Theatre Arts
Associate of Arts-Transfer Theatre · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Arts, Media, and Entertainment Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/arts-media-and-entertainment/
The theatre program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in theatre, history, practice of theatre, and entertainment lighting. This is fulfilled through a structured program of theatre study in the areas of history, dramatic literature, acting, performance, technical theatre, entertainment lighting, and related crafts. Students will demonstrate their proficiency through acting competency, public performance, research papers, essays, class projects, and technical crew assignments. Program assessment is measured by public performances, program completion, transferability, and periodic program review. Students qualify to pursue a variety of theatre and entertainment related careers and advanced degree options. This program prepares students to transfer to a CSU and major in Theatre, Theatre Arts, or Drama.
The Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T are given priority consideration for admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn an AA-T degree, students must complete:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- A grade of "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Students who have completed the AA-T will have a strong academic foundation in the field and will be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study at the university. The coursework will satisfy most of the lower-division requirements at many institutions within the California State University system. Students transferring to a UC, private, or out-of-state university should consult with an El Camino College counselor when planning to complete the degree since transfer requirements may be slightly different than those required for the AA-T.
Required Core: 9 units
Select a maximum of 3 units from Rehearsal and Performance or from Technical Theatre Practicum courses.
Rehearsal and Performance: 3 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 175abcd | Student Performance Production Workshop | 1 |
| THEA 270abcd | Beginning Theatre Production | 1 |
| THEA 274abcd | Musical Theatre Production | 1 |
Technical Theatre Practicum: 3 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 197abcd | Technical Theatre Production | 1 |
| THEA 297ab | Advanced Technical Theatre Production | 1 |
List A: 9 units
If not used in core requirements, select a maximum of 3 units from Rehearsal and Performance or Technical Theatre Practicum courses.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 104 | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| THEA 175abcd | Student Performance Production Workshop | 1 |
| THEA 184 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 185 | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 |
| THEA 188 | Fundamentals of Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA 189 | Costuming for the Stage | 3 |
| THEA 197abcd | Technical Theatre Production | 1 |
| THEA 214A | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THEA 270abcd | Beginning Theatre Production | 1 |
| THEA 274abcd | Musical Theatre Production | 1 |
| THEA 297ab | Advanced Technical Theatre Production | 1 |
Total Major Units: 18
GE Pattern
Complete the following:
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units