A.A. in Theatre Arts - Acting Emphasis
This degree is a fundamental exploration in the area of theatre arts focusing on performance styles and acting techniques.
A.A. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Theatre Arts Acting Emphasis 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 proficiency in acting styles and techniques.
- Exhibit knowledge in a specialized theatrical area, such as directing, Shakespeare, and theatre for young audiences.
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 202 | Stage Acting II - Intermediate 1 | 3 |
| Select one (1) of the following play performance courses: | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance in Production | 3 | |
| Rehearsal and Performance II | 3 | |
| Theatre Practicum/Special Projects I - Physical Life | 3 | |
| Theatre Practicum/Special Projects II - Storytelling | 3 | |
| Select two (2) of the following acting techniques courses: | ||
| Voice and Movement for the Actor I - Beginning | 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 | |
| Acting Shakespeare | 3 | |
| Special Techniques in Acting - Beginning | 3 | |
| Select one (1) of the following specialty courses: 2 | ||
| Fundamentals of Stage Direction - Beginning | 3 | |
| Theatre for Young Audiences- Beginning | 3 | |
| Shakespeare in Production | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21-22 | |
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 |
| 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 |
| THEA 210 |
Rehearsal and Performance in Production or Theatre Practicum/Special Projects I - Physical Life or Theatre Practicum/Special Projects II - Storytelling |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
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 104A |
Voice and Movement for the Actor I - Beginning or Stage Acting III - Intermediate/Advanced or Stage Acting IV - Advanced or Camera Acting I - Beginning or Camera Acting II - Intermediate or Camera Acting III - Intermediate/Advanced or Camera Acting IV - Advanced or Acting Shakespeare or Special Techniques in Acting - 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 104A |
Voice and Movement for the Actor I - Beginning or Stage Acting III - Intermediate/Advanced or Stage Acting IV - Advanced or Camera Acting I - Beginning or Camera Acting II - Intermediate or Camera Acting III - Intermediate/Advanced or Camera Acting IV - Advanced or Acting Shakespeare or Special Techniques in Acting - Beginning |
3 |
| THEA 241A |
Fundamentals of Stage Direction - Beginning or Theatre for Young Audiences- Beginning or Shakespeare in Production |
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.