Theater Arts, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Banner Code: 2_AAT_THEA
Control Number: 31432
Financial Aid Eligible
The Theater Arts Department provides opportunities to study the art and the craft of theater. Students who enroll in the Associate in Arts in Theater Arts for Transfer degree are encouraged to develop academic and artistic skills through coursework and production opportunities enabling them to be successful in further study or employment. Students are introduced to theatrical history and literature, performance, design/technology, and management, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through theatrical production assignments. Students will be prepared to transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Theater Arts.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Examine the historical context of theater and drama, including its relationship to contemporary society and culture.
- Produce a play on stage, including all related performance, script, design, and technical aspects.
- Assess what students and others have created.
- Identify the individual and collaborative processes required to produce live theatrical productions.
- Analyze performance, technical, directing, or theatre management responsibilities to identify and resolve specific problems pertaining to that area.
Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements
Associate Degrees for Transfer require students to meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
- Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
- Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
- Completion of Cal-GETC.
Students should consult a GWC counselor in order to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | 9 | |
| THEA G100 | Introduction to the Theater | 3 |
| or THEA G111 | Theater History and Literature - Classical to 1800 | |
| THEA G106 | Acting 1 | 3 |
| Rehearsal and Performance or Technical Theater Practicum | ||
| Select a maximum of three units of the following: | 3 | |
| THEA G115 | Theater Practicum 1 - Performance | 1-2 |
| THEA G125 | Play Performance 1 | 1-2 |
| THEA G135 | Classical Play Performance 1 | 1-2 |
| THEA G210 | Musical Theater Performance 1 | 1-2 |
| or THEA G170 | Theater Production and Stage Crew | |
| THEA G174 | Scenic Painting and Technical Production Techniques | 3 |
| List A | ||
| Select nine units of the following: | 9 | |
| THEA G107 | Acting 2 | 3 |
| THEA G175 | Stage Scenery | 3 |
| THEA G176 | Stage Lighting | 3 |
| THEA G177 | Make-Up | 3 |
| THEA G178 | Introduction to Stage Costume | 3 |
| THEA G166 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| A maximum of three units of the following if not used in Core can apply to List A: | 1-2 | |
| THEA G115 | Theater Practicum 1 - Performance | 1-2 |
| THEA G125 | Play Performance 1 | 1-2 |
| THEA G135 | Classical Play Performance 1 | 1-2 |
| THEA G210 | Musical Theater Performance 1 | 1-2 |
| or THEA G170 | Theater Production and Stage Crew | |
| THEA G174 | Scenic Painting and Technical Production Techniques | 3 |
| Major Total | 18-20 | |
| GE Pattern (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |