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 responsiveness, insight, and the ability to articulate and confidently present his or her 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 acting 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 109
SCRIPTWRITING FOR THE STAGE AND FILM
TA 115/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/FTMA 154
INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN FOR THEATRE AND FILM
Total Units19.5-22.5

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