# THEATRE ARTS (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Theatre

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# **THEATRE ARTS
Associate in Arts for Transfer**

### Description

The **Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T)** is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Theatre Arts majors at a CSU campus that offers a Theatre Arts baccalaureate degree.

This degree is designed for students interested in a range of classes in the theatre arts. Students who earn an AA-T in Theatre Arts demonstrate knowledge and skill in areas including acting, theatre technology, dramaturgy, design (lights, set, costume, and/or make-up), theatre history, and play production. Foundational skills and knowledge of theatre is the springboard for an array of careers including professional actor, theatre critic, theatre director, playwright, set, costume, make-up or light designer, running crew and various film and television jobs.

**In addition to the courses listed below, the following requirements must be met for completion of the AA-T Degree in Theatre Arts:**

1\. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2\. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
3\. Completion of the major with a grade of “C” or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better.
4\. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Theatre Arts major at the CSU where they seek transfer.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 9 |
| THTR 101 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| or THTR 105 | Theatre History | 3 |
| or THTR 105H | Theatre History Honors | 3 |
| THTR 110 | Principles of Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 159 | Stage Crew Activity | 3 |
| or THTR 170 | Theatre Rehearsal & Performance | 3 |
| **Choose 3 classes totaling 9 units from the following list:** | | 9 |
| THTR 111 | Principles of Acting II | 3 |
| THTR 150 | Stagecraft I for Theatre, TV, and Film | 3 |
| THTR 153 | Lighting Design and Production for Theatre, TV, and Film | 3 |
| THTR 174 | Costume Design and Production for Theatre, TV, and Film | 3 |
| **If not used as Required Core:** | |  |
| THTR 159 | Stage Crew Activity | 1-3 |
| THTR 170 | Theatre Rehearsal & Performance | 3 |
| **Cal-GETC Pattern (units will vary) Transferable Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units DEGREE TOTAL 60 units** | |  |
| **Total** | | **18** |