Theatre Arts, A.A-T
An Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer Degree (A.A.-T or ADT) will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a CSU institution as a Theater Arts major. The courses in the A.A.-T in Theatre Arts provide students with an ability to solve quantitative problems and think critically regarding macro and micro Theater Arts ideas and issues they encounter and to demonstrate problem solving through the means of problem based activities.
AA.THA.OPTBAAT or AA.THA.OPTCAAT
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CSU: General Education Option B
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| THA-110 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THA-101 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| COMM-104 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| THA-102 | Theater History | 3 |
| THA-201 | Rehearsal and Performance | 3 |
| PSYC-104 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| DAN-123A | Beginning Jazz Dance | 2 |
| ENVS-102 | Environmental Science Laboratory | 1 |
| THA-120 | Stage Lighting | 3 |
| THA-111 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THA-122 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| THA-117 or THA-121 | Stagecraft or Costume Construction | 3 |
| DAN-127A | Intermediate Jazz Dance | 2 |
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Language Requirement: Some CSU's require the equivalency of an intermediate language proficiency for graduation. Please see a counselor for more detail regarding specific CSU major and graduation requirements.
UC: General Education Option C
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| THA-101 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| ANTH-111 | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| COMM-104 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| THA-102 | Theater History | 3 |
| THA-110 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THA-201 | Rehearsal and Performance | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics or U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| THA-216 | Musical Theater Production: Theater | 3 |
| THA-111 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THA-122 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| THA-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
| THA-155 | Musical Theater History | 3 |
| THA-117 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theater | ||
| Honors Introduction to Theater | ||
| Theater History | ||
| THA-110 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THA-201 | Rehearsal and Performance | 3 |
| List A: Select three | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Intermediate Acting | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Stage Lighting | ||
| Costume Construction | ||
| Stage Makeup | ||
| Introduction to Scene Design (formerly Models and Rendering) | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 18 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern | 37-39 | |
Possible double counting: 3-6 units | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
- Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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