Theatre Arts---Performance

Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: A1220)

Advances the mastery of skills that benefit the student in the real world. The student of theatre exercises imagination and observation while developing insight and the ability to articulate and confidently present their ideas. Develops a comprehensive understanding of history, theory, and the technical skills necessary to develop believable characters and fluid scenes. Prepares students to transfer to a college or university for further training, to seek entry level jobs in the industry, to apprentice, or to utilize their creative skills in amateur, community, commercial, industrial, or professional theatre, film, and television productions.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

    • Articulate their process of creating character and building relationships in scenes.
    • Create believable characters.
    • Analyze the stylistic elements of dramatic works including plot, beats, character development and given circumstances.
    • Investigate sources leading to careers in the performing arts including advanced study; commercial and industrial work; and stage and visual media work.
Required Core:
TA 101INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE3
TA 102PLAY ANALYSIS FOR PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION, AND APPRECIATION3
TA 110ACTING I3
TA 111ACTING II3
TA 160THEATRE WORKSHOP--TECHNICAL CREWS I1.5
Complete elective units from the courses listed below:6-9
TA 115
ACTING FOR THE CAMERA I
or FTMA 116
 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA I
TA 135
IMPROVISATION
TA 141
PERFORMANCE STUDIO I
TA 142
PERFORMANCE STUDIO II
TA 152
LIGHTING TECHNIQUES
TA 154
INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN FOR THEATRE AND FILM
or FTMA 154
 INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN FOR THEATRE AND FILM
TA 108
INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATIC SCRIPTWRITING
Total Units19.5-22.5
*

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.

To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.