# Theatre Arts (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Theatre Arts

Source: https://catalog.sjcc.edu/degrees-certificates/theatrearts/theatre-arts-associate-in-arts-for-transfer/

### Description

The Associate in Arts degree for Transfer (AA-T) in Theatre Arts meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. Theatre students gain self-confidence and work in a collaborative environment through class projects and performances. Theatre encourages students to take risks, to focus on their intentions and the tremendous power of personal commitment to a project or play. The core values of our Theatre Arts program are personal integrity, social justice, and examining how art imitates life.

**To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer degree, students must:­**

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirements.

(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) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

_While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA.  Please consult with a counselor for more information.­­­_

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must 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 if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.

### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

-   Recognize major artists and historical/cultural trends and styles.
-   Utilize the broader vocabulary of theatre as well as discipline-specific terminology in the objective and subjective analysis of theatre.
-   Build competency in performance skills and concepts.
-   Demonstrate engagement, participation, and civility in the classroom/theatrical setting.

### Requirements

#### Major Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core:** | | 9 |
| THEAT 002 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THEAT 020 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| or THEAT 015 | Theatre History 1 |  |
| THEAT 030 | Theatre Rehearsal and Performance | 3 |
| or THEAT 033 | Technical Theatre in Production |  |
| **List A: Complete Three Courses (Cannot Use a Course Already Used for the Required Core)** | | 9 |
| THEAT 003 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THEAT 050 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THEAT 051 | Costume Design | 3 |
| THEAT 052 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEAT 030 | Theatre Rehearsal and Performance | 3 |
| or THEAT 033 | Technical Theatre in Production |  |
| **Total Units:** | | 18 |

#### AA-T Degree Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Major Requirements** | | 18 |
| **Cal-GETC Requirements** | | 34 |
| **Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60)** | | 11 |
| **Total Units** | | 60 |