Theatre Arts Performance Associate in Arts Degree
Division: Visual and Performing Arts
PROGRAM CODE: 1A03779A
Financial Aide Eligible
The Theatre Arts Performance Associate in Arts Degree is designed to prepare the student with a fundamental understanding and acquisition of knowledge in the theatre arts discipline with an emphasis on acting and performance. To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Native General Education requirements; California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or IGETC General Education requirements; (3) Social Justice, Equity and Sustainability and reading requirements; (4) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (5) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Courses that fulfill major requirements for an Associate Degree at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a Baccalaureate Degree. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. This degree requires a total of 22-24 units, in addition to other degree requirements.
Code | Title | Units |
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Required Theater Courses are listed in suggested sequence (6 units): | ||
THEA 100 C | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
THEA 102 C | World Theatre History | 3 |
or THEA 107 C | Diversity in American Theatre | |
or THEA 107HC | Honors Diversity in Amer. Tht | |
or THEA 101 C | Play Analysis | |
Technique Courses - Select from the following according to emphasis (11-12 units): | 11-12 | |
Acting I | 3 | |
or THEA 126 C | Musical Theatre Techniques I | |
Dynamic Movement for the Stage | 2 | |
or THEA 129 C | Voice and Diction | |
Acting II | 3 | |
or THEA 127 C | Musical Theatre Techniques II | |
Acting III | 3 | |
or THEA 226 C | Musical Theatre Techniques III | |
Design Courses - Select from the following (3 units): | 3 | |
Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 | |
Stagecraft | 3 | |
Lighting Design for Theatre | 3 | |
Costume Design for Theatre | 3 | |
Stage Makeup | 3 | |
Theater Courses - Select from the following categories according to emphasis (2-3 units): | 2-3 | |
Recommended for all theatre arts students: | ||
Diversity in American Theatre | 3 | |
or THEA 107HC | Honors Diversity in Amer. Tht | |
World Theatre History | 3 | |
Directing for the Theatre | 3 | |
Playwriting (formerly Stage and Screenwriting) | 3 | |
Recommended for all Acting students according to emphasis: | ||
Dynamic Movement for the Stage | 2 | |
Acting for the Camera | 2 | |
Voice and Diction | 3 | |
Acting IV | 3 | |
Musical Theatre Techniques IV | 3 | |
Recommended for Performance students: | ||
Acting Workshop | 2-3 | |
Musical Theatre Performance I | 2-3 | |
Rehearsal Performance I | 2-3 | |
Musical Theatre Performance II | 2-3 | |
Rehearsal Performance II | 2-3 | |
Summer Musical Theater Workshop I | 1-2 | |
Summer Mus Thea Workshop II | 1-2 | |
Stage Crew I - Running | 1-2 | |
Stage Crew II -Production Prep | 1-2 | |
Stage Crew III Costume Makeup | 1-2 | |
Stage Crew IV House Box Office | 1-2 | |
Musical Thea Performance III | 2-3 | |
Musical Theatre Performance IV | 2-3 | |
Rehearsal Performance III | 2-3 | |
Experimental Theatre | 2 | |
Summer Theater Workshop I | 1-2 | |
Summer Theater Workshop II | 1-2 | |
Rehearsal Performance IV | 2-3 | |
Total Units | 22-24 |
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1: Upon completion students will have comprehensive understanding of story, analysis, and performative obligations. Students will have demonstrated and embodied character, presence, instinct, action, objective, and obstacle.
OUTCOME 2: Upon completion students will obtain the knowledge necessary to understand the broad theatrical landscape, preparing them for entry into the industry.
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