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.

Career Opportunities

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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.”

Course List

Code	Title	Units
THTR-101	Introduction to Narrative Theory	3
THTR-110	Introduction to the Theatre	3
THTR-130	Acting I	3
THTR-134A	Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction I	3
or THTR-134B	Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction II
THTR-155	Stagecrafts	3
or THTR-157	Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound
THTR-205	The American Musical on Stage and Screen	3
Select one of the following:		2
THTR-102A	Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes I
or THTR-102B	Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes II
or THTR-102C	Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes III
or THTR-102D	Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes IV
THTR-103A	Theatre Production Practicum: Sets I
or THTR-103B	Theatre Production Practicum: Sets II
or THTR-103C	Theatre Production Practicum: Sets III
or THTR-103D	Theatre Production Practicum: Sets IV
THTR-104A	Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/ Sound I
or THTR-104B	Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound II
or THTR-104C	Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound III
or THTR-104D	Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound IV
THTR-111A	Rehearsal and Performance: Acting I
or THTR-111B	Rehearsal and Performance: Acting II
or THTR-111C	Rehearsal and Performance: Acting III
or THTR-111D	Rehearsal and Performance: Acting IV
THTR-112A	Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management I
or THTR-112B	Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management II
or THTR-112C	Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management III
or THTR-112D	Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management IV
THTR-113A	Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew I
or THTR-113B	Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew II
or THTR-113C	Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew III
or THTR-113D	Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew IV
Total Units		20

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

Acting Area of Emphasis

Course List

Code	Title	Units
THTR-115	Voice and Movement for the Stage	3
THTR-131	Acting II	3
THTR-207	Techniques of Directing I	3
or THTR-208	Techniques of Directing II
THTR-230	Acting III	3
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 Units		12

Plus General Education and Elective Requirements

Recommended Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Select one of the following:		2
THTR-111A	Rehearsal and Performance: Acting I
THTR-111B	Rehearsal and Performance: Acting II
THTR-111C	Rehearsal and Performance: Acting III
THTR-111D	Rehearsal and Performance: Acting IV

Technical Area of Emphasis

Course List

Code	Title	Units
THTR-136	Theatre Makeup I	2
THTR-143	Historic Costume for the Theatre	3
or THTR-144	20th Century Fashion and Costume
THTR-155	Stagecrafts	3
or THTR-157	Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound
Select one of the following not already taken above:		2
THTR-102A	Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes I
or THTR-102B	Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes II
or THTR-102C	Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes III
or THTR-102D	Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes IV
THTR-103A	Theatre Production Practicum: Sets I
or THTR-103B	Theatre Production Practicum: Sets II
or THTR-103C	Theatre Production Practicum: Sets III
or THTR-103D	Theatre Production Practicum: Sets IV
THTR-104A	Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/ Sound I
or THTR-104B	Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound II
or THTR-104C	Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound III
or THTR-104D	Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound IV
THTR-112A	Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management I
or THTR-112B	Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management II
or THTR-112C	Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management III
or THTR-112D	Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management IV
THTR-113A	Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew I
or THTR-113B	Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew II
or THTR-113C	Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew III
or THTR-113D	Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew IV
Total Units		10

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.