Theatre Arts – Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree prepares students for transfer to California State Universities (CSUs). Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer degree earn preferential transfer status to CSUs for theatre arts majors and related disciplines. The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer degree introduces students to theatre history, play analysis, acting, design and theatre production. Classes provide opportunities for students to explore a range of dramatic texts, create original dramatic work, and write critically about theater. Students gain practical experience as they collaborate on live productions as actors, designers and technical crew members. This curriculum specifically prepares the prospective transfer student for upper division coursework in Theatre at a California State University (CSU) campus. Students leave the program confident in the basic language and practice of theater: prepared to learn, create and collaborate in academic and professional contexts.
To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer degree, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze dramatic texts for meaning, themes, social context, and preparation for live production
- Demonstrate a basic level of competence as an actor from auditioning to character analysis to live performance
- Demonstrate a basic level of competency as a technician or designer (scenic, costume, makeup or lighting) and apply these skills in a realized production
- Collaborate positively with actors, directors, designers and technicians in the rehearsal and presentation of live productions
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| THEAT 002 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THEAT 020 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | 3 |
| THEAT 033A | Technical Theatre in Production A | 3 |
| or THEAT 035A | Rehearsal and Performance in Production A | |
| List A: Select three courses (9 units) from the following: | 9 | |
| Intermediate Acting | ||
| Introduction to Theatre Design | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Stage Makeup | ||
| Introduction to Stage Lighting | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
Select from the following required core courses not already used | ||
| Technical Theatre in Production A | ||
or THEAT 035A | Rehearsal and Performance in Production A | |
Total Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 18 | |
| General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) 1 | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to complete 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units. General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.