{ "college": "cuesta-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "departmentName": "Drama", "id": "theatre-arts-associate-in-arts-for-transfer", "name": "THEATRE ARTS", "award": "Associate in Arts for Transfer", "department": "drama", "sourceUrl": "https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/30065/30066/30067/30068/30257", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer degree will prepare students to transfer into a curriculum at a CSU to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Theatre Arts. The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T in Theatre Arts) includes theoretical and practical courses in all aspects of theatre, providing preparation in acting, directing, and technical theatre through productions. The degree program allows for a course of study that expands and increases creativity. It is a meaningful journey of personal discovery and self-expansion. It connects the study of script analysis to creating complex characters or theatrical designs. In addition, a solid foundation of fundamental skills learned through a variety of performance as well as technical theatre courses will help the student build confidence and emphasize the importance of responsibility, dedication, collaboration and commitment. The AA-T in Theatre Arts degree provides lower division preparation for students planning to transfer into baccalaureate level Theatre Arts programs.\n\nThe Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system, although not necessarily to a specific campus or major. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program.\n\nThe Cuesta College AA-T/AS-T degree requires:\n\n(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:\n (A) California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).\n\n (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.\n\n(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.\n\n(3) Earning a “C” or better grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A \"P\" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1. Demonstrate acting techniques in a performance setting.\n2. Exhibit fundamental knowledge of play structure and analysis .\n3. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge in core theatre elements including Acting, Technical Theatre, and Theatre History." }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "Required Courses: (9 credits)", "units": "9" }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 207", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 200", "title": "ACTING 1", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 240", "title": "TECHNICAL THEATRE PRACTICUM", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 241", "title": "TECHNICAL THEATER PRACTICUM II", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 242", "title": "THEATRICAL DESIGN PRACTICUM", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 243", "title": "TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 260", "title": "REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: CHILDREN'S THEATRE", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 261", "title": "REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: SHAKESPEARE/CLASSICAL", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 262", "title": "REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: MUSICAL THEATRE", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 263", "title": "REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: DEVISED/NEW WORKS", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 264", "title": "REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: MODERN THEATRE", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Select at least 9 credits from the following courses:", "units": "9" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "One Technical Theater Course (DRA 240, 241, 242, 243) or Rehearsal and Performance Course (DRA 260, 261, 262, 263, 264) not already used above. 3 credits max.", "units": "3" }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 201", "title": "ACTING II - ACTING FOR THE CAMERA", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 209", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 211", "title": "STAGECRAFT", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 212", "title": "ENTERTAINMENT LIGHTING", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 214", "title": "SCRIPT ANALYSIS", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "DRA 236", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL COSTUME CONSTRUCTION", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "total", "text": "Total", "units": "18" } ] } ] }