Theatre Arts (Drama) Associate in Arts Degree
PROGRAM CODE: 2A03850
The Theatre Arts (Drama) Associate in Arts Degree is designed to prepare students to acquire basic theatrical knowledge and academic skills to either transfer to a four-year academic institution or lead to employment in the specific areas of theater production as well as related areas in television, film, theme parks, education, and management. Related career opportunities include but are not limited to actor, director, costumer, makeup designer, playwright, drama coach, set designer, scenic artist, sound designer, lighting designer, stage hand, technician, wardrobe, stage manager, production manager, and educator. This degree requires a total of 19-25.5 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (3 units): | ||
| THEA 100 F | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| or THEA 104 F | Introduction to Theatre Appreciation | |
| or THEA 105 F | Musical Theatre History | |
| or THEA 108 F | Multicultural Perspectives in American Theatre | |
| Required Performance Courses (6.5 units): | 6.5 | |
| Beginning Principles of Acting | 3 | |
| Intermediate Principles of Acting 1 | 3 | |
| NOTE: THEA 181 F requires completion of THEA 180 F with a grade of C or better. | ||
| Concurrent enrollment in one of the following courses is required for THEA 180 F. | ||
| Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5 | |
| Beginning Stage Crew Activity | 0.5 | |
| Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | 0.5 | |
| Advanced Stage Crew Activity | 0.5 | |
| Required Electives - Production Courses (2-3 units): | 2-3 | |
| Acting Workshop | 3 | |
| Theatre Workshop | 2 | |
| Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 2 | |
| Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 2 | |
| Beginning Playwright's Practicum | 2 | |
| Intermediate Playwright's Practicum | 2 | |
| Beginning Director's Practicum | 2 | |
| Intermediate Director's Practicum | 2 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre Production | 2 | |
| Intermediate Musical Theatre Production | 2 | |
| Restricted Electives - Technical Theatre Courses (3.5-4 units): | 3.5-4 | |
| Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 | |
| Stagecraft | 4 | |
| Scene Painting | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sound Technology | 3 | |
| Beginning Theatrical Lighting (formerly THEA 144 F) | 3 | |
| Beginning Theatrical Costuming and Design (formerly THEA 145 F) | 3 | |
| Stage Makeup (formerly THEA 147AF) | 3 | |
| Concurrent enrollment in one of the following courses is required for THEA 146 F, THEA 160 F, THEA 170 F, THEA 171 F, THEA 172 F | ||
| Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | .5 | |
| Beginning Stage Crew Activity | .5 | |
| Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | .5 | |
| Advanced Stage Crew Activity | .5 | |
| Restricted Electives (4-9 units selected from at least two of the categories below): | 4-9 | |
| Performance courses recommended for actors (1-3 units): | ||
| Beginning Movement and Performance Skills for Musical Theatre | 1 | |
| Intermediate Movement and Performance Skills for Musical Theatre | 1 | |
| Movement for Actors | 3 | |
| Acting Techniques | 3 | |
| Resident Theatre Company | 1 | |
| Touring Theatre Productions: Rehearsal and Performance | 3 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre Concert Production | 1 | |
| Intermediate Musical Theatre Concert Production | 1 | |
| Advanced Principles of Acting II | 3 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre I (formerly THEA 125 F and THEA 186 F) | 3 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre II (formerly THEA 138 F and THEA 187 F) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Stage Combat | 3 | |
| Beginning Principles of Stage Combat | 3 | |
| Intermediate Musical Theatre I (formerly THEA 226 F and THEA 286 F) | 3 | |
| Intermediate Musical Theatre II (formerly THEA 238 F and THEA 287 F) | 3 | |
| Production courses recommended for actors and theatre technicians (2-3 units): | ||
| Introduction to Summer Theatre Workshop | 3 | |
| Beginning Summer Theatre Workshop | 3 | |
| Intermediate Summer Theatre Workshop | 3 | |
| Advanced Summer Theatre Workshop | 3 | |
| Experimental Theatre | 2 | |
| Technical Theatre courses recommended for theatre technicians (1-3 units): | ||
| Introduction to Advanced Topics in Theatre Technology | 2-6 | |
| Video and Scenic Projection for the Theatre | 2 | |
| Rigging for the Theatre | 1 | |
| Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting for Theatre | 2 | |
| Introduction to Theatre Crafts Lab (formerly THEA 142 F) | 1-2 | |
| Properties: Design and Construction | 3 | |
| Beginning Theatre Crafts Lab | 1-2 | |
| Sound Reinforcement Techniques | 2 | |
| Sound Design for the Theatre | 2 | |
| Intermediate Theatrical Lighting | 3 | |
| Intermediate Theatrical Costuming | 3 | |
| Intermediate Theatre Crafts Lab | 1-2 | |
| Advanced Theatre Crafts Lab | 1-2 | |
| Theatre Management | 2 | |
| Stage Management | 3 | |
| Theatrical Production Techniques | 1-3 | |
| Theatre Arts Internship | 2-4 | |
| Theatre Arts Independent Study | 1-3 | |
| Recommended for all theatre arts students (2-3 units): | ||
| Theatrical City Tours: New York | 2 | |
| Theatrical City Tours: London | 2 | |
| Beginning Principles of Playwriting | 3 | |
| Modern Dramatic Literature | 3 | |
| Improvisation for Television, Film and Theatre | 2 | |
| Oral Interpretation | 3 | |
| Voice for the Actor | 3 | |
| Honors Creative Arts - Theatre (formerly THEA 196HF) | 3 | |
| Acting for the Camera | 3 | |
| Stage Directing | 3 | |
| Total Units | 19-25.5 | |
Outcome 1: Analyze, interpret and evaluate dramatic literature and theatrical productions for the purpose of creating culturally responsive storytelling through the dramatic arts.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and implement collaborative, critical thinking, creative, and organizational skills through the theatrical production process to establish leadership, artistry, ensemble, and confidence.
Outcome 3: Create and contribute artistically to the areas of performance, technical theatre, and production to gain experience and portfolio material.
Outcome 4: Determine, evaluate, and articulate personal and career goals in preparation for further professional/academic training.
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