Theatre Arts: Acting and Performance Associate in Arts Degree
PROGRAM CODE: 2A44959
The Theatre Arts: Acting and Performance Associate in Arts Degree is a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum that provides a strong foundation in performance fundamentals and culturally responsive storytelling. Each area of study enables students to select courses that fulfill program goals while also providing options for individual interest and exploration through performance. In addition, courses in playwriting, directing, stage combat, and technical theatre help prepare our graduating students to enter the professional world. This degree requires a total of 23.5-34.5 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A. Theatre History and Appreciation (5-7 units): | ||
| Required Courses - Select one course (3 units): | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Theatre | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre Appreciation | 3 | |
| Musical Theatre History | 3 | |
| Multicultural Perspectives in American Theatre | 3 | |
| Modern Dramatic Literature | 3 | |
| Restricted Electives (2-4 units): | 2-4 | |
| Select from the following or any course not already used from the list of Required Courses in Theatre History and Appreciation. | ||
| Honors Creative Arts - Theatre (formerly THEA 196HF) | 3 | |
| Theatre Arts Internship | 2-4 | |
| Theatre Arts Independent Study | 1-3 | |
| B. Applied Theatre (12-16 units): | ||
| Required Courses - Select three courses (9 units): | 9 | |
| Beginning Principles of Acting | 3 | |
| Intermediate Principles of Acting | 3 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre I (formerly THEA 125 F and THEA 186 F) | 3 | |
| Acting for the Camera | 3 | |
| Restricted Electives (3-7 units): | 3-7 | |
| Select from the following or any course not already used from the list of Required Courses in Applied Theatre. | ||
| Beginning Principles of Playwriting | 3 | |
| Movement for Actors | 3 | |
| Improvisation for Television, Film and Theatre | 2 | |
| Acting Techniques | 3 | |
| Foundations of Consent and Intimacy | 3 | |
| Oral Interpretation | 3 | |
| Voice for the Actor | 3 | |
| Advanced Principles of Acting I | 3 | |
| Advanced Principles of Acting II | 3 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre II (formerly THEA 138 F and THEA 187 F) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Movement and Performance Techniques for Musical Theatre | 1 | |
| Beginning Movement and Performance Techniques for Musical Theatre | 1 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre Ensemble Voice | 1 | |
| Introduction to Stage Combat | 3 | |
| Advanced Acting for Camera | 4 | |
| Stage Directing | 3 | |
| C. Production (4-6 units): | ||
| Required Courses - Select one course (3 units): | 3 | |
| Beginning Theatre Workshop | 3 | |
| Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 3 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre Production | 3 | |
| Restricted Electives - Select one course (1-3 units): | 1-3 | |
| Intermediate Theatre Workshop | 2-3 | |
| Beginning Resident Theatre Company | 0.5-3 | |
| Resident Theatre Company | 0.5-3 | |
| Touring Theatre Productions: Rehearsal and Performance | 3 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre Concert Production | 1 | |
| Beginning Playwright's Practicum | 0.5-3 | |
| Beginning Director's Practicum | 0.5-3 | |
| Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 2-3 | |
| Intermediate Musical Theatre Concert Production | 1 | |
| Intermediate Playwright's Practicum | 0.5-3 | |
| Intermediate Director's Practicum | 0.5-3 | |
| Intermediate Musical Theatre Production | 2-3 | |
| D. Technical Theatre (2-4 units): | ||
| Required Courses - Select one course (2-4 units): | 2-4 | |
| Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 | |
| Stagecraft | 4 | |
| Scene Painting | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre Crafts Lab (formerly THEA 142 F) | 1-2 | |
| Properties: Design and Construction | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sound Technology | 3 | |
| Sound Design for the Theatre | 2 | |
| Beginning Theatrical Lighting (formerly THEA 144 F) | 3 | |
| Survey of Theatrical Costuming (formerly THEA 145 F) | 3 | |
| Stage Makeup (formerly THEA 147AF) | 3 | |
| Theatre Management | 2 | |
| Stage Management | 3 | |
| Entertainment Business | 3 | |
| E. Stage Crew Activity (0.5-1.5 units): | 0.5-1.5 | |
| Concurrent enrollment for the following courses is required for THEA 146 F, THEA 151 F, THEA 160 F, THEA 162, THEA 170 F, THEA 171 F, THEA 172 F, THEA 180 F, and THEA 184 F. Select 0.5 units per course selected | ||
| Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5-3 | |
| Beginning Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 | |
| Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 | |
| Total Units | 23.5-34.5 | |
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Analyze, interpret and evaluate dramatic literature and theatrical productions for the purpose creating culturally responsive storytelling through performance.
Outcome 2: Examine, evaluate, articulate, and plan personal and career goals in preparation for further professional/academic training and employment.
Outcome 3: Create fully embodied characters with truthful interactions in a variety of given circumstances in order to establish honest and compelling storytelling, individual artistry, ensemble connections, and unique perspectives.
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