Theatre Arts - AA-T
A.A. Degree for Transfer Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 18.0 credits
The Theatre Arts program is a rigorous and exciting program that trains its students in a variety of theatrical disciplines, including acting, playwriting, theatrical makeup, script analysis, directing, stage management, lighting, design, and stagecraft. Majors will have the opportunity to participate in up to four productions a year: three main stage productions and a one act festival in our smaller black box venue. Theatre Arts graduates will be prepared to transfer to a four-year university for further training; find entry level work in technical theatre; act, write or direct on a community or professional level or in film or television. The Associate in Arts in Theatre Performance for Transfer will meet the needs of students transferring to a California State University who intend to study in a theatre-related major. It is highly recommended that students consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals. Other requirements include 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 (California General Education Transfer Curriculum).
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Arts-AAT Degree Requirements: Complete all of the following | 18 | |
| IMPORTANT: To obtain the Associate in Arts Degree in Theatre Performance for Transfer, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0: | ||
| Any needed transferable electives to reach a total of 60 CSU transferable units. | ||
| As part of the GE classes required for completion of the degree, students should plan to take English 1001 and complete the Math competency requirement their first year. | ||
| Required Core #1 | 6 | |
| THEA 1100 | Principles of Acting | 3 |
| THEA 2000 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Required Core #2 | 3 | |
| THEA 1001 | Rehearsal and Performance | 1-3 |
| THEA 1501 | Technical Production Lab | 1-3 |
| List A Requirements - Select three courses | 9 | |
| THEA 1150 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA 1200 | Intermediate Principles of Acting | 3 |
| THEA 1600 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 2400 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 2600 | Stage Lighting | 3 |
| Any course not already used in Required Core #2. | 1-3 | |
Recommended Sequence
Theatre Arts-AAT
Term 1 (9 units)
- THEA2000 - Introduction to Theatre (3)
- THEA1100 - Principles of Acting (3)
- THEA1150 - Stage Makeup (3)
Term 2 (5-9 units)
- THEA1001 - Rehearsal and Performance (1-3)
- THEA1501 - Technical Production Lab (1-3)
- THEA1600 - Stagecraft (3)
Term 3 (9 units)
- THEA1150 - Stage Makeup (3)
- THEA1200 - Intermediate Principles of Acting (3)
- THEA2400 - Script Analysis (3)
Term 4 (5-9 units)
- THEA2600 - Stage Lighting (3)
- THEA1001 - Rehearsal and Performance (1-3)
- THEA1501 - Technical Production Lab (1-3)