Theatre Arts - Theatre Performance
A.A. Degree Theatre Arts · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.TAPER.AA
Program Control Number: 04220
The Associates in Arts in Theatre Performance degree provides a fundamental exploration of the art of theater focusing on performance styles and acting techniques. It is designed to prepare the student for a performance career in stage, digital television, and film, as well as other occupations where voice training, dynamic presentations, and adaptability are important. This degree provides a flexible and diverse study plan in comparison to the associate in arts for transfer degree. Please consult a SAC counselor for information about course requirements for four-year institutions.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Demonstrate experience in performing characters in live stage productions.
- Define the interaction between script, actor, and audience and the areas of scenic, lighting, sound, and costume design.
- Analyze the historical and cultural dimensions of theater including the works of playwrights, actors, directors, and designers.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 14-15 | |
| THEA 123 | Introduction to Drama and Acting | 3 |
| orTHEA 105 | Theatre History 1 | 3 |
| orTHEA 120 | Musical Theatre History | 3 |
| THEA 110 | Acting Fundamentals | 3 |
| THEA 131 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 132 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA 150A | Rehearsal and Performance in Production | 2 |
| orTHEA 151 | Showcase I | 3 |
| orTHEA 152 | Tour Ensemble | 3 |
| Electives | 9-13 | |
| THEA 111 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THEA 113 | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| THEA 114 | Acting for the Camera II | 3 |
| THEA 118 | Fundamentals of Scene Study | 2 |
| THEA 153 | Introduction to Directing | 2 |
| THEA 169 | Work Experience - Theatre | 1-4 |
| THEA 178 | Musical Theatre Techniques | 3 |
| THEA 177 | Principles of Playwriting | 3 |
| THEA 186 | Voice for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 190 | Improvisation for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 255 | Motion Picture Performance Production | 3 |
| Total | 23-28 | |