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Theatre Arts, Associate of Arts (AA): Design/Lighting and/or Costuming/Makeup
Program Overview
Theatre Arts, Associate of Arts (AA): Design/Lighting and/or Costuming/Makeup
Overview
The Theater Arts Department offers a variety of programs of study and experience suited to the needs of the serious theater student as well as those who wish to include theater as a part of their liberal arts education. With curricula in Acting/Directing, Design/Lighting, Costuming and Technical Production, the program provides an intensive two-year course of study that prepares Theater Arts majors for transfer to a four-year college or university - ready to do advanced upper-division work. Students have the opportunity of working in all phases of production and performance, and are encouraged to take on increasing levels of responsibility.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
- Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Course List
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| TA 103 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| or TA 106 | Development of Drama - Musical Theatre | |
| or TA 107 | Development Of Drama: Greek to Renaissance | |
| or TA 108 | Development Of Drama II: Restoration To Contemporary | |
| TA 111 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| TA 120 | Understanding Scenography | 3 |
| TA 121 | Introduction to Stagecraft | 3 |
| TA 131 | Costume Technology | 3 |
| TA 136 | Theatrical Makeup Techniques | 3 |
| TA 151 | Theatre Production I | 0.5-2 |
| or TA 152 | Theatre Production II | |
| or TA 153 | Theatre Production III | |
| or TA 154 | Theatre Production IV | |
| Area A - Complete a minimum of 1 unit from the following: | 1-2 | |
| TA 145A | Stage Electrician | |
| TA 146A | Stage Automation and Show Control Workshop/Lab | |
| TA 149A | Production Assistant | |
| TA 150A | Stage Audio Technician Workshop | |
| TA 151 | Theatre Production I | |
| TA 152 | Theatre Production II | |
| TA 153 | Theatre Production III | |
| TA 154 | Theatre Production IV | |
| TA 155A | Stage Costumer Workshop | |
| TA 156A | Stage Make-up Workshop | |
| Area B - Complete 6 units from the following (not including courses taken to satisfy the required courses above): | 6 | |
| ART 120 | Fundamentals Of Drawing | |
| ART 122 | Advanced Drawing | |
| ENG 242 | Contemporary Dramatic Literature | |
| TA 103 | Theatre Appreciation | |
| TA 106 | Development of Drama - Musical Theatre | |
| TA 107 | Development Of Drama: Greek to Renaissance | |
| TA 108 | Development Of Drama II: Restoration To Contemporary | |
| TA 112 | Intermediate Acting A | |
| TA 123 | Stage Lighting | |
| TA 134 | Costume Design | |
| TA/CHST 160 | Chicano Theatre | |
| TA 175 | Summer Theatre Workshop 1 | |
| TA 213 | Intermediate Acting B | |
| TA 214 | Advanced Acting | |
| TA 215 | Fundamentals of Directing | |
| TA 227 | Scenic Design | |
| Total Units | 25.50-28.00 |
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a play text in terms of dramatic structure, production and performance.
- Demonstrate the proper application of theatre crafts’ terminology pertaining to production challenges.
- Demonstrate proficient use of theatre crafts’ tools and technology in the creation of theatrical productions.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
