Theatre Arts

The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer prepares students to move into curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in Theatre Arts. Careers in this field include teaching, design, technical theatre, theatre management, professional performance, stage direction, and stage management among others. Completion of the Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer degree provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system along with priority admission to CSU, San Marcos in the Visual and Performing Arts major. Upon completion, students will understand and be able to demonstrate the theories and techniques of acting; the technical production processes for the theatre arts, demonstrate knowledge of the historical and cultural dimensions of theatre, and understand the interaction between script, actor, and audience and the areas of scenery, lighting, sound, and costume.

The following Associate Degree for Transfer completion requirements must be met:

1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
2. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
3. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
4. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students earn a C or better 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. The student will articulate the relationship between a current theatrical production and it's social/cultural/historical context
2. The student will demonstrate the ability to contribute skills and techniques to the successful realization of a theatrical production