Theatre Arts For Transfer (AA-T)
The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed to facilitate transfer to a California State University in keeping with SB 1440. A total of 18 units are required to fulfill the major portion of this degree. Students must also complete the California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) (see the “General Education Requirements and Transfer Information” section of the catalog). Students should speak with a counselor to verity that the requirements for this degree have been met. In addition, students planning to transfer to SDSU should consult with a counselor.
The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree will fulfill the mission of both Grossmont College and the community college system by providing a specific group of baccalaureate-level courses that will meet lower division degree requirements in the discipline and allow for seamless transfer to the California State University system to major in Theatre Arts or a related major.
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:
- Develop an appreciation of learning and create a diverse aesthetic for Theatre and its place in culture and society.
- Provide high quality, accessible theatrical productions at a reasonable cost for our students and the community at large.
- Equip students with an understanding of the proper artistic conduct in all academic and professional environments.
The Theatre Arts department 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.
The following requirements must be met to be awarded an Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirement.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students are also required to earn a “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.
Associate Degree Major Requirements
Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| THTR-110 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THTR-130 | Acting I | 3 |
| Select three units maximum from the following: | 3 | |
| 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 | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting I | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting II | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting III | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting IV | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Construction I | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Construction II | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Construction III | ||
| List A | ||
| Select nine units from the following: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Narrative Theory | ||
| Acting II | ||
| Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction I | ||
| Stagecrafts | ||
| Fundamentals of Scenic Design | ||
| Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound | ||
Or select from the required core courses not already used (3 units maximum): | ||
| 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 | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting I | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting II | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting III | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting IV | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Construction I | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Construction II | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Construction III | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Construction IV | ||
| Units in the major | 18 | |
| Plus General Education Requirements (CSU GE or IGETC) | 37-39 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Complete transferable units as needed to reach 60.
Students completing IGETC may be awarded the degree, but they must complete a course from Area 1C: Oral Communication to meet CSU admission requirements.