# Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre (A.A. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Theatre Arts

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Program Code: SAC.TATEC.AA

Program Control Number: 04221

The Associates in Arts in Technical Theatre degree provides a fundamental exploration of the art of technical theater focusing on the technical elements that support performers and enhance performances. It is designed to prepare the student for a professional career as a stage technician, lighting technician, sound technician, master electrician, scenic carpenter, stage manager, and other related positions. This degree provides a flexible and diverse study plan in comparison to the associate of arts for transfer degree. Please consult a SAC counselor for information about course requirements for four-year institutions.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Use practical skills required in the professional technical theater arena.
2.  Apply the artistic concepts of theatrical design as they relate to specified play scripts.
3.  Demonstrate experience in the creation and presentation of public performances of theater using the technologies appropriate for stage performances.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 17 |
| THEA 131 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 105 | Theatre History 1 | 3 |
| THEA 110 | Acting Fundamentals | 3 |
| THEA 109 | Stage Management | 3 |
| **Design** | | 3 |
| THEA 133 | Lighting Fundamentals | 3 |
| or THEA 117 | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 3 |
| or THEA 136 | Fundamentals of Costume Design | 3 |
| **Production** | | 2 |
| THEA 135 | Technical Production | 2 |
| or THEA 150B | Technical Theatre in Production | 2 |
| **Electives** | | 5-10 |
| THEA 128 | Introduction to Sound Design | 3 |
| THEA 132 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA 151 | Showcase I | 3 |
| THEA 169 | Work Experience - Theatre | 1-4 |
| **or choose two (2) from the above required courses in either Design or Production.** | |  |
| **Total** | | **22-27** |