Degree Programs

Theater Arts AA Degree (Acting or Technical Theater)

This degree provides a foundation in theater arts for students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama/Theater, with an acting or technical emphasis, or pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Analyze dramatic literature
  2. Show a cultural and artistic appreciation of theatre arts
  3. Demonstrate basic theater performance and production skills

Required Core Courses
(15 units)
THEA 100: Introduction to Theater (3 units)
THEA 105: Diversity in American Drama (3 units)
THEA 140: Technical Theater Lab (3 units)
THEA 244: Fundamentals of Acting (3 units)

AND

Three units from one of the following courses:
THEA 150: Theater Production (3 units)
THEA 152: Children’s Theater Production (3 units)
THEA 153: Musical Theater Production (3 units)
THEA 154: Repertory Theater Production (3 units)

Acting Emphasis Electives
(6 units from any of the following courses)
THEA 110: Technique of Acting (3 units)
THEA 122: Improvisation (2 units)
THEA 125: Voice, Speech and Text (2 units)
THEA 130: Stage Combat (2 units)
THEA 135: Stage Movement (2 units)
THEA 150: Theater Production (3 units)
THEA 151: Touring Theater Production (1-3 units)
THEA 152: Children’s Theater Production (1-3 units)
THEA 153: Musical Theater Production(1-3 units)
THEA 154: Repertory Theater Production (1-3 units)
THEA 215: Acting Shakespeare (2 units)
THEA 220: Professional Acting (3 units)
THEA 244: Fundamentals of Acting (3 units)

Technical Theater Emphasis Electives
(6 units from any of the following)
 THEA 140: Technical Theater Lab (1-3 units)
THEA 141: Stagecraft: Scenery and Props (3 units)
THEA 142: Stagecraft: Costumes and Makeup* (3 units)
THEA 150: Theater Production (3 units)
THEA 151: Touring Theater Production (1-3 units)
THEA 152: Children’s Theater Production (1-3 units)
THEA 153: Musical Theater Production (1-3 units)

Musical Theater AA Degree
This degree provides a foundation in musical theater for students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater or pursuing a career in the music entertainment industry.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Collaborate with others through rehearsal and performance of a musical. theater production for peer, professional or academic review.
  2. Apply skills essential for performing in a musical.
  3. Show an aesthetic appreciation of musical theater.

Required Core Courses
(12 units)
THEA 100: Survey and Appreciation of Theater (3 units)
THEA 110: Technique of Acting (3 units)
MUSI 121: Music Theory 1 (3 units)
MUSI 170: Musical Theater Repertory (3 units)

Drama Emphasis Electives
(9 units from the following courses)
MUSI 110: Fundamentals of Music (3 units)
MUSI 122: Music Theory 2 (3 units)
MUSI 128: Audition Techniques (1 unit)
MUSI 133: Musical Theater Voice(4 units)
MUSI 160: College Chorale (1-2 units)
THEA 120: Acting Fundamentals (3 units)
THEA 153: Musical Theater Production (1-3 units)
THEA: 155: Dance Theater Production (1-3 units)
THEA: 135: Stage Movement (2 units)
THEA: 220: Professional Acting (2 units)
THEA: 244: Fundamentals of Acting (3 units)

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Courses offered fall 2010. Download the complete schedule of fall classes.

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