ADT in Theatre Arts

The discipline of theatre arts includes theoretical and practical courses in all aspects of theatre, providing preparation in acting, directing, and technical theatre through productions. The degree program allows for a course of study that expands and increases creativity. It is a meaningful journey of personal discovery and self-expansion. It connects the study of script analysis to creating complex characters or theatrical designs. In addition, a solid foundation of fundamental skills learned through a variety of performance as well as technical theatre courses will help the student build confidence and emphasize the importance of responsibility, dedication, collaboration and commitment.

This degree provides lower division preparation for students planning to transfer into Theatre Arts programs. Students who complete this degree will be guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system, though not to a particular campus or major, and will be given priority admission to our local CSU campus.

A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Theatre Arts A.A.-Transfer Degree will:

  1. Demonstrate acting techniques in a performance setting.
  2. Exhibit fundamental knowledge of play structure and analysis.
  3. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge in core theatre elements, including acting, technical theatre, and theatre history.

Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:

  1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
    1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
    2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 

Required courses:
THEA 101Introduction to Theatre Arts3
THEA 201Stage Acting I - Beginning3
THEA 125Technical Theatre Production3
or THEA 210 Rehearsal and Performance in Production
Select three (3) of the following courses: 1
Introduction to Tech for Theatre, TV and Film3
Stagecraft3
Technical Theatre Production3
Introduction to Lighting for Theatre, Television and Film3.5
The Art of the Theatre3
Stage Acting II - Intermediate3
Rehearsal and Performance in Production3
Total Units18-18.5
1

 A course may be used only once to fulfill the degree requirements.

2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
THEA 201 Stage Acting I - Beginning 3
THEA 101
Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
3
ENGL 101
Reading and Composition
or Reading and Composition - Honors
4
MATH 160
Mathematics for Everyday Living - A Liberal Arts Course
or Introductory Statistics
or Introductory Statistics - Honors
4
 Units14
Winter Term 1
ENGL 103
Composition and Critical Thinking
or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors
3
 Units3
Spring Term 1
THEA 202 Stage Acting II - Intermediate 3
THEA 125
Technical Theatre Production
or Rehearsal and Performance in Production
3
SPCH 100
Interpersonal Communication
or Interpersonal Communication - Honors
or Public Address
or Public Address - Honors
3
ETHN 101
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
 Units12
Summer Term 1
HIST 107
History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of the African-Americans to 1876
or History of the African-Americans since 1876
or History of Women in the United States
3
 Units3
Fall Term 2
ANTH 212 Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3
ANTH 212L Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab 1
THEA 104A Voice and Movement for the Actor I - Beginning 3
THEA 120
Introduction to Tech for Theatre, TV and Film
or Stagecraft
or Technical Theatre Production
or Introduction to Lighting for Theatre, Television and Film
or The Art of the Theatre
or Stage Acting II - Intermediate
or Rehearsal and Performance in Production
3
ENGL 290
Ethnic Voices in Film
or Children's Literature
or Children's Literature - Honors
or Literature of the Bible
or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts
or Great Religions of the World
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
3
 Units13
Winter Term 2
POLI 103
American Government and Politics
or American Government and Politics - Honors
3
KIN 170
Fitness for Life
or Health and Wellness
or Health and Wellness - Honors
or Introduction to Nutrition
3
 Units6
Spring Term 2
THEA 292A Special Techniques in Acting - Beginning 3
THEA 120
Introduction to Tech for Theatre, TV and Film
or Stagecraft
or Technical Theatre Production
or Introduction to Lighting for Theatre, Television and Film
or The Art of the Theatre
or Stage Acting II - Intermediate
or Rehearsal and Performance in Production
3
ASTR 115
Planetary Astronomy
or Planetary Astronomy - Honors
or Life In The Universe
or Physical Oceanography
or Introduction to Forest Ecology
or Physical Geography
or Introduction to Weather and Climate
3
 Units9
 Total Units60

  Note: Course selections may affect total unit value. 

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.