acting III - Intermediate/Advanced3.5
Stage Acting IV - Advanced3.5
Camera Acting I - Beginning3.5
Camera Acting II - Intermediate3.5
Camera Acting III - Intermediate/Advanced3.5
Camera Acting IV - Advanced3.5
Stage and Project Management for Theatre, TV and Film3
Theatre Appreciation3
Introduction to Production Management3
Introduction to Production Management Practicum3
Advanced Production Management Practicum3
Acting Shakespeare3
Special Techniques in Acting - Beginning3
Total Units18-18.5

2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
THEA 120 Introduction to Tech for Theatre, TV and Film 3
ENGL 101
Reading and Composition
or Reading and Composition - Honors
4
MATH 160
Mathematics for Everyday Living - A Liberal Arts Course
or Introductory Statistics
or Introductory Statistics - Honors
4
THEA 101
Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
3
 Units14
Winter Term 1
ETHN 101
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
 Units3
Spring Term 1
THEA 201 Stage Acting I - Beginning 3
THEA 210
Rehearsal and Performance in Production
or Theatre Practicum/Special Projects I - Physical Life
or Theatre Practicum/Special Projects II - Storytelling
or Theatre for Young Audiences- Beginning
or Shakespeare in Production
3
SPCH 100
Interpersonal Communication
or Interpersonal Communication - Honors
or Public Address
or Public Address - Honors
or Small Group Communication
3
ENGL 103
Composition and Critical Thinking
or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors
3
 Units12
Summer Term 1
HIST 107
History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of the African-Americans to 1876
or History of the African-Americans since 1876
or History of Women in the United States
3
 Units3
Fall Term 2
ANTH 212 Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3
ANTH 212L Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab 1
THEA 202 Stage Acting II - Intermediate 3
THEA 200
The Art of the Theatre
or Stage and Screenwriting - Beginning
or Fundamentals of Stage Direction - Beginning
3
ENGL 290
Ethnic Voices in Film
or Children's Literature
or Children's Literature - Honors
or Introduction to Shakespeare
or Literature of the Bible
or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts
or Great Religions of the World
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
3
 Units13
Winter Term 2
KIN 170
Fitness for Life
or Health and Wellness
or Health and Wellness - Honors
or Introduction to Nutrition
3
 Units3
Spring Term 2
THEA 130
Introduction to Theatrical Scenery
or Introduction to Lighting for Theatre, Television and Film
or Stage Acting II - Intermediate
or Stage Acting III - Intermediate/Advanced
or Stage Acting IV - Advanced
or Camera Acting I - Beginning
or Stage and Project Management for Theatre, TV and Film
or Theatre Appreciation
or Introduction to Production Management
or Introduction to Production Management Practicum
or Advanced Production Management Practicum
or Acting Shakespeare
or Special Techniques in Acting - Beginning
3
THEA 130
Introduction to Theatrical Scenery
or Introduction to Lighting for Theatre, Television and Film
or Stage Acting III - Intermediate/Advanced
or Stage Acting IV - Advanced
or Camera Acting I - Beginning
or Stage and Project Management for Theatre, TV and Film
or Theatre Appreciation
or Introduction to Production Management
or Introduction to Production Management Practicum
or Advanced Production Management Practicum
or Acting Shakespeare
or Special Techniques in Acting - Beginning
3
ASTR 115
Planetary Astronomy
or Planetary Astronomy - Honors
or Life In The Universe
or Physical Oceanography
or Introduction to Forest Ecology
or Physical Geography
or Introduction to Weather and Climate
3
POLI 103
American Government and Politics
or American Government and Politics - Honors
3
 Units12
 Total Units60

Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.  

Career Opportunities

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