Theatre Arts for Transfer
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Theatre Arts for Transfer - AA-T
Description
The Associate of Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer degree prepares students with both the theory and practical experience necessary for either employment in beginning levels of professional theatre or transfer to a theatre arts major in a four-year institution. Various productions are offered to provide student with a broad range of practical training.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in preparation to pursue a career in the field of stage directing, acting, designing, K-12 education, and drama/theatre instruction, or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Differentiate between theatre as a theatrical art and social form throughout history through technical skills development in the classroom and critical thinking development through theatre historical and theoretical analysis.
- Develop and exhibit acting technical skills and styles within a wide spectrum of acting methods while applying knowledge of the mechanical principles of stage performance for an expressive, communicative purpose.
- Exhibit improved creativity, self-confidence, script analysis, character development, observation, body awareness, vocal awareness and memorization skills, as well as collaborative problem-solving and diversity awareness through technical skills, acquired style, and performance skills.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 9 | |
| THEATRE 10 | Principles of Acting I | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| THEATRE 1 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| orTHEATRE 4 | Theatre History: Ancient to 1700 | 3 |
| Complete a minimum of 3 units from: | 3 | |
| THEATRE 50ABCD | Theatre Practicum - Rehearsal and Performance | 1-4 |
| orTHEATRE 52ABCD | Theatre Practicum - Technical Theatre in Production | 1-4 |
| List A - Any three courses: | 9 | |
| THEATRE 7 | Theatrical Script Analysis | 3 |
| THEATRE 12 | Principles of Acting II | 3 |
| THEATRE 30 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEATRE 31 | Introduction to Design | 3 |
| THEATRE 32 | Theatre Design-Lighting | 3 |
| THEATRE 40 | Stage Costuming | 3 |
| THEATRE 42 | Theatrical Makeup | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
Other Information
Arts, Communication, and Design
Local Program (Major) Code: A410
Program Control Number: 31337
TOP Code: 1007.00
CIP Code: 50.0501