AT-T Degree
Department: Theater Arts
The AA-T in Theatre Arts offers students a comprehensive lower division program in Theatre revolving around a basic core program. The AA-T prepares students for transfer to upper division theatre programs at four-year colleges and universities, particularly to California State University (CSU) campuses.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Analyze and apply acting skills, including physical, vocal, imaginative, analytic, and emotional levels.
- Differentiate and analyze theatrical periods and styles of acting, directing, playwriting, and technical elements.
- Analyze theatre as a dynamic art form influencing society.
- Apply technical processes, including lighting, set, costume, and make-up design and production, as they pertain to a given dramatic script.
Degree Requirements
Students who wish to earn the AA-T in Theatre Arts must complete 60 CSU transferable units with at least a 2.0 grade point average. This must include the units required for full completion of the IGETC or CSU GE curriculum and units for the major as specified below. Each course in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Courses used to meet the major requirement may also be used to meet IGETC or CSU GE requirements.
The minimum time for completion is 4 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of units completed per semester.
Courses Required for the AA-T in Theatre Arts AA-T
Course
Units
Required core courses:
TH A 30 - Introduction to Theatre
3.00
TH A 150A - Beginning Acting Fundamentals
3.00
Total:
6.00
Choose 3 units from Group 1 or 3 units from Group 2 courses:
Group 1: Play Rehearsal and Presentation
TH A 201A - Ensemble Role Comedy - Play Rehearsal and Presentation
1.00
TH A 201B - Supporting Role Comedy - Play Rehearsal Presentation
2.00
TH A 201C - Principal Role Comedy - Play Rehearsal and Presentation
3.00
TH A 202A - Ensemble Role Drama - Play Rehearsal and Presentation
1.00
TH A 202B - Supporting Role Drama - Play Rehearsal Presentation
2.00
TH A 202C - Principal Role Drama - Play Rehearsal and Presentation
3.00
TH A 203A - Ensemble Role Classical - Play Rehearsal Presentation
1.00
TH A 203B - Supporting Role Classic - Play Rehearsal Presentation
2.00
TH A 203C - Principal Role Classic - Play Rehearsal and Presentation
3.00
TH A 204A - Ensemble Role Tragedy - Play Rehearsal Presentation
1.00
TH A 204B - Supporting Role Tragedy - Play Rehearsal Presentation
2.00
TH A 204C - Principal Role Tragedy - Play Rehearsal and Presentation
3.00
Group 2: Technical Theatre Production
TH A 61 - Technical Theatre Production
3.00
Total:
3.00
Choose a minimum of 9 - 10 units from the following elective courses:
TH A 150B - Intermediate Acting Fundamentals
3.00
TH A 63 - Introduction to Lighting Design
4.00
TH A 80 - Introduction to Costume Design
3.00
TH A 81 - Introduction to Stage Makeup and Wig Design
3.00
TH A 60 - Stagecraft
3.00
Group 1 or Group 2 courses not already completed (3 units max)
Total:
9.00
Total:
18 - 19