# THEATRE ARTS (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Drama

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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.

The 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.

The Cuesta College AA-T/AS-T degree requires:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
   (A) California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

   (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.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

(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.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Demonstrate acting techniques in a performance setting.
2.  Exhibit fundamental knowledge of play structure and analysis .
3.  Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge in core theatre elements including Acting, Technical Theatre, and Theatre History.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses: (9 credits)** | | 9 |
| DRA 207 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 |
| DRA 200 | ACTING 1 | 3 |
| DRA 240 | TECHNICAL THEATRE PRACTICUM | 3 |
| or DRA 241 | TECHNICAL THEATER PRACTICUM II | 3 |
| or DRA 242 | THEATRICAL DESIGN PRACTICUM | 3 |
| or DRA 243 | TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM | 3 |
| or DRA 260 | REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: CHILDREN'S THEATRE | 3 |
| or DRA 261 | REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: SHAKESPEARE/CLASSICAL | 3 |
| or DRA 262 | REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: MUSICAL THEATRE | 3 |
| or DRA 263 | REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: DEVISED/NEW WORKS | 3 |
| or DRA 264 | REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: MODERN THEATRE | 3 |
| **Select at least 9 credits from the following courses:** | | 9 |
| **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.** | | 3 |
| DRA 201 | ACTING II - ACTING FOR THE CAMERA | 3 |
| DRA 209 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN | 3 |
| DRA 211 | STAGECRAFT | 3 |
| DRA 212 | ENTERTAINMENT LIGHTING | 3 |
| DRA 214 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| DRA 236 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL COSTUME CONSTRUCTION | 3 |
| **Total** | | **18** |