Theatre Arts (Certificate of Achievement) · Butte College

About the Program

Program Goal: Transfer

GE Pattern(s): None

Program Code: 46303.00CA

The Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Arts for Transfer is designed to build students’ performance skills in the area of theatrical production—including acting, stagecraft, and technical theatre; to enrich students’ aesthetic and intellectual proficiency in theatre, theatre history, and literature; and to provide pre-professional training. The Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Arts emphasizes production and experience in the creation of theatrical performances. At the same time, the degree offers courses in all aspects of the theatre, both artistic and academic. Faculty, staff, and students work closely together to build a solid foundation in the practical, artistic, and historical aspects of theatre.

Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

Create the Illusion of reality
Analyze dramatic literature
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the cultural significance of dramatic art
Demonstrate a variety of production skills
Demonstrate a variety of performance skills

Course	Title	Units
Required core:		18
DRAM 8	Acting I	3
Select one:		3
DRAM 2	Introduction to Theatre	3
DRAM 3	Theatre History	3
Select one:		3
DRAM 10	Rehearsal and Performance in Production: Musical	3
DRAM 12	Rehearsal and Performance in Production	3
DRAM 14	Technical Theatre in Production	3
Select three: (9 units)		9
DRAM 9	Acting II	3
DRAM 10	Rehearsal and Performance in Production: Musical	3
DRAM 12	Rehearsal and Performance in Production	3
DRAM 14	Technical Theatre in Production	3
DRAM 15	Introduction to Stage Costume	3
DRAM 16	Acting III Script Analysis	3
DRAM 20	Stagecraft	3
DRAM 21	Introduction to Theatre Design	3
DRAM 22	Introduction to Stage Lighting	3
DRAM 23	Introduction to Stage Makeup	3
Total		18