{
  "college": "victor-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Theater Arts",
  "id": "theater-arts--theatre-arts-aat",
  "name": "Theatre Arts",
  "award": "AA-T",
  "department": "theater-arts",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/theater-arts/theatre-arts-aat/",
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      "markdown": "**State Control Number:** 45661  \n**Program Code:** THAR.CALGETC.AA-T  \n**Program Length:** 24 months  \n**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes\n\nThe Theatre Arts Associate of Arts Transfer Degree focuses on script analysis and the skills required to translate the script to the stage. The degree prepares students with both the theory and practical experience necessary for either employment in beginning levels of professional theatre or transfer to a theatre arts major in a four-year institution. Various productions are offered to provide student with a broad range of practical training. The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer is designed to provide students a clear transfer pathway to the CSU within a theatre arts major and the completion of baccalaureate degree, with guaranteed admission to a CSU to a similar major with junior standing, and the ability to complete their remaining requirements within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. Additionally, the Theatre Arts A.A.-T focuses on providing job-related and introduction to the various career pathways within this field. The theatre arts field includes disciplines such as actor, designer, director, technician, Stage Manager, and educators."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\nTo earn this degree complete the major coursework listed here with “C” grades or higher and the following graduation requirements:\n\n-   60 CSU transferable units;\n-   the Cal-GETC pattern; and\n-   2.0 minimum overall CSU GPA.\n\nCourses used in the major may also be counted in the general education areas. Courses used for this major may also be used to earn other degrees at VVC."
    },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Core:",
          "units": "9.0"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Theatre",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 102",
          "title": "History of Theatre",
          "indent": true,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 106",
          "title": "Beginning Acting",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 109",
          "title": "Rehearsal & Performance Studio",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 111",
          "title": "Technical Stage Production",
          "indent": true,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A:",
          "units": "9.0"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select three courses."
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 107",
          "title": "Intermediate Acting",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 110",
          "title": "Principles of Design for Theatre",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 117",
          "title": "Technical Theatre: Lighting and Sound",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 120",
          "title": "Costuming for the Theatre",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 113",
          "title": "Stage Makeup",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 203",
          "title": "Script Analysis",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 115",
          "title": "Stagecraft",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 109",
          "title": "Rehearsal & Performance Studio",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "TA 111",
          "title": "Technical Stage Production",
          "indent": true,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "18"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Map\n\n#### Suggested Plans of Study\n\nCareer, salary, and labor market data information."
    }
  ]
}