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Theatre Arts

Program Description

This program is designed to provide a foundation in theater arts for the student who wishes to enter the entertainment industry.  Students may choose from two emphasis areas - Acting and Technical.

Associate in Arts Degree

The Associate in Arts Degree in Theatre Arts can be obtained by completing a total of 60 units, including the 18-unit major in one of the emphasis areas listed below, the general education requirements, and electives.

Required Courses

Acting Emphasis
THEA 3 - Stagecraft 3 Units
THEA 4 - Stage movement 2 Units
THEA 10 - History of Theatre 1 3 Units
THEA 11 - History of Theatre 2 3 Units
Seven units (7) in the following:
THEA 33 - Actor Training 4 (7 units) OR
THEA 1 (3 units) and THEA 2 (3 units) AND
1 unit in any of the following:
THEA 5, MUSIC 22, THEA 47 7 Units
Technical Emphasis
THEA 1 - Principles and Theory of Acting 3 Units
THEA 3 - Stagecraft 3 Units
THEA 10 - History of Theatre 1 3 Units
THEA 11 - History of Theatre 2 3 Units
THEA 20 - Lighting 3 Units
THEA 47 - Technical Production 3 Units

Total of 18 Units

Recommended Elective:
THEA 13

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