Academic Catalog

Theatre Arts Associate in Arts and Certificate of Achievement

The Theatre Arts major is designed to provide academic knowledge and practical technical training in all aspects of theatre arts at the entry level. The curriculum provides the essential lower division courses necessary for transfer to similar programs at four-year institutions, as well as assisting students towards employment in the professional and community theatre.

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Actor / Actress
Actors’ Agent
Casting Director
Costume Designer1
Director1
Display Designer1
Light Technician1
Producer1
Production Stage Manager1
Sound Engineer
Special Effects Specialist1
Theatre Manager

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Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.

The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) below are outcomes that students will achieve after completing specific degree / certificate requirements in this program. Students will:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for a diverse spectrum of theatrical practices and experiences, and the role of the theatrical artform in culture and society.
  2. Participate in high-quality, accessible theatrical productions and present them at a reasonable cost for our students and the community at large.
  3. Understand and demonstrate the proper artistic conduct in all academic and professional environments. 

Associate Degree Major Requirements

​Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”

THTR-101Introduction to Narrative Theory3
THTR-110Introduction to the Theatre3
THTR-130Acting I3
THTR-134AFundamentals of Costume Design and Construction I3
or THTR-134B Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction II
THTR-155Stagecrafts3
or THTR-157 Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound
THTR-205The American Musical on Stage and Screen3
Select one of the following:2
Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes I
Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes II
Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes III
Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes IV
Theatre Production Practicum: Sets I
Theatre Production Practicum: Sets II
Theatre Production Practicum: Sets III
Theatre Production Practicum: Sets IV
Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/ Sound I
Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound II
Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound III
Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound IV
Rehearsal and Performance: Acting I
Rehearsal and Performance: Acting II
Rehearsal and Performance: Acting III
Rehearsal and Performance: Acting IV
Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management I
Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management II
Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management III
Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management IV
Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew I
Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew II
Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew III
Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew IV
Total Units20

Note: Plus one area of emphasis selected from the following:

Acting Area of Emphasis

THTR-115Voice and Movement for the Stage3
THTR-131Acting II3
THTR-207Techniques of Directing I3
or THTR-208 Techniques of Directing II
THTR-230Acting III3
or THTR-132 Acting for the Camera
or THTR-234A Fundamentals of Musical Theatre - Performance I
or THTR-234B Fundamentals of Musical Theatre - Performance II
or THTR-235A Fundamentals of Musical Theatre - Scene/Song I
or THTR-235B Fundamentals of Musical Theatre - Scene/Song II
Total Units12

Plus General Education and Elective Requirements

Recommended Electives

Select one of the following:2
Rehearsal and Performance: Acting I
Rehearsal and Performance: Acting II
Rehearsal and Performance: Acting III
Rehearsal and Performance: Acting IV

Technical Area of Emphasis

THTR-136Theatre Makeup I2
THTR-143Historic Costume for the Theatre3
or THTR-144 20th Century Fashion and Costume
THTR-155Stagecrafts3
or THTR-157 Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound
Select one of the following not already taken above:2
Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes I
Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes II
Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes III
Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes IV
Theatre Production Practicum: Sets I
Theatre Production Practicum: Sets II
Theatre Production Practicum: Sets III
Theatre Production Practicum: Sets IV
Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/ Sound I
Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound II
Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound III
Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound IV
Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management I
Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management II
Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management III
Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management IV
Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew I
Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew II
Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew III
Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew IV
Total Units10

Plus General Education and Elective Requirements

Certificate of Achievement

Any student who chooses to complete only the requirements listed above under Theatre Arts core curriculum plus one of the areas of emphasis qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Arts, Acting or Theatre Arts, Technical. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.