Theatre
Associate of Arts Degree Dramatic Arts · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Associate of Arts in Theatre provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in professional and community theatre work and to prepare themselves for continued higher education. Theatre productions are offered each year, allowing students to develop practical skills while earning college credit for transfer to universities.
The Theatre Arts program offers transfer courses in preparation for university theatre majors as well as fundamental skills in acting and dramatic production useful for employment or for participation in theatre productions.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Theatre Program will be able to:
- Effectively practice the theatre arts through involvement in the creation and presentation of public performances in theatre.
- Develop a structural approach to interpretation of language in dramatic text.
- Explain and practice basic production processes such as acting, scenic, costume, and make-up design, and technical operation related to production.
- Identify the historical and cultural dimension of theatre, including the works of leading playwrights, actors, directors, and designers.
- Acquire intercultural and multicultural understanding, as well as perception of the universal and timeless human conflicts presented in dramatic works.
- Augment the discipline, cooperation, accountability, and perseverance necessary for positive self-identification and success in life.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 24 | |
| DRAM 105 | Introduction to Dramatic Arts | 3 |
| DRAM 107 | Study of Filmed Plays | 3 |
| DRAM 123 | Beginning Stagecraft | 3 |
| orDRAM 143 | Beginning Costuming | 3 |
| DRAM 124 | Makeup for the Stage | 3 |
| DRAM 132 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| DRAM 133 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| DRAM 134 | Beginning Voice for Actors | 3 |
| DRAM 165 | Introduction to Stage Movement | 3 |
| Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
| DRAM 103 | Acting for Non-majors | 3 |
| DRAM 108 | Playwriting | 3 |
| DRAM 109 | Theatre and Social Issues | 3 |
| DRAM 111 | Chicana/o Theatre | 3 |
| DRAM 119 | Film and Television Performance | 3 |
| DRAM 205 | The American Musical on Stage and Screen | 3 |