The Associate of Arts in Theater Arts (Theater Arts, AA) is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students to transfer to a baccalaureate program (BFA or BA) in Acting and Technical Theater. This program embeds the current Stage Tech Certificate and Theater AA-T within the 60-unit Associate Degree and meets the requirements of the first two years for a BA or BFA in Theater. The Acting Emphasis is designed to prepare students for transfer or work as professional actors. Coursework explores theatrical, television, and improvisational styles in both theory and live stage practicum, laying a foundation for success in upper-division theater coursework. The Technical Theater Emphasis is designed to prepare students for transfer or work as professional stagehands. Coursework explores hands-on, live performance experience in stage design, lighting design, makeup, costumes, and set & prop construction, laying a foundation for success in upper-division technical theater coursework. Possible careers in theater include: Actor (theater or film), Stage Manager, Theater Manager, Drama Teacher/Professor, Private vocal coach, Special Events Planner (Stage).
Major Core Requirements (8 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA021A | Technical Theater in Production: Scene Shop and Crew | 1 unit |
| THEA022A | Technical Theater in Production: Costume & Makeup | 1 unit |
| THEA040A | Acting One | 3 units |
| Select one: THEA010 THEA010H | Introduction to Theater Honors Introduction to Theater | 3 units 3 units |
Theater Pathways - Complete Acting or Technical Theater Pathway (22 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Acting Major Core Requirements: 15 units THEA011A THEA033A THEA035A THEA040B THEA040C Major Electives List A - Acting (Production): 3 units THEA020A THEA020B THEA020C THEA020D THEA070A THEA070B THEA070C THEA070D THEA071A THEA071B THEA071C THEA071D Major Electives List B - Acting: 4 units DANC001 DANC002 DANC003 DANC004 DANC011 DANC012 DANC013 DANC014 DANC021 DANC022 DANC023 DANC024 DANC031 DANC032 DANC033 DANC034 MUSC032A MUSC032B MUSC033A MUSC033B THEA007A THEA007B THEA013 THEA020A THEA020B THEA020C THEA020D THEA023A THEA023B THEA026A THEA033B THEA044A THEA070A THEA070B THEA070C THEA070D THEA071A THEA071B THEA071C THEA071D | Script Analysis: Classical Stage Movement Voice Production and Articulation Acting Two Acting Three Studio Theater Production Workshop: American Representational Studio Theater Production Workshop: Modern/Contemporary Studio Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek & European Studio Theater Workshop: Family and Children's Theater Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American Representational Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Modern & Contemporary Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek and European Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Family and Children's Theater Musical Theater Production: Operetta, Early Musical Theater and Golden Age Musicals Musical Theater Production: Classic Musicals Musical Theater Production: Pop/Rock Opera Musicals Musical Theater Production: Contemporary Musicals Ballet: Beginning Level 1 Ballet: Beginning Level 2 Ballet: Intermediate Level 3 Ballet: Advanced Level 4 Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 1 Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 2 Jazz Dance: Intermediate Level 3 Jazz Dance: Advanced Level 4 Modern Dance: Beginning Level 1 Modern Dance: Beginning Level 2 Modern Dance: Intermediate Level 3 Modern Dance: Advanced Level 4 Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 1 Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 2 Tap for Musical Theatre: Intermediate Level 3 Tap for Musical Theatre: Advanced Level 4 Beginning Voice, Level 1 Beginning Voice, Level 2 Intermediate Voice, Level 3 Intermediate Voice, Level 4 Acting for Film and Television Acting/Directing for Film and Television Multicultural Theater Studio Theater Production Workshop: American Representational Studio Theater Production Workshop: Modern/Contemporary Studio Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek & European Studio Theater Workshop: Family and Children's Theater Summer Production: Performance Practicum Summer Production: Technical Practicum Improvisational Theatre Workshop Movement for Stage: Combat Makeup for Stage & Screen Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American Representational Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Modern & Contemporary Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek and European Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Family and Children's Theater Musical Theater Production: Operetta, Early Musical Theater and Golden Age Musicals Musical Theater Production: Classic Musicals Musical Theater Production: Pop/Rock Opera Musicals Musical Theater Production: Contemporary Musicals | 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 2 units 2 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units |
| Technical Theater Major Core Requirements: 15 units THEA002A THEA018A THEA044A THEA045B THEA047A Major Electives List A - Technical Theater: 3 units MUSC064 MUSC065A Major Electives List B - Technical Theater: 4 units DANC060 MUSC064 MUSC065A MUSC066 THEA011A THEA020A THEA020B THEA020C THEA020D THEA023B THEA033A THEA033B THEA070A THEA070B THEA070C THEA070D THEA071A THEA071B THEA071C THEA071D | Introduction to Theatrical Design Introduction to Stage Lighting Makeup for Stage & Screen Stagecraft Fundamentals of Costume Design Sound Design Recording Arts I Studio Dance Production Sound Design Recording Arts I Digital Audio and Notation Script Analysis: Classical Studio Theater Production Workshop: American Representational Studio Theater Production Workshop: Modern/Contemporary Studio Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek & European Studio Theater Workshop: Family and Children's Theater Summer Production: Technical Practicum Stage Movement Movement for Stage: Combat Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American Representational Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Modern & Contemporary Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek and European Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Family and Children's Theater Musical Theater Production: Operetta, Early Musical Theater and Golden Age Musicals Musical Theater Production: Classic Musicals Musical Theater Production: Pop/Rock Opera Musicals Musical Theater Production: Contemporary Musicals | 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 1 unit 3 units 3 units 1 unit 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 2 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units |
Total Major Units: 30 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of WVC, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern.
- Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.