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:
- Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge in core theatre elements, including acting, technical theatre, and theatre history.
- Demonstrate acting techniques in a performance setting.
- Exhibit fundamental knowledge of play structure and analysis.
- Explore various options in theatre doctrine to enhance the student’s area of interest.
Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:
- 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. - Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
- Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
- Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| THEA 101 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | 3 |
| or THEA 101H | Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors | |
| THEA 120 | Introduction to Tech for Theatre, TV and Film | 3 |
| THEA 201 | Stage Acting I - Beginning | 3 |
| Select one (1) of the following play performance courses: | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance in Production | 3 | |
| Theatre Practicum/Special Projects I - Physical Life | 3 | |
| Theatre Practicum/Special Projects II - Storytelling | 3 | |
| Theatre for Young Audiences- Beginning | 3 | |
| Shakespeare in Production | 3 | |
| Select one (1) of the following play analysis courses: | ||
| The Art of the Theatre | 3 | |
| Stage and Screenwriting - Beginning | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Stage Direction - Beginning | 3 | |
| Select one (1) of the following elective courses: | ||
| Introduction to Scenic Design & Art Direction for Theatre and Film | 3 | |
| Introduction to Lighting for Theatre, Television and Film | 3.5 | |
| Stage Acting II - Intermediate | 3 | |
| Stage Acting III - Intermediate/Advanced | 3.5 | |
| Stage Acting IV - Advanced | 3.5 | |
| Camera Acting I - Beginning | 3.5 | |
| Camera Acting II - Intermediate | 3.5 | |
| Camera Acting III - Intermediate/Advanced | 3.5 | |
| Camera Acting IV - Advanced | 3.5 | |
| Stage and Project Management for Theatre, TV and Film | 3 | |
| Theatre Appreciation | 3 | |
| Introduction to Production Management | 3 | |
| Introduction to Production Management Practicum | 3 | |
| Advanced Production Management Practicum | 3 | |
| Acting Shakespeare | 3 | |
| Special Techniques in Acting - Beginning | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18-18.5 | |
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.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 120 | Introduction to Tech for Theatre, TV and Film | 3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
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 or THEA 101H |
Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 12 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 3 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| KIN 170 |
Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| THEA 130 |
Introduction to Scenic Design & Art Direction for Theatre and Film 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 Scenic Design & Art Direction for Theatre and Film 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 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.